Tariffs Add $314K to West Maui Fire Station Project, Straining Budget
A nonprofit building a fire station in Olowalu for West Maui communities faces an unexpected $314,136 cost increase due to U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel. The added expense brings the total project cost to nearly $2.45 million, and the organization is seeking outside help to cover the shortfall. U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel added $314,136 […]
13 Hawaii Beaches Named Top Sunset Spots, Including Two on Maui
A Hawaii travel roundup highlights 13 beaches across the islands known for sunset views, with Kāʻanapali Beach and Hanakaʻōʻō Park representing Maui on the list. Both are located on the West Maui coastline. Kāʻanapali Beach is featured for its three miles of white sand and the nightly sunset cliff-diving ceremony at Black Rock. Hanakaʻōʻō Park […]
Whalers Village Hosts Free Halloween Event for West Maui Families Oct. 31
Whalers Village in Kāʻanapali will hold its annual ‘Ohanaween celebration on October 31 from 4–7 p.m., offering free trick-or-treating, entertainment, and complimentary parking for families and visitors. The free event runs October 31 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Whalers Village in Kāʻanapali, with complimentary parking from 3 to 8 p.m. Activities include trick-or-treating at […]
253-Year Coral Core Reveals West Maui Reef Decline Tied to Land Use
A new study using a centuries-old coral sample from Olowalu Reef found that land-use changes — including sugarcane agriculture — contributed to declining coral growth beginning in the late 1960s. Researchers say understanding these historical impacts can guide future reef and watershed management decisions. Scientists analyzed a 253-year-old coral core from Olowalu Reef to track […]
New Maui Play ‘Ainakea Premieres at Wailuku’s ‘Īao Theater This October
Maui OnStage opens the world premiere of ʻAinakea, a new play set in 1953 West Maui, at the Historic ʻĪao Theater in Wailuku from October 2–18, 2026. Tickets range from $10–$45 with performances on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. ʻAinakea runs October 2–18 at the Historic ʻĪao Theater, 68 N. Market Street, Wailuku, with Friday evening […]
Haleakalā Visitor Center Debuts Bilingual Hawaiian-English Exhibits
Haleakalā National Park has unveiled new exhibits at its summit visitor center covering Hawaiian culture, traditional toolmaking, and the mountain’s natural features in both Hawaiian and English. The displays are described as a first for National Park sites in the region. New bilingual exhibits at the 9,740-foot Haleakalā Visitor Center cover Hawaiian cultural history, traditional […]
USPS Refuses Curbside Delivery to Rebuilt Lahaina Homes; Hawaii Leaders Push Back
The U.S. Postal Service is classifying rebuilt Lahaina homes as ‘new development’ and requiring centralized mailbox clusters instead of restoring pre-fire curbside delivery. Hawaii’s congressional delegation and Maui’s mayor are urging USPS to reverse the decision. USPS is denying direct mail delivery to some rebuilt Lahaina single-family homes, requiring centralized mailbox clusters instead of restoring […]
Free Hōkūleʻa Talk Set for Ritz-Carlton Kapalua This Weekend
A crew member from the landmark 1976 Hōkūleʻa voyage to Tahiti will give a free public talk at the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua on Saturday as part of the Celebration of the Arts festival. The event marks the 50th anniversary of the historic voyage. Dr. Ben Young, who sailed on the 1976 Hōkūleʻa return voyage from […]
Free Hawaii Symphony Concert Coming to Royal Lahaina Resort Sept. 19
The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra will perform a free public concert at Royal Lahaina Resort on September 19, marking the orchestra’s first Maui appearance in 10 years. The event is open to residents and visitors of all ages, with a local market, shuttle service, and live television broadcast. Mele for Maui is a free, all-ages concert […]
Maui County Opens Public Input on FY2028 Budget Across Eight Communities
Mayor Richard Bissen is hosting a series of community meetings island-wide through November to gather resident input on the fiscal year 2028 county budget. Property owners can attend in person, submit comments online, or watch via the County of Maui Facebook page. Meetings run from September 16 through November 12, covering Upcountry, Haiku/Paia, Central, South, […]