Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Annual Food & Wine Gala Set for August 22
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s 28th annual Maui Calls benefit gala returns on August 22, featuring food, wine, live entertainment, and themed around vintage aloha wear. The event draws both residents and visitors and includes silent and live auctions. The Maui Calls gala runs 6–10 pm on Saturday, August 22 at the Maui Arts […]
Lahaina Fire Health Study Evolves Into Rural Care Hub for West Maui
A University of Hawaii research team studying long-term health effects on 2023 Lahaina fire survivors has expanded into a broader community health resource, filling gaps left by Maui’s ongoing physician shortage. Researchers now aim to build a nonprofit to sustain the effort as a new model for rural health. The Maui Wildfire Exposure Study (MauiWES) […]
Maui Land & Pineapple Compared to New Mexico Rival in Investor Analysis
A financial analysis compares Maui Land & Pineapple (MLP) to AMREP Corporation as land-focused real estate investments, examining stock performance, valuation, and business strategy. MLP has gained 7% over the past three months but is down 6.2% over the past year. Maui Land & Pineapple (MLP) is up 7% over the past three months but […]
OGG Runway and Taxiway Work Scheduled Nights Through Mid-August
Kahului Airport will undergo nighttime runway and taxiway maintenance from July 25 through August 16, 2026. The work is being conducted by the Hawaii Department of Transportation. Nighttime construction at Kahului Airport (OGG) runs July 25 through August 16, 2026. Work involves both runway and taxiway surfaces, conducted after hours to minimize daytime flight disruptions. […]
FEMA Sends $1.6M to Maui County Public Works for Wildfire Recovery
FEMA approved nearly $3 million in Public Assistance funding across four states and territories, with $1.6 million going to Maui County’s Department of Public Works for emergency protective measures tied to the 2023 wildfires. Maui County Department of Public Works will receive nearly $1.6 million for emergency protective measures related to the Maui wildfires. The […]
OGG Ground Transport Guide: Taxis, Uber & Lyft for Arriving Guests
Kahului Airport offers taxis, Uber, and Lyft for arriving visitors, each with distinct pickup zones and pricing. Taxi rates increased in late 2024, while rideshares remain competitive for longer trips to resort areas like Lahaina and Kihei. Taxis, Uber, Lyft, and pre-arranged shuttles all operate from the lower level outside baggage claim in separate designated […]
Lahaina’s Front Street to Reopen to Traffic August 1, Three Years After Fire
Multiple Spectrum Local News reports confirm that the Maui County Office of Recovery has announced Front Street in Lahaina will reopen to vehicle traffic on August 1, 2026 — nearly three years after the devastating wildfire destroyed the historic town. The reopening follows the completion of several infrastructure improvement and cleanup projects along the corridor. […]
UH Study Finds Human Pollution Weakening Maui Coral Reefs
Multiple reports from the University of Hawaiʻi cover a new study published in Nature Communications finding that human activities are significantly degrading coral reef health in Maui waters. Researchers identified contamination from agricultural, industrial, and pharmaceutical sources accumulating in coral tissues, reducing the reefs’ ability to withstand environmental stress. The findings have implications for Maui’s […]
Upcountry Maui House Candidate Prioritizes Water Infrastructure, Housing Costs
Republican Dan Johnson, running unopposed in the primary for state House District 12 covering Upcountry Maui, identifies water rights and infrastructure as the district’s top issue. He also supports ending the interisland shipping monopoly and rethinking housing affordability incentives. Johnson says Upcountry Maui’s water storage and infrastructure are critically underfunded, with some waitlists stretching over […]
Maui Unemployment Ticks Up to 3.2% in June; Leisure & Hospitality Sheds Jobs
Maui County’s unemployment rate rose to 3.2% in June 2026, up from 2.5% in May, mirroring a statewide uptick. Leisure and hospitality was the hardest-hit sector across Hawaii, losing 1,800 jobs during the month. Maui County unemployment climbed to 3.2% in June, slightly above the 3.1% recorded in June 2025. Leisure & Hospitality shed 1,800 […]