Maui County Opens Grant Applications for Wildfire Workforce and Public Services Programs
Maui County’s Office of Recovery is launching two competitive grant programs under its Hoʻokumu Hou initiative, funded by federal CDBG-DR dollars, to support workforce development and public services for wildfire-impacted residents. Nonprofits and government agencies can apply starting August 10, 2026, with a deadline of September 24, 2026. Two new grant programs — the Ka […]
‘Nashville’ Actor Charles Esten Performing Live at Hyatt Regency Maui
Actor and musician Charles Esten, best known for his role in the TV series ‘Nashville,’ will perform his Maui debut at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa on Saturday, August 2. Charles Esten, who played Deacon Claybourne in the long-running series ‘Nashville,’ is bringing his live music act to Maui for the first time. […]
Big Band Jazz Concert Coming to Kihei’s Altitude Deck This Saturday
Jazz Maui and the Wave of Harmony Foundation are hosting a live big band and vocal jazz concert Saturday evening at The Altitude Deck in Kihei. Two big bands and six vocalists will perform classics from Ellington, Basie, Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald. The event takes place Saturday evening at The Altitude Deck in Kihei. Jazz […]
2026 Maui Invitational Set for November at Lahaina Civic Center
The 2026 Southwest Maui Invitational college basketball tournament is scheduled for November 23–25 at the Lahaina Civic Center, featuring eight teams including Washington, BYU, Arizona, and Clemson. The three-day event draws visitors to Lahaina each year. The tournament runs November 23–25, 2026 at the Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina. Eight college basketball programs are participating, […]
Major Sand Restoration Project Proposed for Eroding Kaanapali Beach
A private resort group and a Maui nonprofit are pursuing a large-scale beach rebuilding project at Kaanapali, using offshore sand to widen areas that have narrowed over time. The proposal is still in state review with no confirmed construction date. The Kaanapali Operations Association and Pilikahakai Foundation plan to move roughly 75,000 cubic yards of […]
West Maui Tourism Rebounds: Occupancy Tops 76% as Recovery Continues
Visitor arrivals to Maui rose 11.5% in February 2026 year-over-year, with hotel occupancy in the Lahaina-Kāʻanapali-Kapalua corridor climbing above 76%. Lahaina’s commercial core remains largely closed, though infrastructure restoration and a planned interim vendor marketplace signal ongoing progress. Maui visitor arrivals increased 11.5% in February 2026 compared to the prior year, indicating strengthening tourism demand. […]
Lahaina Rec Center Breaks Ground on $2.4M Community Playground
Maui County officials and community members held a groundbreaking ceremony July 30 for a $2.4 million playground at the Lahaina Recreation Center, a project shaped by community input and designed to serve all ages and abilities. The project survived delays caused by the 2023 wildfires and 2026 Kona low storms. The new playground at the […]
Water Service Restored to Honokohau Valley After Mainline Break
Maui County repaired an emergency mainline break and restored water service to Honokohau Valley customers as of 1:25 p.m. on July 31, 2026. Residents and property owners are advised to flush their lines and storage tanks before normal use. Water service to Honokohau Valley was fully restored following emergency repairs to a mainline break. Property […]
Maui County Moves to Buy Two West Maui Water Systems for $6M
Maui County is seeking Council approval to purchase the Launiupoko and Olowalu private water systems for up to $6 million, part of a broader effort to bring 93% of West Maui’s drinking water infrastructure under public ownership. Final closing is not expected until April 2027, pending Council and Public Utilities Commission approval. The county would […]
Lahaina Wildfire Theater Production ‘Lele Wale’ Returns for August Performances
A Hawaiian theater production honoring the 2023 Lahaina wildfire community will perform four shows at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa on August 7–8. The production shares stories of grief and resilience through the perspectives of survivors, first responders, and cultural practitioners. Four performances of ‘Lele Wale’ are scheduled for August 7–8 at The Westin […]