Maui Planning Commission Backs 170-Home Pāʻia Project Despite Water Concerns
Multiple sources report that the Maui Planning Commission voted 5-3 this week to recommend rezoning approval for the EC Pāʻia Town project, a 170-home mixed-use development on 40 acres west of Baldwin Avenue in Pāʻia. The decision advances the project to the Maui County Council, but controversy over the developer’s plan to use private wells […]
East Maui Water Authority Media Coverage Roundup Available Online
Maui County has linked to news articles featuring the East Maui Water Authority on its department page. No specific details or updates are included in the announcement itself. Maui County posted a reference page directing readers to recent East Maui Water Authority news coverage. No specific water policy changes, outages, or infrastructure updates were detailed […]
Maui County Extends Deadline for Wildfire Recovery Grants to Oct. 8
Maui County has pushed the application deadline for two CDBG-DR-funded recovery grant programs to October 8, 2026. The grants support workforce development and public services for organizations helping residents recover from the 2023 wildfires. The application deadline for both the Economic Revitalization and Public Services grant programs has been extended to 5 p.m. on October […]
Kahului Mall Hosts Free All-Ages Gaming Fair This Saturday
Queen Ka’ahumanu Center in Kahului will hold its first-ever FANCON gaming fair on September 12 from 2–8 p.m., offering free family-friendly activities including board games, esports, cosplay, and live entertainment. The event is part of the mall’s broader shift toward community programming following significant retail vacancy. FANCON is a free, all-ages event running September 12 […]
Maui County Approves $10M for Hurricane Lala Recovery; Total Costs May Hit $15M
The Maui County Council voted 7-0 to approve $10 million in emergency funding to cover Hurricane Lala damage and recovery costs. Budget officials warn total costs could exceed $15 million, meaning additional funding requests may follow. Maui County Council passed Bill 122 on first reading, releasing $10 million from emergency reserves for Hurricane Lala recovery […]
Hurricane Lowell Forces Multiple Road Closures Across Maui
Multiple sources including Maui County and Maui Now report that Hurricane Lowell’s impacts triggered widespread road closures across Maui beginning the evening of September 7 and into September 8, 2026. High surf and debris on roadways forced closures on several major routes in Kihei, Lahaina, and along the West Maui coastline. Front Street is closed […]
Maui County Committee Advances Water Deal to Unlock 1,000+ Native Hawaiian Homestead Lots
A Maui County Council committee unanimously approved a bill authorizing a water infrastructure agreement with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to develop three new groundwater wells in Waiʻōhuli. The project would supply up to 1.7 million gallons per day to support construction of more than 1,000 homestead lots across Central Maui. The Water and […]
Kihei Brush Fire Extinguished; Separate Pukalani Structure Fire Also Reported
Maui County’s Emergency Management Agency issued multiple alerts on September 4, 2026 covering two separate fire incidents on Maui. Multiple MEMA alerts documented the Kihei brush fire from initial report through containment, while a separate structure fire was reported in Pukalani the same day. A brush fire broke out at 1:31 PM near Halekuai and […]
Maui Council Committee Backs New Wells for Native Hawaiian Homesteads
A Maui County Council committee unanimously advanced Bill 97 (2026), which would allow the state to drill three new groundwater wells in Waiʻōhuli dedicated entirely to Native Hawaiian homestead lots. The bill moves to the full Council for a first reading. The three proposed wells would have a combined capacity of 1.73 million gallons per […]
Maui County Eyes Subsidized Ferry Service to Lanai and Molokai
Maui County is holding public meetings in mid-September on a proposal to create a county-subsidized ferry system connecting Maui to Lanai and Molokai. The plan includes purchasing Expeditions’ existing Lanai ferry assets and eventually adding vessels for Molokai service. Public meetings are scheduled for mid-September to gather input for a required environmental assessment of the […]