Maui County Moves to Buy Two West Maui Water Systems for $6 Million
Multiple news outlets reported that a Maui County Council committee voted 7-1 on Tuesday to advance a resolution authorizing the county to spend up to $6 million to acquire two privately owned water systems in West Maui. The measure, which covers the Launiupoko and Olowalu water systems south of Lahaina, now heads to the full […]
Overnight Water Shutoff & Road Closure Planned for Makawao Ave Area Aug 5–6
Maui County will cut water service and close Makawao Avenue overnight on August 5–6 for repair work. The outage runs from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. and affects roughly 50 residences in the Makawao area. Water service will be out from 10 p.m. August 5 to 4 a.m. August 6 for Apana Road, Poalima Place, […]
Maui Wildfire Rebuild Program Expands Eligibility, Extends Application Deadline
Multiple Maui County sources report that the Hoʻokumu Hou reconstruction and reimbursement program has broadened its income eligibility thresholds following a HUD update to Area Median Income figures. The application deadline has been extended to Dec. 31, 2026, and an informational open house is scheduled for August 20 in Kahului. Maui County’s base Area Median […]
East Maui Water Authority Opens $150K Grant Round for Watershed Projects
Maui County’s East Maui Water Authority is accepting grant applications from Aug. 12 to Oct. 1, 2026, with $150,000 available for projects supporting watershed restoration, education, and cultural knowledge-sharing in East Maui communities. A total of $150,000 in grants is available for FY2027, targeting projects in Huelo, Honomanū, Keʻanae, and Nāhiku. Eligible projects include watershed […]
Lahaina Recreation Center Gets $2.4M Playground, Done by Fall 2027
Maui County broke ground on a $2.4 million playground at the Lahaina Recreation Center, featuring large shade structures and ADA-accessible amenities. Construction is expected to wrap up in fall 2027. The $2.4 million project will add a new playground at the Lahaina Recreation Center, with completion targeted for fall 2027. The site will feature the […]
Water Restored to Honokohau Valley After Emergency Mainline Repair
Maui County restored water service to Honokohau Valley customers on July 31, 2026, following emergency repairs to a broken mainline. Residents and property owners are advised to flush their lines and storage tanks before normal use. Water service to Honokohau Valley was fully restored as of 1:25 p.m. on July 31, 2026. An emergency repair […]
Maui County Eyes Deal to Expand Public Control of West Maui Water Systems
Maui County is negotiating a non-binding agreement with Maui Land & Pineapple to acquire key West Maui water infrastructure, which would increase public stewardship of the area’s drinking water from 45% to 93%. The County Council reviewed the memorandum of understanding but raised concerns about provisions linking the water purchase to zoning changes for housing […]
Lahaina Rec Center Breaks Ground on $2.4M Community Playground
Maui County officials and community members held a groundbreaking ceremony July 30 for a $2.4 million playground at the Lahaina Recreation Center, a project shaped by community input and designed to serve all ages and abilities. The project survived delays caused by the 2023 wildfires and 2026 Kona low storms. The new playground at the […]
Maui County Moves to Buy Two West Maui Water Systems for $6M
Maui County is seeking Council approval to purchase the Launiupoko and Olowalu private water systems for up to $6 million, part of a broader effort to bring 93% of West Maui’s drinking water infrastructure under public ownership. Final closing is not expected until April 2027, pending Council and Public Utilities Commission approval. The county would […]
Waihee Structure Fire Contained After Morning Response
Maui County’s Emergency Management Agency issued two alerts on July 30, 2026 regarding a structure fire in the Waihee area. Multiple official notices confirmed the fire was reported at 8:43 AM near 3500 Kahekili Highway and was fully contained by 10:51 AM, with no evacuations ordered. A structure fire was reported at approximately 8:43 AM […]