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Mayor announces Maui real property tax extension for parcels impacted by TS Lala

Mayor Richard Bissen announced that property owners negatively impacted by Tropical Storm Lala may apply for a one-time extension of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 real property tax payment deadline through Sept. 20, 2026.

Hotel rezoning amendments would shrink housing inventory envisioned by vacation rental phase-out, critics say

Three amendments proposed by Maui County Council members would add 16 properties—some overlapping between proposals—to a list of apartment-zoned properties used as vacation rentals and slated for rezoning into newly created hotel-zoned districts. The move would further shrink the pool of units that the much-debated Bill 9 would convert to long-term housing, opponents of the resolutions argued.

Emergency WiFi available for Hāna residents

Emergency WiFi is now available in Hāna town for East Maui residents. The Starlink WiFi equipment was provided by Maui United Way, in coordination with Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. and Hāle Hulu Mamo. The Starlink WiFi equipment is located at Hāle Hulu Mamo and connectivity can be accessed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. via street parking.

On heels of Lala, new tropical depression forms SE of Hawaiʻi

As Hawaiʻi continues to recover from the impacts of Lala, a new tropical system is forming southeast of the state. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast, and the depression could become a tropical storm later today.

State alerts public about recall of Outshine Fruit Bars from Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream

The recall was issued because of possible contamination with glass; recalled products were distributed nationally, including at Times/Don Quijote, KTA Super Stores, Walmart, Target and other retailers in Hawaiʻi.

Hilton appoints Jon Gersonde as Managing Director of Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

Hilton announced the appointment of Jon Gersonde as managing director of Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort.

Maui OED announces grant opportunities for financial literacy, student and youth travel

Two Fiscal Year 2027 grant-funding opportunities — a new Financial Literacy Program focused on strengthening County grantees, small businesses and community members, as well as a second round of Student and Youth Travel funding for Hāna, Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi – are available, the County of Maui Office of Economic Development (OED) announced.

Maui residents and businesses asked to report Lala damage

The County of Maui Office of Recovery and Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) are encouraging residents and businesses to report storm damage to private property from Tropical Storm Lala to help officials document the extent of damage and support recovery efforts.

County Water Supply crews continue working across Maui to restore water service after Lala

In Upcountry, a massive number of downed trees along Olinda and Piʻiholo roads have caused waterline breaks in multiple locations and blocked access to water treatment facilities. Access to the facilities has since been restored, but crews continue to work through the extensive debris and damage.

County Planning Department highlights emergency activities temporarily allowed in SMA

The County of Maui Department of Planning is informing property owners and residents within the Special Management Area (SMA) throughout Maui County of limited activities that are permissible due to the state emergency proclamation for Tropical Storm Lala.

County of Maui offices to be closed Friday for Statehood Day holiday

County of Maui offices, facilities and services will be closed or modified on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, for the Statehood Day holiday.

Registration deadline for Maui County Fair Parade is noon on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026

The beloved Maui County Fair Parade, presented by Maui Land & Pineapple Company Inc. and supported by the County of Maui, will kick off the 99th Maui Fair on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

Hawai‘i Journalism Initiative Chevron Forward

Pay for Starlink or ‘climb a hill’: How rural Maui endured Hurricane Lala without power, internet, cell service
Colorful ghost nets washing ashore on Maui transformed into works of art
More Maui fire survivors are in stable housing, but now face pressure of declining aid, report says
Bissen swept all districts in Maui County mayoral primary, including Sugimura’s backyard

History & Culture Chevron Forward

Hawaiian Moment — ʻAhahui Kaʻahumanu, Hawaiʻi’s oldest Hawaiian civic society
Hawaiian Mission Houses and Makawao Cemetery present Cemetery History Theatre, July 18 and 19
Kaula Lūʻau production nominated for USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Award
Hawaiian Native Corporation provides funding to Hui Hānai for upcoming publication

Maui Business Chevron Forward

Hilton appoints Jon Gersonde as Managing Director of Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

Maui OED announces grant opportunities for financial literacy, student and youth travel

Maui Small Business leaders get hands-on with AI to save time, drive growth

DBEDT to sponsor Made in Hawaiʻi Festival, showcase 28 local businesses in Hawaiʻi Made Pavilion

