First Lahaina Family Moves Into Rebuilt Home Through Recovery Program
Valerie Hoʻopai and her family returned to a newly constructed home in Lahaina after nearly three years, marking the first completion under a wildfire recovery program that helps survivors transition into rebuilt homes. The Hoʻopai family became the first to complete Hoʻōla LTRG’s House to Home Program, which helps wildfire survivors transition into rebuilt homes. […]
Emergency Water Repairs Cut Service to 60 Haiku Properties for 4 Hours
A water main break requires emergency repairs affecting 60 residences in the Kauhikoa Road area of Haiku, with service expected to be restored after approximately 4 hours. Water outage affects area from 1000 Kauhikoa Road to Kauhikoalani Place in Haiku. Service disruption began at 10:05 am on May 31 due to mainline break repairs. Approximately […]
Maui Ocean Center Hosts Free Cultural Film Screening June 12
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation is offering a free immersive film experience about Mokuʻula’s cultural history at Maui Ocean Center on June 12, 2026. The event is open to residents and visitors with advance reservations required. Free 360-degree immersive film screening takes place June 12 at 6 p.m. at Maui Ocean Center’s Sphere theater. The film […]
Federal Plan Could End International Flights at Major US Airport Hubs
The Trump administration is considering suspending customs processing at airports in sanctuary cities, which could shut down international operations at major US aviation hubs. The proposal could affect 68 million passengers and $70 billion in economic activity annually. Plan would halt customs and immigration processing at airports in cities that limit cooperation with federal immigration […]
Hawaii Passes Two Housing Bills Affecting Property Market
The Hawaii Legislature passed bills updating the Individual Housing Account savings program and reforming affordable housing restrictions. A parking reform bill failed in a tie vote. Individual Housing Account program updated with higher tax-deductible deposit limits to help families save for home down payments. Inclusionary zoning reform passed, reducing restrictions that prevented locals from qualifying […]
Maui Council Committee Advances New Hotel Zoning for Vacation Rentals
A Maui County Council committee approved Bill 88 to create new H-3 and H-4 hotel zoning categories that could provide a pathway for some vacation rental properties affected by the Bill 9 phase-out. The measure now goes to the full council for consideration. Bill 88 creates H-3 and H-4 hotel zoning categories but does not […]
Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Hosts Country-Pop Concert for July 4th Weekend
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua will host a Fourth of July concert featuring country-pop artist Dasha and local musicians at the Aloha Garden Pavilion. The event is part of the Maui Songwriters Festival and includes performances by Maui artists TJ Fevella, Tiara Gomes, and Akoni Palomino. Country-pop sensation Dasha will headline a July 4th concert at […]
April Visitor Spending Rises 4.8% to $1.77B Despite Fewer Arrivals
Hawaii saw $1.77 billion in visitor spending in April 2026, up 4.8% from last year, even though total arrivals dropped slightly. Visitors spent an average of $278 per day, a 14.1% increase from the previous year. Total visitor arrivals fell 0.5% to 828,959, but higher daily spending of $278 per person drove revenue growth. US […]
Weekend Surf Advisory Expected for South-Facing Shores Through Midweek
Large surf from a south-southwest swell will continue through the weekend and likely return to advisory levels Tuesday through midweek. North and east shores will see small surf conditions. South-facing shores will experience large surf through the weekend that may briefly drop below advisory levels Monday before returning to advisory conditions Tuesday-midweek. North shore surf […]
Lahaina Recovery Group to Present Wildfire Rebuilding Update at Rotary Event
The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset will host a June 2 presentation on wildfire recovery efforts by Ho’ōla LTRG, focusing on ongoing support for survivors rebuilding after the 2023 fire. Nestor Ugale Jr. and Ho’ōla LTRG Executive Director will present on long-term recovery coordination efforts. Ho’ōla LTRG works to identify and fill gaps in recovery […]