West Maui to Get Its First Recycling Center with $3.6M Federal Grant
The EPA has awarded Maui County $3.6 million to build the first waste collection center in West Maui, designed to handle recyclables, green waste, and bulky items. The project has a three-year timeline from land acquisition to opening. The new facility will accept a wide range of materials including green waste, electronics, appliances, tires, and […]
East Maui Water Authority Grant Workshop Rescheduled to Sept. 2
The East Maui Water Authority has moved its FY2027 grant workshop in Keʻanae to September 2, 2026, after Tropical Storm Lala forced a postponement. The free session helps applicants navigate the EMWA grants process. The EMWA FY2027 grant workshop in Keʻanae Uka is now set for Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The original session was postponed […]
USPS Plans to Permanently Close Lahaina Downtown Post Office
The U.S. Postal Service has notified customers it intends to permanently close the Lahaina Downtown Post Office due to irreparable wildfire damage, drawing sharp opposition from federal and county officials. A brief virtual community meeting is scheduled for August 27 as part of a feasibility review. USPS formally notified Lahaina postal customers in an August […]
Free Kihei Concert Series Returns to Kalama Park This August and September
Maui County’s Sunset Tunes series brings two free live music events to Kalama Park in Kīhei on August 28 and September 4, running 6:30–8 p.m. each evening. Ikaika Blackburn and Sean Parks perform on August 28; Ron Kuala’au headlines the September 4 show. Both events are free and open to the public at the Kalama […]
US-Canada Tariffs Add $240K+ to Olowalu Fire Station Budget
The planned Olowalu Fire Station in West Maui now faces at least $240,000 in cost overruns after 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel hit the Alberta-based modular building supplier. The nonprofit behind the project warns costs could climb further as U.S.-Canada trade talks have collapsed. The originally fully funded $3 million Olowalu Fire Station now […]
Gov. Green Seeks Federal Emergency Declaration as Lala Recovery Continues
Multiple sources report that Hurricane Lala’s aftermath continues to strain Hawaii communities, with Governor Josh Green formally requesting a presidential emergency declaration and rural Maui residents remaining isolated due to storm damage. The storm caused widespread infrastructure damage across several counties, compounding challenges for communities already managing prior disaster recovery. Governor Josh Green submitted a […]
Maui Council Panel Clears Path for Long-Delayed Haʻikū Fire Station
A Maui County Council committee voted 6-2 to advance three land-use bills that would allow construction of a fire station in Haʻikū, a project nearly two decades in the making. Two council members opposed the vote, citing unresolved concerns over Native Hawaiian land rights tied to the proposed site. The Housing and Land Use Committee […]
Federal Emergency Declaration Approved for Maui After Hurricane Lala
Multiple sources report that President Trump has approved Hawaii Governor Josh Green’s request for a presidential emergency declaration following Tropical Cyclone Lala, which struck the Hawaiian Islands August 14–16. The declaration unlocks FEMA assistance for Maui County, Hawaii County, and the City and County of Honolulu, covering 75% of eligible emergency protective measures. Nonprofit relief […]
Brush Fire Near Kuihelani Hwy and Waiko Rd Extinguished Monday Evening
Maui County issued two alerts on the evening of August 25, 2026 regarding a brush fire near the intersection of Kuihelani Highway and Waiko Road. The fire was reported at 7:15 PM and extinguished by 8:40 PM, according to official updates from MEMA. A brush fire broke out near Kuihelani Highway and Waiko Road at […]
Haʻikū Water Outage Resolved After Two-Day Well Failure
Multiple sources, including Maui County and Maui Now, reported that a severe electrical issue knocked out a Department of Water Supply well in Haʻikū on August 23, 2026, cutting off or reducing water pressure for affected residents. Water service was fully restored by the morning of August 25 after DWS crews monitored and repaired the […]