BOH to temporarily close its Hawaiʻi Island and Maui County branches due to Lala

Arts & Entertainment Chevron Forward

Queen Kaʻahumanu Center announces free monthly family events

Huliau Food & Film Festival set for Aug. 29

Hot Kūpuna Nights returns to Lahaina Civic Center Wednesday with music, food and resources

Animated films preserve Lahaina memories at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center

Ekolulāule‘a concert rescheduled to Aug. 30 due to weather

Maui Food and Dining Chevron Forward

Support Maui Foodbank when dining at Duke’s, Hula Grill and Leilani’s on the Beach, Sept. 25-28
Tin Roof celebrates 10 years on Maui with a free community pāʻina
Maui Ocean Center to host special screening of Māʻalaea’s ‘Taste for Regeneration,’ Aug. 13
Sensei Lānaʻi, A Four Seasons Resort has named Leonard ‘Leo’ Gensolin as its new Executive Chef
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Housing & Real Estate Chevron Forward

Hotel rezoning amendments would shrink housing inventory envisioned by vacation rental phase-out, critics say
Condo sales climb, single-family home sales slow in Maui County in July
Appeals court orders Maui Planning Commission to revisit preparation of an environmental review for Honuaʻula project
Three years later: Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi strives to heal invisible wounds of the Maui wildfires

Maui Activities Chevron Forward

West Maui keiki invited to inaugural Kā‘anapali Keiki Fishing Tournament End of Summer Bash
Nō Ka ʻOi Aesthetics presents Flow & Glow wellness event at Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows
HTA announces $1 million in support for 10 signature events in 2026
Coral Spawning Night at Maui Ocean Center, July 15

Big Island News Chevron Forward

Hāmākua Energy to provide update on operations, 2026 energy plans

Hāmākua Energy will host a virtual community information meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 25, to provide an update about the company’s operations and energy plans. The company, which supplies about 20 percent of Hawai‘i Island’s electricity, continues to work with Hawaiian Electric to provide reliable, cost-effective power to the utility’s grid serving island residents and businesses, […]

Big Island needs to brace for another tropical storm; heavy rainfall forecast to begin Saturday night

While it is too early to determine the track, intensity and magnitude of these tropical disturbances, the Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency said residents should prepare again for bad weather.

What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: Want to donate? Check out how

Hawaiian Electric restored power to 2,600 Big Island customers but about 14,400 customers are still waiting; and medical doctors will be available Thursday at Nāʻālehu Elementary Schools.

Lala Hurricane victims 93-year-old May Doi and retired physicist John Hylas found by neighbors in pastures

May Doi and John Hylas, who lost their lives in the storm over the weekend, were beloved members of the small, rural town of Nāʻālehu and will be greatly missed.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs delivers supplies to isolated Kaʻū communities

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs ensured that 1,500 pounds of essential supplies was delivered to severely impacted Native Hawaiian communities underserved by existing relief efforts.

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Post-Lala recovery drives bring urgent call for blood, food donations on Kauaʻi

In the wake of Hurricane Lala, Kauaʻi residents are urged to bolster community resilience by donating blood and supporting the annual Food Drive Day.

More than 800 vendor booths expected to be featured at 32nd annual Made in Hawaiʻi Festival

Hawaiʻi Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism again is the official government sponsor for the business festival from Aug. 20-23 at Hawaiʻi Convention Center in Honolulu, which will also feature 28 local businesses participating at the Made in Hawaiʻi Pavilion.

Tropical depression headed toward Big Island; Kauaʻi could get impacts starting Sunday

While it is too early to determine the track, intensity and magnitude of these tropical disturbances, residents should prepare again for bad weather.

Hawaiʻi Department of Accounting and General Services honors exceptional employees

Department awards annual incentive and service awards; Eric Agena, engineering program manager at the Kauaʻi District Office, was named Manager of the Year.

State Land Board authorizes transfer of 300+ acres to Hawaiian Home Lands

The eight parcels on the Big Island identified in the transfer consist of two commercial-zoned parcels appropriate for revenue-generating industrial/commercial development and six parcels in the Hilo town core suited to connected residential and agricultural homestead development.