Maui Gold Pineapple Survives Wildfire Loss, Grows Through Agritourism

Lahaina waterfront and ocean view — Maui Gold Pineapple Survives Wildfire Loss, Grows Through Agritourism | Maui Tom's News

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

Sunset beach view — West Maui Eyes $600M in Coordinated Transportation Projects Post-Fire | Maui Tom's News

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

Maui, Hawaii (Aug. 14, 2023) - Hawaii State Representative Troy Hashimoto visits the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center. — FEMA Reimburses Maui County $1.1M for Wildfire Water System Emergency Costs | Maui Tom's News

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 […]

Lahaina United Methodist Church Eyes 2027 Rebuild at $4.1M Cost

Beach scene with clear blue water — Lahaina United Methodist Church Eyes 2027 Rebuild at $4.1M Cost | Maui Tom's News

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

Lahaina Front Street Maui shops — Maui County Invites Resident Input on FY2028 Budget at Island-Wide Meetings | Maui Tom's News

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

Maui Sunset Kihei Maui condos — 99th Maui County Fair Set for Oct. 1–4 with Contests and Exhibitions | Maui Tom's News

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

Ocean front buildings coastal — Lahaina Think Space Takes Community Memory Event to NYC on Sept. 18 | Maui Tom's News

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

High rise condos view — Maui Wildfire Count Down 74% This Summer Thanks to Heavy Rainfall | Maui Tom's News

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

Ocean harbor with boats and mountains — West Maui Bike League Hosts Candidate Forum on Transportation Future | Maui Tom's News

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 […]