Kapalua Golf Owner Commits $500K More to West Maui Watershed Preserve
Tadashi Yanai, owner of Kapalua Golf, donated $500,000 to the Aloha Puʻu Kukui nonprofit, bringing his total giving to the West Maui watershed to $1.5 million since 2024. Funds support invasive species removal and native reforestation across the 8,661-acre Puʻu Kukui Watershed Preserve. The Puʻu Kukui Watershed Preserve is a critical source of groundwater for […]
East Maui Water Outage Continues After Second Leak Found in Koali
A water line break in the Koali area of East Maui caused an outage starting at 9 p.m. on July 3, and after initial repairs, a second leak was discovered with no confirmed restoration time. About 30 residences are affected, with a water buffalo stationed nearby for potable water access. A second leak was found […]
East Maui Ditch System’s Future Unresolved as New Land Board Chair Takes Over
A dispute over who should manage East Maui’s century-old ditch system — which supplies water to Upcountry and Central Maui — remains unresolved after more than seven months of failed negotiations between the East Maui Water Authority and farming operation Mahi Pono. A new BLNR chair took over this week, and the issue may appear […]
Coastal Resilience Designs for Olowalu-Ukumehame to Be Unveiled July 9
The Nature Conservancy and UH will present final conceptual designs for the Olowalu-Ukumehame coastline on July 9, addressing sea-level rise, erosion, and ecosystem restoration. The plans tie into an upcoming 2027 Honoapiilani Highway realignment that will reshape land use along that stretch of West Maui. A public hybrid presentation of the Olowalu: The Road to […]
Maui Planning Commission Delays Makena State Park Expansion Permit
The Maui Planning Commission deferred a decision on a facilities expansion permit for Makena State Park after public testimony raised concerns about sea turtle nesting, water quality, and safety. A follow-up public hearing is scheduled for July 14. The state DLNR is seeking a special management area permit to add permanent restrooms, showers, and expanded […]
UH Maui College Training Workers to Convert Cesspools by 2050 Deadline
UH Maui College launched a wastewater specialist certificate program in 2024 to help address a workforce shortage slowing Hawaii’s mandated cesspool conversion effort. The state faces a 2050 legislative deadline to eliminate more than 83,000 cesspools that currently leak raw sewage into coastal waters. Hawaii law requires all cesspools to be converted to cleaner alternatives […]
South Shore Surf Advisory: Waves Up to 14 Feet Expected Through Tuesday
A high surf advisory is in effect for south-facing shores of all Hawaiian islands through Tuesday morning, with waves expected to reach 10-14 feet and impact popular beaches including areas of Maui’s Kaanapali coast. Waves will peak at 10-14 feet on south shores Sunday afternoon, with west shores reaching 7-10 feet. Kaanapali coast on Maui […]
Ocean water quality declining around Maui, 10-year study finds
A decade-long water monitoring program found declining ocean water quality around Maui’s coastline, with sediment and nitrate pollution exceeding state standards at most sites. The study covered 40 miles of leeward Maui coastline and provides baseline data on coastal water health. Water cloudiness from sediment exceeds state health standards at every monitored site across leeward […]
Overnight Water Outage Affects Paia Properties June 10-11
Scheduled water service outage in Paia’s Kaiholo and Poho Place areas from 10pm June 10 to 5am June 11 for water main repairs. The outage will impact 75 residences, 5 condominiums, and 3 businesses. Water service will be shut off from 10pm June 10 to 5am June 11 in the Kaiholo Place and Poho Place […]
New UH Program Trains Workers for Maui Cesspool Conversion Requirements
Hawaii Community College and UH Maui College launched a certificate program to train wastewater specialists as the state works to eliminate 83,000 cesspools by 2050. The one-year program addresses growing demand for professionals who can convert cesspools to compliant wastewater systems. New 23-credit certificate program teaches cesspool conversion and wastewater system installation on Maui and […]