#Hawaiian Electric Co.
HECO works to reduce wildfire risks statewide
Hawaiian Electric Co. continues to strengthen the statewide power grid and reduce wildfire risk across all islands through pole replacements, vegetation management and new equipment installations, according to a HECO announcement. On Maui, crews in the Olinda area have expanded hazard tree removals in coordination with landowners to clear invasive trees and debris. Installation of insulated […]
Lahaina Community Meeting set for Wednesday, Nov. 5
Residents are encouraged to attend the County of Maui’s Lahaina Community Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at the Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria.
Habitat for Humanity Maui fundraiser nets more than $165,000 for wildfire rebuilding
Habitat for Humanity Maui announced this week that its 2025 Disaster Recovery Fundraiser, held Oct. 4 at Old Lahaina Luau, raised more than $165,000 to support ongoing wildfire recovery and rebuilding efforts across Maui. The event brought together community members, sponsors and partners for an evening of connection and live entertainment. Guests heard from partner families who […]
Residents encouraged to attend in-person Lahaina Community Meeting, July 2
Residents are encouraged to attend the County of Maui’s Lahaina Community Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at the Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria.
What separates fact from fiction? Wildfires and public safety power shutoffs
The summer months bring dry and windy conditions that increase the risk of wildfires, such as the deadly blaze that devastated Lahaina town in August 2023. Now, Hawaiian Electric Co. and the Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization are addressing what they say are five of the most widely held myths about wildfires and prevention strategies, such […]
Residents encouraged to attend Lahaina Community Meeting, May 7
Residents are encouraged to attend the County of Maui’s in-person Lahaina Community Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, at the Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria.
In-person Lahaina meeting to offer updates on debris transfer, HECO power restoration, Neighborhood Watch program, and CDBG-DR community input
Residents are encouraged to attend the County of Maui’s Lahaina Community Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria.
Maui County Council approves lease for rental housing in Nā Hale Kūpuna Project
Maui County Council members adopted a resolution Friday that authorizes the lease of a County-owned, one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment on Lower Main Street in Wailuku to an elder displaced by the August 2023 wildfires.
Bills introduced to establish Maui Wildfires Settlement Trust Fund
Companion bills in the state House and Senate have been submitted to establish the Maui Wildfires Settlement Trust Fund to pay claims from about 2,200 plaintiffs who’ve filed claims from injuries suffered in the August 2023 disaster.
Lahaina Community Meeting features information on federal funds appropriated for disaster recovery
Among the topics to be discussed is the recently announced $1.6 billion in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds that was appropriated by Congress after the 2023 Maui wildfires.
44th Annual Keiki Fishing Tournament, Nov. 9 in Kāʻanapali
The Lahaina Yacht Club hosts the 44th Annual Keiki Fishing Tournament, happening Nov. 9, 2024 at the Kāʻanapali Golf Course pond. The tournament completely sold out in under 90 minutes, according to organizers.
HECO reminds public that posting signs on utility poles is illegal, potentially dangerous
Attaching signs to utility poles is illegal and poses a safety hazard for utility workers, according to a reminder from Hawaiian Electric Co.
Fire Safety Research Institute report: No single cause identified for deadly Lahaina wildfire
The Lahaina wildfire that killed at least 102 people and destroyed more than 2,000 buildings did not stem from a single cause, according to the phase-two Lahaina Fire Incident Analysis Report released Friday and prepared by the independent Fire Safety Research Institute for the state of Hawaiʻi.
Huliau Food & Film Festival to host Farm-to-Table event for youth environmental education
Maui Huliau Foundation, a nonprofit organization offering environmental education programs to Maui youth, will host its annual benefit celebration Aug. 17 at Sugar Beach Event’s oceanfront venue in Kīhei.
County Disaster Preparedness Expo, July 13 at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
The public is invited to attend the Maui Emergency Management Agency Disaster Preparedness Expo on Saturday, July 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului.
HECO rolls out program for customers to streamline rooftop solar energy programs
Hawaiian Electric kicked off a new framework Monday for customers to streamline their choices for participation in the utility’s rooftop solar energy programs.
Governor’s Office releases ‘The Hawaiʻi We Deserve’ policy report
The Office of Gov. Josh Green has released ‘The Hawai‘i We Deserve’ policy report, which is presented as a comprehensive outline of the Green Administration’s plans to confront key issues facing the state of Hawai‘i.
Hawaiian Electric awards Maui renewable power project to ʻŪkiu Energy
Ameresco Inc., a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, has been awarded a contract from Hawaiian Electric Co. for the proposed ‘Ūkiu Energy 40-megawatt renewable energy site in Puʻu-nēnē.
Electric bills expected to rise slightly to pay for severe-weather hardening of power grids
The severe-weather hardening of island power grids will cost approximately $190 million, with half paid by the federal government and half coming from Hawaiʻi power consumers, according to an announcement from Hawaiian Electric Co.
MECO to Host Pacific Coast Electrical Association Conference
Electric utilities and allied companies, customers and consultants will gather for the Pacific Coast Electrical Association Conference (PCEA) being held on the Big Island from August 31 to September 2.
