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Community meeting focused on Lahaina coastal and resilience, May 27
A Lahaina Community Sharing Session focused on coastal ecosystem recovery following the August 2023 Lahaina wildfires is set for Wednesday May 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center.
‘Historic opportunity’: County plans to acquire Maui Land & Pineapple’s water system in West Maui
The two sides have reached a tentative agreement, but a price still needs to be negotiated and the council must approve it, with the chair saying it’s “not a done deal.”
The Westin Maui to mark nation’s 250th birthday with drone show, aerial orchid drop
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali is planning a weeklong Fourth of July celebration that trades traditional fireworks for a choreographed drone light show and the resort’s signature “flowerworks” — a helicopter drop of orchids over the pool deck.
Maui Council advances $1.6 billion budget, splits 5-4 on mayoral spending limits
The Maui County Council unanimously passed a $1.6 billion fiscal year 2027 budget on first reading Friday, approving a contested shoreline stabilization grant after a lengthy discussion and splitting 5-4 on election-year spending limits on the mayor’s office.
Public meeting for West Maui community center and field house set for May 19 in Lahaina
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation encourages community members to attend a public meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Lahaina Civic Center social hall to share ideas for the new Lahaina community center and field house.
Maui Council to weigh $1.6 billion budget at Friday meeting
The Maui County Council will take up a $1.6 billion budget Friday morning, following a committee recommendation to trim Mayor Richard Bissen’s proposal by reducing capital improvement projects while still increasing funding for day-to-day operations.
DHHL extends deadline for agricultural project lease opportunity on Maui to May 22
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is offering a project lease opportunity for agricultural land in Honokōwai or Pūlehunui, with an extended response deadline of May 22.
Spurred by fatal 2023 Lahaina blaze, a West Maui fire station project gets key approval
The Olowalu Fire Station, a privately funded project on donated land, would cover a growing residential community where fire is a risk and serve as a critical emergency hub between West and Central Maui.
West Maui Recreational Committee hosts Recreation Expo for West Maui youth, April 12
Mana Mentors and the West Maui Recreational Committee announce the upcoming West Maui Recreation Expo, taking place Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kapalua Cart Barn (1000 Kapalua Drive).
County seeks public input on fieldhouse and community center proposed for West Maui
The County of Maui Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input on a proposed fieldhouse and community center in West Maui. The tentative plans were announced at the County’s Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday evening.
County Department of Water Supply ends water shortages for Upcountry, West Maui
With a recent Kona Low storm drenching Maui County, the Department of Water Supply lifted the Stage 1 water shortage for the Upcountry service area and the Stage 2 water shortage for the West Maui service area, effective Monday.
Time lapse video over West Maui
Visitor Tyler Gentry captured this picturesque time lapse video of West Maui while vacationing on Maui from Arizona. The imagery comes as Maui braces for severe weather impacts from a kona storm.
South Maui’s saltier, more turbid waters could signal drought is taking a toll
A group of citizen scientists and water quality experts are working to find out what’s causing recent changes offshore.
Olowalu residents fear failing crops, fire risks if water company raises rates dramatically
Olowalu Water Company wants to increase annual revenues by 325%, which residents say would make it nearly impossible to afford water for farming.
Hawaiʻi officials worry bills to help property owners with coastal erosion could put public beaches at risk
A proposal in the State Legislature calls for lifting the current ban on private shoreline hardening to allow minimal use to help property owners.
Kapalua residents oppose water rate increases and other new charges
Hawai’i Water Service says it’s losing money at current rates, which have been in place for 17 years, and has spent nearly $33 million to improve the Kapalua system since 2021.
Duke’s Maui elevates support for local surf community as new title sponsor of ‘Legends of the Bay’
Duke’s Maui has officially stepped up as the title sponsor for the Hawaii Surfing Association’s “Legends of the Bay” contest, deepening its longstanding commitment to the West Maui community. Building on years of involvement as a food sponsor, this move honors the legacy of Duke Kahanamoku by ensuring the longevity of one of the island’s most cherished […]
Community input welcome on Māla Boat Ramp site improvements
The community is invited to a Feb. 4 meeting to provide input on a proposed improvement project for Māla Boat Ramp on Maui’s west side.
With ‘tougher session’ ahead, Maui Nui lawmakers strategize on seeking funding for fire recovery, housing
A lagging economy will mean a tighter budget and tougher choices for lawmakers as the Legislature opens today.
Tuesday night closures on Honoapiʻilani Highway for rock scaling and removal
Crews will be removing a boulder caught in the protective netting and also performing rock scaling and other rock removal work from 9 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20 to 4:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 21. The work will be between mileposts 10.45 to 10.55 on the Lahaina side of the Olowalu Tunnel, also known as the “Pali Tunnel.” The road will be intermittently closed in both directions for up to 10 minutes.
