Hurricane Lowell Damages Lanai Barge Harbor; Limited Operations Resume
Kaumālapa’u Harbor on Lānaʻi sustained significant damage from Hurricane Lowell, forcing closure for repairs to underwater hazards, a sinkhole, and the pier apron. Limited barge operations resumed September 13 for essential goods and fuel delivery, with full reopening expected within two weeks. Kaumālapa’u Harbor on Lānaʻi was closed after Hurricane Lowell left containers in the […]
Maui County Begins Review of South Maui Community Plan with Public Meetings
The Maui County Council’s planning committee is kicking off its review of the draft South Maui Community Plan with site visits and a public evening meeting in Kīhei on Monday. The plan will shape future land use, housing, transportation, and infrastructure decisions for South Maui. Site inspections are scheduled for 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. […]
Water Ownership and Scarcity Drive Maui County Election Debates
Water scarcity and public control of water systems have emerged as central issues in Maui County’s 2026 mayoral and council races. Mayor Bissen has pursued acquisition of several private water systems, while candidates debate how to prioritize limited water resources. Mayor Bissen has moved to expand public water ownership, including a deal to raise West […]
Makawao Water Outage Affects Olinda Road Area Until ~8 PM
A mainline break in Makawao has caused a water service outage along Piiholo Road/Olinda Road up to 1200 Olinda Road. The outage began at 4 PM and is expected to last approximately four hours. A water mainline break in Makawao triggered an unplanned service outage starting at 4 PM on September 12. The affected area […]
Kahului Water Outage on Kea Street Through Early Morning Sept. 13
A mainline break on Kea Street in Kahului has caused a water service outage affecting 40 homes and six fire hydrants. The outage is expected to last from 6:30 PM on September 12 through 1:30 AM on September 13. A water main break on Kea Street between Papa Avenue and Kaiemi Street triggered the outage. […]
Maui Voters to Decide on Fixes for Paralyzed County Boards in November
Maui County voters will weigh eight charter amendments in November, including two aimed at reducing chronic vacancies on county boards and commissions that have stalled decisions on wildfire rebuilding, ethics investigations, and other key issues. Vacancies on Maui County’s roughly 40 volunteer boards and commissions have at times prevented them from meeting and acting on […]
Lahaina Residents Push USPS to Restore Mail Delivery and Rebuild Post Office
Residents and officials are urging the U.S. Postal Service to resume door-to-door mail delivery in rebuilt Lahaina neighborhoods and reconsider permanently closing the fire-destroyed downtown post office. USPS says no final decisions have been made and is collecting community feedback through September 26. USPS halted home delivery to some rebuilt Lahaina properties without written notice, […]
Maui Planning Commission Backs 170-Home Pāʻia Project Despite Water Concerns
Multiple sources report that the Maui Planning Commission voted 5-3 this week to recommend rezoning approval for the EC Pāʻia Town project, a 170-home mixed-use development on 40 acres west of Baldwin Avenue in Pāʻia. The decision advances the project to the Maui County Council, but controversy over the developer’s plan to use private wells […]
East Maui Water Authority Media Coverage Roundup Available Online
Maui County has linked to news articles featuring the East Maui Water Authority on its department page. No specific details or updates are included in the announcement itself. Maui County posted a reference page directing readers to recent East Maui Water Authority news coverage. No specific water policy changes, outages, or infrastructure updates were detailed […]
Maui County Extends Deadline for Wildfire Recovery Grants to Oct. 8
Maui County has pushed the application deadline for two CDBG-DR-funded recovery grant programs to October 8, 2026. The grants support workforce development and public services for organizations helping residents recover from the 2023 wildfires. The application deadline for both the Economic Revitalization and Public Services grant programs has been extended to 5 p.m. on October […]