Kaanapali Beach Sand Restoration Plan Proposed to Reverse Decades of Erosion
Multiple sources report that the Pilikahakai Foundation and West Maui resort managers have unveiled a plan to restore Kaanapali Beach, one of Maui’s most iconic shorelines. The proposal aims to reverse significant erosion caused by rising sea levels and increased wave energy by redistributing offshore sand back onto the beach. The project would restore the […]
Kā’anapali Beach Restoration Plan Filed to Reverse Decades of Erosion
Multiple outlets reported that the Pilikahakai Foundation and Kāʻanapali Operations Association Inc. have filed a permit application with the state Department of Land and Natural Resources to restore Kāʻanapali Beach, one of Maui’s most popular shorelines. The plan aims to reverse decades of erosion driven by rising sea levels and increased wave energy by returning […]
Makena State Park Gets Green Light for Restrooms and Expanded Parking
The Maui Planning Commission voted 6-1 to approve a Special Management Area permit allowing new restroom facilities and expanded parking at Makena State Park. The revised plan includes turtle-friendly lighting limits and a mix of paved and pervious parking surfaces. Two restroom buildings with showers and additional parking will be built at the 164.4-acre park, […]
HTA Selects 12 Maui Groups for 2026 Community Tourism Program
The Hawaii Tourism Authority has chosen 12 Maui organizations to participate in its 2026 Community Tourism Collaboratives, a program running July through October focused on sustainable visitor experiences and resource stewardship. Participants will receive workshops, training, and tools to develop community-centered tourism offerings. Twelve Maui organizations were selected across two tracks: Community Stewardship (nonprofits managing […]
Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Annual Food & Wine Gala Set for August 22
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s 28th annual Maui Calls benefit gala returns on August 22, featuring food, wine, live entertainment, and themed around vintage aloha wear. The event draws both residents and visitors and includes silent and live auctions. The Maui Calls gala runs 6–10 pm on Saturday, August 22 at the Maui Arts […]
Annual Kaanapali Canoe Festival Draws Visitors with Rare Cultural Experience
The Waa Kiakahi Canoe Festival, now in its 20th year, takes place each June in Kaanapali and gives visitors a chance to witness and participate in traditional Hawaiian sailing canoe racing. The event is sponsored by the Kaanapali Beach Resort Association as a way to offer guests authentic cultural programming. The Waa Kiakahi Canoe Festival […]
Waa Kiakahi Canoe Festival Brings Cultural Tourism to Maui’s Northwest Coast
The Waa Kiakahi Canoe Festival, now in its 20th year, draws international visitors to Maui with a 27-mile open-ocean canoe race and cultural programming rooted in traditional Polynesian navigation. The event connects Hawaii with seafaring heritage across New Zealand, French Polynesia, Fiji, and Samoa. Eight teams race approximately 27 miles along Maui’s northwestern coastline using […]
UH Study: Maui Reef Damage from Human Contaminants Cuts Coral Resilience
A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa study found 25 agricultural, industrial, and pharmaceutical contaminants accumulating in Maui coral tissues, reducing their ability to withstand environmental stressors. Sites with the most human impact also showed the steepest coral cover losses after the 2016 bleaching event. Researchers tested 380 corals across 16 sites off west and south […]
UH Study Finds Human Pollution Weakening Maui Coral Reefs
Multiple reports from the University of Hawaiʻi cover a new study published in Nature Communications finding that human activities are significantly degrading coral reef health in Maui waters. Researchers identified contamination from agricultural, industrial, and pharmaceutical sources accumulating in coral tissues, reducing the reefs’ ability to withstand environmental stress. The findings have implications for Maui’s […]
Iao Valley Remains Closed Indefinitely; Kepaniwai Gardens Open as Alternative
Iao Valley State Monument is closed until further notice due to ongoing repairs, with no confirmed reopening date. Nearby Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens has reopened and offers visitors a partial alternative in the same valley. Iao Valley State Monument is closed indefinitely — the previously posted July 24 reopening date has been replaced with ‘until further […]