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 […]
Free Kids Fishing Tournament Planned Aug. 22 at Kā’anapali Golf Course
The Pilikahakai Foundation is hosting a free catch-and-release fishing tournament for West Maui children ages 5–15 on August 22 at Kā’anapali Golf Course. The family-friendly event runs from 8–11 a.m. and includes prizes and outdoor activities. The inaugural Kā’anapali Keiki Fishing Tournament takes place Saturday, Aug. 22, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Kā’anapali Golf […]
One ‘Ohana Fund Distributes Full $175M to Maui Wildfire Victims
Governor Green announced the One ‘Ohana Fund has offered its entire $175 million to families of the 102 people killed and individuals seriously injured in the 2023 Maui wildfires. Over $155.7 million has been paid out so far, with remaining injury claimants facing an August 15, 2026 acceptance deadline. All 102 death claims across both […]