$65M Funding Secured to Rebuild Kula Hospital After Kona Low Storm Damage
Multiple news outlets reported that the state of Hawaiʻi, Maui Health, and Kaiser Permanente have jointly announced a $65 million commitment to restore and reopen Kula Hospital, which has been closed since March 2026 Kona Low storms caused significant damage. The state will contribute $42 million and Kaiser Permanente will invest $23 million, with construction […]
Southbound Honoapiilani Hwy Closed at Kaanapali Parkway After Accident
The southbound lane of Honoapiilani Highway is temporarily closed at Kaanapali Parkway following a motor vehicle accident. Drivers heading through the Kaanapali/Lahaina corridor should expect delays or seek alternate routes. The southbound lane of Honoapiilani Highway is closed at the Kaanapali Parkway intersection. The closure is due to a motor vehicle accident reported on September […]
Haiku Family Awaits Major Disaster Declaration After Lala Flooding
A Haiku family suffered over $100,000 in flood damage from Tropical Storm Lala and is waiting on federal aid as Hawaii awaits President Trump’s decision on a major disaster declaration. An emergency declaration has been approved, but a separate major disaster declaration is needed to unlock broader recovery assistance. A Haiku homeowner sustained more than […]
Maui Council Scrutinizes $500M South Maui Plan Costs, Extends Deliberations
Multiple sources report that the Maui County Council’s Disaster Recovery, International Affairs and Planning Committee has been in extended deliberations over the South Maui Community Plan, with sessions stretching across multiple days. Key concerns center on the plan’s fiscal soundness and whether cost estimates are sufficiently detailed, with the committee continuing to hear public testimony […]
Lahaina Interim Marketplace Opens Vendor Applications on Front Street Site
Hawaiian Council is accepting vendor applications through Sept. 28 for ‘Ulu O Lele, an interim marketplace at the former Outlets of Maui site that will be the first commercial presence on Lahaina’s Front Street since the 2023 wildfire. The three-acre space will house 25–50 local vendors and up to eight food trucks while permanent redevelopment […]
Olinda Road Area Faces 2-Hour Emergency Water Shutoff Sept. 21
Maui County is cutting water service to roughly 60 residences along Olinda Road (1145–1525) on September 21 from 1:30 p.m. for approximately two hours due to emergency repairs. The outage affects approximately 60 residences and 14 hydrants/standpipes along Olinda Road. Service interruption is expected to last about two hours beginning at 1:30 p.m. on September […]
Maui County Hosts Lahaina Commercial Rebuild Workshop Sept. 30
Maui County’s Office of Recovery is holding its third Commercial Property Workshop on September 30 for Lahaina business and property owners navigating the rebuilding process. The event will also preview a new county ‘concierge’ program aimed at streamlining permitting and reconstruction support. The free workshop runs 4–6 p.m. on Sept. 30 at Morgado Hall, Maui […]
99th Maui County Fair Offers Free Shuttles, Neighbor Island Ferry Packages
The Maui County Fair (Oct. 1–4, 2026) is offering free parking and shuttle service from two Wailuku-area locations, plus special discounted ferry and transport packages for Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi residents. Advance registration is required for neighbor island options. Free parking and shuttles run from Wailuku Municipal Garage (weekends only) and Queen Kaʻahumanu Center (Thursday–Sunday) to […]
Haiku/Haili’imaile Water Outage Mostly Resolved; Flushing Underway
A mainline break caused a water service outage in the Hali’imaile area on September 21. Repairs are complete and service is being restored, with crews flushing lines to clear air and sediment. A mainline break in Hali’imaile caused a water outage beginning around 11:45 a.m. on September 21. Maui County Department of Water Supply crews […]
Paia Rezoning Draws Fire Evacuation Safety Concerns at Planning Commission
A Wailuku resident is urging the Maui County Council to pause action on the EC Pāʻia Town Project rezoning until a formal wildfire evacuation study is completed for the area. The letter argues that the current traffic analysis does not account for emergency evacuation conditions on Pāʻia’s single-highway exit route. The Maui County Planning Commission […]