Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested After Stealing Vehicle Near Ho’okipa Beach
Police arrested a 34-year-old Kahului man in connection with an armed vehicle theft from a couple on Hāna Highway near Ho’okipa Beach. The victims were struck by projectiles during the June 10 robbery but were treated and released at the scene. A Kahului man was arrested on $320,000 in warrants including charges related to the […]
Five Invasive Beetles Found Dead in Maui Detection Traps
Multiple sources report that Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity officials discovered five dead coconut rhinoceros beetles in detection traps in Waikapu during early June. The invasive beetles pose a threat to palm trees and local agriculture, prompting ongoing surveillance efforts and calls for public vigilance. Three dead female coconut rhinoceros beetles were found in […]
Maui Restaurants Offer Father’s Day Weekend Dining Specials
Local restaurants across Hawaii including Wailea’s Aurum Maui are featuring Father’s Day weekend specials and family packages. Various dining options are available from June 19-21. Aurum Maui at The Shops at Wailea offers coffee glazed beef ribs and Lahaina Town brown cake specials on June 21. Multiple Honolulu restaurants feature Father’s Day dining specials including […]
Veterans Job Fair Set for June 16 at Schofield Barracks
A free hiring event for veterans and military personnel will take place June 16 at Schofield Barracks with over 35 employers from various industries. The event offers job opportunities, career counseling, and VA benefits assistance. More than 35 employers will attend representing construction, medical, administrative and logistics industries. The event is free for veterans, spouses, […]
Maui Vacation Home Sales Plunge 85% Since 2021 Peak
Vacation home purchases in Hawaii dropped 78% from 2021 to 2025, with Maui’s Kahului area seeing an 85% decline. The collapse follows the pandemic-era buying boom and reflects broader economic pressures. Hawaii ranks second nationally for vacation home purchase declines, falling from 2,156 mortgaged purchases in 2021 to just 478 in 2025. Kahului metro area […]
Kahana Canoe Club Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Weekend Regatta
Kahana Canoe Club will host its annual Nāleiʻehā Regatta on Saturday at Hanakaʻōʻō Beach Park in Lahaina to mark the club’s 50th anniversary. The club has grown to over 50 adult paddlers and continues its mission of preserving Hawaiian culture in West Maui. The regatta takes place Saturday at Hanakaʻōʻō Beach Park in Lahaina, open […]
Maui Rebuilds 500 Homes, Tests New Construction Method for Fire Recovery
Three years after the Lahaina wildfires, 500 homes have received occupancy certificates with 500 more under construction. A new mass timber construction method is being tested that could reduce rebuild costs and construction time. Over 500 fire-damaged homes have been rebuilt and received certificates of occupancy for residents to move back in. Another 500 homes […]
Boomers Choose Hawaii as Top Travel Destination, Survey Shows
A YouGov survey found that 52% of baby boomers rated Hawaii as their top travel destination, with this demographic averaging three trips per year and spending over $6,000 per getaway. Baby boomers spend more than $6,000 per trip and take at least three vacations annually according to PhocusWright data. Hawaii ranked highest among boomers at […]
Arizona Hotel Opens as North America’s First ‘Landscape Hotel’ Concept
Ambiente Sedona opened in 2023 as an adults-only boutique hotel that blends into the natural environment with elevated suites and sustainable design. The resort features 40 elevated ‘atriums’ with floor-to-ceiling windows and private stargazing decks. The hotel bills itself as North America’s first ‘landscape hotel’ and received two Michelin keys for exceptional service. All 40 […]
David Murdock’s $17M Lanai Estate Back on Market After Multiple Listings
The late billionaire David Murdock’s 7-bedroom oceanfront home on Lanai is for sale again at $17 million, one of his last remaining properties after selling the island to Larry Ellison in 2012. The 8,495-square-foot home overlooks Hulopo’e Bay and sits on 1.03 acres described as ‘the best lot on the island.’ The property has been […]