#Lāna‘i News
Lāna‘i Air launches daily Moloka‘i route
Lāna‘i Air, operated by Western Aircraft, Inc., launched a new route connecting Moloka‘i and O‘ahu. The expanded service between Moloka‘i Airport (MKK) in Ho‘olehua and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu includes four daily flights serviced by a Cessna SkyCourier, a twin engine turboprop airplane with a spacious cabin that seats 19 passengers.
Hawaiian Electric seeking renewable energy proposals for Lāna‘i
Hawaiian Electric is beginning the process to seek proposals of a large-scale renewable energy project for the island of Lāna‘i to reduce the use of imported fossil fuels, cut carbon emissions and stabilize rates. The company is hosting a community meeting to discuss these procurement efforts and collect community feedback on Tuesday, June 2, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Lāna‘i Filipino Clubhouse, 450 Jacaranda Street, Lāna‘i City.
Rare native species rediscovered on Lāna‘i reflect stewardship and conservation partnerships
Pūlama Lāna‘i’s conservation team, working in close partnership with Lāna‘i community members and conservation organizations, has documented several rare native species not seen on island for decades. The discoveries highlight both the ecological importance of Lāna‘i’s landscapes and the role of collaborative stewardship in protecting the island’s natural resources.
New Lāna‘i Farmers Market on first Saturday of month will offer local food, fish, plants, more
The long-anticipated Lānaʻi Farmers Market – a collaboration among County of Maui and nonprofit partners – will kick off this Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon at Lāna‘i Entry Park (next to the fire station) and continue every first Saturday of the month.
Lānaʻi Skatepark and Youth Center blessing and grand opening on March 29
County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation invites the community to celebrate the blessing of the Lāna‘i Skatepark and the Lāna‘i Youth Center, followed by the grand opening of the Lāna‘i Skatepark, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
Fraser Avenue Park on Lānaʻi temporarily closed for dog park construction
Fraser Avenue Park on Lāna‘i is temporarily closed while work to construct a dog park is underway, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation.
Lānaʻi becomes the first island to be fully fiber-enabled by Hawaiian Telcom
Hawaiian Telcom has completed its fiber expansion throughout the island of Lāna‘i, marking another step towards closing the state’s digital divide. Lāna‘i residents and businesses island-wide now have access to Hawaiian Telcom’s high-speed internet Fioptics.