Maui County Approves Up to $6M to Buy West Maui Private Water Systems
The Maui County Council voted 8-1 to authorize spending up to $6 million to acquire water infrastructure assets from private companies in Launiupoko and Olowalu. The purchase includes wells, reservoirs, booster pumps, pipelines, and easements, though council members noted the deal covers only part of a complete water system. The county’s Department of Water Supply […]
Road to Hāna Guide: What Visitors Should Know Before They Go
The Road to Hāna spans 52 miles with 620 curves and 59 one-lane bridges, taking 2–4 hours from Kahului without stops. The article highlights key attractions, safety considerations, and etiquette for visiting the remote East Maui town. The drive from Kahului to Hāna covers roughly 52 miles and typically takes 2–4 hours nonstop due to […]
Lahaina Wastewater Plant Upgrade Wins State Engineering Honor, Boosts Recycled Water Supply
A $14 million upgrade to the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility now delivers reliable recycled water to golf courses, resorts, and parks across West Maui. The project, which modernized 1970s-era infrastructure, won the Hawaii Society of Professional Engineers’ 2026 Project of the Year award. The upgraded facility reduces demand on Maui’s limited potable water by supplying […]
Tropical Depression Moke to Bring Rain and Gusty Winds to Maui Through Monday
Former Tropical Storm Moke has weakened to a tropical depression but is still expected to bring 1–6 inches of rain and gusty winds to Maui through Monday before dissipating Tuesday. Eastern Maui could see 3–6 inches of rainfall, while western Maui is forecast to receive 1–2 inches through Monday. A wind advisory was in effect […]
National Guard Wraps Kauaʻi/Oʻahu Ops, Continues Maui Recovery After Lala
The Hawaii National Guard is winding down its Tropical Cyclone Lala response statewide but remains active in Maui and Hawaii counties, where teams completed 11 damage assessments on Maui. The Guard is also pre-positioning assets ahead of a new weather system expected this weekend. HING completed 11 comprehensive storm damage assessments in Maui County with […]
Ulupalakua Water Outage: Crews Working to Restore Service
An emergency mainline break has disrupted water service in the Ulupalakua area, with residents and businesses experiencing low to no water pressure. County crews are on site making repairs, and portable water tanks have been stationed near the general store. A mainline break in Ulupalakua has caused a water service outage with no confirmed restoration […]
Lahaina Kalo Patch to See First Replanting Since 2023 Fire
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation and County of Maui are hosting a free hands-on kalo planting workshop on Aug. 22 at the historic Apuakehau site on Front Street — the first planting there since the 2023 wildfire. Space is limited to 15 participants and advance registration is required. The free Kalo Workshop takes place Aug. 22, […]
Maui Ocean Center Replants 246 Coral Fragments at Honolua Bay
After a grounded yacht damaged over 19,000 square feet of reef at Honolua Bay in 2023, a Maui Ocean Center team spent 26 months rehabilitating coral fragments and returned them to the bay in May 2025. The outplanting is part of broader reef-restoration efforts across Maui. In May 2025, divers outplanted 246 coral fragments at […]
State Deploys Free Mental Health Counselors Across Maui After June Floods
Hawaii’s Department of Health launched Project Ho’oulu, a free outreach-based crisis counseling program for flood survivors across Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Oahu. Thirteen counselors are currently serving Maui County communities, including Central, South, and West Maui. Project Ho’oulu has been active since June 12, 2026, sending crisis counselors directly into flood-affected neighborhoods, shelters, schools, and […]
Water Quality Monitoring Resumes at Mākena Landing Amid Rising Tourism Use
A volunteer coastal monitoring program has restarted regular water quality testing at Mākena Landing after a multi-year pause, citing increased construction runoff and a surge in commercial ocean tour operators relocating to the site. Tests will occur every three weeks. Hui O Ka Wai Ola has resumed water quality testing at Mākena Landing for the […]