With Maui County budgeting approximately $3.8 million to restore the roof of the historic ʻĪao Theater, Maui’s oldest stage is facing an extended curtain call. The theater is expected to go dark for several months in 2027 as major construction gets underway. “The county is going to ...
Upcountry Maui water customers are being asked to conserve water while the Kamole Water Treatment Plant undergoes upgrades, the Maui County Department of Water Supply announced. The six- to eight-week project includes replacement membranes, a new control system and other improvements. The plant is expected to return to service in early November. With the plant offline, water treatment capacity for the Upcountry system will be temporarily reduced. Customers are asked to limit nonessential water use, particularly outdoor irrigation, and check their properties for leaks. The ...
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Imua Family Services has expanded its leadership team as the organization prepares to mark 80 years of serving children and families on Maui. Brian Nagami became the organization’s first chief operating officer Sept. 1. He will oversee operations, facilities, technology and information ...
Updates on storm recovery, roadway improvements and other Maui County issues will be discussed at a South Maui town hall at 6 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Malcolm Center in Kihei. Topics will include recovery efforts following Hurricane Lowell and the Kona Low storms in March, flood mitigation, the North-South Collector Road and the use of R-1 recycled wastewater, according to council member Tom Cook. Cook also plans to discuss the proposed South Maui Community Plan, a 20-year growth and land-use framework for the Kihei-Makena region that is being considered by the Maui County Council. The ...
Representatives from more than 60 colleges and universities are in line to participate in the Fall 2026 HACAC Maui College Fair from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center. The free event will give students and families opportunities to learn about academic programs, campus life, scholarships, financial aid and other college resources. Participating institutions will include schools from Hawaii, the continental United States and other countries. Students at all stages of the college-planning process may attend and speak directly with college admissions ...
