South Kihei Road Collapse Repair Expected to Last Through Fall
Crews are repairing a major sinkhole on South Kihei Road caused by March storms, with work not expected to finish until October. Local businesses are struggling with reduced access and hope for county financial assistance. Road collapse repair at South Kihei Road and Alanui Ke’ali’i won’t be completed until fall 2026. March storm damage affected […]
Local Construction Group Awards Three $20K Scholarships to Maui Students
The Construction Industry of Maui awarded $60,000 in scholarships to three local high school graduates pursuing construction and design careers. One recipient lost her home in the 2023 Lahaina fires and plans to return to help with rebuilding efforts. Three Maui County graduates each received $20,000 Bob Poulson Scholarships for construction and design studies. Recipients […]
Maui Construction Hits $170M in Q1 Despite Housing Project Decline
Hawaii’s construction industry had a strong first quarter with $2.09 billion statewide, but Maui saw $170 million in activity with declining multi-family housing projects compared to 2025. Maui recorded $170 million in construction activity during Q1 2026, primarily from public projects. Multi-family housing construction on Maui slowed significantly from 2025 levels. Statewide, single-family and multi-family […]
UH Maui College Launches Training Program for Cesspool Conversion Workers
Hawaii Community College and UH Maui College have created a new certificate program to train workers for cesspool conversions, addressing the state’s mandate to eliminate 83,000 cesspools by 2050. The one-year certificate program trains students to work with contractors on cesspool conversions and sustainable wastewater systems. Hawaii’s 2017 cesspool ban requires all 83,000 cesspools statewide […]
Pregnant Teen Killed in San Diego Vacation Rental Shooting
A 17-year-old pregnant girl from Arizona was fatally shot outside a San Diego vacation rental by her boyfriend, with her baby delivered by emergency C-section and left in critical condition. Jariah Edwards, 8 months pregnant, was shot and killed outside a vacation rental in San Diego early Saturday morning. Her baby girl was delivered by […]
Four-Man Crew Rows Halfway to Maui in 3,100-Mile Pacific Journey
A four-person rowing team led by a former Maui firefighter has reached the halfway point of their 50-70 day, human-powered journey from Washington to Maui. The crew is raising funds for a nonprofit that helps first responders and fathers dealing with trauma. The crew has rowed over 1,300 miles in one month with no engines […]
Monday-Wednesday Weather: Mixed Conditions Across Island Regions
Maui will see varied weather conditions through Wednesday, with the North Shore and East Maui experiencing the most showers while the South Side remains mostly clear. West and South sides will have mostly sunny conditions with minimal rain chances through Wednesday. North Shore and East Maui expect numerous showers Monday morning with 70% rain chance, […]
Eswatini Records 26,774 Arrivals During Festival Weekend Period
The Kingdom of Eswatini processed 26,774 visitors through border posts and airports over two days ahead of the MTN Bushfire Festival. This represents a slight increase from the previous year’s corresponding period. Ngwenya Border Post handled the highest volume with 12,517 arrivals over the two-day period Air traffic increased with 32 aircraft landings compared to […]
Hawaii Sees Fewer Visitors But Record Spending Levels This Spring
Hawaii welcomed slightly fewer visitors in April 2026 but saw a 4.8% increase in total spending to $1.77 billion. Visitors are staying shorter periods but spending significantly more per day, with per-person daily spending jumping 14.1% to $278. April 2026 visitor arrivals dropped 0.5% to 828,959 while total spending rose 4.8% to $1.77 billion. Daily […]
Michelin Guide Features Gateway Hotels to U.S. National Parks
Michelin released a guide highlighting hotels that serve as gateways to national parks, featuring properties designed specifically for visitors who want to explore nearby protected lands. The guide focuses on hotels built as access points to national parks, ranging from affordable to luxury options. Featured properties include Lionsbacks Resort near Arches and Canyonlands, Rush Creek […]