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Maui Shows Up for Maui

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As of Sunday afternoon, August 16, 2026: Hurricane Lala has weakened into Tropical Storm Lala. The Big Island experienced the strongest effects as the storm passed nearby. Maui has also had heavy rain, gusty winds, flooding concerns, and dangerous ocean conditions. Our hearts are with the people of the Big Island, who have faced especially difficult conditions from this storm.

Maui remains under a Tropical Storm Warning. Please stay alert, avoid flooded roads, streams, and rough shorelines, be aware that trees along with telephone poles continue to be hazards. Please see links below for more information. 

Our hearts are with the people of the Big Island, who have faced especially difficult conditions from this storm.

In times like these most of Maui’s population has understood that community is not just a word, it is action. It is checking on kupuna (elders), sharing reliable information, offering help where it is needed, and looking out for one another with aloha. That is the true Maui way, living through giving. As we move through this storm, may we continue to be patient, prepared, and present for our neighbors. Together, Maui will get through it, as we always do.

As Lala moves on following are two links for you to utilize:

County of Maui storm update, posted August 16 at 12:30 p.m.

National Weather Service Honolulu, current weather alerts and forecasts

Watch Charley Young Beach Live

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Curious what South Maui looks like as Tropical Storm Lala moves through? Our live beach cam is streaming 24/7 from Charley Young Beach in Kihei, with a west-facing view toward Kahoʻolawe and Molokini.

Check it out here: Live Maui Beach Cam

A quick heads-up: if the stream stalls, freezes, or looks choppy over the next few days, it’s likely just storm interference affecting the connection or visibility — not a technical issue on our end. Refresh the page if it stalls, and it should pop right back. Once the weather clears, expect the usual glassy mornings, afternoon texture, and low western sunsets.

Big Storm Coming to Maui: Get Ready Now

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Tropical Storm Lala is forecast to hit Hawaii this weekend, bringing heavy rain, flooding, high winds, and dangerous surf to Maui starting around Saturday, August 15. Maui County officials are urging residents to prepare now, before conditions worsen.

Here’s what to have on hand:

  • Water & food: One gallon of water per person per day for at least 3 days, plus non-perishable food and a manual can opener
  • Light & power: Flashlights, batteries, a weather radio, and fully charged phones/power banks
  • First aid & meds: A basic first-aid kit and a 1-2 week supply of prescriptions
  • Cash & documents: Small bills (ATMs may not work) and copies of ID, insurance, and medical records in a waterproof bag
  • Vehicle & property: Full gas tank, vehicle parked on high ground, and outdoor furniture secured
  • Pets: Food, water, and records for at least a week

Track the storm live with the National Weather Service Honolulu radar: Hawaii Weather Radar Loops

Stay safe out there, Maui.

Park Maui

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Park Maui’s new parking program at Kamaole Beach Parks I and III in Kihei will launch July 15 and is designed to prioritize Hawaii residents, according to The Maui News. The paved lots will remain free seven days a week for residents with a Hawaii driver’s license, while nonresidents will pay $10 per day, $50 per week, or $150 per month. The system uses license plate–based technology for ticketless parking, and on weekends and county holidays, parking in the paved lots before 10 a.m. will be reserved for residents, though the beach parks stay open to everyone. Kamaole II and the dirt lot across from Kamaole I are excluded from the initial rollout due to ongoing road repairs, with the dirt lot remaining free for beachgoers and nearby businesses until it’s later added to Park Maui, as reported by The Maui News.

May Newsletter

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Aloha All,

With Spring settled in and the Summer looming around the corner, there is a lot of Maui activity to keep track of.   Many readers are interested in one or two items so to help with those who prefer more details and charts, we are including links to several of the items covered in this Newsletter.  

Reviewing year over year real estate activity, the median sales price decreased 6.4 percent to $1,290,000 for Single Family homes and 8.9 percent to $651,250 for Condominium homes. Days on Market increased 8.7 percent for Single Family homes and 17.4 percent for Condominium homes.  New Listings increased 3.4 percent for Single Family homes, but decreased 21.3 percent for Condominium homes. Pending Sales increased 1.6 percent for Single Family homes and 9.7 percent for Condominium homes.

Here are the details: https://media.salecore.com/GetFile.ashx?p=DpRTFshdg

The Budget for Maui was approved effective July 1, 2026.  Following is the link for more details:

Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Overview

Last but definitely not least, following is the proposed property tax for 2026-27.  Be sure to pay attention to the lowering of tier tables which may impact some property owners.  There is so much detail to cover we asked Perplexity for assistance us.  Please note that the first reading by the full Council with be May 15th with the following sometime in June: 

https://www.perplexity.ai/computer/a/maui-county-fy2027-residential-.cIPr2L7VxeNF8UkMMbr5g

Some things to look forward to: Finally! Merriman’s restaurant should open late 2026 in the former location of Five Palms at the Mana Kai in South Maui. https://manakaimauiresort.com/restaurant

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