Experts Urge Natural Infrastructure After May Storms Hit Maui and Oahu
Following last month’s flooding from Kona low storms across Maui and Oahu, experts are calling for communities to incorporate more trees and natural systems to absorb water rather than relying solely on traditional drainage infrastructure. Recent Kona low storms caused widespread flooding and evacuations from Haleʻiwa to Lahaina, Kīhei, and ʻĪao Valley. Current infrastructure moves […]
Earth, Wind & Fire Concert at MACC to Include Food Drive for Fire Victims
The legendary band Earth, Wind & Fire will perform at MACC on June 14 with special guest John Cruz. Concert attendees are encouraged to bring food donations for wildfire victims through the Maui Food Bank. Earth, Wind & Fire returns to Maui for the first time in 13 years with a June 14 concert at […]
Court Slashes Attorney Fees in Lahaina Fire Settlement to Benefit Victims
Multiple news sources report that a Maui judge has dramatically reduced legal fees in the $4.03 billion Lahaina wildfire settlement. The ruling ensures fire survivors will retain significantly more of their settlement money. Hawaii Circuit Judge Peter Cahill capped attorney fees at $222 million, far below the $1 billion lawyers had requested The fee structure […]
Three-Day Lahaina Community Event Scheduled for July to Mark Recovery Progress
A community gathering called Lahaina Homecoming will take place July 17-19 along Front Street, featuring cultural programming and vendor opportunities as part of ongoing wildfire recovery efforts. The event includes four gatherings over three days along Front Street from Prison to Dickinson Street. Vendor applications are open through June 15 with priority given to Lahaina […]
Iconic R&B Band Earth, Wind & Fire to Perform at MACC This Month
Grammy-winning band Earth, Wind & Fire will perform at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on June 14. The performance coincides with the release of a new HBO documentary about the legendary group. Earth, Wind & Fire will perform at MACC on June 14 with longtime members Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson. A […]
Habitat for Humanity Tests New Mass Timber Building System in Lahaina
A new mass timber ‘Bunkhouse’ is being built in Lahaina as a volunteer housing facility and prototype for faster, more affordable post-disaster construction. The prefabricated system is designed to speed up the rebuilding process while providing sustainable housing solutions. The Bunkhouse will house volunteers helping with Lahaina rebuilding efforts and is expected to be completed […]
June 3 Lahaina Meeting to Cover Recovery Projects and Community Plans
Maui County is hosting a community meeting on June 3 to discuss Lahaina recovery projects including infrastructure work, the Royal Complex restoration, and Hoʻokumu Hou programs. Multiple agencies will provide resources and answer questions from residents. Meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at Lahaina Intermediate School with livestream options available. Topics include Royal Complex restoration, DOT […]
Kula Nonprofit Hosts Community History Event June 1
Mālama Kula will hold a community potluck on June 1 featuring a talk on local history. The nonprofit formed after the 2023 Kula fire and has completed over 35,000 hours of community recovery work. The event features Rose Medeiros speaking about Holy Ghost Church and Waiakoa history from 5-7 p.m. at 40 Kualono Place. Mālama […]
Atlantis Submarines Maui Resumes Operations After Nearly 3-Year Shutdown
Atlantis Submarines Maui has returned to operations nearly three years after losing almost all equipment in the 2023 Lahaina fire. The company is bringing back furloughed employees and resuming tourist submarine tours from Lahaina Harbor. Atlantis Submarines Maui resumed operations after losing nearly all equipment in the 2023 Lahaina fire. The company’s shuttle boat was […]
Hua Momona Foundation to Host Global Sustainability Conference on Maui
The Hua Momona Foundation will hold its first RISE Maui sustainability summit August 17-21 at Hyatt Regency Maui and Hua Momona Farms. The event brings together global leaders and local community members to discuss environmental stewardship, innovation, and cultural preservation. The five-day summit takes place at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Hua Momona Farms in […]