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Human Concerns and Parks departments present fiscal 2027 budget plans
Maui County departments presented budget proposals for fiscal year 2027 that prioritize rebuilding fire-damaged facilities in West Maui and expanding social services for the island’s aging population.
Mayor Bissen proposes $1.616 billion budget for fiscal 2027
Mayor Richard Bissen presented a $1.616 billion proposed fiscal 2027 budget to the Maui County Council on Wednesday morning, prioritizing affordable housing, Lahaina wildfire recovery and water system improvements.
County of Maui departments announce brief facility closures for training
County Department of Parks and Recreation Aquatics Section said that all pools on Maui island –Upcountry Pool, Kīhei Aquatic Center, Lahaina Aquatic Center, Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool, Wailuku Pool, Kōkua Pool and Coach Spencer Shiraishi Memorial Pool – will close Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, for staff training.
Monday Morning MIL: Lahaina Swim Club’s Cruz Storer leads nation’s 15-year-olds in 50 and 100 free times; nationals in Texas up next
Storer, a 15-year-old sophomore at Kamehameha Schools Maui and member of the Lahaina Swim Club, set new records in the 50-yard freestyle (20.41 seconds), 100 free (44.66), 50 backstroke (22.52) and 100 back (48.96), winning all four races at the meet.
Brief closures for County of Maui offices, facilities slated in coming weeks
Various County of Maui offices and facilities will be closed briefly in upcoming weeks, departments announced.
Monday Morning Maui Sports: Sakamoto Invitational draws 232 swimmers; Lahaina Swim Club’s Cruz Storer stands out
The Coach Soichi Sakamoto Invitational swim meet has been a staple on the Hawai’i sports calendar for most of the past 49 years. This year it drew 232 swimmers from around the state and two teams from the Mainland.
Maui year in review: Top stories of 2024
Wildfire recovery, the cancellation of the Maui Fair, housing solutions, and election highlights are among the stories that made our list of top features this year. Here’s a recap of some of Maui’s biggest stories in 2024.
County Parks and Recreation Maui offices, pools to temporarily close
County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced temporary closures in early December that will impact district offices, permit offices and pools. All County of Maui Parks and Recreation Maui District offices (Central Maui, East Maui, Kīhei, Lahaina and Wailuku), permit offices and Maui pools will be closed on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, for staff training.
Lahaina Aquatic Center reopens after more than a year closure
After being closed following the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire, the Lahaina Aquatic Center reopened to dozens of swimmers Saturday, Oct. 11.
Lahaina Aquatic Center to reopen soon after volunteers led effort to clean up the fire mess
Volunteer LeCamieann Shiffler, whom one swim coach called “an angel” who dropped out of the sky, has spearheaded the effort to cleanup the fire debris from the popular pool so it can reopen for the community.
Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting to feature update on Lahaina Aquatic Center
The meeting will feature an update from County Department of Parks and Recreation Director Pat McCall on the status of the Lahaina Aquatic Center. The US Army Corps of Engineers will provide an update on debris clearing.
Mayor allows West Maui Community Plan ordinance to become law without signature
Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino has allowed the updated West Maui Community Plan ordinance to pass into law today without his signature. The Maui County Council approved the plan on Jan. 14, 2022.
Youth Swim Meets Set to Restart at County Pools
Maui Age Group Swimming Association youth swim meets will be returning to Maui County pool facilities on a gradual, staggered schedule.
Lahaina Aquatic Center Closed for Improvements, June 7-14
Construction begins Tuesday, June 1, 2021, on a shade structure project at the Lahaina Aquatic Center. The Department of Parks and Recreation says intermittent closures are expected while the project is ongoing through Sept. 30, 2021.
Hawaiian Electric Adds Four New EV Fast-Charging Stations on Maui
Hawaiian Electric has added seven new publicly-accessible, fast-charging stations for electric vehicle drivers on Maui and O‘ahu.
Lahaina Aquatic Center Closed Until Further Notice for Additional Cleaning
The center was supposed to reopen today for those with reservations for daily lap swimming; however, more debris in the pool needs to be cleared.
Lahaina Aquatic Center Closed Sunday for Cleaning of Brush Fire Ash & Debris
The Lahaina Aquatic Center is closed Sunday (Dec. 27) for cleaning of brush fire ash and windblown debris, and will reopen at 9 am Monday to people with reservations for lap swimming.
Regulators Approve EV Charging Network Plan
The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved Hawaiian Electric’s plan to own and operate four potential EVohana sites on Maui.
Lahaina Aquatic Center Closed Friday for Repairs
The Lahaina Aquatic Center will be closed on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, for continued repairs to a 10-inch pipe leading to the filtration system.
Lahaina Aquatic Center Closed For Repairs
The Lahaina Aquatic Center will be closed from today at noon through Thursday for repairs to a 10-inch pipe leading to the filtration system, the Department of Parks and Recreation announced.
