Maui’s Ka’anapali Beach Tops Hawaii Magazine’s 2026 Best Beaches List
Ka’anapali Beach on Maui’s west side was voted the top beach in Hawaii for 2026 by Hawaii Magazine readers, jumping from fifth place last year. The three-mile beach is praised for its snorkeling, whale watching, and sunset cliff jumping ceremony. Ka’anapali Beach jumped from fifth place in 2025 to become Hawaii’s number one rated beach […]
Hawaii Campaign Finance Law Changes and Training Sessions Held on Maui
Multiple sources reported on recent campaign finance developments affecting Hawaii, including new legislation and training sessions conducted on Maui. The changes involve restrictions on corporate spending in elections and new compliance requirements. Governor Josh Green signed Senate Bill 2471 into law as Act 11, establishing new campaign finance restrictions on corporations and nonprofit organizations (Maui […]
McFarland Commission Backs Tighter Short-Term Rental Rules with Grandfather Clause
McFarland’s Plan Commission unanimously recommended stricter short-term rental regulations including a 7-day minimum stay requirement for all owners and limiting rentals to 180 consecutive days per year. Current permit holders would be grandfathered from most new restrictions. The Plan Commission will send the proposed ordinance changes to the village board for a May 26 vote. […]
County Council Committee Backs $4M More for Wailuku Cultural Center Project
A Maui County Council committee approved adding $4 million in bond funding for the under-construction Hālau of ʻŌiwi Arts cultural facility in Wailuku, bringing the total project cost to $50.5 million. The additional $4 million would restore items cut during construction including commercial kitchen equipment, security systems, and rooftop solar panels. The original $46.5 million […]
Lahaina Fire Survivor Graduates from UH Diesel Program with Scholarship Aid
A Lahainaluna High graduate used a University of Hawaii wildfire scholarship to complete a diesel mechanics program and plans to return to help rebuild his community. The scholarship program covers two years at UH community colleges for all affected students. University of Hawaii provides scholarships to all Lahainaluna Class of 2024 graduates for community college […]
El Nino Watch Issued for Hawaii with Fire Risk Warning for Property Owners
NOAA issued an El Nino Watch with 96% chance conditions will persist into winter 2026-27, similar to weather patterns that contributed to the 2023 Lahaina fires. Officials are now publicly connecting El Nino conditions to increased fire risk in Hawaii. NOAA forecasts 82% chance of El Nino developing by July 2026 and 96% chance it […]
East Maui Water Outage Set for May 26-27, Affecting 73 Properties
A planned water service outage will affect the St. Peter Church Road to Koali area in East Maui from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 26-27 for maintenance work. Water service will be interrupted from approximately 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26 and Wednesday, May 27. The outage affects the area […]
Local Foundation Grants $30K in Scholarships to Eight Maui Student-Athletes
The Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem Foundation awarded $3,750 scholarships to eight Maui high school student-athletes who will attend colleges nationwide. Since 2018, the foundation has awarded nearly $179,000 to local students. Eight Maui students received $3,750 scholarships each at a May 14 ceremony. Recipients come from Kamehameha Schools Maui, King Kekaulike, Maui High, and Maui […]
Seven Hawaii Towns Including Paia Recognized for Friendliest Communities
A travel publication highlighted seven Hawaiian towns known for their welcoming atmosphere, including Maui’s Paia which was recognized for its surf culture, art scene, and visitor-friendly downtown area. Paia on Maui’s North Shore was featured for its walkable downtown, art galleries, and nearby beaches popular with visitors. The town offers attractions like Kaulahao and Baldwin […]
May 20-21 Weather: Sunny Conditions with Breezy Winds Across Maui
Clear and sunny weather expected across most of Maui today and Thursday, with breezy northeast winds 10-30 mph and only isolated to scattered showers in some areas. West and South sides will see sunny skies with highs in the low 80s and minimal rain chances. North Shore and East Maui expect more clouds and scattered […]