EPA Awards Maui County $3.6M to Build West Maui’s First Recycling Center
Multiple sources reported that Maui County has been awarded a $3,607,065 EPA Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant to establish the first recycling and waste collection center in West Maui. The facility will serve residents needing to dispose of recyclables, green waste, and bulky items, and is expected to reduce illegal dumping in the area. […]
Scaled-Back Mākena Mauka Project Gets Planning Nod, Needs State and County OK
A 652-home, $4 billion master-planned community in South Maui received Maui Planning Commission approval after developers cut nearly 250 units following community opposition. The project still requires state and county approvals before construction can begin in 2028. The Mākena Mauka development was reduced 27% to 652 homes (543 market-rate, 109 workforce) on 1,000 acres after […]
Federal Funds to Boost Maui Grid Resilience Against Wildfires and Storms
Hawaii has secured $18.5 million in federal FEMA funding to support $25 million in electrical grid upgrades across Maui, Hawaii Island, and Oahu. Projects include West Maui hazard mapping, grid modernization, and Critical Customer Hubs in Lahaina — all set for completion between 2027 and 2029. Five projects will target grid vulnerabilities caused by wildfires, […]
Water Outage on Olinda Road/Hawea Place Could Last 5 Hours
A mainline break on Olinda Road has cut water service to roughly 40 homes and 15-20 hydrants and standpipes in the Hawea Place area. The outage is estimated to last approximately 5 hours. A water main break at 1285 Olinda Road has caused an outage affecting Olinda Road and Hawea Place. Approximately 40 homes and […]
Free Monthly Mokuʻula Immersive Film Screening Returns Sept. 11 in Maui
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation is hosting a free 360-degree film about the historic Lahaina site Mokuʻula on September 11 at Maui Ocean Center’s The Sphere. The screening is part of a recurring monthly series open to both residents and visitors. The free screening of ‘E Hoʻi Ka Nani I Mokuʻula’ takes place Friday, Sept. 11 […]
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 wildfire risk reduction, a new recycling center, and ongoing fire recovery programs. The meeting will be held in person and livestreamed for those who cannot attend. The meeting takes place at 5:30 p.m. on September 2 at Lahaina Intermediate […]
Lahaina Wastewater Plant Completes $14M Upgrade, Boosting Recycled Water Supply
A $14 million improvement project at the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility has been completed, increasing recycled water production for golf courses, resorts, and parks in West Maui. The project, which won a 2026 Hawaii engineering award, rehabilitated existing infrastructure rather than building new, and reduces reliance on groundwater injection wells. The upgraded facility now reliably […]
Molokaʻi Drinking Water Shows Trace Selenium, Levels Deemed Safe
Multiple sources report that Maui County’s Department of Water Supply detected trace amounts of selenium in the Kaunakakai water system on Molokaʻi during routine testing. Confirmed levels are well below federal and state safety thresholds, and officials say the water poses no public health risk. The county is coordinating with the Hawaii Department of Health […]
County May Rezone Sea-Level-Risk Condos to Keep Vacation Rentals Operating
Maui County is considering a resolution that would initiate rezoning of coastal condos within the Sea Level Rise Exposure Area to hotel zoning, potentially allowing them to continue operating as vacation rentals despite Bill 9’s phaseout timeline. The sea-level-rise designation complicates earlier plans to convert these apartment-zoned properties to resident housing. Resolution 26-129 would direct […]
Free U.S. Navy Rock Band Concerts Coming to Maui Aug 31 & Sept 3
The U.S. Pacific Fleet Band will perform two free public rock concerts on Maui at the end of August and early September 2026. Shows are hosted by the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation. Two free concerts are scheduled: August 31 at Ichiro ‘Iron’ Maehara Baseball Stadium (4:00 p.m.) and September 3 at […]