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DLNR clarifies proposed East Maui water licenses before Board of Land and Natural Resources

“Item D-7 does not ask BLNR to award a 30-year water license to Mahi Pono. The item asks BLNR to authorize a public auction for a water license for certain government surface waters in East Maui,” according to DLNR.

Haʻikū Fire Station project stalls as Maui County Council panel wrestles with land title dispute

After more than 17 years of planning, the proposed Haʻikū Fire Station has hit a legal stumbling block significant enough for council members to seek legal advice in a closed executive session and delay further consideration for two weeks.

Maui Council approves permits for 2026 Maui County Fair and Aloha Classic Windsurfing Tournament

Maui County Council members unanimously adopted Tuesday two resolutions approving special events permits for the 2026 Maui County Fair and the Aloha Classic Windsurfing Tournament.

Paʻūpili Lahaina 3rd Saturdays returns this weekend on Aug. 15

The Maui Economic Recovery Commission, Healing Journey Team welcomes the community back for Paʻūpili Lahaina 3rd Saturdays, a monthly gathering dedicated to healing, connection, and strengthening the resilience of Lahaina.

No tsunami expected after preliminary magnitude 5.1 earthquake at Loihi Seamount south of Hawaiʻi Island

There is no tsunami expected following a 5.1 earthquake reported at the Loihi Seamount, south of the Big Island. The quake occurred at 5:49 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026.

Women’s competition called ON at the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA

Women’s Round One has been called ON at the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA, Stop No. 7 of the 2026 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT). After three days saw the completion of the men’s first two rounds, the world’s best women will get their shot at Teahupo’o at this year’s event.

Storm-damaged Kamaʻole Beach Park II reopens today

Kamaʻole Beach Park II, including restrooms, reopened today, Aug. 11, 2026, along with the adjacent section of South Kīhei Road that closed after damages from a Kona Low storm in March, according to the County Department of Parks and Recreation.

DOH provides mental health outreach and assistance in response to impacts from Kona Low flooding

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health, in collaboration with Aloha House, CARE Hawaiʻi, Inc., Hawaiʻi Health & Harm Reduction Center, Pacific Counseling Group, LLC and Project Vision Hawaiʻi, has launched Project Hoʻoulu — The Hawaiʻi Resiliency Project, to support children, youth and adults affected by the recent Kona Low floods on Maui, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu and Lānaʻi.

Nearly 3,500 rooftop solar systems added to Hawaiian Electric grids during first half of 2026

Hawaiian Electric customers continued to add rooftop solar systems at a solid pace through the first six months of 2026 despite the loss of the federal clean energy tax credit at the start of the year, the company announced.

Mākena Landing gets a closer look as community calls for water quality monitoring

Hui O Ka Wai Ola, a volunteer-based coastal water quality monitoring program, has resumed regular testing at Mākena Landing after community members made clear how much this stretch of coastline means to them. Hui O Ka Wai Ola previously monitored Mākena Landing from 2017 to 2020. In recent years, the site has drawn more requests for renewed monitoring than any other in the program’s history.

Forecasters tracking low pressure system SE of Hawaiʻi, expected to develop over next couple of days

The National Hurricane Center is tracking a broad area of low pressure east-southeast of the Hawaiian Islands that is expected to develop within the next couple of days and move northwestward across the central Pacific.

CEO Jeff Gilbreath to move on from Hawai‘i Community Lending, search opens for new CEO

With HCL’s current momentum and readiness, Gilbreath expects that within 10 years, HCL will be a $200-million loan fund serving 250 families with affordable mortgage financing each year. This will offset the outmigration of Hawai‘i-born local residents who are leaving the state because they can’t afford to stay here, according to the announcement.

Hawai‘i Journalism Initiative Chevron Forward

Bissen swept all districts in Maui County mayoral primary, including Sugimura’s backyard
Hope and heartbreak: Lahaina fire survivors move through grief as recovery continues 3 years later
Who should vote in Office of Hawaiian Affairs races? Some say it’s everyone’s kuleana
3 years after the Lahaina fire, rebuilding Front Street no longer on the backburner

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

CEO Jeff Gilbreath to move on from Hawai‘i Community Lending, search opens for new CEO

Does improved Optimism Index portend anything for Hawaiʻi?

Melissa Dyckman Interiors launches Lahaina Rebuild Design Guidance service

PUC approves Hawaiian Electric’s request to expand renewables, energy storage

47th Maui Charity Walk Breakfast distributes $1.8 million to 78 beneficiaries

Arts & Entertainment Chevron Forward

Paʻūpili Lahaina 3rd Saturdays returns this weekend on Aug. 15

Kēōkea Hoʻolauleʻa features daylong entertainment, food and fun, Aug. 29

Monthly Mokuʻula immersive film series continues Aug. 14 at Maui Ocean Center

Lahaina O-Bon Festival, an evening of remembrance, tradition and community, Aug. 14

Hisako Film Lab students premiere their original films before ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ at Regal Maui Mall

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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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 Council panel pauses hotel rezoning measures after hours of testimony
Infrastructure improvements underway at new Līpoa, master-planned community in South Maui

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

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Hawaiʻi County officials closely monitoring developing storm system

Associated shower and thunderstorm activity with Invest 93C remained disorganized as of a 2 a.m. update today (Aug. 12); however, a tropical depression or storm is expected to form within the next day or so with environmental conditions continuing to favor further development while the system moves generally west-northwestward at 10 to 15 mph.

Update: Coastal flooding statement previously in effect for portions of Big Island canceled

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu reported early this morning (Aug. 12) that high water levels have fallen just below coastal flooding thresholds.

Young Brothers plans modified cargo acceptance, availability at Port of Kawaihae

Several changes are scheduled throughout August at the West Hawai‘i port, beginning this week, as the shipping company works 'to keep the marine highway running smoothly for all communities' it serves.

Young Hawaiian monk seal found dead in abandoned lay net on Oʻahu North Shore

The 3-month-old seal was identified as RV36, a male, born in late April at Kaʻena Point State Park; the carcass was turned over to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which will conduct a post-mortem examination.

Magnitude-5.2 quake strikes beneath Kama‘ehuakanaloa seamount east-southeast of Big Island

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported that the quake was part of an ongoing sequence of temblors associated with unrest that started Aug. 9 at the seamount. The quakes have no apparent impact on either Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes.

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Kauaʻi Coffee marks new chapter with celebration following resolution of lease dispute

Kauaʻi Coffee Co. is celebrating a new 15-year lease agreement with a community event Aug. 15, transforming a potential closure into an afternoon of gratitude, music, food and free coffee.

Update: National Weather Service cancels coastal flooding statement previously in effect for parts of Kaua‘i County

Forecasters in Honolulu reported early this morning (Aug. 12) that high water levels have fallen just below coastal flooding thresholds.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs plans televised candidate forums for 2026 trustee election

The forums are designed to provide voters and agency beneficiaries an opportunity to hear directly from candidates about issues, their priorities and the visions they would bring to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs governing board.

Inspection of Wailua–Kapaʻa sewer collection system scheduled

The County of Kauaʻi Department of Public Works describes this as a critical step toward strengthening wastewater infrastructure serving the eastside communities.

UPDATED: Water service shutdown rescheduled for portions of Wailuā Homesteads

The shutdown originally planned for Aug. 11 is now slated for Aug. 12 and necessary to repair a water mainline affecting portions of the community.