Kīhei Sewage Spill Raises Infrastructure Concerns Near Proposed Luxury Development
A sewage spill at Kīhei Kalama Park in October flooded streets, the fire station, and a waterway. A local resident is calling on developer Ledcor Maui LP to help fund infrastructure improvements as part of its 273-unit luxury project. A sewage spill at the Kīhei Kalama Park Reclamation Pump Station on Oct. 22 sent raw […]
Maui Ocean Center Debuts Hawaiian Limu Exhibit on Nov. 12
Maui Ocean Center opens a new outdoor limu exhibit on November 12, included with regular admission, featuring educational programming, cultural activities, and special food offerings throughout the day. The aquarium also plans to use the exhibit to grow limu seed stock for island-wide restoration efforts. The new outdoor limu exhibit opens November 12 at 9 […]
Native Hawaiian Group Wins Right to Challenge $471M Wailea Housing Project
A Maui nonprofit and five Native Hawaiian residents have been granted intervenor status to challenge a proposed 273-unit luxury residential development in Wailea, citing concerns over water supply and cultural resources. The Maui Planning Commission sent both parties to mediation after the developer did not object to the intervention. Mālama Kakanilua and five Native Hawaiian […]
Flood Advisory Hits East Maui, Road Closures Reported in Hana
Heavy rainfall triggered a flood advisory for eastern Maui on October 28, with road closures and an evacuation site opened in Hana. Rain rates reached up to 2.5 inches per hour in areas including Hana, Kipahulu, and Haleakala National Park. Eastern Maui was placed under a flood advisory until 11:30 p.m., covering Hana, Kipahulu, Nahiku, […]
Flood Watch Active for Maui County Through Wednesday Night
A flood watch is in effect for Maui County through late Wednesday night due to a band of tropical moisture bringing heavy rain, flash flooding risk, and possible thunderstorms. Rain may linger into Thursday and Friday, with county emergency teams on standby. The National Weather Service expects the heaviest rainfall late Tuesday night through midday […]
Military Data Center Quietly Rising in Kīhei, Tied to Haleakalā Telescope Plans
The U.S. Air Force and Space Force are building a $100 million, 56,000-square-foot data center in Kīhei’s Maui Research and Technology Park, linked to proposed telescopes on Haleakalā’s summit. Community members have raised concerns about transparency, water and electricity demands, and the projects’ combined environmental impact. The Secure Integration Support Laboratory (SISL) in Kīhei broke […]
Nearly $100M Military Data Center Under Construction in Kīhei Draws Community Concern
The U.S. Air Force and Space Force are building a 56,000-square-foot laboratory and data center in Kīhei’s Maui Research and Technology Park to support proposed telescopes atop Haleakalā. Residents and advocates are raising concerns about transparency, environmental impact, and strain on local water and electricity resources. The nearly $100M Secure Integration Support Laboratory (SISL) in […]
East Maui Water Stewardship Event and Festival Planned for Oct. 24 in Haʻikū
Friends of Twin Falls is hosting a community water education morning and a free public festival at Wailele Farm on October 24, covering watershed health and water resources in East Maui. The event includes presentations from scientists and cultural leaders, live music, and hands-on stream activities. A morning ‘talk story’ presentation runs 9 a.m.–noon on […]
Aloha Classic Windsurfing Event at Hookipa Runs Oct. 19–30
The 43rd annual Aloha Classic windsurfing competition returns to Hookipa Beach Park from October 19–30, drawing over 120 competitors from more than 30 countries. The multi-day event historically boosts business for local shops and restaurants in the surrounding area. The Aloha Classic runs October 19–30 at Hookipa Beach Park on Maui’s North Shore. This year’s […]
East Maui Water Authority Extends Grant Deadline to Oct. 15
The East Maui Water Authority has pushed its grant application deadline to October 15, 2026, with $150,000 available for watershed restoration, education, and cultural projects in the Huelo, Honomanū, Keʻanae, and Nāhiku areas. Individuals, nonprofits, and businesses are all eligible to apply. The grant deadline has been extended to 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, […]