NPS Launches Kalaupapa Hike Tours Amid Molokai Community Pushback
The National Park Service has begun ranger-led public hiking tours at Kalaupapa National Historical Park on Molokai, drawing criticism from residents and a Maui County Council member who say they were not consulted beforehand. Tours run Thursdays and Saturdays, cost $20, and visitation remains capped at 100 people per day. NPS launched ranger-led tours at […]
RISE Maui Summit in August to Focus on Sustainability, Tech, and Lahaina Recovery
The RISE Maui: Sustainability + Tech Summit runs August 17–21 at the Hyatt Regency Maui, bringing together scientists, artists, and cultural practitioners to discuss regeneration, AI, water, and food security. Proceeds from the event will benefit Lahaina rebuilding efforts. The five-day summit takes place August 17–21 at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa in […]
USA Today Urges Visitors Back to Maui and Oahu After Years of Disaster
USA Today highlights Hawaii’s ongoing recovery from the 2023 Lahaina wildfire and 2026 Oahu floods, encouraging mindful tourism to support local economies. Visitor numbers have dipped following both disasters, prompting the state to launch a $2 million summer travel promotion. Hawaii’s tourism economy — nearly a quarter of the state’s GDP — has taken repeated […]
Native Plant Project Aims to Restore Eroding Baldwin Beach Dunes
A University of Hawaii Sea Grant team, backed by a $1 million+ federal grant, is using native groundcover plants to rebuild the sand dune system at Baldwin Beach Park on Maui’s North Shore. Early test plots have shown success in accumulating windblown sand. The National Fish & Wildlife Foundation awarded over $1 million to fund […]
Hawaii Resorts Launch Golf Initiative After PGA Tour Drops Maui, Oahu Events
Twelve Hawaii golf resorts have formed ‘Play Hawaii Golf,’ a global marketing push to promote the state’s 70 courses after the PGA Tour canceled its Maui and Oahu tournaments. The PGA Tour’s shift to a for-profit model and focus on major markets drove the decision to drop Hawaii from its schedule. Twelve premier Hawaii golf […]
West Maui Summit on Innovation & Sustainability Coming in August 2026
The Hua Momona Foundation is hosting its first annual RISE Maui Summit at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa August 17–21, 2026, featuring speakers on AI, sustainability, and Hawaiian culture. Summit passes currently include VIP tickets to the Maui Music & Food Experience on August 21–22. RISE Maui Summit runs August 17–21 at the […]
Free Immersive Cultural Film Screening at Maui Ocean Center July 10
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation is hosting a free 360-degree film about the history of Mokuʻula at Maui Ocean Center’s The Sphere on July 10 at 6 p.m. Reservations are required but admission and parking are free. The immersive film experience ‘E Hoʻi Ka Nani I Mokuʻula’ screens Friday, July 10, 2026 at 6 p.m. at […]
Youth Theater Brings Little Mermaid Jr. to Lahaina, July 16–19
Theatre Theatre Maui will stage Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. at Lahainaluna High School’s cafeteria July 16–19, featuring 41 student performers. Tickets range from $5 to $15 and are available online or at the door. Performances run July 16–19 at Lahainaluna High School’s Hale Pāʻina Cafeteria, with evening and matinee options. The 60-minute show features […]
Maui County Sets July 4th Fireworks Rules, Hours, and Fines for 2026
The Maui Fire Department has outlined legal fireworks use for July 4th, limiting consumer fireworks to 1–9 p.m. and banning aerial fireworks entirely. Violations carry fines up to $2,000, and illegal aerial fireworks use is a Class C Felony. Consumer fireworks (sparklers, fountains, snakes) may be used without a permit from 1 p.m. to 9 […]
Maui Jazz & Blues Festival Set for Kapalua Aug. 31–Sept. 6
The Maui Jazz and Blues Festival returns to The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, for a week-long run featuring Grammy-winning and internationally acclaimed artists. The festival also plans ticket giveaways for Lahaina fire victims. The festival runs August 31 through September 6 at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. Performers include trumpet virtuoso Eddie Henderson, saxophonist Javon Jackson, trombonist […]