Free Hōkūleʻa Talk Set for Ritz-Carlton Kapalua This Weekend
A crew member from the landmark 1976 Hōkūleʻa voyage to Tahiti will give a free public talk at the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua on Saturday as part of the Celebration of the Arts festival. The event marks the 50th anniversary of the historic voyage. Dr. Ben Young, who sailed on the 1976 Hōkūleʻa return voyage from […]
West Maui Eyes $600M in Coordinated Transportation Projects Post-Fire
Community members and the Maui Bicycling League met in Lahaina to discuss coordinating roughly $600 million in planned transportation projects across West Maui. Organizers stressed the importance of designing these investments as one connected network rather than isolated improvements. Five major projects are planned or underway in West Maui, including the Honoapiʻilani Highway coastal realignment, […]
West Maui Youth Ocean Program Needs $18K to Fix Hurricane Damage
Kahakukahi Ocean Academy, a free ocean education nonprofit serving Lahaina youth since the 2023 wildfires, sustained damage to its West Maui facility from hurricanes Lala and Lowell and is fundraising $18,000 to restore operations before fall school groups arrive. Hurricanes Lala and Lowell damaged KOA’s classrooms, solar system, and outrigger canoe at its West Maui […]
Hurricane Lowell Brings Flooding, Outages, and Road Closures to Maui
Hurricane Lowell struck Hawaii as a Category 2 storm, causing coastal flooding that closed roads in South Maui, widespread power outages, and significant infrastructure damage across the islands. The storm has since weakened to tropical storm strength and is moving north. Coastal flooding from Hurricane Lowell closed roads in South Maui and other parts of […]
Maui Council Candidates Clash on Tourism, Development, and Water at Kula Forum
Twelve of 14 candidates in seven contested Maui County Council races debated key issues at a Kula forum ahead of the November 3 election. Topics included visitor accommodation development, water scarcity, and affordable housing. The November 3 election could shift the council’s ideological balance, with two open seats vacated by retiring moderates Alice Lee and […]
Free Hawaii Symphony Concert Coming to Royal Lahaina Resort Sept. 19
The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra will perform a free public concert at Royal Lahaina Resort on September 19, marking the orchestra’s first Maui appearance in 10 years. The event is open to residents and visitors of all ages, with a local market, shuttle service, and live television broadcast. Mele for Maui is a free, all-ages concert […]
Free Community Skate Jam Coming to Pukalani on Sept. 26
Maui County Parks and Recreation and One Love Skate are hosting a free Skate Jam at Upcountry Skate Park in Pukalani on September 26 from 3–6 p.m. The event is open to skaters of all ages and skill levels, with contests, food, music, and prizes. The free event runs 3–6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, […]
Maui Fire Dept Receives $29,500 Grant for Wildfire Equipment
Hawaiʻi Water Service awarded nearly $29,500 to Maui County’s fire department to purchase portable high-pressure pumps and thermal cameras for wildfire response. The funding comes from a new grant program and does not impact customer water rates. Maui County’s fire department will use the grant to acquire seven portable high-pressure pumps and seven thermal cameras […]
West Maui Youth Ocean Program Needs $18K After Hurricane Damage
Kahākūkahi Ocean Academy, a nonprofit serving Lahaina children since the 2023 wildfire, sustained storm damage to classrooms, solar equipment, and an outrigger canoe during Hurricanes Lala and Lowell. The organization is fundraising $18,000 to complete repairs before fall programs begin. Hurricanes Lala and Lowell damaged classrooms, a solar system, and an outrigger canoe at the […]
Hawaii Tests Artificial Reef to Shield Coastal Roads from Wave Damage
Hawaii researchers are deploying 60 large concrete structures off Oahu to grow a living reef that could reduce wave energy and protect vulnerable coastal highways. The experiment addresses a statewide problem: hundreds of miles of state roads face erosion and flooding with little room to be moved inland. The Kalaeloa Hybrid Reef Project places 60 […]