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Lahaina, Hawaii Patch AM: a 5 min read

Cheers Lahaina! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Lahaina businesses can claim new subsidized spots on Front Street?
  • How $600 million in West Maui road projects could reshape Lahaina.
  • Why Lahaina’s rebuilt homes are fighting to keep doorstep mail service.

Also on today's calendar: Hula Dancing and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with showers around, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Rather cloudy, showers; humid, temps: high: 87, low: 76.
  • Sunday: Humid with a shower in places, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lahaina Front St. marketplace opens vendor applications (asamnews.com) — Lahaina business owners who lost everything in the fires can now apply through Sept. 28 for subsidized storefronts at the new ʻUlu o Lele marketplace on Front Street. Backed by an $8 million grant, the plaza will open in November with 17 shops, food trucks, and community-focused spaces, prioritizing local fire-impacted businesses to jump-start Lahaina’s commercial recovery.
   

2. Maui Bicycling League promotes coordinated transportation plan (mauinews.com) — Lahaina residents are at the center of nearly $600 million in proposed West Maui transportation projects, including the Lahaina Bypass, Keawe Street safety upgrades, and the West Maui Greenway. The Maui Bicycling League is urging state and county leaders to coordinate these efforts so rebuilt roads, bike lanes, and evacuation routes form a safe, connected network rather than scattered projects.
   

3. Tokuda leads Hawaiʻi delegation in demanding restoration of direct mail delivery to rebuilt Lahaina properties : Maui Now (mauinow.com) — Lahaina families rebuilding after the 2023 wildfires may lose direct home mail delivery, as USPS is treating their properties as new developments and pushing centralized mailboxes. Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation is pressing postal leaders to restore pre-fire delivery routes, keep reasonable access to mail, and reconsider a possible permanent closure of the Downtown Lahaina Post Office.
   

4. West Maui nonprofit rallies to raise funds after hit from hurricanes Lala and Lowell (alohastatedaily.com) — Kahākūkahi Ocean Academy in Lahaina is seeking $18,000 to finish repairing its hurricane-damaged classroom and install donated solar panels so fall youth groups can return on schedule. The West Maui nonprofit, already pivotal after the 2023 Lahaina wildfires, continues free ocean education and mental health support for local keiki, and residents can help through restaurant round-ups or direct donations online.
   

5. September Hawaiian Music Series to feature Maui musician Ron Kualaʻau : Maui Now (mauinow.com) — Lahaina residents can enjoy a free Hawaiian Music Series concert with Maui musician Ron Kualaʻau on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Waiola Church’s lawn. With free parking, relaxed lawn seating, and support from the Lahaina Restoration Foundation, the evening aims to bring the community together through live mele in the heart of town.
   

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  • Our crews are continuing to assist Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) with storm restoration efforts on Kauai Island after the severe damage from Hurricane Lowell.
    As of this morning, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, our crews helped KIUC complete repairs to two distribution circuits, energizing a large number of… (Nextdoor )
  • Aloha Neighbors, looking for a small refrigerator that's quiet, as well as some fans...
    i thought to ask here to upcycle first before buying them (Nextdoor Launiupoko)
  • Marriott Hotels & Resorts posted a job opening for Front Service Clerk in Lahaina. Apply here.
  • McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Team Member - Production in Lahaina. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lahaina here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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