Kāʻanapali Golf Courses Named Best on Maui in 2026 Viewers’ Choice Awards
Kāʻanapali Golf Courses won the inaugural KITV 4 Best of Maui Viewers’ Choice Award for Best Golf Course, as voted by local residents. The recognition also highlights West Maui’s continued rebound following the 2023 wildfires. Kāʻanapali Golf Courses took the top spot in the Best Golf Course category of KITV 4’s inaugural Best of Maui […]
Grocery Store Tourism Trend Could Draw More Visitors to Maui’s Local Shops
Grocery store tourism is a rising 2026 travel trend, with visitors seeking authentic local food experiences at markets and general stores. Maui destinations like Olowalu General Store and Foodland are highlighted as worthwhile stops for travelers. Condé Nast Traveler names grocery store tourism a top 2026 travel trend, with over 50 million related TikTok posts. […]
Keola Beamer Concert Saturday at MACC Honors Lahaina and Fire Survivors
Hawaiian music legend Keola Beamer releases his first new single in 16 years, ‘Lahaina Ola Hou,’ a tribute to his hometown ahead of a Saturday performance at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. The song, inspired by his personal grief over the 2023 fire, will be performed alongside Henry Kapono and Jerry Santos at a […]
Maui Bus Routes Rerouted Around County Fair Parade on Oct. 1
Maui Bus will skip several stops and reroute multiple lines on October 1 due to the Maui County Fair Parade closing part of Ka’ahumanu Avenue. Service disruptions extend through October 4 for commuter parking near the fairgrounds. Routes #1, #2, #5, and #6 will eliminate multiple afternoon stops along Ka’ahumanu Avenue and surrounding streets starting […]
34th Annual Hula O Nā Keiki Children’s Competition Set for Oct. 9-10 on Maui
Multiple articles from Maui Nō Ka ʻOi cover the 34th annual Hula O Nā Keiki competition, a long-running cultural event for young hula practitioners returning to Maui this October. The two-day event, presented by OUTRIGGER Kāʻanapali Beach Resort, brings together dancers from across the Hawaiian Islands for both performance and cultural examination. Eleven haumāna (students) […]
99th Maui County Fair Offers Free Shuttles, Neighbor Island Ferry Packages
The Maui County Fair (Oct. 1–4, 2026) is offering free parking and shuttle service from two Wailuku-area locations, plus special discounted ferry and transport packages for Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi residents. Advance registration is required for neighbor island options. Free parking and shuttles run from Wailuku Municipal Garage (weekends only) and Queen Kaʻahumanu Center (Thursday–Sunday) to […]
Maui Pig Sanctuary Seeks Help After Back-to-Back Storm Damage
The Maui Pig Sanctuary in Makawao sustained significant damage from spring flooding and two hurricanes and is seeking donations and volunteers to fund repairs. The nonprofit, which also offers public tours and therapy visits, houses 105 pigs across two properties. Kona low flooding in March and subsequent Hurricanes Lala and Lowell damaged the sanctuary’s Makawao […]
PGA Jr. League Regional Tournament Brings 16 Youth Golf Teams to Wailea
Wailea Golf Club is hosting a PGA Jr. League Regional tournament this weekend, drawing 16 youth All-Star teams competing for spots in national championships. The event runs Friday through Sunday at Wailea’s Gold Course. 16 youth All-Star teams, including two from Oʻahu, are competing at Wailea Golf Club September 19–21 for national championship berths. The […]
ʻĪao Theater to Close Months in 2027 for $3.8M County Roof Repair
Maui County has budgeted $3.8 million to restore the roof of the historic ʻĪao Theater, forcing Maui OnStage to go dark for several months sometime in 2027. The organization is planning alternate venues and holding a Sept. 26 fundraiser to offset lost revenue during the closure. Maui County will spend approximately $3.8 million repairing the […]
Mala Ocean Tavern Draws Visitors Back to Lahaina’s Front Street
Mala Ocean Tavern, the first restaurant to reopen on Lahaina’s Front Street after the 2023 fire, is drawing strong visitor interest and recently won Best Maui Restaurant in Honolulu Magazine’s 2026 Hale Aina Awards. The oceanfront spot is helping anchor West Maui’s commercial recovery for tourists. Mala Ocean Tavern reopened February 1, 2024, becoming the […]