Twin Hurricanes Lowell and Karina Prompt Maui Preparedness Warning
Multiple sources including Maui County, Maui Now, Mauirecovers, and Hawaii News Now are reporting that two hurricanes — Lowell and Karina — are tracking toward the Hawaiian Islands, prompting officials to urge residents and visitors to prepare. The National Weather Service has flagged above-average forecast uncertainty due to multiple interacting weather systems. Mayor Richard Bissen […]
HTA Moves Forward with Reservations and Shuttle System at Honolua Bay
The Hawaii Tourism Authority is rolling out a reservation and shuttle system at Honolua Bay in West Maui to reduce overcrowding. The plan, approved by Gov. Josh Green, is part of a broader Destination Management Action Plan that also addresses the Road to Hana. Visitors would be required to make reservations and park offsite, then […]
One-Third of Lahaina Fire Survivors Still Without Permanent Housing as Hurricanes Approach
A new UHERO study finds that three years after the 2023 Maui wildfires, roughly one-third of displaced households still lack permanent housing. Meanwhile, Category 4 Hurricane Karina and Tropical Storm Lowell are tracking toward Hawaii with possible arrival near Labor Day weekend. About one-third of fire-affected households remain without permanent housing three years after the […]
Hawaii Secures $18.5M in Federal Funds to Strengthen Grid Resilience on Maui
Multiple sources report that Hawaii has secured $18.5 million in federal funding to support $25 million in electrical grid resilience and hazard mitigation investments across Maui, Hawaii Island, and Oahu. The funding, announced August 31, will back five projects focused on protecting the grid from wildfires, flooding, and hurricanes, with completion targeted between 2027 and […]
Lahaina Community Meeting Set for Sept. 2 With Recovery and Fire Risk Updates
The County of Maui is hosting its monthly Lahaina Community Meeting on September 2, 2026, covering fire risk reduction, housing recovery programs, and a planned recycling center. The meeting will be held in person and livestreamed. The meeting takes place at 5:30 p.m. at Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria and will be livestreamed on the County’s […]
One-Third of Lahaina Fire Survivors Still Lack Permanent Housing as Hurricanes Approach
A new UHERO study finds that three years after the 2023 Maui wildfires, roughly one-third of displaced households still have not secured permanent housing. At the same time, Category 4 Hurricane Karina and Tropical Storm Lowell are tracking toward Hawaii with potential Labor Day weekend impacts. About one-third of fire-affected households remain without permanent housing […]
UH Architecture Students Present Lahaina Rebuild Design Concepts to Recovery Commission
Forty University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa architecture students presented 16 design proposals for Lahaina’s recovery to the Maui Economic Recovery Commission, focusing on two potential redevelopment sites. The projects explored community gathering spaces, economic revitalization, and climate resilience as part of the Lahaina Long-Term Recovery Plan. Students focused on two Lahaina sites: Kai Hele Ku […]
Maui County’s Indigenous Resources Dept Shapes Lahaina Royal Complex Rebuild
Maui County’s Department of ʻŌiwi Resources, launched in 2024, is integrating Native Hawaiian ancestral knowledge into the Lahaina recovery effort. A multi-generational Master Plan for the historic Lahaina Royal Complex is being developed with cultural practitioners and community stakeholders. Maui County’s Department of ʻŌiwi Resources, approved by voters in 2022 and launched July 1, 2024, […]
Maui 5K Returns March 2027 — Early Registration Open Now
The 16th annual Maui 5K, hosted at Mā’alaea by Maui Ocean Center, is scheduled for March 7, 2027, with discounted registration available through October 1. Last year’s event drew over 1,500 participants and raised a record $83,000 for local schools. The race runs from 6–9 a.m. on March 7, 2027, with a 5K route through […]
Two Pacific Storm Systems Could Approach Hawaii Sept. 4–9
Tropical Storm Lowell and Category 4 Hurricane Karina are both tracking westward in the Pacific, with official forecasts currently keeping them south of Hawaii. Forecast uncertainty leaves open the possibility that one or both systems could come closer to the islands between September 4 and 9. Tropical Storm Lowell is about 850 miles east-southeast of […]