Maui Bus Routes Rerouted Around County Fair Parade on Oct. 1
Maui Bus will skip several stops and reroute multiple lines on October 1 due to the Maui County Fair Parade closing part of Ka’ahumanu Avenue. Service disruptions extend through October 4 for commuter parking near the fairgrounds. Routes #1, #2, #5, and #6 will eliminate multiple afternoon stops along Ka’ahumanu Avenue and surrounding streets starting […]
34th Annual Hula O Nā Keiki Children’s Competition Set for Oct. 9-10 on Maui
Multiple articles from Maui Nō Ka ʻOi cover the 34th annual Hula O Nā Keiki competition, a long-running cultural event for young hula practitioners returning to Maui this October. The two-day event, presented by OUTRIGGER Kāʻanapali Beach Resort, brings together dancers from across the Hawaiian Islands for both performance and cultural examination. Eleven haumāna (students) […]
99th Maui County Fair Offers Free Shuttles, Neighbor Island Ferry Packages
The Maui County Fair (Oct. 1–4, 2026) is offering free parking and shuttle service from two Wailuku-area locations, plus special discounted ferry and transport packages for Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi residents. Advance registration is required for neighbor island options. Free parking and shuttles run from Wailuku Municipal Garage (weekends only) and Queen Kaʻahumanu Center (Thursday–Sunday) to […]
Maui Pig Sanctuary Seeks Help After Back-to-Back Storm Damage
The Maui Pig Sanctuary in Makawao sustained significant damage from spring flooding and two hurricanes and is seeking donations and volunteers to fund repairs. The nonprofit, which also offers public tours and therapy visits, houses 105 pigs across two properties. Kona low flooding in March and subsequent Hurricanes Lala and Lowell damaged the sanctuary’s Makawao […]
PGA Jr. League Regional Tournament Brings 16 Youth Golf Teams to Wailea
Wailea Golf Club is hosting a PGA Jr. League Regional tournament this weekend, drawing 16 youth All-Star teams competing for spots in national championships. The event runs Friday through Sunday at Wailea’s Gold Course. 16 youth All-Star teams, including two from Oʻahu, are competing at Wailea Golf Club September 19–21 for national championship berths. The […]
ʻĪao Theater to Close Months in 2027 for $3.8M County Roof Repair
Maui County has budgeted $3.8 million to restore the roof of the historic ʻĪao Theater, forcing Maui OnStage to go dark for several months sometime in 2027. The organization is planning alternate venues and holding a Sept. 26 fundraiser to offset lost revenue during the closure. Maui County will spend approximately $3.8 million repairing the […]
Mala Ocean Tavern Draws Visitors Back to Lahaina’s Front Street
Mala Ocean Tavern, the first restaurant to reopen on Lahaina’s Front Street after the 2023 fire, is drawing strong visitor interest and recently won Best Maui Restaurant in Honolulu Magazine’s 2026 Hale Aina Awards. The oceanfront spot is helping anchor West Maui’s commercial recovery for tourists. Mala Ocean Tavern reopened February 1, 2024, becoming the […]
Maui Gold Pineapple Survives Wildfire Loss, Grows Through Agritourism
Maui Gold Pineapple Company rebuilt after losing its Lahaina retail store in the 2023 wildfire by expanding farm tours and local sales. The company now harvests up to 40,000 pineapples weekly and employs 68 people. The Maui Pineapple Store in Lahaina was destroyed in the August 2023 wildfire, but the company survived by leaning into […]
Free Hōkūleʻa Talk Set for Ritz-Carlton Kapalua This Weekend
A crew member from the landmark 1976 Hōkūleʻa voyage to Tahiti will give a free public talk at the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua on Saturday as part of the Celebration of the Arts festival. The event marks the 50th anniversary of the historic voyage. Dr. Ben Young, who sailed on the 1976 Hōkūleʻa return voyage from […]
Free Hawaii Symphony Concert Coming to Royal Lahaina Resort Sept. 19
The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra will perform a free public concert at Royal Lahaina Resort on September 19, marking the orchestra’s first Maui appearance in 10 years. The event is open to residents and visitors of all ages, with a local market, shuttle service, and live television broadcast. Mele for Maui is a free, all-ages concert […]