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 […]
Maui County Invites Resident Input on FY2028 Budget at Island-Wide Meetings
Mayor Richard Bissen is hosting a series of community budget meetings across Maui County through November 2026 to gather public input on spending priorities for Fiscal Year 2028, which begins July 1, 2027. Property owners can attend in person, submit written comments, or participate online via the County’s Facebook page. Eight community budget meetings are […]
99th Maui County Fair Set for Oct. 1–4 with Contests and Exhibitions
The 2026 Maui County Fair returns October 1–4 with competitions and exhibitions open to all ages, including student contests, fiber arts, animal shows, and more. Several entry deadlines fall in mid-to-late September. The 99th Maui County Fair runs October 1–4, 2026, featuring a wide range of contests, exhibitions, and competitions. Key entry deadlines begin as […]
Lahaina Residents Push USPS to Restore Mail Delivery and Rebuild Post Office
Residents and officials are urging the U.S. Postal Service to resume door-to-door mail delivery in rebuilt Lahaina neighborhoods and reconsider permanently closing the fire-destroyed downtown post office. USPS says no final decisions have been made and is collecting community feedback through September 26. USPS halted home delivery to some rebuilt Lahaina properties without written notice, […]
Front Street Closes Saturday Evening for Lights for Lahaina March
A section of Front Street in Lahaina will be closed from 5:30–8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, for the Lights for Lahaina Light March community procession. Motorists should plan alternate routes and expect traffic delays in the area. Front Street between Kenui Street and Dickenson Street will be closed to vehicles from 5:30 to 8:30 […]
Tropical Storm Lowell Moisture Lingers Over Maui; New Storm Being Watched
Residual moisture from Tropical Storm Lowell is bringing heavy shower risk to parts of Maui County through Thursday morning, after which drier trade wind conditions are expected. Forecasters are also monitoring a new storm system developing over the Eastern Pacific. Leftover moisture from Tropical Storm Lowell may produce heavy showers across Maui County through Thursday […]