Maui Visitor Spending Up Despite April Drop in Tourist Arrivals
Armed Man Threatens County Workers in Government Building, Arrested
A man brandished a gun during an argument with Maui County workers in a government building Friday morning, leading to his arrest on terroristic threatening...
Oahu Woman Sues City Over $600K Fine for Accidental STR Advertisement
An 83-year-old Oahu property owner is challenging $600,000 in fines from Honolulu for accidentally advertising her rental as a short-term rental due to platform errors....
State Plans Infrastructure Upgrades at Mākena State Park Beaches
The state is proposing upgrades to Mākena State Park including permanent restrooms, expanded parking, and showers, but some locals worry the changes will alter the...
Weather & Safety
Hawaii Launches New Tourism Campaign to Rebuild Visitor Numbers
Hawaii is launching a new tourism campaign to attract visitors back after decreased demand following...
Government & Policy
Maui Ocean Center Educator Selected for Pacific Deep-Sea Research Fellowship
A Marine Institute educator from Maui Ocean Center will join a 30-day Pacific Ocean research...
Short-Term Rentals
Maryland Official Used Public Funds for Maui Conference Trip
A Maryland county council member attended conferences in Maui using some taxpayer funding, despite staff...
Wildfire Recovery
County Committee Approves Hotel Zones That Could Save Some Phased-Out STRs
Maui County's housing committee voted 6-1 to create new hotel zones that would allow some...
Tourism
Maui County April Jobless Rate Rises Slightly to 2.6%, Stays Below US Average
Maui County's unemployment rate increased slightly to 2.6% in April from 2.5% in March, but...
Travel & Airlines
High Surf Advisory Issued for South-Facing Shores Through Weekend
A High Surf Advisory is in effect for Maui's south-facing shores through Sunday afternoon due...
Economy
Timeshare Rental Platform RedWeek Grows as Hawaii Vacation Option
RedWeek's verified timeshare rental marketplace is gaining popularity among travelers seeking safer online booking options,...