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County streets near Lahaina harbor to reopen for daytime public access starting Dec. 15

In coordination with state updates to its Lahaina Small Boat Harbor, certain County of Maui streets in Lahaina town near the harbor will reopen for daytime (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) access starting Dec. 15, 2025, according to the County Office of Recovery. These streets have been closed and under repair since the 2023 Maui wildfires.

Maui Council approves staff pay raises after contentious debate on transparency

After a tense 90-minute debate, the Maui County Council voted 6-3 on Friday to give its staff a 15% pay increase, plus an additional 5% for experience and performance-based “step” increases.

County announces access for noncommercial shoreline recreation near Lahaina Harbor starting Saturday

Beginning Saturday, May 24, 2025, access to the shoreline on the north and south ends of Lahaina Harbor will be made available for recreational, noncommercial purposes, the County of Maui Office of Recovery announced.

Maui Disaster Area restrictions lifted for Zones 9A, 9B, 11A, 12A and 12C on Dec. 11-12

County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and residents with vehicle passes from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting, on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 11-12, in Zones 9A, 9B, 11A, 12A and 12C. Some residential and commercial properties in these zones have been deferred by the EPA for health and safety reasons and will not be open for re-entry until further notice.

Maui Disaster Area residential restrictions lifted for Zones 11B, 11D, 11E, 11F and 13D

County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and residents beginning Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1-2, for Zones 11B, 11D, 11E, 11F and 13D. Those with vehicle passes will be granted access from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting.

Maui Disaster Area Restrictions lifted for Zones 11C and 12B on Nov. 27-28

County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and residents with vehicle passes from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 27-28, in Zones 11C and 12B.

County acquisition of Lahaina Crossroads Apartments is final

Mayor Michael Victorino announced today that the County of Maui’s acquisition of the Lahaina Crossroads Apartment Building on Luakini St. is final. 

Front Street Sewer Line Project to Impact Traffic

The new project is located at the intersection of Front and Prison streets in Lahaina, with construction slated to start on Tuesday, June 12, 2012.

Relocation Options Floated for Lahaina Transit Hub

Alternative locations to be discussed include: a location adjoining the Lahaina harbor, the parking lot across from Kamehameha III Elementary School, the parking lot across from 505 Front Street, a site near the Lahaina Aquatic Center, and a property near the former Pioneer Mill.

Safety Concerns Result in Luakini Traffic Flow Change

The direction of traffic flow on Luakini Street in Lahaina will be changed on Monday to address safety issues involving passengers of the Maui Bus.

Lahaina Site Inspection to Focus on Traffic Flow in Wharf Area

Committee members are considering a proposal to reverse the traffic flow on Luakini Street. Moving the bus stop could also be considered as an option.