Maui Council Advances 1,600-Unit Kahului Development, Molokaʻi B&B Limits
The Maui County Council gave first-reading approval to land use bills enabling a large mixed-use workforce housing project near Kahului Airport, while also passing a bill restricting bed and breakfast locations on Molokaʻi. Bills 163 and 164 would rezone ~166 acres near Pūlehu/Hansen roads from agriculture to business-multifamily to allow ~1,608 workforce housing units with […]
Lahaina’s Front Street Walkway Restored with Blessing Event July 1
Maui County has completed repairs to approximately 1,450 feet of sidewalk and 700 feet of railing along Front Street in Lahaina, with a public blessing ceremony scheduled for July 1, 2026. The project is part of ongoing efforts to restore commercial activity to Lahaina town following the 2023 wildfire. The Front Street Railing and Walkway […]
Maui County Hosting Free Outdoor Movie Nights Across All Islands in July
Maui County’s Department of Parks and Recreation will host free outdoor movie screenings at multiple locations on Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi throughout July. The family-friendly events are part of National Park and Recreation Month. Six free outdoor movie nights are scheduled across Maui in July, spanning Hāna, Lahaina, South Maui, Upcountry, and Central Maui. Screenings […]
Maui County Hosts Free Outdoor Movie Nights Across Islands in July
The Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering free outdoor movie screenings at multiple locations on Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi throughout July. The events are part of National Park and Recreation Month and are open to the public. Eight free outdoor movie screenings are scheduled across Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi between July 1 […]
Kihei Road Closures Due to Large South Swell Impact Traffic
Major roads in the Kihei area are closed due to a large south swell affecting the coastline. The closures include South Kihei Road at North Kihei Road and South Kihei Road at Uwapo Road. South Kihei Road at North Kihei Road intersection is closed due to large south swell conditions. South Kihei Road at Uwapo […]
Maui County Funds $1.7M AI-Powered Police Surveillance System
The Maui County Council has approved $1.7 million for an AI-enhanced surveillance system that will provide real-time monitoring across the island. Hawaii News Now reports the technology aims to improve both crime fighting and emergency response following communication failures during the Lahaina wildfire. Council approved $1.7 million for AI-assisted cameras and drones to provide island-wide […]
Governor Green Considers Gas Tax Pause as Fuel Prices Rise Statewide
Governor Green is reviewing options to temporarily suspend state and county gas taxes this summer to provide drivers relief from rising fuel costs. The potential pause could save consumers about 30 cents per gallon. Governor Green is considering pausing state and county gas taxes for part of the summer due to soaring pump prices. The […]
North Kihei Road Section Reopens Following Storm Damage Repairs
A section of South Kīhei Road between Ohukai Road and Kūlanihākoʻi Street has reopened after storm-related repairs were completed ahead of schedule. The roadway was damaged by March Kona storms and repair work finished 10 days early. South Kīhei Road between Ohukai Road and Kūlanihākoʻi Street reopened June 10, completing storm damage repairs. March Kona […]
Makawao Ave. Nighttime Closures June 16-18 for Water Line Repairs
Makawao Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Baldwin Avenue and Makani Road from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for three nights (June 16-18) while the Department of Water Supply conducts waterline repairs. Road closure affects Makawao Avenue between Baldwin Avenue and Makani Road for three consecutive nights. Through traffic will be detoured via […]
Maui County Zoning Code Rewrite Restarts After 6-Year Delay
Maui County is restarting its zoning code rewrite project after six years with no completed draft, despite hiring experienced consultants in 2019. The outdated code from 1960 limits housing density options that could help address Maui’s housing shortage. The county hired consultants in 2019 to complete a new zoning code by 2026, but the project […]