Hurricane Lowell Disrupts Maui Travel; Roads Reopen as United Waiver Excludes OGG
Hurricane Lowell brought strong winds and heavy rain to Maui in early September 2026, causing flight and road disruptions. United Airlines issued a travel waiver for Līhuʻe (Kauai) flights only — Kahului Airport (OGG) was not included — though road conditions on Maui are improving. Hurricane Lowell passed Hawaii around September 7, 2026, with Kula […]
Mokulele Wins $19.4M Federal Contract to Keep Lanaʻi–Maui Flights Running
Mokulele Airlines has secured a new four-year federal Essential Air Service contract worth $19.4 million to maintain scheduled flights between Lanaʻi, Honolulu, and Kahului (OGG) through August 2030. The contract includes 21 weekly round trips between Lanaʻi and Maui. Mokulele will operate 21 weekly round trips between Lanaʻi (LNY) and Kahului/Maui (OGG) under the new […]
Structure Fire Near Kainehe Pl & Kai Malu Dr Contained by 7 PM
Maui County’s Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) issued two alerts on September 14, 2026 regarding a structure fire near Kainehe Place and Kai Malu Drive. The fire was reported at 6:32 PM and contained within approximately 25 minutes, according to multiple MEMA notifications. No evacuation orders were issued during the incident. Structure fire was reported at […]
Lahaina’s ʻUlu O Lele Marketplace Opens Vendor Applications Through Sept. 28
Multiple outlets reported that Hawaiian Council has launched the vendor application portal for ʻUlu O Lele, an interim marketplace and community gathering space planned for Lahaina’s former Outlets of Maui site. The project is designed to support local businesses and economic recovery following the 2023 wildfires, with applications accepted through September 28, 2026. The ʻUlu […]
Hawaii Counties Conference Highlights Severe Storm Season’s Toll on Islands
Multiple outlets reported on the Hawaii State Association of Counties conference held in West Maui on September 11–12, 2026, where county officials from across the state gathered to discuss shared challenges. A dominant theme was the unusually active hurricane season, which has already sent five named storms through the Central Pacific and caused widespread damage […]
Maui County Seeks Public Input on FY2028 Budget at Island-Wide Meetings
Mayor Bissen is hosting a series of community budget meetings across Maui County through November to gather resident input for the Fiscal Year 2028 budget, which takes effect July 1, 2027. Property owners can attend in person, submit written feedback online, or watch sessions on the county’s Facebook page. Eight budget meetings are scheduled county-wide […]
Haiku Road Area Loses Water Service During 3-Hour Mainline Repair
A mainline repair has caused a water outage along Haiku Road and Kauhikoa Road starting at 10:00 AM on September 14. The disruption is expected to last approximately three hours. Water service is out on Haiku Road and Kauhikoa Road due to an active mainline repair. The outage began at 10:00 AM and is estimated […]
Little Fire Ant Infestations Found in Ha’ikū and Kapalua, Spanning Up to 125 Acres
Maui’s Invasive Species Committee confirmed two significant little fire ant infestations — one ~20 acres in Ha’ikū and one potentially up to 125 acres in Kapalua. Drone treatments are scheduled and property owners in affected areas have been notified. A ~20-acre little fire ant infestation in Ha’ikū will be treated via drone starting in September […]
Hurricane Lowell Damages Lanai Barge Harbor; Limited Operations Resume
Kaumālapa’u Harbor on Lānaʻi sustained significant damage from Hurricane Lowell, forcing closure for repairs to underwater hazards, a sinkhole, and the pier apron. Limited barge operations resumed September 13 for essential goods and fuel delivery, with full reopening expected within two weeks. Kaumālapa’u Harbor on Lānaʻi was closed after Hurricane Lowell left containers in the […]
Hawaii National Guard Deploys 300+ Personnel to Maui and Kauai After Hurricane Lowell
Following Hurricane Lowell, the Hawaii National Guard mobilized over 300 personnel beginning September 7 to assist with road clearance, search and rescue, water distribution, and emergency power across Maui and Kauai. Maui operations included high-water vehicle teams responding to flooding along Honoapiilani Highway near Olowalu. Task Force Maui deployed High Water Vehicle teams to flooded […]