Maui Fire Dept. Issues July 4th Fireworks Rules, Sales Locations & Safety Tips
Multiple Maui news outlets reported that the Maui County Department of Fire and Public Safety has released official guidance ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, covering where and when fireworks will be sold, legal use hours, and safety reminders. Consumer fireworks sales run June 29 through July 4 at designated tent locations, and residents […]
Molokai’s Only Hotel Highlights Island’s Intentional Anti-Tourism Stance
A traveler reviews Hotel Molokai, the island’s sole traditional hotel at $260/night, highlighting how local community resistance has kept large-scale tourism development minimal on Molokai for decades. Molokai has only one traditional hotel — Hotel Molokai — after other resorts closed by the 2000s due to local opposition. The island’s community has long resisted mass […]
Maui Tropical Plantation Highlighted as Visitor Stop in Central Valley
A travel blog reviewed Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapu, noting its gift shop, restaurant, and convenient location along the Honoapiilani Highway as draws for visitors exploring the west side corridor. Maui Tropical Plantation is located in Waikapu along Honoapiilani Highway, the main route between Kahului and the west side of Maui. The on-site gift shop […]
Napili Bay Highlighted as a Must-Visit Alternative to Ka’anapali
A travel blog is directing visitors toward Napili Bay as a quieter, less-crowded alternative to Ka’anapali Beach. The area features calm snorkeling waters, beachfront dining, and easy access to Kapalua Bay. Napili Bay is being promoted to tourists as a hidden-gem beach destination on West Maui’s northwest coast. The bay’s calm, protected waters and sea […]
Lahaina’s Aloha Mixed Plate Offers Affordable Oceanfront Dining Post-Fire
Aloha Mixed Plate on Front Street is one of a handful of Lahaina restaurants that survived the 2023 wildfires and has remained open. The casual, oceanfront spot serves local-style Hawaiian food at relatively affordable prices by Maui standards. Aloha Mixed Plate is among the small cluster of Front Street restaurants that survived the 2023 Lahaina […]
Maui Planning Commission Delays Makena State Park Expansion Permit
The Maui Planning Commission deferred a decision on a facilities expansion permit for Makena State Park after public testimony raised concerns about sea turtle nesting, water quality, and safety. A follow-up public hearing is scheduled for July 14. The state DLNR is seeking a special management area permit to add permanent restrooms, showers, and expanded […]
Little League Returns to Lahaina for First Time Since 2008, Boosting West Maui Recovery
Lahaina Recreation Center will host a District III Little League tournament June 26–30, 2026, marking the first such event in West Maui in 18 years. The county upgraded the field as part of ongoing Lahaina recovery efforts, and the tournament is expected to draw visiting families to local businesses. West Maui Little League will host […]
Maui Commission Delays Vote on Makena State Park Bathroom and Fee Plan
The Maui Planning Commission deferred a decision on proposed upgrades to Makena State Park, including permanent restrooms, showers, and toll booths charging out-of-state visitors. Testimony ran nearly nine hours and was sharply divided between supporters and opponents of the changes. Proposed improvements include two permanent bathrooms, outdoor showers, a water bottle refill station, and paved […]
Maui Planning Commission Defers Vote on Mākena State Park Bathroom Project
Multiple outlets reported that the Maui Planning Commission deferred a decision Tuesday on a state proposal to build permanent restrooms and other improvements at Mākena State Park, following a marathon hearing that stretched from 9 a.m. to after 6 p.m. The project, put forward by the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources, drew deeply […]
Trilogy Excursions Revives Lahaina Sunset Dinner Sail with Local Chef
Trilogy Excursions has relaunched its Captain’s Sunset Dinner Sail from Lahaina Harbor, led by Maui-raised Head Chef Brian Tadena. A special Fourth of July Light Show Dinner Sail is also scheduled. Trilogy Excursions has resumed its Captain’s Sunset Dinner Sail departing from Lahaina Harbor for the first time since the 2023 fire. The experience features […]