Maui County’s Indigenous Resources Dept Shapes Lahaina Royal Complex Rebuild
Maui County’s Department of ʻŌiwi Resources, launched in 2024, is integrating Native Hawaiian ancestral knowledge into the Lahaina recovery effort. A multi-generational Master Plan for the historic Lahaina Royal Complex is being developed with cultural practitioners and community stakeholders. Maui County’s Department of ʻŌiwi Resources, approved by voters in 2022 and launched July 1, 2024, […]
Scaled-Back Mākena Mauka Project Gets Planning Nod, Needs State and County OK
A 652-home, $4 billion master-planned community in South Maui received Maui Planning Commission approval after developers cut nearly 250 units following community opposition. The project still requires state and county approvals before construction can begin in 2028. The Mākena Mauka development was reduced 27% to 652 homes (543 market-rate, 109 workforce) on 1,000 acres after […]
Water Outage on Olinda Road/Hawea Place Could Last 5 Hours
A mainline break on Olinda Road has cut water service to roughly 40 homes and 15-20 hydrants and standpipes in the Hawea Place area. The outage is estimated to last approximately 5 hours. A water main break at 1285 Olinda Road has caused an outage affecting Olinda Road and Hawea Place. Approximately 40 homes and […]
Molokaʻi Drinking Water Shows Trace Selenium, Levels Deemed Safe
Multiple sources report that Maui County’s Department of Water Supply detected trace amounts of selenium in the Kaunakakai water system on Molokaʻi during routine testing. Confirmed levels are well below federal and state safety thresholds, and officials say the water poses no public health risk. The county is coordinating with the Hawaii Department of Health […]
Free U.S. Navy Rock Band Concerts Coming to Maui Aug 31 & Sept 3
The U.S. Pacific Fleet Band will perform two free public rock concerts on Maui at the end of August and early September 2026. Shows are hosted by the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation. Two free concerts are scheduled: August 31 at Ichiro ‘Iron’ Maehara Baseball Stadium (4:00 p.m.) and September 3 at […]
Maui Council Weighs Adding Hundreds of Coastal Condos to Vacation Rental Zones
Two resolutions before the Maui County Council would rezone up to 26 shoreline condo properties into new hotel zoning districts, potentially allowing them to continue operating as vacation rentals rather than being phased out under Bill 9. Sea level rise exposure is cited as justification for exempting these coastal units from the county’s long-term housing […]
Brush Fire Near Olinda Road Contained Same Day
Maui County’s emergency management agency issued two alerts on August 27, 2026 regarding a brush fire near 2900 Olinda Road. Multiple official updates confirmed the fire was reported in the early afternoon and fully extinguished by late afternoon the same day. A brush fire was reported at approximately 2:15 PM HST near 2900 Olinda Road […]
West Maui to Get Its First Recycling Center with $3.6M Federal Grant
The EPA has awarded Maui County $3.6 million to build the first waste collection center in West Maui, designed to handle recyclables, green waste, and bulky items. The project has a three-year timeline from land acquisition to opening. The new facility will accept a wide range of materials including green waste, electronics, appliances, tires, and […]
East Maui Water Authority Grant Workshop Rescheduled to Sept. 2
The East Maui Water Authority has moved its FY2027 grant workshop in Keʻanae to September 2, 2026, after Tropical Storm Lala forced a postponement. The free session helps applicants navigate the EMWA grants process. The EMWA FY2027 grant workshop in Keʻanae Uka is now set for Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The original session was postponed […]
USPS Plans to Permanently Close Lahaina Downtown Post Office
The U.S. Postal Service has notified customers it intends to permanently close the Lahaina Downtown Post Office due to irreparable wildfire damage, drawing sharp opposition from federal and county officials. A brief virtual community meeting is scheduled for August 27 as part of a feasibility review. USPS formally notified Lahaina postal customers in an August […]