Hurricane Lowell Strips South Maui Beaches of Up to Half Their Sand
Hurricane Lowell’s storm surge and waves severely eroded beaches from North Kihei to Wailea, reducing sandy areas by 50% or more. Experts expect gradual sand recovery but warn that long-term sea level rise may prevent full restoration. South Maui beaches from North Kihei to Wailea lost up to half their normal sandy area due to […]
Flood Watch in Effect for All Hawaiian Islands Through Thursday Night
A Flood Watch is in effect through late Thursday night as remnant moisture from former Tropical Storm Norbert moves across the Hawaiian Islands, bringing moderate to heavy showers and flash flood risk. Flood-prone roads, low-lying areas, and urban zones may see closures and property damage. A Flood Watch is in effect for all main Hawaiian […]
Lahaina Shores Beach Resort Reopens Under Castle Resorts Management
Castle Resorts & Hotels has taken over operations of Lahaina Shores Beach Resort, reopening the beachfront property on Front Street as part of West Maui’s ongoing recovery. The reopening coincides with Front Street’s recent return to visitors. Lahaina Shores Beach Resort at 475 Front Street has reopened under new operator Castle Resorts & Hotels. The […]
Flood Watch in Effect for All Hawaiian Islands Through Tonight
Remnant moisture from former Tropical Storm Norbert is bringing moderate to heavy showers to the Hawaiian Islands, with a Flood Watch in effect through late tonight. Flash flooding remains possible, with risk of road closures and property damage from rapid runoff. A Flood Watch is in effect through late tonight for all main Hawaiian Islands […]
Flood Watch Active for All Hawaii Islands Through Thursday Night
A Flood Watch is in effect through late Thursday night as remnant moisture from former Tropical Storm Norbert brings moderate to heavy showers across all main Hawaiian Islands. Flash flooding, road closures, and property damage from rapid runoff are possible. A Flood Watch is in effect for all main Hawaiian Islands through late Thursday night. […]
Flood Watch in Effect for All Hawaiian Islands Through Tonight
A Flood Watch remains in effect through late tonight across all main Hawaiian Islands as remnant moisture from former Tropical Storm Norbert brings periods of moderate to heavy showers. Flash flooding, road closures, and property damage from rapid runoff are possible, especially in windward and urban areas. A Flood Watch is in effect through late […]
Flood Watch Active Statewide as Tropical Storm Norbert Moisture Moves Through
Remnant moisture from former Tropical Storm Norbert is bringing moderate to heavy showers to windward areas across all main Hawaiian Islands through late tonight. A Flood Watch remains in effect, with flash flooding possible on roads and in low-lying and urban areas. A Flood Watch is in effect through late tonight for all main Hawaiian […]
Free Hawaii Symphony Concert Coming to Lahaina Golf Course Sept. 19
The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra will perform a free public concert at Royal Lahaina Resort on September 19, featuring Hawaiian guest artists in an event billed as a tribute to Lahaina and its community. It marks the orchestra’s first Maui appearance in over a decade. The free ‘Mele for Maui’ concert takes place Saturday, Sept. 19 […]
Hawaii Delegation Presses USPS to Restore Home Mail Delivery in Rebuilt Lahaina
Multiple outlets report that Hawaii’s full congressional delegation has sent a joint letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy demanding the reinstatement of direct home mail delivery to rebuilt Lahaina properties. The delegation objects to USPS classifying reconstructed homes as ‘new developments,’ which would route residents to centralized community mailboxes rather than restoring pre-fire delivery. Lawmakers […]
Mokulele Airlines Secures $19.4M Federal Contract to Keep Lanaʻi Air Service Running
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Mokulele Airlines a four-year, $19.4 million Essential Air Service contract to maintain scheduled flights to Lanaʻi through August 2030. Mokulele holds interline agreements with major carriers at Kahului Airport (OGG), supporting connectivity for travelers moving between Maui and Lanaʻi. Mokulele Airlines will continue federally subsidized scheduled service to […]