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Sunday, May 24, 2026
The Maui Brief
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Garden of the Gods Lanai Hawaii — Power Plant Closures on Maui and Big Island Delayed Due to EPA Ruling | Maui Tom's News

Power Plant Closures on Maui and Big Island Delayed Due to EPA Ruling

Travel & Airlines Updated 2 days ago
The EPA rejected Hawaii's plan to shut down aging power plants on Maui and Hawaii Island, forcing Hawaiian Electric to keep the Kahului generating station and others running longer than planned. The Kahului generating station will continue operating beyond its...
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Weather & Safety

Tropical home with pool — Celebrity Real Estate Investment Trends Shape Maui Property Market | Maui Tom's News

Celebrity Real Estate Investment Trends Shape Maui Property Market

3 days ago

High-profile celebrities and tech billionaires are increasingly purchasing luxury properties across Maui, with investments concentrated...

Invasive Fire Ant Detections Spike on Maui, Threatening Tourism and Property

3 days ago

Child Near-Drownings Spike, Wildfire Power Shutoffs Possible on Maui

3 days ago
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Government & Policy

Beautiful milky way shining in the night sky Starry starry night — Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Rattles Hawaii Islands, No Tsunami Warning | Maui Tom's News

Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Rattles Hawaii Islands, No Tsunami Warning

3 days ago

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off Hawaii's Big Island Friday night at 9:46 p.m., causing...

High Winds and Dangerous Surf Hit Maui Through Friday Morning

4 days ago

Officials Warn Property Owners: Prepare for Active Hurricane Season

4 days ago
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Short-Term Rentals

These photographs were taken during an August 2023 trip to Kalaupapa, the site of the Hansen's Disease colony established during the 1860s. The site still houses a few elderly patients. In earlier times, patients were prevented from leaving by the rough seas around the peninsula and the very steep s — Montgomery Council Member Attended Hawaii Conference During Budget Week | Maui Tom's News

Montgomery Council Member Attended Hawaii Conference During Budget Week

3 days ago

A Montgomery County Council member participated virtually in budget sessions while attending county association conferences...

Federal Antitrust Case Targets Container Price-Fixing That Hit Supply Chains

3 days ago

New Honolulu Police Chief Selection Raises Questions About Background

3 days ago
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Wildfire Recovery

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Hawaiian Electric Issues Power Shutoff Watch for West Maui Fire Risk

3 days ago

Hawaiian Electric may proactively shut off power in West Maui and other areas within 24...

County Opens Public Input Period for New Lahaina Recreation Facilities

3 days ago

Big Island Weather: Scattered Showers and Winds Expected Through Weekend

3 days ago
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Tourism

Honokowai Palms Maui — Hotel Association Provides $54K in Student Scholarships for Tourism Careers | Maui Tom's News

Hotel Association Provides $54K in Student Scholarships for Tourism Careers

3 days ago

The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association awarded $54,343 in scholarships and training programs to local...

Pā'ia's Mama's Fish House Named Among Top 50 US Restaurants

4 days ago

Ritz-Carlton Promotes Maui Resort with Summer Culinary Events

4 days ago
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Travel & Airlines

a beach with palm trees and a mountain in the background — New Travel Assistance Service Launches for Visitors with Disabilities | Maui Tom's News

New Travel Assistance Service Launches for Visitors with Disabilities

4 days ago

TravelingWiki has launched free phone and text customer service in Spanish and English to help...

Maui Ocean Center Highlighted as Major Educational Tourist Attraction

4 days ago

New EV Fast Charging Station Opens at Kapalua Airport on West Maui

4 days ago
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Economy

Valley Isle Resort Maui Lahaina — Timeshare Rental Platform RedWeek Grows as Hawaii Vacation Option | Maui Tom's News

Timeshare Rental Platform RedWeek Grows as Hawaii Vacation Option

3 days ago

RedWeek's verified timeshare rental marketplace is gaining popularity among travelers seeking safer online booking options,...

Big Island Approves New Property Tax Structure Targeting High-Value Homes

4 days ago

Hawaii County Proposes Property Tax Increases for Second Homes, Investments

6 days ago
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