#Kamaole

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.

Park Maui launches with free parking and priority access for kamaʻāina at select Kamaʻole beach parks

Park Maui, a parking program to prioritize Hawai‘i residents, will launch in Kīhei at Kama‘ole Beach Parks I and III (paved lots only) starting Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Brown Water Advisory issued for Kamaʻole II in South Maui

A Brown Water Advisory has been issued at Kamaʻole II in South Maui. The Department recommends staying out of the water for 48-72 hours after the rain has stopped and after the beach has received full sunshine. 

Temporary South, Central Maui park and facility closures set this month

The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced several temporary closures at parks and recreation facilities this month for maintenance and operational needs.

Draft environmental impact statement for Wailea development published; includes workforce housing

Although zoned for 2,137 residential units, the Ledcor Maui project proposes construction of a maximum of 975 residential homes, which includes the Wailea resort community’s first workforce housing units. The state mandated public comment period of 45 days ends on April 8, 2024.

Water service outage until 3:30 p.m. at Kamaʻole Beach Park III and Kīhei Boat Ramp

A water service outage has been reported at Kamaʻole Beach Park III and the Kīhei Boat Ramp. The Maui Department of Water Supply reports the outage will continue until 3:30 p.m. on June 7, due to a resurfacing project.

Maui Man Pulled Unresponsive from Waters at Kama‘ole II

A Maui man was pulled unresponsive from waters in South Maui on Friday afternoon.

Kama‘ole I Beach Park ADA Access Ramp Closed

The ADA access ramp at Kamaʻole I Beach Park will be temporarily closed from June 3 to 7, 2019, for repairs and maintenance.

High Bacteria Count at Kamaole Beach I, Maui

The public is advised of a water quality exceedance of enterococci at Kamaole Beach I in South Maui.

California Visitor Pulled Unresponsive from South Maui Waters

For the second time in three days, a California visitor was pulled unresponsive from waters at Kamaʻole III while snorkeling at the location.

California Man Pulled Unresponsive at Kama‘ole III

A visitor from Oakland, California died after being pulled unresponsive from South Maui Waters on Thursday.

Water Conservation Urged in Kula-Kanaio Area

The Maui County Department of Water Supply will be performing work in the Kula area from August 23-25. Work will be performed from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.

Snorkeler Pulled Unresponsive from Kamaʻole II

The male snorkeler was found by lifeguards floating in the water approximately 20 yards from shore at Kamaʻole II, according to Maui police

Large Tree Falls Near Kamaʻole I; Wind Advisory in Effect

While authorities have not said what caused the tree to fall, Maui and the rest of the state are currently under a Wind Advisory due to high pressure building northwest of the island chain.

Kula Customers Asked to Conserve Water in February & March

For the months of February and March, customers in Upper and Lower Kula are asked to conserve water because the Department will be without a 2-million gallon storage supply at a critical point in the water distribution system. Effective Monday, February 1, 2010, the Department of Water Supply will switch the distribution system disinfectant at […]

HANA MEETING TO ADDRESS CHANGE IN FLOOD MAPS

A public meeting will be held in Hana today (Monday, September 14, 2009) to assist residents and business owners in preparing for the potential impact that newly revised flood maps.  Several hundred properties across the county will soon be designated as “high risk” flood areas, affecting insurance rates for those property owners.The hana meeting runs […]