Maui County Accepts Liquor License Renewals Through June 15
The Department of Liquor Control is accepting renewal applications for FY 2027 liquor licenses until June 15, 2026. Property owners with liquor licenses should submit applications early to avoid processing delays. Liquor license renewal applications for FY 2027 are due by June 15, 2026. The renewal period started April 1 and runs for two and […]
Maui County Considers Using 20% of Vacation Rental Tax for Climate Fund
Maui County Council will discuss legislation Thursday to dedicate 20% of transient accommodations tax revenue to a new Climate Action and Resiliency Fund. The proposal would allocate about $13 million annually from vacation rental and hotel taxes to fund over 100 climate resilience projects. The proposed fund would receive 20% of annual transient accommodations tax […]
New Registry Platform Tracks Hawaii STR Compliance Amid 2026 Law Changes
A new platform called JP-Homes has launched to help travelers and property owners verify which vacation rentals comply with Hawaii’s updated 2026 zoning laws. The service aims to prevent booking cancellations and legal issues as enforcement of new short-term rental regulations intensifies. JP-Homes provides real-time verification of which buildings meet Hawaii’s 2026 resort-zone requirements for […]
Weekend Weather Conditions Across Hawaiian Islands for May 16-17, 2026
Multiple weather services have issued forecasts for the Hawaiian islands this weekend, showing varied conditions across different regions. Maui expects mostly sunny skies with scattered showers, while the Big Island faces cloudier conditions with higher rainfall chances. Maui’s west and south sides will see mostly sunny conditions with highs in the low-to-mid 80s Scattered showers […]
County Ending Storm Debris Curbside Collection Service This Friday
Multiple sources report that Maui County will stop accepting requests for curbside storm debris pickup after May 22, 2026. The service has been helping residents clean up damage from severe Kona low storms that hit the island in March and April. County debris removal service concludes Friday, May 22, 2026 Service covers residential green waste, […]
Hawaii’s Economic Outlook Deteriorates as Global Oil Prices Impact Tourism
Multiple news sources report on a University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization forecast showing Hawaii’s economy facing new challenges from rising oil prices linked to U.S.-Iran conflict and ongoing storm recovery. The report indicates tourism growth will slow significantly while costs increase across sectors. UHERO’s second quarter 2026 forecast shows Hawaii’s near-term economic outlook has […]
Maui County Approves Prefab Housing as Permanent Option in Lahaina
Maui County has announced it will now allow factory-built housing as permanent dwellings in the Lahaina Burn Zone, implementing new procedures to expand housing options for fire survivors. The policy change aims to reduce construction costs and streamline the path from permitting to occupancy for affected families. Factory-built housing, defined as dwellings prefabricated or assembled […]
New $3.2M EV Fast Charging Station Opens at Kapalua Airport
The Hawaii Department of Transportation has opened a new electric vehicle fast charging station at Kapalua Airport, as reported by multiple sources. The facility represents the third such installation statewide under a federal infrastructure program. Four 150-kilowatt DC fast chargers are now operational 24/7 in the Kapalua Airport parking lot Charging costs $0.44 per kWh […]
MLP Q1 2026: Revenue Falls Despite Improved Losses and Land Sale Progress
Multiple financial sources reported that Maui Land & Pineapple Company’s first quarter 2026 results showed a narrowed net loss but declining revenues. The company is restructuring operations around four new business segments while pursuing over $11 million in land sales contracts. Net loss narrowed to $2.1 million from $8.6 million year-over-year, largely due to absence […]
Heavy Rain System Brings Flood Watches to Maui and Most Hawaiian Islands
Multiple news sources report that an upper-level low pressure system has triggered flood watches across most Hawaiian islands through Saturday morning. The National Weather Service issued warnings as heavy rain and thunderstorms moved across the island chain, with Oahu experiencing the most severe impacts including road closures and flash flooding. Flood watches issued for Maui, […]