Three Years Later, Lahaina Survivors Still Struggling With Recovery's Long Toll
Progressives Set to Control Maui County Council Starting January
Following the November election, Maui County Council is shifting to a 6-3 progressive majority, replacing a centrist bloc that has held power since 2022. Incoming...
Election Results May Shift Maui Council Toward Tourism Growth Limits
Three council races on Maui produced results that could create a new supermajority focused on limiting development and tourism growth. Incoming member Kelly King has...
Maui Voters Back Mayor Bissen's STR Phaseout in Reelection Win
Mayor Richard Bissen won reelection with 56% of the vote, with his support for phasing out short-term rentals in residential zones seen as a key...
Wildfire Recovery
Lahaina's Front Street Gains Federal Opportunity Zone Status to Draw Private Investment
Hawaii has designated Lahaina's Front Street corridor as a federal Opportunity Zone 2.0, making it...
Government & Policy
Kīhei Sewage Spill Raises Infrastructure Concerns Near Proposed Luxury Development
A sewage spill at Kīhei Kalama Park in October flooded streets, the fire station, and...
Tourism
Maui Regaining Ground as Visitor Destination Compared to Kauai
A travel blog's firsthand comparison finds Maui's pricing and variety more competitive than its reputation...
Weather & Safety
Maui County Clears 115 Acres of Fire-Prone Land Above Launiupoko Homes
Maui County has begun a multi-phase vegetation and debris removal project at Kapūʻali (Cut Mountain)...
Short-Term Rentals
Maui Mayor Bissen Wins Reelection on STR Phaseout Platform
Maui Mayor Richard Bissen won reelection with 56% of the vote, with his support for...
Travel & Airlines
Alaska Air Offers 50% Off Award Flights to Maui Through Nov. 7
Alaska Airlines' Atmos Rewards program is running a limited-time sale with up to 50% off...
Economy
Hawaiian Electric Q3 2026: Storm Costs Drag Earnings, Rate Hike Decision Looms
Hawaiian Electric reported higher net income in Q3 2026, but core utility earnings fell sharply...