Brush Fire Near Hana Hwy & Hookele St Contained Within 17 Minutes
Multiple Maui County emergency alerts reported a brush fire that broke out near the intersection of Hana Highway and Hookele Street on September 25, 2026. The fire was reported at 1:20 p.m. HST and confirmed contained by fire command at 1:37 p.m. HST. The Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) continues to monitor the situation. Brush […]
Upper Kula Water Conservation Request Extended Through Sept. 28
Maui County has extended a water conservation request for Upper Kula residents and businesses through Monday, Sept. 28, while crews repair a broken water line. Users are asked to limit consumption to essential needs like drinking, cooking, and hygiene. The conservation zone spans Upper Kula from Upper Kimo Drive to Kanaio. Nonessential water uses such […]
Hāna Highway Rockfall Netting Upgrade Enters Public Review Phase
Maui County is proposing to replace deteriorated rockfall netting along a 320,000-square-foot cliff face on Hāna Highway in Kīpahulu. A draft environmental assessment is open for public comment until October 23, 2026. Maui County Department of Public Works plans to install new stainless-steel mesh netting over the ʻAlelele cliff face to replace severely corroded existing […]
Maui County Fair Returns Oct. 1–4 in Wailuku with Rides, Food, and Events
The 99th Maui County Fair runs October 1–4 at the War Memorial Complex in Wailuku, offering four days of food, entertainment, and carnival rides. General admission is $10 for adults, with presale tickets available at several island locations. The fair runs Thursday, Oct. 1 through Sunday, Oct. 4 at the War Memorial Special Events Complex […]
Maui County Seeks Public Input on Coastal SMA Boundary Redesign
The Maui County Planning Department is holding three October public meetings to gather community input on redrawing the island’s Special Management Area boundary. The SMA boundary, unchanged since the 1970s, is being reassessed to reflect current environmental and climate conditions while reducing permitting burdens. Meetings are scheduled for East Maui (Oct. 7), North Shore (Oct. […]
$65M Funding Secured to Rebuild Kula Hospital After Kona Low Storm Damage
Multiple news outlets reported that the state of Hawaiʻi, Maui Health, and Kaiser Permanente have jointly announced a $65 million commitment to restore and reopen Kula Hospital, which has been closed since March 2026 Kona Low storms caused significant damage. The state will contribute $42 million and Kaiser Permanente will invest $23 million, with construction […]
Southbound Honoapiilani Hwy Closed at Kaanapali Parkway After Accident
The southbound lane of Honoapiilani Highway is temporarily closed at Kaanapali Parkway following a motor vehicle accident. Drivers heading through the Kaanapali/Lahaina corridor should expect delays or seek alternate routes. The southbound lane of Honoapiilani Highway is closed at the Kaanapali Parkway intersection. The closure is due to a motor vehicle accident reported on September […]
Haiku Family Awaits Major Disaster Declaration After Lala Flooding
A Haiku family suffered over $100,000 in flood damage from Tropical Storm Lala and is waiting on federal aid as Hawaii awaits President Trump’s decision on a major disaster declaration. An emergency declaration has been approved, but a separate major disaster declaration is needed to unlock broader recovery assistance. A Haiku homeowner sustained more than […]
Maui Council Scrutinizes $500M South Maui Plan Costs, Extends Deliberations
Multiple sources report that the Maui County Council’s Disaster Recovery, International Affairs and Planning Committee has been in extended deliberations over the South Maui Community Plan, with sessions stretching across multiple days. Key concerns center on the plan’s fiscal soundness and whether cost estimates are sufficiently detailed, with the committee continuing to hear public testimony […]
Lahaina Interim Marketplace Opens Vendor Applications on Front Street Site
Hawaiian Council is accepting vendor applications through Sept. 28 for ‘Ulu O Lele, an interim marketplace at the former Outlets of Maui site that will be the first commercial presence on Lahaina’s Front Street since the 2023 wildfire. The three-acre space will house 25–50 local vendors and up to eight food trucks while permanent redevelopment […]