Food Bank Leader Departs After Guiding Post-Crisis Operations
Maui Food Bank CEO Lisa Paulson will step down April 15 to pursue national advocacy work. She led the organization since August 2024 during a period of 65% increased food insecurity. CEO Lisa Paulson leaves April 15 after leading the food bank since August 2024. Her tenure coincided with a 65% surge in food insecurity […]
Maui Brewing Launches New Light Lager, Partners with Hawaiian Airlines
Maui Brewing Company has released a new light lager beer and will serve it on all Hawaiian Airlines flights starting in April. The company is hosting a launch party at their Kihei taproom on April 10. Maui Brewing’s new light lager will be served on all Hawaiian Airlines flights beginning in early April. The company […]
Maui United Way Launches Emergency Fund to Address Recent Flooding Impacts
Maui United Way has activated its emergency response fund with $100,000 from Kaiser Permanente to address recent severe flooding that has compounded ongoing wildfire recovery efforts. The organization is coordinating with county agencies and community partners to provide immediate aid including meals, grants, and connectivity support across affected areas. Recent severe flooding has created additional […]
New Olowalu Fire Station Breaks Ground, Will Cut Emergency Response by 15 Min
Construction has begun on a new fire station in Olowalu that will reduce emergency response times by at least 15 minutes compared to dispatching from Lahaina. Additional funding is still needed to complete the project. The new Olowalu Fire Station will reduce emergency response times by at least 15 minutes compared to the nearest station […]
Native Hawaiian Housing Fund Relaunched After March Storm Damage
A nonprofit has reactivated its anti-displacement fund to help Native Hawaiian homeowners repair storm damage from March 2026’s kona storms. The fund aims to raise $20 million for home repairs and prevent displacement across affected Hawaiian Home Lands. Hawaii Community Lending revived the Kānaka Anti-Displacement Fund with $1 million seed money, targeting $20 million in […]
February Tourism Recovery Shows Strong Growth for Maui Property Market
Multiple sources report that Maui’s tourism industry posted significant gains in February 2026, with both visitor arrivals and spending increasing substantially compared to the previous year. The recovery continues more than two years after the Lahaina and Upcountry wildfires affected the island’s tourism sector. Maui welcomed 223,227 visitors in February 2026, an 11.5% increase over […]
Hidden Black Sand Beach Near Makena Offers Unique Tourist Experience
Oneuli Beach, a lesser-known black volcanic sand beach near Makena, provides a unique alternative to crowded resort beaches. The beach may be subject to new $10 daily parking fees for non-residents starting in 2026. Oneuli Beach sits 3.8 miles south of Grand Wailea Resort with distinctive black volcanic sand mixed with white coral fragments. The […]
Maui County Services Operating on Modified Schedule for April 3 Holiday
County offices and most facilities will be closed Good Friday, April 3, with some waste services operating reduced hours. Regular operations resume Monday, April 6. All county offices will be closed including the Recovery Permit Center in Kahului. County pools and landfills on Hāna, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi will be closed for the day. Central Maui […]
Maui County Parks Face Multi-Month Field Closures and Pool Training Day
Several fields at Keōpūolani Regional Park will close for nearly five months for lighting upgrades, and all county pools will shut down for one day in April for lifeguard training. Three fields at Keōpūolani Regional Park close April 1-August 26 for lighting replacement project. Construction will affect softball fields 2 and 3 plus soccer field […]
Windy Northeast Trade Winds Continue Across Maui Through Wednesday
Multiple weather forecasts from Maui Now show continued breezy to windy northeast trade wind conditions across Maui through Wednesday. The pattern brings varying shower chances and temperatures depending on location across the island. Northeast trade winds of 15-25 mph expected to continue through Wednesday across most areas West and South sides will see mostly sunny […]