A blessing was held February 18 at the bottom of Fifth Street to mark the start of Kaiāulu o Lānaʻi, a 72-unit affordable housing project. “We've been fighting for affordable housing for Lānaʻi for over 30 years,” Councilmember Gabe Johnson said. Phase 1 includes single-family homes and kūpuna units under a rent-to-own model.
What’s New
After months of training on Maui, Lānaʻi resident Casey Dombrigues has returned home to begin his career with the Maui County Fire Department.
Natalie Ropa officially assumed the role of satellite manager at the UH Maui College Lānaʻi Education Center on Jan. 1, continuing work she has long been part of.
Seven seniors from Lānaʻi High and Elementary School’s Class of 2026 have already earned their Associate in Arts degrees through the dual credit partnership with University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, based at the Lānaʻi Education Center. Each completed more than 60 college credits before graduating high school.