Hawaii Counties Conference Highlights Severe Storm Season’s Toll on Islands
Multiple outlets reported on the Hawaii State Association of Counties conference held in West Maui on September 11–12, 2026, where county officials from across the state gathered to discuss shared challenges. A dominant theme was the unusually active hurricane season, which has already sent five named storms through the Central Pacific and caused widespread damage […]
Maui County Seeks Public Input on FY2028 Budget at Island-Wide Meetings
Mayor Bissen is hosting a series of community budget meetings across Maui County through November to gather resident input for the Fiscal Year 2028 budget, which takes effect July 1, 2027. Property owners can attend in person, submit written feedback online, or watch sessions on the county’s Facebook page. Eight budget meetings are scheduled county-wide […]
Haiku Road Area Loses Water Service During 3-Hour Mainline Repair
A mainline repair has caused a water outage along Haiku Road and Kauhikoa Road starting at 10:00 AM on September 14. The disruption is expected to last approximately three hours. Water service is out on Haiku Road and Kauhikoa Road due to an active mainline repair. The outage began at 10:00 AM and is estimated […]
Hurricane Lowell Damages Lanai Barge Harbor; Limited Operations Resume
Kaumālapa’u Harbor on Lānaʻi sustained significant damage from Hurricane Lowell, forcing closure for repairs to underwater hazards, a sinkhole, and the pier apron. Limited barge operations resumed September 13 for essential goods and fuel delivery, with full reopening expected within two weeks. Kaumālapa’u Harbor on Lānaʻi was closed after Hurricane Lowell left containers in the […]
Maui County Begins Review of South Maui Community Plan with Public Meetings
The Maui County Council’s planning committee is kicking off its review of the draft South Maui Community Plan with site visits and a public evening meeting in Kīhei on Monday. The plan will shape future land use, housing, transportation, and infrastructure decisions for South Maui. Site inspections are scheduled for 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. […]
Water Ownership and Scarcity Drive Maui County Election Debates
Water scarcity and public control of water systems have emerged as central issues in Maui County’s 2026 mayoral and council races. Mayor Bissen has pursued acquisition of several private water systems, while candidates debate how to prioritize limited water resources. Mayor Bissen has moved to expand public water ownership, including a deal to raise West […]
Makawao Water Outage Affects Olinda Road Area Until ~8 PM
A mainline break in Makawao has caused a water service outage along Piiholo Road/Olinda Road up to 1200 Olinda Road. The outage began at 4 PM and is expected to last approximately four hours. A water mainline break in Makawao triggered an unplanned service outage starting at 4 PM on September 12. The affected area […]
Kahului Water Outage on Kea Street Through Early Morning Sept. 13
A mainline break on Kea Street in Kahului has caused a water service outage affecting 40 homes and six fire hydrants. The outage is expected to last from 6:30 PM on September 12 through 1:30 AM on September 13. A water main break on Kea Street between Papa Avenue and Kaiemi Street triggered the outage. […]
Maui Voters to Decide on Fixes for Paralyzed County Boards in November
Maui County voters will weigh eight charter amendments in November, including two aimed at reducing chronic vacancies on county boards and commissions that have stalled decisions on wildfire rebuilding, ethics investigations, and other key issues. Vacancies on Maui County’s roughly 40 volunteer boards and commissions have at times prevented them from meeting and acting on […]
Lahaina Residents Push USPS to Restore Mail Delivery and Rebuild Post Office
Residents and officials are urging the U.S. Postal Service to resume door-to-door mail delivery in rebuilt Lahaina neighborhoods and reconsider permanently closing the fire-destroyed downtown post office. USPS says no final decisions have been made and is collecting community feedback through September 26. USPS halted home delivery to some rebuilt Lahaina properties without written notice, […]