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 […]
South Maui’s Līpoa Community Breaks Ground on Roads, Water, and Housing
Pacific Rim Land is advancing infrastructure at Līpoa, a 400-acre mixed-use development in South Maui, ahead of planned groundbreakings on 122 homes and 175 affordable apartments later this year. Work includes a new highway connection, recycled water lines, and stormwater retention basins. A nearly one-mile Hoʻokena Street extension will create a second direct access point […]
East Maui Water Authority Hosting Grant Application Workshops
The East Maui Water Authority is holding the first of three workshops to help potential applicants prepare for the FY27 grant process. The session is available both in-person and online on August 12, 2026. East Maui Water Authority is offering grant funding opportunities for fiscal year 2027. Three workshops are planned to guide applicants through […]
Water Service Restored to Honokohau Valley After Mainline Break
Maui County repaired an emergency mainline break and restored water service to Honokohau Valley customers as of 1:25 p.m. on July 31, 2026. Residents and property owners are advised to flush their lines and storage tanks before normal use. Water service to Honokohau Valley was fully restored following emergency repairs to a mainline break. Property […]
Maui Ocean Center Hosts Free Documentary Screening on Mā’alaea Bay Restoration
Maui Ocean Center will screen a free documentary about community-led efforts to restore Mā’alaea Bay on August 13, 2026. A public Q&A with local scientists and organizations follows, including discussion of a proposed regional wastewater facility. The free screening takes place August 13, 2026 at Maui Ocean Center’s Sphere Theater in Mā’alaea — reservations required […]
Honokohau Valley Water Main Break Could Mean Days Without Service
A mainline break has cut water service to the Honokohau Valley area as of July 29. Repairs are underway but restoration could take several days, with no estimated timeline given. A mainline break has caused an emergency water outage in the Honokohau Valley area. Maui County Department of Water Supply crews are on scene, but […]
Wailuku Film Festival Draws 5,300+ Visitors in Debut Run
The inaugural Wailuku Film Festival ran June 17–21, 2026, attracting more than 5,300 attendees, screening 100+ films, and generating over 12.5 million media impressions. Wailuku businesses reported increased foot traffic and sales throughout the event. The five-day festival drew over 5,300 total attendees, with multiple screenings at the historic ʻĪao Theater selling out. More than […]
Decomposing Whale Carcass Poses Health Risk Along Molokaʻi South Shore
A humpback whale that died July 10 off Molokaʻi’s south shore is creating a public health hazard as tides move the remains along coastal areas. DLNR is urging residents and visitors to stay out of the water in the affected zone. DLNR is advising people to avoid the water along Molokaʻi’s south shore due to […]
DOH Issues Water Quality Advisory for Hanakaʻōʻō Beach in Lahaina
The Hawaii Department of Health has detected elevated fecal bacteria levels at Hanakaʻōʻō Beach in Lahaina, advising against swimming until levels drop below the safety threshold. The advisory remains in effect until retesting confirms contamination has subsided. Enterococci bacteria measured at 406 per 100mL — more than three times the 130 per 100mL safety threshold […]
UH Study: Maui Reef Damage from Human Contaminants Cuts Coral Resilience
A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa study found 25 agricultural, industrial, and pharmaceutical contaminants accumulating in Maui coral tissues, reducing their ability to withstand environmental stressors. Sites with the most human impact also showed the steepest coral cover losses after the 2016 bleaching event. Researchers tested 380 corals across 16 sites off west and south […]