State Utility Commission Plans Maui Meetings on Storm Outages — Dates TBD
The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission is holding statewide public meetings to review Hawaiian Electric’s recent storm-related outages, but no Maui County dates have been set yet. Maui residents can submit written comments now while they wait for local meeting details. The PUC is holding public meetings on HECO storm outages statewide, but Maui, Molokaʻi, and […]
Upcountry Maui Forest Reserves, Polipoli Still Closed After Hurricane Nolo
Several Maui state forest reserves and Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area remain closed following Hurricane Nolo, as the DLNR assesses and repairs storm damage. Guests with camping reservations in closed areas will receive automatic refunds. Makawao, Kula, and Waihou Spring Forest Reserves are closed pending storm damage repairs. Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area is closed […]
Maui Golf Course Weathers Two Hurricanes and Flooding in 2026
The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course has faced a difficult 2026, closing for 13 days after March flooding and sustaining repeated damage from two hurricanes. Despite ongoing recovery costs, the course has remained operational through extensive maintenance efforts. March rains dumped over 22 inches on the course, toppling 12 trees and forcing a 13-day […]
Maui County Launches Housing Navigator Program for Fire Survivors
Maui County launched its Housing Navigator Program on October 1, taking over disaster case management services from the State for households displaced by the 2023 wildfires. Contractor BDO, Maui Economic Opportunity, and Hawaiian Council will jointly administer the program, with all current participants to be contacted by October 23. Case management for wildfire-displaced households transitions […]
Hurricane Nolo Tracking Away from Maui; Tropical Storm Watch Lifted
The Tropical Storm Watch for Maui has been canceled as Hurricane Nolo shifts westward and is expected to remain well south of the main Hawaiian Islands. Gusty winds, heavy rain, and dangerous surf conditions still pose risks through the weekend. The Tropical Storm Watch for Maui has been canceled as Nolo’s track keeps its center […]
Tropical Storm Nolo Threatens Maui with Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding
Multiple outlets including Hawaii News Now and Big Island Video News are reporting that a developing tropical system, expected to be named Nolo, is prompting weather authorities to issue serious warnings for Maui County and Hawaii Island. A Flood Watch is in effect from Wednesday through Saturday, with forecasters warning of heavy, prolonged rainfall and […]
Developing Storm Nolo May Bring Heavy Rain to Maui and Big Island by Week’s End
Hawaii News Now is tracking a developing tropical system that could become Tropical Storm Nolo and bring significant rainfall to Maui County and the Big Island later this week. The National Hurricane Center has assigned the system a high probability of development, with potential impacts beginning as early as Wednesday and intensifying Thursday into Friday. […]
UH Lands $3.6M NIH Grant to Study Plantation-Era Toxins and Wildfire Health Risks
A University of Hawaii research team will use a $3.6 million NIH grant to study whether legacy agricultural pollutants — disturbed by the 2023 Maui wildfires — are causing ongoing health impacts for Hawaii residents. The five-year study will track 1,000 participants and test soil, water, and biological samples across four exposure groups. UH Manoa […]
Alaska/Hawaiian Airlines Add Maui Flights, Tighten Check-In Rules Oct. 3
Multiple sources reported that Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines will introduce several operational changes effective October 3, 2026, affecting interisland travel to and from Maui. The updates include a stricter check-in deadline and new Boeing 737-800 service on the Honolulu–Kahului route, adding capacity on one of Hawaii’s busiest corridors. Starting October 3, all interisland travelers must […]
Hurricane Lowell Strips South Maui Beaches of Up to Half Their Sand
Hurricane Lowell’s storm surge and waves severely eroded beaches from North Kihei to Wailea, reducing sandy areas by 50% or more. Experts expect gradual sand recovery but warn that long-term sea level rise may prevent full restoration. South Maui beaches from North Kihei to Wailea lost up to half their normal sandy area due to […]