Pukalani Structure Fire Extinguished Within an Hour, No Evacuations Ordered
Maui County’s Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) issued two alerts covering a structure fire that broke out and was subsequently contained in the Pukalani area on the afternoon of July 23, 2026. The fire was reported at 4:36 PM near Liholani Street and Hiolani Street and was fully extinguished by 5:51 PM with no evacuation orders […]
Maui Property Tax First Installment Due August 20 — Late Fees Apply
Maui County’s Department of Finance has announced, across multiple official county notices, that the first installment of real property taxes for fiscal year 2026-27 is due by August 20, 2026. Property owners who miss the deadline face a one-time 10% penalty plus 1% monthly interest on any unpaid balance. Bills have been mailed, but owners […]
Third Anniversary Kuhinia Maui Gathering Set for Aug. 8 in Lahaina
Maui County will host the annual Kuhinia Maui community gathering on August 8, 2026, at Lahaina United Methodist Church to mark three years since the 2023 wildfires. The free, all-day event includes music, food, wellness activities, and a 5:30 p.m. tribute ceremony honoring those lost. The free gathering runs 9 a.m.–7 p.m. on Aug. 8 […]
Maui County Seeks Public Input on Desalination Plans for South and West Maui
The Maui County Department of Water Supply is holding two public meetings in August to discuss desalination as a potential long-term water source for South and West Maui. Community members can learn about project status, estimated costs, and next steps, and provide feedback. Meetings are scheduled for Aug. 5 at the Kīhei Community Center and […]
Hurricane Fausto Approaching Hawaii; Maui Officials Urge Preparedness
Multiple sources report that Hurricane Fausto is tracking toward the Hawaiian Islands and expected to arrive early-to-mid next week, with forecasters anticipating it will weaken to a tropical storm before reaching the islands. No watches or warnings are currently in effect for Maui County, but officials are urging residents and property owners to prepare now. […]
Maui’s New $24M Emergency Operations Center Opens in Wailuku This August
Multiple sources reported that Maui County held a blessing ceremony on July 24, 2026 for a new Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Wailuku, with full operations set to begin in August. The facility nearly quadruples the county’s emergency coordination capacity and is described by officials as one of the most technologically advanced EOCs in the […]
Wailuku Film Festival Draws 5,300+ Attendees in Debut Year
The inaugural Wailuku Film Festival ran June 17–21, 2026, drawing over 5,300 attendees to Historic Wailuku over five days. The event featured 100+ films from 15 countries and generated 12.5 million media impressions, with local businesses reporting increased sales throughout the week. More than 5,300 total attendees visited Historic Wailuku and the Maui Arts and […]
Inaugural Wailuku Film Festival Drew 5,300+ Attendees Over Five Days
Multiple sources report that the first-ever Wailuku Film Festival, held June 17–21, 2026, successfully established Maui as a destination for independent and Indigenous cinema. The event, an initiative of the Maui Film Office supported by the County of Maui, drew thousands of visitors and generated significant local economic activity. The festival attracted more than 4,000 […]
Paia Water Outage on Poni Place Affects 20 Homes for ~2 Hours
Maui County is conducting emergency repairs on a mainline break on Poni Place in Paia on July 19, causing a roughly 2-hour water outage starting at 4 p.m. About 20 residences and 2 standpipes are affected. A mainline break on Poni Place in Paia triggered an emergency water shutoff on July 19 at 4 p.m. […]
Maui Council Candidate Konohia: Bill 9 ‘Rushed,’ Supports Phaseout of STRs
Randy Konohia, a candidate for the Wailuku-Waiheʻe-Waikapū seat on the Maui County Council, says Bill 9’s vacation rental phaseout had good intentions but was implemented too hastily, creating uncertainty for owners and workers. He supports prioritizing housing for local residents over short-term rental profits. Konohia acknowledges Bill 9 — which phases out vacation rentals in […]