Maui County Eyes $119M–$328M Desalination Plants to Meet Growing Water Demand
Maui County is in early planning stages for desalination facilities to address worsening water shortages, particularly in South and West Maui. Costs could range from $119 million to $328 million depending on capacity, and no construction timeline has been set. South and West Maui face the most acute water demand growth, with islandwide demand projected […]
Tropical Storm Moke Threatens Maui After Gov. Seeks Federal Aid Post-Lala
Multiple news outlets are reporting that Governor Josh Green has formally requested a presidential emergency declaration following Hurricane Lala’s damage across Hawaii, while a second storm, Tropical Storm Moke, is now tracking south of the islands. The dual-storm situation has state and county agencies operating on two fronts — continuing Lala recovery while preparing for […]
Tropical Storm Moke Prompts Statewide DOT Storm Prep; Maui Roads on Watch
Hawaii’s Department of Transportation is mobilizing crews statewide ahead of Tropical Storm Moke, clearing drainage and debris from roads and bridges. On Maui, Crater Road remains closed through early next week and airports are on standby. Crater Road (Route 378) remains closed to the public from milepost 2.5 and is expected to reopen early next […]
Back-to-Back Storms Moke and Lala Disrupt Maui Travel Plans This Week
Two successive tropical systems—Lala and Moke—forced flight cancellations, non-refundable booking losses, and itinerary changes for Maui visitors this week. West Maui faces a Wind Advisory through Sunday evening, while East Maui and the Big Island bear the heaviest rain impacts from Moke. Tropical storms Lala and Moke struck in rapid succession, causing widespread Hawaii flight […]
Delta Adds Minneapolis–Maui Nonstop, Expands Hawaii Winter Schedule
Delta Air Lines is expanding its Hawaii service for winter 2026–27, including a new nonstop route from Minneapolis–St. Paul to Maui launching December 19, 2026. Additional capacity increases are planned across Atlanta, New York, Detroit, Boston, Salt Lake City, and Los Angeles. A new daily nonstop flight between Minneapolis–St. Paul and Maui will launch December […]
Gov. Green Seeks Federal Emergency Declaration for Maui After Hurricane Lala
Multiple sources report that Governor Josh Green has formally requested a presidential emergency declaration following Hurricane Lala’s impact across Hawaii, including Maui County. The request seeks federal assistance to address storm damage and support communities as a second storm, Tropical Storm Moke, approaches. Gov. Green signed a formal request to the White House for a […]
National Guard Wraps Kauaʻi/Oʻahu Ops, Continues Maui Recovery After Lala
The Hawaii National Guard is winding down its Tropical Cyclone Lala response statewide but remains active in Maui and Hawaii counties, where teams completed 11 damage assessments on Maui. The Guard is also pre-positioning assets ahead of a new weather system expected this weekend. HING completed 11 comprehensive storm damage assessments in Maui County with […]
Hurricane Lala Batters Maui: Power Restored, but Homes and Farms Damaged
Multiple outlets including Hawaii News Now, Hawaii Public Radio, and Yahoo News reported on the aftermath of Hurricane Lala, which struck Maui over the weekend causing widespread power outages, structural damage, and agricultural losses. Power has been fully restored to Maui customers, but upcountry communities like Haiku and Olinda Road saw significant destruction to homes, […]
Water Main Break and Sinkhole Close Lower Honoapiilani Road
A section of Lower Honoapiilani Road between Kahana Place and Omaikai Place has been temporarily closed due to a water main break and sinkhole. Public Works has been notified and officers are stationed at both ends of the closure. Lower Honoapiilani Road is closed between Kahana Place and Omaikai Place as of August 21, 2026. […]
Haleakalā Summit Stays Shut Weekend; Kīpahulu Side Reopens Friday
Haleakalā National Park’s Summit District remains closed through the weekend as crews clear Tropical Storm Lala damage, while the coastal Kīpahulu District and its campground reopened Friday, August 21. The Summit District — including sunrise parking, crater drives, and Hosmer Grove — is closed through at least the weekend for storm debris removal and facility […]