Free Hōkūleʻa Talk Set for Ritz-Carlton Kapalua This Weekend
A crew member from the landmark 1976 Hōkūleʻa voyage to Tahiti will give a free public talk at the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua on Saturday as part of the Celebration of the Arts festival. The event marks the 50th anniversary of the historic voyage. Dr. Ben Young, who sailed on the 1976 Hōkūleʻa return voyage from […]
Free Hawaii Symphony Concert Coming to Royal Lahaina Resort Sept. 19
The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra will perform a free public concert at Royal Lahaina Resort on September 19, marking the orchestra’s first Maui appearance in 10 years. The event is open to residents and visitors of all ages, with a local market, shuttle service, and live television broadcast. Mele for Maui is a free, all-ages concert […]
Maui County Opens Public Input on FY2028 Budget Across Eight Communities
Mayor Richard Bissen is hosting a series of community meetings island-wide through November to gather resident input on the fiscal year 2028 county budget. Property owners can attend in person, submit comments online, or watch via the County of Maui Facebook page. Meetings run from September 16 through November 12, covering Upcountry, Haiku/Paia, Central, South, […]
Free Hawaii Symphony Concert Coming to Kaanapali on Sept. 19
The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra will perform a free outdoor concert at the Royal Lahaina Resort on September 19, celebrating Maui’s culture and the resilience of Lahaina, Kihei, and Kula communities. The event features well-known Hawaiian artists, a local market, and food trucks. The free ‘Mele For Maui’ concert runs 6:30–9 p.m. at Royal Lahaina Resort […]
West Maui Nonprofit Distributes Free Rain Catchment Kits to 120 Homes
Hua Momona Foundation, funded by the Maui Strong Fund, is providing free rainwater catchment systems to 120 West Maui households as part of a post-fire resilience initiative. The portable, renter-friendly kits include equipment, soil amendments, and hands-on installation training. The Rain to Resilience program will distribute free rainwater catchment kits — including barrels, irrigation parts, […]
Lahaina Community Meeting Set for Sept. 2 With Recovery and Fire Risk Updates
The County of Maui is hosting its monthly Lahaina Community Meeting on September 2, 2026, covering wildfire risk reduction, a new recycling center, and ongoing fire recovery programs. The meeting will be held in person and livestreamed for those who cannot attend. The meeting takes place at 5:30 p.m. on September 2 at Lahaina Intermediate […]
Federal Funds to Boost Maui Grid Resilience Against Wildfires and Storms
Hawaii has secured $18.5 million in federal FEMA funding to support $25 million in electrical grid upgrades across Maui, Hawaii Island, and Oahu. Projects include West Maui hazard mapping, grid modernization, and Critical Customer Hubs in Lahaina — all set for completion between 2027 and 2029. Five projects will target grid vulnerabilities caused by wildfires, […]
EPA Awards Maui County $3.6M to Build West Maui’s First Recycling Center
Multiple sources reported that Maui County has been awarded a $3,607,065 EPA Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant to establish the first recycling and waste collection center in West Maui. The facility will serve residents needing to dispose of recyclables, green waste, and bulky items, and is expected to reduce illegal dumping in the area. […]
Lahaina Wastewater Plant Completes $14M Upgrade, Boosting Recycled Water Supply
A $14 million improvement project at the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility has been completed, increasing recycled water production for golf courses, resorts, and parks in West Maui. The project, which won a 2026 Hawaii engineering award, rehabilitated existing infrastructure rather than building new, and reduces reliance on groundwater injection wells. The upgraded facility now reliably […]
Honolua Bay Reservation System and Shuttle Access Proposed in Maui’s New Visitor Plan
Maui’s finalized 2026-2028 visitor management plan identifies Honolua Bay as a top-priority area and proposes replacing open roadside access with timed reservations, off-site parking, and shuttles. Advocates are pushing to cut daily land-based visitors from roughly 1,200 to 400 people. Maui’s 2026-2028 visitor management plan is now finalized and flags Honolua Bay as one of […]