Public Input Sought for Planned Lahaina Community Center and Field House
Maui County has launched a virtual platform seeking community feedback on planned recreational facilities in Lahaina. Multiple county announcements detail the public input process running through mid-June. County Department of Parks and Recreation launched website for public comments on upcoming Lahaina community center and field house through June 14, 2026 Virtual open house seeks input […]
Kaanapali Beach Lifeguard Tower Plans Move Forward After Missing Tourist
A missing North Carolina swimmer at Kaanapali Beach has renewed focus on planned lifeguard services for the area. County officials say a lifeguard tower design is underway after securing private property permissions. A 75-year-old North Carolina visitor went missing while snorkeling near Black Rock at Kaanapali Resort on May 8. Coast Guard and county rescue […]
South Kihei Road Storm Repairs Resume May 28 with Daytime Closures
Storm damage repairs on South Kihei Road will resume May 28 with weekday lane closures through June 20. Local access only will be allowed during working hours with detours required for through traffic. Repair work paused temporarily due to material delivery delays but resumes May 28. Daytime closures from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays […]
Medical Air Transport Program Updates Referral Process for Molokai, Lanai
Pūlama Ka Heke has expanded its medical air transport program to allow specialists to submit referrals directly when primary care providers cannot, aiming to reduce delays in off-island medical care. The ERMAT program now allows treating specialists to submit referrals directly when primary care providers are unable to do so. All referrals must include confirmed […]
Agriculture Leader Bobby Pahia Announces County Council Campaign
Bobby Pahia, a family business owner and agriculture leader, has filed to run for Maui County Council with priorities focused on protecting land, providing cost-of-living relief, and empowering collective leadership. Pahia brings decades of experience in land use planning, water management, and infrastructure maintenance. His campaign centers on three priorities: protect ‘āina, provide cost-of-living relief, […]
Mayor Bissen Announces Re-election Campaign for Maui County
Mayor Richard Bissen filed for re-election, citing continued work needed on housing, infrastructure, and wildfire recovery. His administration reports 190% increase in affordable housing production and securing $1.6 billion in federal recovery funding. Bissen’s administration increased affordable housing production by 190% since 2023 with nearly 900 homes delivered. The county secured approximately $1.6 billion in […]
County Outreach Program Returns to Molokai for Community Services Access
Multiple sources report that Mayor Richard Bissen is bringing the Holomua Kākou community outreach program back to Molokai in late June. This initiative aims to provide rural communities with direct access to county services and staff. Mayor Bissen will visit Molokai on June 29-30, 2026 as part of the ongoing effort to bring county government […]
Kihei Road Storm Repairs Resume May 28 with Daytime Lane Closures
Storm damage repairs on South Kīhei Road will resume May 28 after a materials delivery delay, causing weekday and Saturday lane closures through June 20. South Kīhei Road between Ohukai Road and Kūlanihākoʻi Street will have daytime closures 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays starting May 28. Only local access will be allowed […]
County Committee Postpones Kahului Overnight Parking Ban Decision
Maui County deferred action on a proposed overnight parking ban in Kahului’s industrial area after hearing concerns about impacts on homeless residents. The committee also reviewed changes to water development fees. Bill 49 would ban overnight parking from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on three streets near Kahului businesses. Local businesses requested the ban due […]
Hawaii Campaign Finance Law Changes and Training Sessions Held on Maui
Multiple sources reported on recent campaign finance developments affecting Hawaii, including new legislation and training sessions conducted on Maui. The changes involve restrictions on corporate spending in elections and new compliance requirements. Governor Josh Green signed Senate Bill 2471 into law as Act 11, establishing new campaign finance restrictions on corporations and nonprofit organizations (Maui […]