Travel + Leisure Expands Maui Timeshare Footprint in $343M Acquisition
Travel + Leisure is acquiring two vacation ownership companies for $343 million, adding 23 resorts including properties on Maui and securing inventory in what the company calls a hard-to-build market. The deals add over 100,000 existing timeshare owners to its portfolio. Travel + Leisure is paying $343 million upfront (roughly $263 million net) to acquire […]
H.A. Baldwin Park to See Phased Closures This Summer for Dune Restoration
Sections of H.A. Baldwin Park in Pā’ia will close in phases from late July through September for dune restoration work led by UH Sea Grant and county partners. Beach access is maintained overall, but visitors should expect restricted areas and follow posted signage. Phased partial closures run July 27 through mid-September, with a final phase […]
Maui Mayor Race: Sugimura Outraises Bissen Ahead of Aug. 8 Primary
Council member Yuki Lei Sugimura holds a significant fundraising and cash-on-hand advantage over incumbent Mayor Richard Bissen with the primary election weeks away. Sugimura has drawn notable financial support from real estate and vacation rental industry interests, partly linked to her opposition to Bissen’s Bill 9 STR phase-out plan. Sugimura has raised approximately $335,000 overall […]
Lahaina Homecoming Event Set for July 17–19 with Career Fair and Community Programs
Multiple sources report that the inaugural Lahaina Homecoming, a three-day community celebration, is scheduled for July 17–19 at various locations in Lahaina town, nearly three years after the August 2023 wildfires. The event focuses on healing, cultural reconnection, and recovery for displaced residents, and includes a career fair organized by the Maui County Office of […]
Maui Transportation Planning Agency Names New Executive Director
Kasie M. Apo Takayama has been appointed executive director of the Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization, which coordinates transportation planning and investment across the island. She brings nearly a decade of county legislative and policy experience. Apo Takayama previously served as a senior legislative analyst for the Maui County Office of Council Services for nearly ten […]
Lahaina Homecoming Weekend Kicks Off July 17–19 with Free Community Events
Lahaina’s monthly Paʻūpili 3rd Saturdays community gathering returns July 18, coinciding with a broader three-day Lahaina Homecoming celebration featuring food, entertainment, and local vendors. All events are free and open to the public. Paʻūpili Lahaina 3rd Saturdays takes place July 18, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., at Lahaina United Methodist Church. The event is part of the […]
Lahaina Playground Groundbreaking Set for July 30 as Part of Fire Recovery
Multiple Maui County announcements confirm a groundbreaking ceremony for the Lahaina Recreation Center Playground will be held on July 30, 2026, marking a key milestone in West Maui’s post-fire recovery. The $2.4 million project, shaped by community input over three years, will deliver a fully inclusive, heavily shaded playground expected to be completed in fall […]
West Maui Hotel Rates Now Among Hawaii’s Most Competitive, State Data Shows
West Maui resort room rates have shifted notably compared to other Hawaii destinations, with May 2026 averages at $412/night — well below Wailea’s $665. The area that once commanded premium pricing is now more competitively positioned against other island markets. West Maui’s average hotel room rate was $412/night in May 2026, making it cheaper than […]
Emergency Main Break Cuts Water to Kahului’s Aleo Place for 6 Hours
A mainline break on Aleo Place in Kahului caused an emergency water shutoff affecting roughly 20 connections starting the evening of July 13. Service was expected to be restored within approximately six hours. Water service was interrupted starting at 7:45 p.m. on July 13 due to an emergency mainline break on Aleo Place, Kahului. The […]
Lahaina Homecoming Career Fair Set for July 17 at Cannery Mall
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development is hosting a free career fair on July 17 as part of the three-day Lahaina Homecoming event, connecting displaced and returning residents with employers across multiple industries. The fair runs 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lahaina Cannery Mall. The free career fair is part of the broader Lahaina […]