Kula Hospital Restoration Gets Contractor, Eyes Summer 2027 Reopening
Maui Health has hired Nordic PCL Construction to restore Kula Hospital, which has been closed since storm damage in March 2026, with a target reopening of late summer 2027. The $65 million project is funded by the state and Kaiser Permanente. Kula Hospital, its Emergency Department, and the Hale Makamae care facility have been closed […]
New Indoor Flying Ride Attraction Opens Dec. 1 at Kāʻanapali’s Whalers Village
Flight of Aloha, a motion-seat simulated flying experience, will open December 1 on Level 3 of Whalers Village in Kāʻanapali. The Native Hawaiian-founded attraction offers four films, including a Lahaina tribute, with tickets starting at $44.99. The indoor attraction features motion seats paired with a curved screen and sensory effects across four films, two set […]
Kaanapali Beach Erosion Worsens: Stark Contrasts Along Resort Shoreline
A firsthand visit to Kaanapali in August found severely eroded beaches at the south end near the Hyatt Regency, while north Kaanapali near Royal Lahaina retained broad sandy shoreline. Erosion has been affecting multiple properties for decades, with conditions varying significantly even between neighboring resorts. The beach in front of Hyatt Regency Maui had almost […]
Free Public Concert at Kapalua Ritz-Carlton on Nov. 6
Justin Kawika Young, lead vocalist of Hawaii supergroup Seven Suns, will perform a free, open-to-the-public concert at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua on November 6, 2026. The show runs 6–9 p.m. at the Alaloa Lounge with no reservations required and complimentary valet parking. The Kapalua Concert Series event is free and open to the public on […]
Maui Resorts Roll Out New Dining, Rooms, and Spa Upgrades
Several major resorts across Maui and Lānaʻi have recently unveiled renovations and new offerings, including new restaurants, redesigned guest rooms, and expanded spa facilities. The upgrades span properties in Hāna, Kāʻanapali, and Wailea. Hāna-Maui Resort opened Paniolo Bar, offering island-inspired food and cocktails Wednesday–Saturday until 10 p.m. — the latest closing time of any East […]
Maui Flood Watch Tuesday–Wednesday: County Urges Residents and Visitors to Prepare
A statewide Flood Watch is in effect Tuesday morning through late Wednesday night as heavy tropical moisture moves over Hawaii, with Maui County among the areas at highest risk for flash flooding. County officials are urging residents and visitors to avoid unnecessary travel and prepare for potential power outages. A National Weather Service Flood Watch […]
Made in Maui County Festival Returns Nov. 6–7 with 140+ Local Vendors
The 2026 Made in Maui County Festival will bring together more than 140 local vendors and food trucks at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului on November 6–7. The event showcases makers from Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi across food, jewelry, apparel, art, and more. The festival runs Friday–Saturday, November 6–7, 2026, at the […]
Maui Road Closures and Lane Restrictions Active Through Oct. 30
The Hawaii Department of Transportation has scheduled lane and shoulder closures on several major Maui roads through October 30, 2026. Work includes rockfall clearing, road restoration, palm pruning, and utility work across routes spanning Wailuku, Kīhei, Hāna, and the West Maui corridor. Honoapiʻilani Highway (Route 30) near Honokōhau has a single northbound lane closure daily […]
New South Maui Cultural Org Launches Free Visitor Events at Wailea This Weekend
Ulu-a-Paeahu, a descendant-led cultural organization based in Honuaʻula, is hosting three free public cultural events at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea October 23–25. The group aims to share Hawaiian history with visitors and fund ongoing cultural programming across South Maui. Three free Festival of Aloha events — featuring falsetto, hula, and Hawaiian music […]
Maui Musicians Headline Chicago Benefit Concert Supporting West Side Families
Ukulele artist Taimane and Maui musician Naiwi Teruya will perform at a Chicago benefit concert to support the Hua Momona Foundation’s food distribution efforts on Maui’s West Side. The event stems from their performance at August’s Maui Music & Food Experience fundraiser at the Hyatt Regency Maui. The Hua Momona Foundation is hosting a Chicago […]