LPGA’s Lotte Championship Coming to Kapalua’s Plantation Course in March 2027
Multiple outlets reported that the LPGA Tour has announced the 2027 Lotte Championship will be held at Kapalua Resort’s Plantation Course on Maui, March 15–21, replacing the PGA Tour’s Sentry tournament that was canceled in 2026 and permanently dropped. The move brings major professional golf back to Maui as part of a new two-week Hawaii […]
LPGA’s Lotte Championship Moving to Kapalua’s Plantation Course in 2027
Multiple sources reported that the LPGA Tour’s Lotte Championship will relocate from O’ahu to the Plantation Course at Kapalua, Maui, for its 2027 edition, scheduled March 18–21. The move brings professional golf back to West Maui after the venue lost its PGA Tour event due to drought and water issues. Organizers expect the tournament to […]
Maui Beaches Hammered by Storms, Erosion Worsening Across South and West Coasts
A series of storms and an unusually active Pacific hurricane season have accelerated coastal erosion on Maui, leaving portions of beach parks roped off and shoreline walkways blocked. Experts warn that ongoing El Niño conditions could make recovery even harder heading into next year. South Maui and West Maui beaches have been hit hardest, with […]
Boogie-Woogie Pianist Henri Herbert Performs at Kihei’s ProArts Playhouse
French-born pianist Henri Herbert brings his internationally recognized boogie-woogie style to ProArts Playhouse in Kihei this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $26–$42 and available at proartsmaui.org. Henri Herbert performs at the 110-seat ProArts Playhouse in Kihei on Saturday, October 4 at 7:30 p.m. Herbert gained global recognition after a YouTube video of him playing […]
99th Maui County Fair Runs Through Sunday at War Memorial Complex
Multiple sources report that the 99th Maui County Fair opened this week at the War Memorial Stadium Complex in Wailuku, drawing thousands of attendees on opening night. The four-day event, running October 1–4, marks the fair’s second year back after a six-year hiatus, with Mayor Richard Bissen credited with spearheading its revival. The 99th Maui […]
Upcountry Maui Forest Reserves, Polipoli Still Closed After Hurricane Nolo
Several Maui state forest reserves and Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area remain closed following Hurricane Nolo, as the DLNR assesses and repairs storm damage. Guests with camping reservations in closed areas will receive automatic refunds. Makawao, Kula, and Waihou Spring Forest Reserves are closed pending storm damage repairs. Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area is closed […]
New Maui Play ‘Ainakea Premieres at Wailuku’s ‘Īao Theater This October
Maui OnStage opens the world premiere of ʻAinakea, a new play set in 1953 West Maui, at the Historic ʻĪao Theater in Wailuku from October 2–18, 2026. Tickets range from $10–$45 with performances on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. ʻAinakea runs October 2–18 at the Historic ʻĪao Theater, 68 N. Market Street, Wailuku, with Friday evening […]
Made in Maui County Festival Returns Nov. 6–7 at MACC
The 13th Annual Made in Maui County Festival will be held November 6–7, 2026, at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, showcasing locally made products to shoppers, wholesale buyers, and distributors from around the world. The two-day festival features food, art, fashion, jewelry, and handcrafted goods, all made with at least 51% locally sourced Hawaiian […]
Haleakalā Visitor Center Debuts Bilingual Hawaiian-English Exhibits
Haleakalā National Park has unveiled new exhibits at its summit visitor center covering Hawaiian culture, traditional toolmaking, and the mountain’s natural features in both Hawaiian and English. The displays are described as a first for National Park sites in the region. New bilingual exhibits at the 9,740-foot Haleakalā Visitor Center cover Hawaiian cultural history, traditional […]
Made in Maui County Festival Returns Nov. 6–7 at MACC
The 13th Annual Made in Maui County Festival will be held November 6–7, 2026, at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, showcasing hundreds of locally made products to shoppers, wholesale buyers, and distributors from around the world. The festival runs two days: a wholesale buyers-only preview on Friday, November 6, and a public shopping day […]