Hurricane Lowell Kills 2, Damages Kauai & Lanai; Maui County Included in Disaster Request
Multiple news outlets reported that Hurricane Lowell struck Hawaii’s western islands overnight Tuesday, causing at least two deaths and widespread infrastructure damage. The storm, which has since been downgraded to a tropical storm, prompted Governor Josh Green to request a federal major disaster declaration covering Kauai and Maui counties. Repairs and power restoration efforts were […]
Maui Planning Commission Backs 170-Home Pāʻia Project Despite Water Concerns
Multiple sources report that the Maui Planning Commission voted 5-3 this week to recommend rezoning approval for the EC Pāʻia Town project, a 170-home mixed-use development on 40 acres west of Baldwin Avenue in Pāʻia. The decision advances the project to the Maui County Council, but controversy over the developer’s plan to use private wells […]
East Maui Water Authority Media Coverage Roundup Available Online
Maui County has linked to news articles featuring the East Maui Water Authority on its department page. No specific details or updates are included in the announcement itself. Maui County posted a reference page directing readers to recent East Maui Water Authority news coverage. No specific water policy changes, outages, or infrastructure updates were detailed […]
Lahaina Think Space Takes Community Memory Event to NYC on Sept. 18
Maui County and the Maui Public Arts Corps are bringing the Lāhainā Think Space program to New York University on September 18, marking its first event outside of Hawaiʻi. The day will include a panel on community memorialization and a film showcase honoring those lost in the 2023 Lahaina wildfires. The Lāhainā Think Space event […]
Maui Wildfire Count Down 74% This Summer Thanks to Heavy Rainfall
Maui County recorded only 23 wildfires between June and September 2026, compared to 89 during the same period last year, largely due to an unusually wet hurricane season. Fire officials warn that leeward areas and high winds still pose an ongoing risk through the remainder of hurricane season. Maui Fire Department responded to 23 wildfires […]
Hurricane Lowell Causes Deaths, Power Outages, and Coastal Damage Across Hawaii
Multiple news sources report that Hurricane Lowell struck Hawaii’s main islands, causing significant damage including coastal flooding, downed power lines, and widespread outages. The storm is linked to at least two deaths and prompted Governor Josh Green to request a federal major disaster declaration for Kauai and Maui counties. Lowell has since been downgraded to […]
Maui County Extends Deadline for Wildfire Recovery Grants to Oct. 8
Maui County has pushed the application deadline for two CDBG-DR-funded recovery grant programs to October 8, 2026. The grants support workforce development and public services for organizations helping residents recover from the 2023 wildfires. The application deadline for both the Economic Revitalization and Public Services grant programs has been extended to 5 p.m. on October […]
Kahului Mall Hosts Free All-Ages Gaming Fair This Saturday
Queen Ka’ahumanu Center in Kahului will hold its first-ever FANCON gaming fair on September 12 from 2–8 p.m., offering free family-friendly activities including board games, esports, cosplay, and live entertainment. The event is part of the mall’s broader shift toward community programming following significant retail vacancy. FANCON is a free, all-ages event running September 12 […]
Maui County Approves $10M for Hurricane Lala Recovery; Total Costs May Hit $15M
The Maui County Council voted 7-0 to approve $10 million in emergency funding to cover Hurricane Lala damage and recovery costs. Budget officials warn total costs could exceed $15 million, meaning additional funding requests may follow. Maui County Council passed Bill 122 on first reading, releasing $10 million from emergency reserves for Hurricane Lala recovery […]
Hurricane Lowell Impacts Ease on Maui; Kauaʻi Still Faces Closures
Multiple sources report that Hurricane Lowell brought coastal flooding, road closures, and temporary shelter sites to Maui, but conditions have improved enough for schools and government offices to reopen Wednesday, Sept. 9. Maui County closed temporary service sites by the evening of Sept. 8 as the NWS Flood Watch expired and the storm weakened. Kauaʻi […]