Front Street Walkway Blessed as Lahaina’s Commercial Rebuild Gains Momentum
Multiple sources report that approximately 150 residents and local leaders gathered on Front Street in Lahaina to bless a completed county infrastructure project, marking a visible milestone in the post-fire recovery of the town’s commercial core. The ceremony, covered by Maui News, Maui County, and Mauirecovers, reflects ongoing efforts to restore conditions for businesses, jobs, […]
Rebuilt 89-Unit Lahaina Affordable Housing Community Now Fully Occupied
Multiple sources report that Kaiāulu o Kupuohi, an 89-unit affordable housing community in Lahaina destroyed by the August 2023 wildfires, has reopened and is fully occupied. The project was completed by Hunt Capital Partners, Blieu Companies, and Ikaika ʻOhana nearly three years after the fire wiped out the complex, which had originally opened in December […]
Central Maui Recycling Center Closes June 30 as County Seeks New Site
Multiple sources report that the University of Hawaii Maui College Recycling Center in Kahului will permanently close on June 30, 2026, after the county’s agreement with UH Maui College to use the Wahinepio Avenue site expires. The county is actively searching for a replacement Central Maui location and has outlined interim recycling alternatives for residents. […]
Maui Council Passes Bill 88, Offering Path for 4,500 STRs to Stay Operating
Multiple sources report that the Maui County Council voted 7-2 to approve Bill 88, creating a potential pathway for thousands of apartment-zoned vacation rentals to avoid the phase-out established under Bill 9. The legislation creates two new hotel zoning districts (H-3 and H-4) that qualifying properties can apply for, though the approval does not automatically […]
Short-Term Water Outage Planned for Paia’s Poni Place Area
Maui County will shut off water service on Poni Place in Paia for roughly 3 hours starting at 1 p.m. on June 25 due to emergency mainline repairs. About 20 residences will be affected. Water service will be out for approximately 3 hours beginning at 1 p.m. on June 25, 2026. The outage is caused […]
Little League Returns to Lahaina for First Time Since 2008, Boosting West Maui Recovery
Lahaina Recreation Center will host a District III Little League tournament June 26–30, 2026, marking the first such event in West Maui in 18 years. The county upgraded the field as part of ongoing Lahaina recovery efforts, and the tournament is expected to draw visiting families to local businesses. West Maui Little League will host […]
West Maui Greenway Trail Project Holds Virtual Public Meeting
Multiple sources, including Maui County and Maui Now, report that the County of Maui Department of Public Works hosted a virtual meeting and open house on June 25, 2026, focused on the environmental assessment for the proposed West Maui Greenway. The 25-mile multiuse trail would run along the West Maui Coast and is designed to […]
Maui County Water Rates Change Starting July 1, 2026
Maui County’s Department of Water Supply has implemented new water rates for fiscal year 2027, effective July 1, 2026. Property owners can view the full rate schedule on the county website. New water service rates and charges took effect July 1, 2026 for fiscal year 2027. Updated rate details are available at mauicounty.gov/216/water-charges. The change […]
Maui County 2026 Drinking Water Quality Report Now Public
Maui County’s Department of Water Supply has released its 2026 Water Quality Report, covering drinking water testing conducted throughout 2025. The report is available online or in print by request. The report covers water quality test results collected January 1 through December 31, 2025. It details water sources, treatment processes, and compliance with federal and […]
Makawao Ave Water Outage & Partial Road Closure June 30–July 2
Maui County will perform overnight waterline repairs on Makawao Avenue between Baldwin Avenue and Makani Road on June 30 and July 1, causing brief water interruptions and limiting through traffic. Work runs 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night. Water service may be briefly interrupted on Makawao Avenue overnight June 30–July 1 and July 1–July […]