Maui Gold Pineapple Survives Wildfire Loss, Grows Through Agritourism
Maui Gold Pineapple Company rebuilt after losing its Lahaina retail store in the 2023 wildfire by expanding farm tours and local sales. The company now harvests up to 40,000 pineapples weekly and employs 68 people. The Maui Pineapple Store in Lahaina was destroyed in the August 2023 wildfire, but the company survived by leaning into […]
West Maui Eyes $600M in Coordinated Transportation Projects Post-Fire
Community members and the Maui Bicycling League met in Lahaina to discuss coordinating roughly $600 million in planned transportation projects across West Maui. Organizers stressed the importance of designing these investments as one connected network rather than isolated improvements. Five major projects are planned or underway in West Maui, including the Honoapiʻilani Highway coastal realignment, […]
FEMA Reimburses Maui County $1.1M for Wildfire Water System Emergency Costs
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply received $1.1 million in FEMA reimbursement for emergency protective measures taken following the 2023 wildfires. The funds are part of a broader $8.2 million FEMA disaster assistance package covering Hawaii and other jurisdictions. FEMA reimbursed Maui County’s Department of Water Supply $1.1 million for emergency protective measures […]
Hawaii Supreme Court Weighs Challenge to $222M Attorney Fee Fund from Maui Fire Settlement
Multiple sources report that the Hawaii Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday over a lower court’s decision to carve $222 million out of the $4 billion Maui wildfire settlement to create a common benefit fund for attorneys. Four attorneys are appealing the ruling, arguing the circuit court lacked authority to establish the fund and that the […]
Lahaina United Methodist Church Eyes 2027 Rebuild at $4.1M Cost
Lahaina United Methodist Church, destroyed in the 2023 wildfire, is planning to begin reconstruction in 2027 at an estimated cost of $4.1 million. Initial architectural drawings are expected by end of 2026. The historic church, founded in 1896, plans to break ground on rebuilding efforts in 2027 pending finalized architectural drawings. The $4.1 million rebuild […]
Maui County Invites Resident Input on FY2028 Budget at Island-Wide Meetings
Mayor Richard Bissen is hosting a series of community budget meetings across Maui County through November 2026 to gather public input on spending priorities for Fiscal Year 2028, which begins July 1, 2027. Property owners can attend in person, submit written comments, or participate online via the County’s Facebook page. Eight community budget meetings are […]
99th Maui County Fair Set for Oct. 1–4 with Contests and Exhibitions
The 2026 Maui County Fair returns October 1–4 with competitions and exhibitions open to all ages, including student contests, fiber arts, animal shows, and more. Several entry deadlines fall in mid-to-late September. The 99th Maui County Fair runs October 1–4, 2026, featuring a wide range of contests, exhibitions, and competitions. Key entry deadlines begin as […]
Lahaina Think Space Takes Community Memory Event to NYC on Sept. 18
Maui County and the Maui Public Arts Corps are bringing the Lāhainā Think Space program to New York University on September 18, marking its first event outside of Hawaiʻi. The day will include a panel on community memorialization and a film showcase honoring those lost in the 2023 Lahaina wildfires. The Lāhainā Think Space event […]
Maui Wildfire Count Down 74% This Summer Thanks to Heavy Rainfall
Maui County recorded only 23 wildfires between June and September 2026, compared to 89 during the same period last year, largely due to an unusually wet hurricane season. Fire officials warn that leeward areas and high winds still pose an ongoing risk through the remainder of hurricane season. Maui Fire Department responded to 23 wildfires […]
West Maui Bike League Hosts Candidate Forum on Transportation Future
The Maui Bicycling League is hosting a nonpartisan community event on Sept. 12, 2026, bringing together West Maui political candidates to discuss major transportation projects including the Honoapiʻilani Highway Realignment and Lahaina Bypass Extension. The event includes group bicycle rides and a candidate conversation brunch on newly reopened Front Street in Lahaina. The Sept. 12 […]