Lahaina Youth Surf Team Achieves State Championship Success After Fires
The Mana Mentors Lahaina Youth Surf Team completed a successful first season with state titles and top finishes, serving families still rebuilding after the wildfires. The program provides coaching and financial assistance to young West Maui surfers. Team members won state titles and multiple podium finishes at major Hawaii youth surfing competitions. Many participating families […]
Maui-born poet explores fire, water themes in new Lahaina-inspired work
Native Hawaiian poet Noʻu Revilla, who grew up on Maui, co-wrote a poem about the 2023 Lahaina fires connecting them to historical water diversion and will give a reading at Hui No’eau on June 4. Revilla collaborated on ‘Aia hea ka wai o Lahaina’ linking the wildfires to colonial water theft in Hawaii. The poem […]
State Opens 26th Kauhale Housing Village in Waimānalo with 20 New Homes
Governor Green attended a blessing ceremony for a new affordable housing village in Waimānalo that adds 20 homes for homeless individuals and families. The project is part of the statewide Kauhale Initiative addressing Hawaii’s housing crisis. Ke Kauhale ʻo Luhia becomes the 26th kauhale site statewide, adding 20 homes to existing Waimānalo shelter facilities. The […]
Hawaiian Electric Warns of Active Hurricane Season, Urges Emergency Planning
Hawaiian Electric is calling on Maui residents to prepare emergency plans as forecasters predict 5-13 tropical cyclones this season. The utility recommends 14-day emergency kits and highlights that even unnamed storms can cause widespread power outages. Hurricane season runs June through November with 5-13 tropical cyclones predicted. Downed trees and vegetation are the primary cause […]
South Shore Surf Expected to Rise Above Advisory Levels This Weekend
Multiple south-southwest swells will bring elevated surf to Maui’s southern shores through next week, with waves potentially exceeding High Surf Advisory thresholds by Friday night or Saturday. South-southwest swells will peak Saturday night and maintain elevated surf through Thursday of next week. High Surf Advisory threshold may be exceeded along south-facing shores starting Friday night. […]
Major Maui Developer Reports Reduced Losses But Sharp Revenue Drop in Q1
Maui Land & Pineapple narrowed its quarterly losses but saw revenues fall 41% due to suspended housing projects and reduced land sales activity. Land development revenues plummeted from $2.6 million to $257,000 after state suspension of Honokeana Homes housing project. Commercial real estate leasing remained stable at $2 million with 93% occupancy boosted by post-wildfire […]
Tour Company PacWhale Eco-Adventures to Resume Lahaina Harbor Operations
PacWhale Eco-Adventures will restart ocean tour operations from Lahaina Harbor on June 1, 2026, marking a significant step in tourism recovery following the 2023 wildfires. The company has been operating from Lahaina for over 40 years and provided disaster relief after the fires. PacWhale Eco-Adventures will resume tours from Lahaina Harbor starting June 1, 2026, […]
Federal Bill Would Provide Interest-Free Loans for Rural Hospital Construction
Hawaii Rep. Jill Tokuda has co-introduced bipartisan legislation that would provide 10-year interest-free loans through USDA for rural hospital construction and renovation projects. The Rural Hospital Revitalization Act would offer interest-free loans up to 10 years for rural hospital construction and renovation. Loans would be provided through the USDA’s Community Facilities Program to help hospitals […]
Kaupakalua Road Shut Down Due to Fallen Power Lines and Trees
Kaupakalua Road is closed between 5 Corners and Maluaina due to downed power lines and trees blocking the roadway. Road closure affects the section of Kaupakalua Road between 5 Corners and Maluaina. Closure caused by downed power lines and fallen trees on the roadway. No timeline provided for when the road will reopen. Property owners […]
March Storm Damage Leaves Multiple Road Sinkholes Awaiting Costly Repairs
Maui County is still working to repair numerous sinkholes and road collapses from March storms, with costs and timelines uncertain as officials seek federal emergency funding. Some repairs, including a 150-foot section of South Kīhei Road, are expected to take several months. A 150-foot collapsed section of South Kīhei Road near Kama’ole Beach Park II […]