Wailea Point Condos Draw Steady Buyer Demand for Location and Value
Wailea Point, a gated oceanfront condo community on Maui’s southwest coast, continues to attract buyers ranging from full-time residents to investors, citing walkability, beach access, and long-term value retention. Units are noted for large floor plans, direct ocean views, and proximity to Wailea’s resort amenities. Wailea Point’s gated, low-density layout and oceanfront position near Polo […]
Maui Ocean Center Seeks Renewal of State Water Discharge Permit
The Hawaii Department of Health is proposing to renew the water pollution control permit for Maui Ocean Center, which discharges treated seawater into Maalaea Harbor. A public comment period runs September 2 through October 2, 2026. The state DOH tentatively recommends renewing Maui Ocean Center’s NPDES permit, which governs its discharge of roughly 1.2 million […]
Maui 5K Returns March 2027 — Early Registration Open Now
The 16th annual Maui 5K, hosted at Mā’alaea by Maui Ocean Center, is scheduled for March 7, 2027, with discounted registration available through October 1. Last year’s event drew over 1,500 participants and raised a record $83,000 for local schools. The race runs from 6–9 a.m. on March 7, 2027, with a 5K route through […]
Free Monthly Mokuʻula Immersive Film Screening Returns Sept. 11 in Maui
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation is hosting a free 360-degree film about the historic Lahaina site Mokuʻula on September 11 at Maui Ocean Center’s The Sphere. The screening is part of a recurring monthly series open to both residents and visitors. The free screening of ‘E Hoʻi Ka Nani I Mokuʻula’ takes place Friday, Sept. 11 […]
Water Main Break Closes Section of Lower Honoapiʻilani Rd
Maui County reported in multiple alerts that a water mainline break on Lower Honoapiʻilani Road is causing both a water service outage and a road closure as of the morning of August 27, 2026. The Department of Water Supply is assessing the damage and conducting repairs, with the disruption expected to last several hours. A […]
Maui County Eyes $119M–$328M Desalination Plants to Meet Growing Water Demand
Maui County is in early planning stages for desalination facilities to address worsening water shortages, particularly in South and West Maui. Costs could range from $119 million to $328 million depending on capacity, and no construction timeline has been set. South and West Maui face the most acute water demand growth, with islandwide demand projected […]
State Land Board Blocks East Maui Water License Auction, Orders Hearing
Hawaii’s Board of Land and Natural Resources unanimously rejected a proposal to auction a 30-year East Maui commercial water license, instead advancing a court-ordered contested-case hearing over permits held by Mahi Pono and East Maui Irrigation Co. The board unanimously denied putting a 30-year East Maui water license up for public auction following hours of […]
State Board to Vote on 30-Year Private Water Lease, Sidelining County Control
Hawaii’s Board of Land and Natural Resources is voting on a plan to auction a 30-year East Maui irrigation lease that would effectively give private farm operator Mahi Pono control of the system, bypassing the county-led water authority Maui voters approved in 2022. The DLNR proposal would grant Mahi Pono a license for up to […]
State Blocks Maui County Bid to Take Over East Maui Water System
The Hawaii state land department is opposing Maui County’s effort to take control of the East Maui Irrigation system, which supplies water across the island. The state is instead proposing to retain oversight and issue a 30-year water license to large farming operation Mahi Pono. Maui County sought state approval to negotiate a takeover of […]
Maui County Installs Solar Arrays on Water Reservoir Rooftops
Maui County’s water utility mounted solar panels on circular concrete reservoir rooftops at multiple sites to offset electricity costs, which account for a large share of water system operating expenses. The project required specialized engineering to avoid roof penetrations, manage ballast weight, and maintain inspection access. The County of Maui water utility installed 105–141 kW-DC […]