Federal Aid Deadlines Approaching for March Kona Low Storm Damage
Multiple state and federal agencies are reminding Maui residents that deadlines are approaching for disaster assistance related to March 2026 Kona Low flooding and storms. Property owners have until mid-June to apply for FEMA aid, SBA loans, and unemployment assistance. June 14 is the final deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and SBA low-interest […]
Monthly Emergency Siren Test Scheduled for June 1 at 11:45 AM
Hawaii will conduct its routine monthly emergency siren test on June 1 at 11:45 AM, with all outdoor warning sirens sounding a one-minute steady tone. Property owners should expect the test and know to follow official emergency channels if sirens sound outside of scheduled tests. All statewide outdoor warning sirens will sound a one-minute steady […]
First Lahaina Family Moves Into Rebuilt Home After 2023 Wildfire
A Lahaina family displaced by the 2023 wildfires has moved into their newly rebuilt home after nearly three years, marking the first completion of a recovery program that helps furnish rebuilt homes. Valerie Hoʻopai and her family returned to their rebuilt Lahaina home after being displaced for nearly three years by the August 2023 wildfires. […]
Emergency Water Repairs Cut Service to 60 Haiku Properties for 4 Hours
A water main break requires emergency repairs affecting 60 residences in the Kauhikoa Road area of Haiku, with service expected to be restored after approximately 4 hours. Water outage affects area from 1000 Kauhikoa Road to Kauhikoalani Place in Haiku. Service disruption began at 10:05 am on May 31 due to mainline break repairs. Approximately […]
Maui Ocean Center Hosts Free Cultural Film Screening June 12
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation is offering a free immersive film experience about Mokuʻula’s cultural history at Maui Ocean Center on June 12, 2026. The event is open to residents and visitors with advance reservations required. Free 360-degree immersive film screening takes place June 12 at 6 p.m. at Maui Ocean Center’s Sphere theater. The film […]
Atlantis Submarines Maui Resumes Operations After Wildfire Shutdown
Atlantis Submarines Maui has returned to operation nearly three years after the Lahaina wildfire destroyed most of their fleet, with employees now taking visitors on underwater tours again. Atlantis Submarines lost nearly all equipment in the 2023 Lahaina fire but has now resumed tourist operations. The company’s shuttle boat is the only vessel that survived […]
Hawaii Emergency Sirens Testing Monday June 1 at 11:45 AM
The state will test emergency warning sirens statewide on Monday, June 1 at 11:45 AM for one minute. Property owners should expect to hear the alert signal as part of the monthly safety system test. Emergency sirens will sound for one minute at 11:45 AM on June 1 as part of monthly testing. The test […]
National Guard Ends Multi-Month Storm Recovery Operations Across Islands
The Hawaii National Guard concluded its statewide response to severe March and April 2026 Kona Low storms on May 22, after deploying up to 500 personnel for rescues, damage assessments, and recovery operations across all islands including Maui. Guard conducted 68 damage assessments on Maui County including aerial surveys of Molokai for the mayor. Three […]
Emergency Water Repairs Cut Service to 75 Wailuku Homes for 3 Hours
Emergency water repairs caused a 3-hour outage affecting 75 residences in the Ekoa Place, Alaneo Place, and South Alu Road areas of Wailuku starting at 9:30 AM on May 26. Water service was disrupted for approximately 3 hours starting at 9:30 AM due to emergency repairs. The outage affected 75 residences and 15 fire hydrants […]
S. Kihei Road Repairs to Begin June 1, Fall Completion Target Set
Construction on the South Kihei Road sinkhole repair near Kamaole Beach Park II will begin June 1 with a target completion date of fall 2026. The County secured emergency federal funding and awarded the contract to P.B. Sullivan Construction. Construction bids were awarded to P.B. Sullivan Construction Inc. with work starting June 1, 2026. The […]