Free Hawaii Symphony Concert Coming to Kaanapali on Sept. 19
The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra will perform a free outdoor concert at the Royal Lahaina Resort on September 19, celebrating Maui’s culture and the resilience of Lahaina, Kihei, and Kula communities. The event features well-known Hawaiian artists, a local market, and food trucks. The free ‘Mele For Maui’ concert runs 6:30–9 p.m. at Royal Lahaina Resort […]
Maui County Begins Review of South Maui Community Plan with Public Meetings
The Maui County Council’s planning committee is kicking off its review of the draft South Maui Community Plan with site visits and a public evening meeting in Kīhei on Monday. The plan will shape future land use, housing, transportation, and infrastructure decisions for South Maui. Site inspections are scheduled for 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. […]
Water Ownership and Scarcity Drive Maui County Election Debates
Water scarcity and public control of water systems have emerged as central issues in Maui County’s 2026 mayoral and council races. Mayor Bissen has pursued acquisition of several private water systems, while candidates debate how to prioritize limited water resources. Mayor Bissen has moved to expand public water ownership, including a deal to raise West […]
Makawao Water Outage Affects Olinda Road Area Until ~8 PM
A mainline break in Makawao has caused a water service outage along Piiholo Road/Olinda Road up to 1200 Olinda Road. The outage began at 4 PM and is expected to last approximately four hours. A water mainline break in Makawao triggered an unplanned service outage starting at 4 PM on September 12. The affected area […]
Kahului Water Outage on Kea Street Through Early Morning Sept. 13
A mainline break on Kea Street in Kahului has caused a water service outage affecting 40 homes and six fire hydrants. The outage is expected to last from 6:30 PM on September 12 through 1:30 AM on September 13. A water main break on Kea Street between Papa Avenue and Kaiemi Street triggered the outage. […]
Maui Voters to Decide on Fixes for Paralyzed County Boards in November
Maui County voters will weigh eight charter amendments in November, including two aimed at reducing chronic vacancies on county boards and commissions that have stalled decisions on wildfire rebuilding, ethics investigations, and other key issues. Vacancies on Maui County’s roughly 40 volunteer boards and commissions have at times prevented them from meeting and acting on […]
Lahaina United Methodist Church Eyes 2027 Rebuild at $4.1M Cost
Lahaina United Methodist Church, destroyed in the 2023 wildfire, is planning to begin reconstruction in 2027 at an estimated cost of $4.1 million. Initial architectural drawings are expected by end of 2026. The historic church, founded in 1896, plans to break ground on rebuilding efforts in 2027 pending finalized architectural drawings. The $4.1 million rebuild […]
Hawaii National Guard Deploys 300+ Personnel to Maui and Kauai After Hurricane Lowell
Following Hurricane Lowell’s landfall around September 7, 2026, the Hawaii National Guard mobilized over 300 personnel statewide to support emergency operations on Maui and Kauai, including road clearance, search and rescue, and water distribution. Maui’s Honoapiilani Highway in the Olowalu area experienced flooding that required Guard assistance. Task Force Maui deployed High Water Vehicles to […]
Lanai’s Kaumalapau Harbor to Reopen Sunday After Hurricane Lowell Damage
Hawaii DOT expects Kaumalapau Harbor on Lanai to resume operations Sunday following hurricane damage, with normal Young Brothers barge service set to restart Wednesday. Remaining land-side repairs, including sinkhole work, are expected to take about seven additional days. Kaumalapau Harbor has been closed since Hurricane Lowell caused structural damage to the pier and seawall. The […]
Youth Hula Competition Moves to Pukalani, Adds Worldwide Livestream
The 34th annual Hula O Nā Keiki competition is relocating from Kāʻanapali resort ballrooms to Kamehameha Schools Maui in Pukalani on Oct. 9–10, 2026. The event will be livestreamed globally for the first time. Hula O Nā Keiki moves to Kamehameha Schools Maui’s Pukalani campus after outgrowing Kāʻanapali hotel ballroom capacity. The Oct. 9–10 event […]