Kahului Woman Found Safe After Missing Person Search
A 47-year-old Kahului woman reported missing in early June has been located in good health. Police thanked the public for assistance in the search. Autumn Woods, 47, of Kahului was reported missing by family on June 9 after no contact since May 10. Woods was known to frequent the Paia area and did not have […]
Maui County Zoning Code Rewrite Restarts After 6-Year Delay
Maui County is restarting its zoning code rewrite project after six years with no completed draft, despite hiring experienced consultants in 2019. The outdated code from 1960 limits housing density options that could help address Maui’s housing shortage. The county hired consultants in 2019 to complete a new zoning code by 2026, but the project […]
Hawaiian Airlines Debuts Disney Moana-Themed Aircraft for Movie Promotion
Hawaiian Airlines has launched the first of three special aircraft liveries celebrating Disney’s upcoming live-action Moana film, as reported by multiple aviation and local news outlets. The promotional campaign ties into the movie’s July 2026 theatrical release and includes planes serving routes to and from Hawaii. First livery unveiled June 11 on Airbus A321neo (N227HA) […]
Ocean water quality declining around Maui, 10-year study finds
A decade-long water monitoring program found declining ocean water quality around Maui’s coastline, with sediment and nitrate pollution exceeding state standards at most sites. The study covered 40 miles of leeward Maui coastline and provides baseline data on coastal water health. Water cloudiness from sediment exceeds state health standards at every monitored site across leeward […]
Fatal Shooting at San Diego Vacation Rental Results in Murder Charges
A man has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting his pregnant girlfriend outside a San Diego vacation rental, resulting in the deaths of both mother and baby. The shooting occurred outside a vacation rental in San Diego early Saturday morning. The victim was eight months pregnant and died after an emergency C-section was performed. […]
Maui County Developing Master Plan to Restore Historic Royal Sites in Lahaina
Maui County is creating a master plan to restore Lahaina’s historic Royal Complex, including sacred sites like Mokuhinia Pond and Moku’ula Island, as part of long-term recovery efforts following the 2023 fires. The county’s Department of ‘Ōiwi Resources is developing a master plan for the Lahaina Royal Complex, focusing on cultural, ecological and community healing. […]
Kihei Food Truck Offers Quality Seafood at Budget-Friendly Prices
South Maui Fish Co., a food truck in Kihei, serves high-quality fish tacos and seafood for around $25 per meal. The owner previously supplied fish to high-end Maui restaurants and uses fresh, locally-caught fish. The food truck is located in a shopping center courtyard in Kihei and serves meals for approximately $25. The owner formerly […]
Wailea’s Tikehau Lounge Gaining Recognition as Premier Tiki Bar
A travel blogger highlights Tikehau Lounge in Wailea as an underrated tiki bar offering high-quality craft cocktails and food near major resorts. Tikehau Lounge in Wailea is being praised as one of Maui’s best tiki bars with craft cocktails and small plates. The bar offers better value than typical resort bars while maintaining resort-adjacent pricing. […]
Maui Tour Company Adds New 40-Passenger Whale Watching Vessel
Makai Adventures has taken delivery of a new 41-foot rigid inflatable boat designed for whale watching tours, capable of carrying 40 passengers with enhanced stability and comfort features. The custom-built vessel can transport up to 40 passengers plus two crew members. Twin 450hp Yamaha outboards provide high speeds for faster transit to whale watching areas. […]
Fire Settlement Payments Face Potential Delays Over Attorney Fee Disputes
Maui wildfire survivors may face further delays in receiving settlement payments as some attorneys are expected to challenge a judge’s recent ruling that reduced legal fees. The first checks were supposed to go out this week from the $4 billion settlement fund. Judge Peter Cahill reduced attorneys’ fees last Friday to increase survivor payouts from […]