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 […]
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 […]
Emergency Water Main Break Shuts Off Service to Upcountry Properties
A water main break on Makawao Avenue requires emergency repairs that will cut water service to about 80 properties for approximately 4 hours starting at 11:45 am on June 6. Water outage affects Makawao Avenue area between Makani Road and Pukalani Superette. Emergency repairs on mainline break expected to take approximately 4 hours starting 11:45 […]
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 […]
Civil Beat Survey Asks Maui Council Candidates About STR Phase-Out Plans
A media survey will ask Maui County Council candidates about their approach to the ongoing vacation rental phase-out affecting thousands of properties. The survey responses will be published before July ballots arrive. Civil Beat is surveying all 2026 candidates about key issues affecting their districts and offices. Maui County Council candidates will specifically be asked […]
Maui’s Makawao Hosts Major Independence Day Celebration and Rodeo
Makawao on Maui features one of Hawaii’s top July 4th celebrations, including the historic Paniolo Parade and the state’s oldest rodeo competition. The multi-day event draws visitors to experience Hawaiian cowboy culture and traditional festivities. Makawao’s Paniolo Parade shuts down Baldwin Avenue the weekend before July 4th with traditional Hawaiian cowboy regalia and decorated floats. […]
UH Maui College Launches Training Program for Cesspool Conversion Workers
Hawaii Community College and UH Maui College have created a new certificate program to train workers for cesspool conversions, addressing the state’s mandate to eliminate 83,000 cesspools by 2050. The one-year certificate program trains students to work with contractors on cesspool conversions and sustainable wastewater systems. Hawaii’s 2017 cesspool ban requires all 83,000 cesspools statewide […]