Maui County Property Tax First Installment Due August 20
Maui County’s first property tax installment for fiscal year 2026-27 is due by August 20, 2026. Owners who miss the deadline face a one-time 10% penalty plus 1% monthly interest on any unpaid balance. Tax bills have been mailed; not receiving one does not exempt owners from penalties for late payment. Late payments trigger a […]
Kuhinia Maui Gathering Set for Aug. 8 to Mark Three Years Since Wildfires
The County of Maui will host the annual Kuhinia Maui community gathering on August 8, 2026, at Lahaina United Methodist Church to commemorate the third anniversary of the 2023 wildfires. The free all-day event includes music, food, wellness activities, and a tribute ceremony at 5:30 p.m. The free event runs 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. […]
East Waiko Road Brush Fire Contained by Maui Crews Wednesday Evening
Multiple Maui County emergency alerts reported a brush fire near East Waiko Road and Kuihelani Highway on the evening of July 16, 2026. The fire was fully extinguished by 9:25 PM, with no evacuations ultimately required. A brush fire was reported at 7:54 PM near East Waiko Road and Kuihelani Highway on July 16, 2026. […]
Maui Now Allows Up to 3 Units Per Lot — But Not for Vacation Rentals
Multiple sources report that Maui County adopted a new ordinance, effective July 8, allowing qualifying residentially zoned properties to have up to two accessory dwelling units (ʻohana units) in addition to a primary residence — three units total on one lot. The rule change applies countywide across Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi, and was passed in […]
New Lahaina Interim Marketplace Seeks Vendors for Former Outlets Site
Hawaiian Council has opened a Vendor Interest Form for the ʻUlu o Lele marketplace, an interim commercial and community gathering space planned for the former Outlets of Maui site in Lahaina. The form runs July 16–26, 2026, and will inform a formal Request for Proposals to be released at a later date. ʻUlu o Lele […]
Kahului Beach Road Closed Between Kanaloa Ave and Lower Main St
Kahului Beach Road is temporarily closed in both directions between Kanaloa Avenue and Lower Main Street following a motor vehicle accident. Guests traveling through Kahului should expect delays and plan alternate routes. Kahului Beach Road is shut down in both directions as of July 15, 2026. The closure spans the stretch between Kanaloa Avenue and […]
Baldwin Beach Park to Close in Phases July–November for Dune Restoration
Sections of Baldwin Beach Park in Pā’ia will close in rotating phases from late July through at least November 2026 for a dune restoration and invasive vegetation removal project. Closures will affect beach access at various points along the park but are designed to keep some access open throughout. Phase closures begin July 27 and […]
Lahaina Homecoming Event Brings 103 Displaced Residents Back July 17–19
A free three-day community event, July 17–19, will welcome back 103 former Lahaina residents representing 20 families, with activities held across multiple Lahaina venues. The event is organized by the Maui Economic Recovery Commission’s Healing Journey Team and sponsored by county and community partners. The inaugural Lahaina Homecoming runs July 17–19 at Lahaina Cannery Mall, […]
Maui Mayor Race: Sugimura Outraises Bissen Ahead of Aug. 8 Primary
Council member Yuki Lei Sugimura holds a significant fundraising and cash-on-hand advantage over incumbent Mayor Richard Bissen with the primary election weeks away. Sugimura has drawn notable financial support from real estate and vacation rental industry interests, partly linked to her opposition to Bissen’s Bill 9 STR phase-out plan. Sugimura has raised approximately $335,000 overall […]
Lahaina Homecoming Event Set for July 17–19 with Career Fair and Community Programs
Multiple sources report that the inaugural Lahaina Homecoming, a three-day community celebration, is scheduled for July 17–19 at various locations in Lahaina town, nearly three years after the August 2023 wildfires. The event focuses on healing, cultural reconnection, and recovery for displaced residents, and includes a career fair organized by the Maui County Office of […]