Lahaina Homecoming Event Brings 103 Displaced Residents Back July 17–19
A free three-day community event, July 17–19, will welcome back 103 former Lahaina residents representing 20 families, with activities held across multiple Lahaina venues. The event is organized by the Maui Economic Recovery Commission’s Healing Journey Team and sponsored by county and community partners. The inaugural Lahaina Homecoming runs July 17–19 at Lahaina Cannery Mall, […]
Maui Mayor Race: Sugimura Outraises Bissen Ahead of Aug. 8 Primary
Council member Yuki Lei Sugimura holds a significant fundraising and cash-on-hand advantage over incumbent Mayor Richard Bissen with the primary election weeks away. Sugimura has drawn notable financial support from real estate and vacation rental industry interests, partly linked to her opposition to Bissen’s Bill 9 STR phase-out plan. Sugimura has raised approximately $335,000 overall […]
Lahaina Homecoming Event Set for July 17–19 with Career Fair and Community Programs
Multiple sources report that the inaugural Lahaina Homecoming, a three-day community celebration, is scheduled for July 17–19 at various locations in Lahaina town, nearly three years after the August 2023 wildfires. The event focuses on healing, cultural reconnection, and recovery for displaced residents, and includes a career fair organized by the Maui County Office of […]
Maui Transportation Planning Agency Names New Executive Director
Kasie M. Apo Takayama has been appointed executive director of the Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization, which coordinates transportation planning and investment across the island. She brings nearly a decade of county legislative and policy experience. Apo Takayama previously served as a senior legislative analyst for the Maui County Office of Council Services for nearly ten […]
Emergency Main Break Cuts Water to Kahului’s Aleo Place for 6 Hours
A mainline break on Aleo Place in Kahului caused an emergency water shutoff affecting roughly 20 connections starting the evening of July 13. Service was expected to be restored within approximately six hours. Water service was interrupted starting at 7:45 p.m. on July 13 due to an emergency mainline break on Aleo Place, Kahului. The […]
Lahaina Homecoming Career Fair Set for July 17 at Cannery Mall
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development is hosting a free career fair on July 17 as part of the three-day Lahaina Homecoming event, connecting displaced and returning residents with employers across multiple industries. The fair runs 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lahaina Cannery Mall. The free career fair is part of the broader Lahaina […]
Lahaina Rec Center Playground Breaks Ground July 30 in $2.4M Project
Multiple sources, including Maui County and Maui News, report that the County of Maui will hold a public groundbreaking ceremony for the Lahaina Recreation Center Playground on July 30, 2026, at 245 Shaw St. The $2.4 million project, shaped by three years of West Maui community input, is part of ongoing recovery efforts following the […]
Lahaina Bypass North Extension Gets $100M Funding, Construction Set for 2028
Hawaii’s Department of Transportation is moving forward with a 4.5-mile northern extension of the Lahaina Bypass from Lahaina to Kāʻanapali, funded by $100 million from Maui County’s federal disaster recovery grant. Construction is expected to begin in mid-to-late 2028 and be completed by December 2030. The 4.5-mile northern bypass extension will create a critical additional […]
NPS Launches Kalaupapa Hike Tours Amid Molokai Community Pushback
The National Park Service has begun ranger-led public hiking tours at Kalaupapa National Historical Park on Molokai, drawing criticism from residents and a Maui County Council member who say they were not consulted beforehand. Tours run Thursdays and Saturdays, cost $20, and visitation remains capped at 100 people per day. NPS launched ranger-led tours at […]
Free 3-Day Lahaina Homecoming Event Set for July 17–19 at Multiple Sites
The Maui Economic Recovery Commission is hosting a free public event July 17–19 to welcome back 103 displaced Lahaina residents and celebrate community healing. Events at Lahaina Cannery Mall, Campbell Park, and Lahaina United Methodist Church include live entertainment, cultural programs, and a career fair. The inaugural Lahaina Homecoming runs July 17–19 at three public […]