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Maui oceanfront condo damaged by 2025 flood did not survive 2026 storm. Owners association blames county inaction
The Kīhei Kai Oceanfront Condos said it would not have suffered the catastrophic loss of a building if Maui County had addressed three issues regarding an undersized bridge, permits and flood development violations.
Flood-prone Kīhei Crossroads for sale as its popular businesses remain closed from latest storm
In June of 2025, the popular strip shopping center near the Kīhei Canoe Club and the surrounding vacant land went on the market for $15.85 million.
As flood waters recede, Kīhei is left with a muddy mess, coastal erosion and road damage
The worst road damage in Kīhei was across from Kamaole Beach Park II, where a large section of pavement collapsed leaving a big hole with exposed pipes and debris.
Kīhei shoreline hit hard in Kona low storm: ‘It’s just total chaos. It’s a total river.’
The flooding waters had so much force that longtime Kīhei resident Daniel Baralt said: “It just took the cars and just played with them like toys.”
Residents advised to review insurance policies and consider flood insurance as wet season continues
As residents and businesses recover from heavy rains and gusty winds last week, the Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division encourages the public to review and understand their insurance coverages and deductibles.
Maui traffic updates for Friday, Jan. 31, 2025
The Honoapiʻilani Highway between Kuihelani Highway and the Maui Tropical Plantation is scheduled to be closed from noon to 2 p.m. today as Hawaiian Electric Company removes a leaning utility pole. A detour will route traffic through Waiko Road and the Kuihelani Highway.
Live Like Tre’ Foundation marks anniversary of firefighter Tre’ Evans-Dumaran’s passing
“The impact we’ve made together in Tre’s memory is a testament to the power of community and the enduring spirit of aloha,” said Chelsie Evans Enos, Tre’s Mom and founder of the Live Like Tre’ Foundation. “We miss him every second. He deserves his story to inspire others to be kinder and to spark small acts of kindness. His legacy lives on in those who honor his memory in these ways.”
Flood damage forces closure for part of South Kīhei Road through February
Severe floodwater damage to infrastructure on South Kīhei Road has forced the extended closure of the road between Wailana and Kaonoulu streets through February. Resident-only traffic will be allowed.
Update: South Kīhei Road, Baldwin Beach Park, Central Maui Landfill remain closed
A portion of South Kīhei Road, Baldwin Beach Park in Pāʻia and the Central Maui Landfill will remain closed overnight, while officials assess damages from flooding caused by heavy rains that occurred Friday, Jan. 27.
Hawai’i Congressional delegation urges federal disaster declaration for December storm damage
Today, the Hawai’i Congressional delegation of US Senators Brian Schatz and Mazie K. Hirono and US Representatives Ed Case and Kaiali‘i Kahele urged President Joe Biden to act swiftly on Governor David Ige’s request for a presidential disaster declaration for areas across the state impacted by last month’s severe weather and flooding.
Salvation Army assistance for Hawaiʻi residents affected by flooding and heavy rains
The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division is holding assistance events Dec. 29 for residents on Maui, Oʻahu and the Big Island affected by the recent flooding and heavy rains.
