United Airlines Disruptions at East Coast Hub Affect Hawaii-Bound Travelers
Washington Dulles airport experienced 102 flight delays and cancellations on May 27, primarily affecting United Airlines and regional carriers. The disruptions impacted connections to domestic and international destinations including routes that serve Hawaii travelers. United Airlines and regional partners Mesa Airlines and CommuteAir had 98 delays and 4 cancellations at Washington Dulles on May 27. […]
New Wailuku Film Festival Launches with 100+ Films This June
The inaugural Wailuku Film Festival runs June 17-21, 2026, featuring over 100 films including 55+ from Hawaii filmmakers, with screenings in Wailuku and at MACC. Festival tickets go on sale today for $15 (Wailuku venues) and $20 (MACC finale). Event showcases 55+ films from Hawaii filmmakers plus international works from Pacific and global creators. Programming […]
Wellness Workshop for Lahaina Fire Survivors Set for June 6
A detox and wellness workshop will be held at Lahaina Jodo Mission on June 6 to support community healing after the wildfires. The event includes health education, acupuncture, and heavy metal testing for fire survivors. Workshop runs June 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Lahaina Jodo Mission with registration starting at 9:30 a.m. […]
Southwest Operates Short Inter-Island Route Between Kona and Maui Airports
Southwest Airlines runs one of its shortest US routes between Kona and Kahului airports, an 84-mile inter-island flight connecting the Big Island to Maui. Southwest’s Kona-Kahului route covers 84 miles and ranks as the airline’s third-shortest US domestic flight. The inter-island service connects Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport to Kahului Airport on Maui. Southwest operates […]
New Wailuku Film Festival Launches June 17-21 with 100+ Films
The inaugural Wailuku Film Festival runs June 17-21, 2026, featuring over 100 films from Pacific and global filmmakers at venues in Wailuku and Kahului. Tickets are now on sale for $15-20 with no added fees. Festival showcases 100+ films including 55+ from Hawaii filmmakers at Historic ʻĪao Theater and other Maui venues. Tickets cost $15 […]
Council Committee Advances New Hotel Zones for Vacation Rental Properties
Maui County Council’s Housing Committee voted 6-1 to advance new H-3 and H-4 hotel zoning districts for 4,500 grandfathered vacation rentals, overriding planning commissions’ recommendations for denial. The new H-3 and H-4 hotel zoning categories would provide a pathway for 4,500 vacation rentals on the Minatoya List to seek hotel zoning. All three county planning […]
Community Volunteer Day Set for Kula Fire Restoration Nursery This Friday
Multiple sources report that the Rotary Club of Upcountry Maui and Kula Community Watershed Alliance are hosting a volunteer event to restore native ecosystems damaged by the August 2023 wildfires. The volunteer day will focus on propagating native Hawaiian plants for replanting in fire-affected areas of Kula. Volunteer event scheduled for Friday, May 29, from […]
Makena State Park Upgrades Include New Toll Booths, Pay Stations
The state announced bathroom and shower improvements for Big Beach but permit filings reveal the project also includes two toll booths and three pay stations at park entrances. Current $10 vehicle plus $5 per person fees for non-residents would continue. State publicly announced comfort station and shower upgrades but permit filing also lists toll booth […]
South Kihei Road Sinkhole Repairs to Continue Through Fall
Repairs to the sinkhole near Kamaole Beach Park II on South Kihei Road will take until fall due to complex underground damage from March storms. All area businesses and residences remain accessible despite ongoing construction. The sinkhole was caused by record rainfall from March kona low storms that overwhelmed the drainage system. Repairs require custom […]
Maui County Acquires Private Water System in West Maui Infrastructure Deal
Maui County has agreed to take over Maui Land & Pineapple Company’s drinking water system as part of efforts to bring more of the island’s fragmented water infrastructure under public control. The move aims to address ongoing disputes between public and private interests over water management. County will assume ownership of MLP’s drinking water system, […]