Maui County Water Rates Change Starting July 1, 2026
Maui County’s Department of Water Supply has implemented new water rates for fiscal year 2027, effective July 1, 2026. Property owners can view the full rate schedule on the county website. New water service rates and charges took effect July 1, 2026 for fiscal year 2027. Updated rate details are available at mauicounty.gov/216/water-charges. The change […]
Maui County 2026 Drinking Water Quality Report Now Public
Maui County’s Department of Water Supply has released its 2026 Water Quality Report, covering drinking water testing conducted throughout 2025. The report is available online or in print by request. The report covers water quality test results collected January 1 through December 31, 2025. It details water sources, treatment processes, and compliance with federal and […]
Makawao Ave Water Outage & Partial Road Closure June 30–July 2
Maui County will perform overnight waterline repairs on Makawao Avenue between Baldwin Avenue and Makani Road on June 30 and July 1, causing brief water interruptions and limiting through traffic. Work runs 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night. Water service may be briefly interrupted on Makawao Avenue overnight June 30–July 1 and July 1–July […]
Federal Safety Probe Targets Rental Car Company Operating on Maui
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation in June 2026 into NU Car Rentals over whether vehicles with unrepaired safety recalls were rented to customers. NU Car Rentals operates on Maui, Kauai, and Oahu through an off-airport shuttle model. NHTSA opened investigation AQ26001 on June 9, 2026, examining whether NU Car Rentals rented […]
Trilogy Excursions Revives Lahaina Sunset Dinner Sail with Local Chef
Trilogy Excursions has relaunched its Captain’s Sunset Dinner Sail from Lahaina Harbor, led by Maui-raised Head Chef Brian Tadena. A special Fourth of July Light Show Dinner Sail is also scheduled. Trilogy Excursions has resumed its Captain’s Sunset Dinner Sail departing from Lahaina Harbor for the first time since the 2023 fire. The experience features […]
State Board Weighs Live Plant Import Ban for Maui and Lānaʻi Amid CRB Detections
Multiple reports from Hawaii Public Radio cover the state Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity’s consideration of interim rules to restrict live potted plant imports to Maui and Lānaʻi following recent coconut rhinoceros beetle detections. The board declined to enact emergency rules immediately but said it could vote on interim restrictions at its meeting next month. […]
Free Kīhei 4th Friday Street Party Returns June 26 at Azeka Center
Kīhei’s monthly 4th Friday Town Party runs June 26 from 6–9 p.m. at Azeka Shopping Center Mauka, featuring live music, food, local vendors, classic cars, and free kids’ activities. The free event is held every fourth Friday and is organized by the Maui County Office of Economic Development. The event runs 6–9 p.m. on June […]
July 1 Lahaina Community Meeting to Cover Rebuilds, Buyouts & Wildfire Prep
The County of Maui is hosting its monthly Lahaina Community Meeting on July 1, 2026, at Lahaina Intermediate School. Topics include wildfire mitigation, school rebuilds, Hawaiian Electric updates, and the voluntary mitigation buyout program. The meeting takes place July 1 at 5:30 p.m. at Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria, with livestream options on Facebook and Akakū […]
PUC Seeks Public Input on Utility Wildfire Liability Cap Before June 30 Deadline
Hawaii’s Public Utilities Commission has extended its public comment period to June 30 on a proposed liability cap that would limit how much electric utilities must pay in damages if their equipment causes a future wildfire. The cap would apply to future wildfires only, not the 2023 Lahaina fire. The PUC is developing a liability […]
Court Approves Verus to Administer Maui Fire Settlement Funds for Plaintiffs
A Hawaii circuit court has authorized Verus Claims Services LLC to serve as a Sub-Qualified Settlement Fund Administrator for individual plaintiffs in the coordinated Maui Fire litigation. The structure is designed to speed up and streamline the transfer of settlement proceeds to fire survivors. Judge Peter T. Cahill approved Verus Claims Services LLC to manage […]