#Pioneer Mill
Maui Coffee Association honors Kimo Falconer as 2026 Farmer of the Year
The Maui Coffee Association has named James “Kimo” Falconer, president of MauiGrown Coffee Distributors, LLC, its 2026 Farmer of the Year, recognizing more than three decades of contributions to Maui and Hawaiʻi’s coffee industry. The award was presented Aug. 1 during the association’s Seed to Cup 2026 event at Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapū.
West Maui residents may recycle bulky items for free at Go Green event July 18
West Maui residents may dispose of recyclable, bulky items for free at the Go Green Recycling event from 8 a.m. to noon July 18, 2026, at 300 Lahainaluna Road near the Pioneer Mill smokestack (enter off Kuhua Street).
Old Pioneer Mill site with smokestack sells for nearly $20M, future plans remain mystery
The purchase of the 19-acre property comes nearly three years after the Aug. 8, 2023 wildfire destroyed the offices, coffee mill and other buildings owned by Pioneer Mill Company, a subsidiary of Kaanapali Land.
Council Budget panel eyes waiving Maui Bus fees for county employees, students of any age
Waiving bus fares for Maui County employees would have a “minimal impact” on revenue received from the Maui Bus ridership, Department of Transportation Director Marc Takamori told council members Tuesday.
Popular ‘Understanding West Maui’ video series spotlights history, people who shaped the community
The videos, hosted by Alaka’i Lastimado, features authors and scholars who have explored the land, water, culture and community for The West Maui Book Series.
Bookkeeper’s ‘Miracle’ House listed in the National Register of Historic Places
The Pioneer Mill Company/Lahaina Ice Company Bookkeeper’s House in Lahaina, more recently dubbed the “Miracle House” after the August 2023 wildfires on Maui, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Two champions of agriculture honored at Maui AgFest Pancake Breakfast
The Maui County Farm Bureau celebrates the contributions of Maui County farmers and ranchers at the upcoming Maui Legacy Farmers Pancake Breakfast, a tradition since 2016. Sponsored by Fairmont Kea Lani, this year’s breakfast pays tribute to 2025 honorees Wesley Nohara and Richard “Dickie” Boteilho.
Lahainaluna Road to reopen for unrestricted access after smokestack declared safe
Lahainaluna Road will officially reopen for unrestricted public access at 6 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, according to an announcement from the County of Maui.
Opening of residential areas off Lahainaluna Road set for Friday, Oct. 4
With residential debris removal 100% complete, opening of residential areas off Lahainaluna Road is set for Friday, Oct. 4, at 6 a.m. This is Phase 4 of the Maui Emergency Management Agency zone reopening plan and marks one of the final large residential zones to be reopened.
Breaking: Concerns over Pioneer Mill smokestack prompt partial closure of Lahainaluna Road as safety precaution
Structural evaluations of the Pioneer Mill smokestack documented concerns about its condition, prompting the County of Maui Department of Public Works to close Lahainaluna Road between Honoapi‘ilani Highway and Kuhua Street, effective 3 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2024.
Supreme Court hands win to Kauaʻula Valley kuleana family; case continues on Maui
The Hawai’i Supreme Court on Monday handed a victory to Keʻeaumoku Kapu and his family regarding his claims to a kuleana parcel that his house sits on in Kauaʻula Valley, but the case is not over as it returns to the Circuit Court on Maui.
Final community meeting regarding possible use of Pioneer Mill Office
The final community use planning meeting to discuss future possible uses of the Pioneer Mill office building will be held via zoom at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 10.
Community Planning Set for Pioneer Mill Company Office Building
Lahaina Restoration Foundation is inviting the public to participate in community planning sessions to determine uses for the Pioneer Mill Company Office building on Lahainaluna Road.
Candle Lit Tours Return to the Baldwin Home Museum
Lahaina Restoration Foundation announced the return of of their candle lit tours of the Baldwin Home Museum beginning Friday, Sept. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. The home tour will return alongside a new exhibit featuring historic photographs of sports teams from the Pioneer Mill era.
Plantation History Expands at The Wharf Cinema Center
Guests are invited to experience the lives of the people living and working during the height of the pineapple and sugar plantation industry on Maui.
Fire Burns Brush at Old Pioneer Mill Property
A fire burned a small 30 by 60 foot area of brush on old Pioneer Mill property in Lahaina on Tuesday afternoon.
VIDEO: 2010 Na Kamehameha Parade Maui – Part 2
Posted by Wendy Osher The second segment of Na Kamehameha Commemorative Pa’u Parade & Ho’olaule’a featured Pa’u Princess Koaniani Wilson representing the island of Kaua’i and Pa’u Princess Noe Keawe Aiko representing the island of Ni’ihau. [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKXN5ZoGBlA /] An elaborate float from the Lahaina Restoration Foundation featured a replica of the 1860 Pioneer Mill […]
VIDEO: Lahaina Watershed Flood Control Breaks Ground After 30 Years of Planning
By Wendy Osher [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtIfcpkJbgI[/youtube] The county broke ground today on the long awaited Lahaina Watershed Flood Control Project. The project is designed to divert floodwater from the heavily populated Lahainaluna, Puamana and the surrounding area. Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares said that after 30 years of planning, a half a century of discussion, she is pleased […]
“LAHAINA PLANTATION DAYS†THEN AND NOW
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation is hosting a three-day event celebrating the town’s plantation heritage. “Lahaina Plantation Days, Then and Now” begins Thursday July 30 at the old Pioneer Mill site near the historic smokestack on Lahainaluna Road. The event will feature entertainment, food booths and exhibits. Event hours are 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm on […]
“BUY A BRICK†CAMPAIGN AIMED AT RESTORATION OF HISTORIC PIONEER MILL SMOKESTACK
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation launched a Buy a Brick fundraising campaign this week to raise funds for the restoration of the historic Pioneer Mill Smokestack. The landmark stands 200-feet-tall and dates to the 1860s when the mill was founded. The mill was one of Hawaii’s last remaining sugar plantations at the time of its closure […]