Kaiser Permanente & Maui Health Announce Permanent New Lahaina Clinic
Multiple outlets reported that Kaiser Permanente Hawaii and Maui Health have announced plans to open a new permanent clinic in Lahaina, nearly three years after the original facility was destroyed in the August 2023 wildfires. The announcement marks a significant step in West Maui’s healthcare recovery, though no construction timeline or opening date has been […]
Rebuilt 89-Unit Lahaina Affordable Complex Fully Occupied After Fire Destroyed It
Multiple outlets reported this week on the reopening of Kaiāulu o Kupuohi, an 89-unit affordable housing community in Lahaina that was destroyed in the August 2023 wildfires and has now been fully rebuilt and occupied. The complex at 258 Kupuohi Street reopened nearly three years after the disaster, marking one of the most tangible milestones […]
East Maui Water Line Break Disrupts Koali Area Service
A water line break in the Koali area of East Maui caused a service outage affecting approximately 30 residences. Restoration was estimated for 12:30 p.m. on June 30, with a water buffalo staged nearby for potable water access. A broken water line knocked out service to about 30 residences and one standpipe in the Koali […]
Maui Visitor Spending Up 26% in May, Leading All Hawaiian Islands
Maui recorded $523.2 million in visitor spending in May 2026, a 26.4% jump from a year earlier, with arrivals up 18.4% as the island continues rebounding from the 2023 wildfires. Maui outperformed every other island in the state for both spending and arrival growth. Maui welcomed 231,331 visitors in May, up 18.4% year-over-year, approaching pre-wildfire […]
Lahaina Bypass Extension Moves Forward with $220M+ Price Tag
Hawaii DOT has launched preliminary environmental studies for a 3-mile northward extension of the Lahaina Bypass, aimed at improving evacuation safety and traffic redundancy in West Maui. Construction is estimated to begin by late 2028, funded in part by $100 million in federal wildfire disaster funds. HDOT is studying Phase 1C of the Lahaina Bypass, […]
Maui Mayor Seeks $6M County Buyout of Two West Maui Water Systems
Multiple outlets reported that Mayor Richard Bissen has submitted a $6 million proposal to the Maui County Council to acquire water assets from Launiupoko Water Co. and Olowalu Water Co. The purchase is described as the second phase of a broader effort to expand public stewardship of West Maui’s drinking water infrastructure. Council approval is […]
Front Street Walkway Blessed as Lahaina’s Commercial Rebuild Gains Momentum
Multiple sources report that approximately 150 residents and local leaders gathered on Front Street in Lahaina to bless a completed county infrastructure project, marking a visible milestone in the post-fire recovery of the town’s commercial core. The ceremony, covered by Maui News, Maui County, and Mauirecovers, reflects ongoing efforts to restore conditions for businesses, jobs, […]
FEMA Tightens Rent Rules for Lahaina Survivors; July Recovery Events Announced
FEMA is strictly enforcing rent payment requirements for Maui wildfire survivors in temporary housing starting July 1, 2026, warning that unpaid balances become federal debt. Several community recovery milestones and public meetings are scheduled throughout July in Lahaina. FEMA is ending its rent-leniency policy for Direct Housing Assistance recipients as of July 1, 2026, with […]
Rebuilt 89-Unit Lahaina Affordable Housing Community Now Fully Occupied
Multiple sources report that Kaiāulu o Kupuohi, an 89-unit affordable housing community in Lahaina destroyed by the August 2023 wildfires, has reopened and is fully occupied. The project was completed by Hunt Capital Partners, Blieu Companies, and Ikaika ʻOhana nearly three years after the fire wiped out the complex, which had originally opened in December […]
Lahaina Bypass Extension Study Launches; Construction Eyed for 2028
Hawaii DOT has begun preliminary environmental studies for a 4.5-mile northern extension of the Lahaina Bypass, funded in part by $100 million in federal wildfire disaster funds. Construction is targeted to start in mid-to-late 2028 with completion by December 2030. The proposed Phase 1C will extend the Lahaina Bypass northward from Keawe Street to Puʻukoliʻi […]