Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Annual Food & Wine Gala Set for August 22
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s 28th annual Maui Calls benefit gala returns on August 22, featuring food, wine, live entertainment, and themed around vintage aloha wear. The event draws both residents and visitors and includes silent and live auctions. The Maui Calls gala runs 6–10 pm on Saturday, August 22 at the Maui Arts […]
Maui Land & Pineapple Compared to New Mexico Rival in Investor Analysis
A financial analysis compares Maui Land & Pineapple (MLP) to AMREP Corporation as land-focused real estate investments, examining stock performance, valuation, and business strategy. MLP has gained 7% over the past three months but is down 6.2% over the past year. Maui Land & Pineapple (MLP) is up 7% over the past three months but […]
Residents Petition Against Bypass Road Through Kā’anapali Cultural Sites
A community petition is urging the Hawaii Department of Transportation to reject a proposed bypass highway connector road near Wahikuli Gulch, Canoe Beach, and Ka’anapali hillside neighborhoods. Opponents want planners to choose already-paved alternative routes instead. The proposed connector road would place an on/off ramp near Hanaka’o’o Beach Park, a heavily used cultural and recreational […]
Maui Surf Outlook: High Surf Advisory Possible Monday–Tuesday
South swell conditions are expected to build significantly this weekend into early next week, with potential High Surf Advisory levels Monday and Tuesday. A secondary south-southwest swell is forecast to arrive Thursday, keeping surf elevated through next weekend. A moderate south swell is forecast to build Sunday through early next week, potentially reaching High Surf […]
Fatal Koki Beach Drowning Highlights Unguarded Hana Coastline Risks
A California woman died and a Texas woman was hospitalized after both were pulled from the water at Koki Beach near Hana. The incident highlights the absence of lifeguards at popular Road to Hana beaches, including Koki, Hamoa, and Waianapanapa. A 56-year-old woman died and a 53-year-old woman was hospitalized in critical condition after being […]
Kimo’s Restaurant Signs Deal to Reopen on Front Street in Lahaina
T S Restaurants has signed a letter of intent to rebuild Kimo’s on Front Street in Lahaina, partnering with local developers restoring the Chan Wa Building. The iconic restaurant, destroyed in the 2023 wildfires, aims to return to the community as quickly as possible. T S Restaurants signed a letter of intent for a new […]
RISE Maui Summit in August to Focus on Sustainability, Tech, and Lahaina Recovery
The RISE Maui: Sustainability + Tech Summit runs August 17–21 at the Hyatt Regency Maui, bringing together scientists, artists, and cultural practitioners to discuss regeneration, AI, water, and food security. Proceeds from the event will benefit Lahaina rebuilding efforts. The five-day summit takes place August 17–21 at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa in […]
Native Plant Project Aims to Restore Eroding Baldwin Beach Dunes
A University of Hawaii Sea Grant team, backed by a $1 million+ federal grant, is using native groundcover plants to rebuild the sand dune system at Baldwin Beach Park on Maui’s North Shore. Early test plots have shown success in accumulating windblown sand. The National Fish & Wildlife Foundation awarded over $1 million to fund […]
West Maui Summit on Innovation & Sustainability Coming in August 2026
The Hua Momona Foundation is hosting its first annual RISE Maui Summit at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa August 17–21, 2026, featuring speakers on AI, sustainability, and Hawaiian culture. Summit passes currently include VIP tickets to the Maui Music & Food Experience on August 21–22. RISE Maui Summit runs August 17–21 at the […]
Maui County to Review Coastal SMA Boundary Rules at July 14 Public Meeting
Multiple sources report that the Maui County Department of Planning is inviting the public to attend a Maui Planning Commission meeting on July 14, 2026, to learn about an assessment of the island’s Special Management Area (SMA) boundary. The SMA governs development controls near the shoreline and has not been updated since 1979. The meeting […]