South Maui Beach Access Changes: Paid Parking for Visitors, Reserved Spots for Locals Coming in 2026
A new tiered parking system will launch in South Maui next year, requiring visitors to pay for beach parking while providing free or discounted spaces for residents. Visitors will pay fees for beach parking while Maui residents receive priority access to free or reduced-rate spaces The program aims to address overcrowding at popular South Maui […]
Maui County Moves Forward with Extended Property Tax Relief for Fire-Affected Lahaina Residents
The Maui County Council has approved advancing legislation to extend property tax relief for survivors of the devastating Lahaina wildfires. This extension provides continued financial support to help residents rebuild and recover in the affected areas. County Council votes to move forward with extending property tax relief specifically for Lahaina wildfire survivors The relief extension […]
Water Restrictions Lifted in Central and South Maui as Supply Conditions Improve
Maui County’s Department of Water Supply has officially ended Stage 1 water shortage restrictions for Central and South Maui areas, signaling improved water supply conditions across these regions. Stage 1 water shortage restrictions have been completely lifted for Central and South Maui, allowing normal water usage to resume The lifting of restrictions indicates that water […]
Economic Concerns Raised Over Maui’s Short-Term Rental Elimination Plans
A new opinion piece warns that eliminating short-term rentals on Maui could severely harm the island’s economy and job market. The commentary highlights potential negative impacts on local workers and businesses dependent on vacation rental tourism. Local advocates argue that phasing out vacation rentals could lead to significant job losses across Maui’s tourism-dependent economy The […]
West Maui Fire Prevention Project Completed in Ukumehame Area
The Maui Emergency Management Agency has finished a comprehensive wildfire prevention initiative in the Ukumehame region, enhancing safety measures for residents and visitors in West Maui. Multi-month fire risk reduction efforts in Ukumehame area now complete, improving safety for the popular West Maui corridor Project focused on reducing vegetation and creating defensible spaces to prevent […]
Lahaina Harbor Area Roads Set to Allow Daytime Traffic Beginning December 15
Several roads around Lahaina Harbor will reopen to daytime traffic starting December 15, improving access for residents and visitors to the popular waterfront area. Daytime access will be restored to streets surrounding Lahaina Harbor effective December 15, 2025 The reopening will improve connectivity for visitors staying in West Maui vacation rentals who want to explore […]
Maui County Holds Weekly Lahaina Recovery Update Meeting July 17
Maui County will host its weekly disaster recovery community meeting on July 17 at the Lahaina Civic Center gymnasium at 5:30 p.m. Topics include debris clearing progress, sewer infrastructure updates, and monitoring of the Olowalu debris storage site. The meeting takes place Wednesday, July 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center gymnasium. The […]
Lahainaluna Road Infrastructure Work Underway Ahead of August Reopening
Maui County will begin repairs and utility upgrades on Lahainaluna Road over the coming weeks, with a full reopening targeted for August 2024. Drivers should expect single-lane traffic delays during paving work. Lahainaluna Road between Honoapi’ilani Highway and Lahaina Bypass is scheduled to fully reopen in August 2024. Pavement repairs will require single-lane alternating traffic […]
Tropical Storm Moke Prompts Hawaii Emergency Warnings Across Islands
Tropical Storm Moke is currently an active threat to the Hawaiian Islands, with hurricane and tropical storm warnings and watches in effect. Property owners should monitor conditions closely as storm effects can extend well beyond the storm’s projected center track. Active hurricane warnings (red) and tropical storm warnings (blue) are in effect for parts of […]
Maui Wildfire Death Toll Expected to Rise Significantly from Current 36
A devastating wildfire destroyed 80% of historic Lahaina town on Maui, killing at least 36 people with the death toll expected to rise dramatically. President Biden declared it a major disaster and authorized federal aid. At least 36 people died in the Lahaina wildfire, with Governor Green saying the toll will rise “very significantly” beyond […]