Kahului Mall Hosts Free All-Ages Gaming Fair This Saturday
Queen Ka’ahumanu Center in Kahului will hold its first-ever FANCON gaming fair on September 12 from 2–8 p.m., offering free family-friendly activities including board games, esports, cosplay, and live entertainment. The event is part of the mall’s broader shift toward community programming following significant retail vacancy. FANCON is a free, all-ages event running September 12 […]
Paradise & Lahainaluna High Schools Unite for Wildfire-Community Football Game
Paradise High School (CA) is traveling to Maui to play Lahainaluna High School in the inaugural Unity Bowl, a symbolic football game connecting two communities rebuilt after devastating wildfires. The game is scheduled for Saturday night at Lahainaluna. The Unity Bowl pairs Paradise, CA (2018 Camp Fire) with Lahaina (2023 wildfire) in a first-of-its-kind community […]
Four Seasons Wailea Opens Hawaiian Royal Heritage Garden for Guests
The Four Seasons Maui at Wailea has unveiled ‘The Queen’s Garden: Uluhaimalama,’ a botanical courtyard honoring Queen Lili’uokalani developed with Hawaiian cultural practitioners. The self-guided experience features six educational stations and plants historically connected to the monarch. The Four Seasons Maui at Wailea has opened a new permanent cultural attraction in its interior courtyard honoring […]
Makawao Forest Reserve Remains Closed After Hurricane Lala Trail Damage
Hawaii Public Radio reported that Makawao State Forest Reserve — Maui’s most popular local recreation area — remains closed following severe damage from Hurricane Lala last month. State crews are working to restore access, but officials warn closures could continue for an extended period with no firm reopening date set. Makawao State Forest Reserve, spanning […]
Four Seasons Wailea Opens Hawaiian Cultural Garden Honoring Queen Liliʻuokalani
Multiple outlets reported that Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has unveiled The Queen’s Garden: Uluhaimalama, a new cultural experience in the resort’s interior courtyard dedicated to Hawaiʻi’s last reigning monarch. The self-guided experience was developed with Hawaiian cultural practitioners and kumu, and is open to guests as well as the broader community. The Queen’s […]
Hāna Highway Runner Event Sept. 12 May Slow Guest Travel
About 450 runners in 75 teams will run along Hāna Highway from Kahului to Hāna on Saturday, Sept. 12, starting at 5 a.m. and officially ending at 2:15 p.m. No lane closures are planned, but drivers should expect runners along the shoulder throughout the day. The Hāna Relay will take place along Hāna Highway on […]
Makawao Forest Reserve Closed Indefinitely After Hurricane Lala Trail Damage
Hurricane Lala left Makawao State Forest Reserve — Maui’s most popular outdoor recreation area — with extensive trail and road damage, prompting an indefinite closure. State crews are prioritizing emergency access routes before addressing trail restoration, with no reopening date set. Makawao State Forest Reserve and Kula Forest Reserve remain closed to the public following […]
Kaanapali Hotels Now Half the Price of Wailea, Drawing Visitors Back to West Maui
A recent firsthand comparison found Kaanapali hotel rates averaging roughly half those in Wailea, with West Maui showing signs of recovery as a visitor destination post-Lahaina fire. Front Street in Lahaina has reopened to traffic and new restaurants. Kaanapali nightly hotel rates averaged $412 in May vs. $665 in Wailea, a gap that is attracting […]
HTA Moves Forward with Reservations and Shuttle System at Honolua Bay
The Hawaii Tourism Authority is rolling out a reservation and shuttle system at Honolua Bay in West Maui to reduce overcrowding. The plan, approved by Gov. Josh Green, is part of a broader Destination Management Action Plan that also addresses the Road to Hana. Visitors would be required to make reservations and park offsite, then […]
Maui 5K Returns March 2027 — Early Registration Open Now
The 16th annual Maui 5K, hosted at Mā’alaea by Maui Ocean Center, is scheduled for March 7, 2027, with discounted registration available through October 1. Last year’s event drew over 1,500 participants and raised a record $83,000 for local schools. The race runs from 6–9 a.m. on March 7, 2027, with a 5K route through […]