South Maui Water Service Restored After Emergency Main Repair
Maui County has restored water service in South Maui following emergency repairs to a 30-inch water main. Hydrant flushing is underway on Auhana Road, Olena Street, and Wailea Alanui Drive to clear air and sediment from the lines. Water service in South Maui has been fully restored after emergency repairs to a 30-inch water main. […]
‘Ulu o Lele Marketplace to Bring First Storefronts Back to Lahaina’s Front Street
Multiple outlets reported this week that Maui County and the Hawaiian Council unveiled plans for the ‘Ulu o Lele Marketplace, marking the first major commercial reinvestment on Lahaina’s Front Street since the August 2023 wildfire. The $8 million outdoor marketplace is set to open in September on the former Outlets of Maui site, nearly three […]
ʻUlu o Lele Marketplace to Bring 25 Vendors Back to Lahaina’s Front Street This Fall
Multiple outlets including Maui Now, Hawaii News Now, and Maui County reported that the ʻUlu o Lele marketplace — the first project to restore storefronts to Lahaina’s Front Street since the 2023 wildfire — is set to open in September 2026. The $8 million initiative is led by the nonprofit Hawaiian Council and will occupy […]
Maui County Waterline Work to Disrupt Roads and Water Service July 6–8
Maui County has announced two separate scheduled waterline repair projects affecting roads and water service in Makawao and Wailuku during the nights of July 6–8, 2026. Both notices were issued by Maui County on July 2 and warn of brief water service interruptions and restricted vehicle access during overnight work windows. Central Avenue in Wailuku […]
Maui Conducts Monthly Outdoor Warning Siren Test July 1
Maui County’s Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) issued two alerts on July 1, 2026 covering the monthly test of the Hawaii All-Hazard Outdoor Warning Siren System. Multiple county notices confirmed the test took place at 11:45 AM and invited residents to report what they heard via an online survey. The Hawaii All-Hazard Outdoor Warning Siren System […]
Maui County Proposes $6M Purchase of West Maui Water Assets
Multiple sources report that Mayor Richard Bissen has submitted a proposal to the Maui County Council to acquire water infrastructure from two private utilities in West Maui. If approved, the deal would significantly expand public control of the region’s drinking water systems, with implications for housing, agriculture, and emergency preparedness. Mayor Bissen submitted the proposal […]
Free 3-Day Lahaina Homecoming Event Set for July 17–19, 2026
The Maui Economic Recovery Commission and Festivals of Aloha are hosting a free, three-day public event in Lahaina July 17–19 to welcome back 103 displaced residents and celebrate community recovery. Events will be held at Lahaina Cannery Mall, Lahaina United Methodist Church, and Campbell Park. Lahaina Homecoming runs July 17–19, 2026, with free admission and […]
Fire-Destroyed Lahaina Affordable Housing Complex Fully Occupied After Rebuild
The 89-unit Kaiāulu o Kupuohi affordable housing community in Lahaina, destroyed in the 2023 wildfires, has been rebuilt and is fully occupied again as of late June 2026. About half of residents are returning tenants, with the other half being wildfire survivors previously in temporary housing. The 89-unit affordable housing development at 258 Kupuohi St. […]
East Maui Water Line Break Disrupts Koali Area Service
A water line break in the Koali area of East Maui caused a service outage affecting approximately 30 residences. Restoration was estimated for 12:30 p.m. on June 30, with a water buffalo staged nearby for potable water access. A broken water line knocked out service to about 30 residences and one standpipe in the Koali […]
Maui Mayor Seeks $6M County Buyout of Two West Maui Water Systems
Multiple outlets reported that Mayor Richard Bissen has submitted a $6 million proposal to the Maui County Council to acquire water assets from Launiupoko Water Co. and Olowalu Water Co. The purchase is described as the second phase of a broader effort to expand public stewardship of West Maui’s drinking water infrastructure. Council approval is […]