Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Maui Brief
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Search Called Off for North Carolina Tourist Missing at Kaanapali Beach
The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search Monday evening for a 75-year-old North Carolina man who disappeared while snorkeling off Kaanapali Beach on Friday. Multiple news outlets reported that extensive search efforts involving several agencies covered over 1,200 square miles...
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Maui County Council Elections Shape Up as Two Key Members Exit
Two Maui County Council incumbents have officially filed for re-election while Council Chair Alice Lee and Vice Chair Yuki Lei Sugimura are stepping down, creating...
HGTV Stars Owe $40K in Fines for Unpermitted Vacation Rentals
Renovation Aloha hosts Kamohai and Tristyn Kalama face $40,000 in unpaid fines for operating two illegal short-term rentals in Honolulu without proper permits. The properties...
February Tourist Spending Rises 10.3% as Economic Recovery Continues
Tourist spending in Hawaii increased 10.3% in February while UHERO released analysis on Maui's post-fire tourism economic impact. Several other legal and political developments are...
Tourism
New Visitor Safety Program to Be Presented at South Maui Rotary Meeting
A presentation on May 13 will introduce a new visitor safety program developed by the...