Deadline Extended to Aug. 3 for Kona Low Storm Relief Grants on Maui
The Hawaii REALTORS Charitable Foundation has extended its application deadline to August 3, 2026, for Maui homeowners and renters seeking up to $1,000 in grants to offset damage from the March 2026 Kona Low storms. A total of $200,000 is available, distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. The application deadline for Kona Low storm relief […]
Verizon Grant Funds Fire-Resilient Home Rebuilds for Five Maui Families
Multiple sources have reported on the slow pace and ongoing challenges of Lahaina’s post-fire recovery, nearly three years after the 2023 wildfires. Episcopal Relief & Development has received a Verizon Community Disaster Resilience Grant through National VOAD to fund fire-resilient rebuilds, while broader coverage highlights that regulatory hurdles continue to delay reconstruction across Lahaina. Episcopal […]
Maui County Signs Friendship City Pact with Japanese Town That Survived 2011 Tsunami
Maui County and Higashimatsushima City, Japan, have formalized a Friendship City agreement built on shared disaster recovery experiences following the 2023 Maui wildfires. The partnership focuses on cultural exchange, youth education, and mutual support in long-term rebuilding efforts. Mayor Bissen and Higashimatsushima Mayor Atsumi signed the formal agreement at the Kalana O Maui County building […]
South Maui Water Outage: Kihei to Makena Affected by Mainline Break
A 30-inch water mainline break on East Welakahao Road in Kihei has caused water outages and low pressure from Lipoa Street to Makena. Repair crews are working overnight, and potable water tanks have been deployed at seven locations across the affected area. Emergency repairs on a broken 30-inch mainline are causing water outages and low […]
July 1 Lahaina Community Meeting to Cover Rebuilds, Buyouts & Wildfire Prep
The County of Maui is hosting its monthly Lahaina Community Meeting on July 1, 2026, at Lahaina Intermediate School. Topics include wildfire mitigation, school rebuilds, Hawaiian Electric updates, and the voluntary mitigation buyout program. The meeting takes place July 1 at 5:30 p.m. at Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria, with livestream options on Facebook and Akakū […]
Public Input Sought on $200M Lahaina Bypass Extension and Other Road Projects
The Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization is requesting community feedback on proposed transportation projects eligible for federal funding. The most significant proposal is a $200 million extension of the Lahaina Bypass that would connect directly to Kāʻanapali resorts. The Lahaina Bypass extension would connect the current endpoint at Keawe Street to Kāʻanapali’s Kakaʻalaneo Drive, allowing visitors […]
Red Cross Seeks Maui Volunteers for Hurricane Season Emergency Shelters
The Hawaii Red Cross is training community volunteers to run emergency shelters ahead of an expected busier hurricane season due to El Niño conditions. The program aims to have trained volunteers available in all island communities in case access roads are blocked during storms. El Niño conditions are expected to increase hurricane and storm activity […]
UH Agriculture College Showcases Community Programs at Annual Maui Fair
The University of Hawaii’s agriculture college participated in the annual Maui AgFest, sharing programs focused on local food production, youth development, and community wellness with hundreds of attendees. CTAHR connected with hundreds of community members at the 17th annual Maui AgFest on May 30. Extension agents showcased the Sage Heart wellness program promoting kitchen herb […]
Emergency Water Main Break Shuts Off Service to 100 Makawao Area Properties
A water main break on Makawao Avenue requires emergency repairs, cutting water service to about 100 properties for approximately 5 hours starting at 11:10 AM on June 7. Water outage affects Makawao Avenue between Makani Road and Pukalani Superette, including nearby side streets. Approximately 100 residences and 6 fire hydrants are impacted by the emergency […]
Philippines Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Waves, Threat to Hawaii Passes
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake off the Philippines killed at least 32 people and generated tsunami waves that reached as far as Japan, but the Pacific-wide tsunami threat has been lifted. The magnitude 7.8 offshore earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday morning, killing 32 people and injuring over 200. A 1-meter tsunami hit nearby Philippine […]