New US tariffs on Canadian steel have added a big cost overrun to a planned West Maui fire station, bad news for the community group trying to fund it.

• The Olowalu fire station project now costs roughly $314,000 more than planned.
• The total price tag has climbed to nearly $2.5 million.
• The West Maui Improvement Foundation has been working on the project since 2022.
• Tariffs on imported steel are feeding straight into construction costs for public safety projects.

Outlook: The foundation will need to raise more money to close the gap, which could delay the station.