Lahaina Recovery Meeting July 1 Covers Buyouts, Rebuilds & Wildfire Prep
The County of Maui holds its monthly Lahaina Community Meeting on July 1, 2026, covering fire recovery updates, school rebuilds, Hawaiian Electric progress, and the voluntary mitigation buyout program. The meeting is open in person and via livestream. The meeting takes place at 5:30 p.m. on July 1 at Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria, and will […]
Wailuku First Friday Returns July 3 with Live Music and Local Vendors
Wailuku First Friday hosts its July event on the evening of July 3, 2026, featuring live bands, a DJ, and local vendors along Market Street. The free community event draws both residents and visitors to historic Wailuku Town. The event runs 6–9 p.m. on July 3 along Market Street in Wailuku, with two live bands […]
UH Launches Free Monthly Climate Summaries for Maui Locations
The University of Hawaiʻi’s Climate Data Portal is rolling out a free email subscription service that delivers plain-language monthly climate summaries for user-selected locations across Maui, including drought conditions, rainfall, and temperature trends. Subscribers can track specific spots like Kīhei, Hāna, or West Maui using an interactive map. Property owners can subscribe to receive monthly […]
Lahaina Bypass Northern Extension Moves Into Environmental Review Phase
The Hawaii Department of Transportation has launched 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 expected to begin in mid-to-late 2028 with completion targeted for December 2030. Phase 1C will extend the Lahaina Bypass northward 4.5 miles from […]
Kahului Airport Runway Rebuild Narrows to Two Options, Costing Up to $1B
Hawaii’s Department of Transportation has narrowed reconstruction plans for Kahului Airport’s aging main runway to two options — a $604 million temporary runway approach or a nearly $1 billion permanent parallel runway. Both options would begin around 2031 and take approximately four years to complete. Runway 2-20, built in 1942 and the only Maui runway […]
Maui Seeks More Ham Radio Operators Before Peak Hurricane Season
Maui Emergency Management Agency is recruiting and training new amateur radio operators ahead of an anticipated active hurricane season. A free all-day event at UH Maui College on Saturday offers licensing information and live demonstrations. A free amateur radio training event runs 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday at UH Maui College in Kahului, open to all […]
UH Lands $2.2M NIH Grant to Study Long-Term Maui Wildfire Health Impacts
University of Hawaiʻi researchers received a $2.2 million NIH grant to continue a multi-year study on the long-term health and well-being effects of the 2023 Maui wildfires. The next phase will survey 1,200 Maui residents, including displaced survivors, to shape future disaster recovery and public policy. The NIH grant funds the next phase of the […]
Maui Recruits Ham Radio Volunteers Ahead of Active Hurricane Season
Maui County is working to expand its pool of licensed amateur radio operators before hurricane season, starting with a free public training event at UH Maui College. Ham radio provides a communication backup when phones, cellular, and internet services go down during emergencies. Maui County hosted a free all-day ham radio demonstration and licensing event […]
Kaanapali Beach Erosion Debate Pits Hotel Owners Against Managed Retreat
Kaanapali Beach has significantly narrowed over decades, and a new nonprofit backed by hotel and condo owners is proposing a sand restoration project to rebuild it to 1988 conditions. The plan faces opposition from advocates who argue structures should be moved back rather than the beach artificially rebuilt. Kaanapali Beach has visibly narrowed since the […]
Maui Fire Dept. Issues July 4th Fireworks Rules, Sales Locations & Safety Tips
Multiple Maui news outlets reported that the Maui County Department of Fire and Public Safety has released official guidance ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, covering where and when fireworks will be sold, legal use hours, and safety reminders. Consumer fireworks sales run June 29 through July 4 at designated tent locations, and residents […]