Professional Golfer Aaron Rai Wins PGA Championship at Aronimink
English golfer Aaron Rai won the PGA Championship with a 9-under par score, becoming the first Englishman to win the major in the stroke-play era. Aaron Rai finished 9-under par to win by three strokes over Jon Rahm and Alex Smalley. He became the first Englishman to win the PGA Championship in the stroke-play era. […]
Article Not Relevant to Maui Property Owners
This article discusses mobile app development frameworks and does not contain information relevant to Maui vacation rental property owners or local business operations. Article focuses on software development technology choices for mobile applications Content covers .NET MAUI, Flutter, and React Native programming frameworks No connection to Maui tourism, regulations, or property management issues Information not […]
Mobile Float Therapy Units Arrive to Help Wildfire Survivors with PTSD
Specialized floatation tanks are being deployed to Maui to provide free mental health treatment for first responders and 2023 wildfire survivors dealing with increased rates of PTSD and anxiety. Three mobile floatation tanks arrived in a shipping container to provide free therapy sessions for wildfire survivors and first responders. Mental health issues have increased by […]
Central Maui Water Outage Planned for May 21-22 Maintenance Work
Maui County will shut off water service in parts of Central Maui from 9 p.m. Wednesday May 21 to 5:30 a.m. Thursday May 22 for maintenance work. Water outage affects Kaulawahine Street between W. Kamehameha Avenue and Alehela Place. W. Kamehameha Avenue between Kaulawahine Street and Puunene Avenue also included in outage area. Service interruption […]
EPA Plans to Roll Back Drinking Water Standards for Toxic Chemicals
The EPA announced plans to eliminate federal restrictions on four PFAS chemicals in drinking water and delay compliance for two others. The rollback could affect drinking water protections for up to 105 million people nationwide. EPA will repeal 2024 regulations that set drinking water standards for four PFAS chemicals currently manufactured by chemical companies. The […]
Rising Restaurant Costs and Declining Quality May Impact Visitor Experience
Hawaii visitors report paying premium prices for disappointing restaurant meals, leading some to cook their own food instead of dining out during vacations. Visitors increasingly frustrated with expensive restaurant meals that don’t justify their high cost. Restaurant industry facing pressure from rising labor costs and expensive ingredients statewide. Some travelers now prepare their own meals […]
Hawaii County Eyes Property Tax Increases for Non-Resident and Second Homes
Hawaii County Council will hold a public hearing on proposed property tax rate increases for non-resident and second home properties to address a $15 million budget deficit. Owner-occupied homes would see slight tax rate reductions. Properties worth $2-4 million would see tax rates rise from $11.10-13.60 to $12.10-15.00 per $1,000 of taxable value. A new […]
Traditional Hawaiian Voyaging Canoe Plans 2027 Japan Cultural Exchange
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will visit multiple Japanese ports from April to September 2027 as part of their Pacific voyage. The cultural exchange aims to strengthen Hawaii-Japan ties and promote ocean stewardship. The voyage will mark Hōkūleʻa’s first return to Japanese waters in 20 years. Planned stops include Okinawa, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Yokohama, Hokkaido and other ports. […]
HVCB Names New VP to Coordinate Tourism Operations Across All Islands
The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau appointed Elizabeth Loomis as VP of island integration and operations to better coordinate tourism strategies across all four major Hawaiian islands. She will oversee island bureau teams and integrate local perspectives into statewide tourism decisions. Loomis will oversee HVCB teams on Kauai, Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii Island starting May […]
Utility Companies Face Insurance Crisis Due to Wildfire Liability
Power companies are struggling to find affordable insurance coverage after facing billions in wildfire-related lawsuits, including Hawaiian Electric after the 2023 Maui fires. This could impact utilities’ ability to fund grid improvements and infrastructure. Utility companies from Hawaii to Texas have faced tens of billions in wildfire damages linked to their equipment. Hawaiian Electric was […]