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Maui Planning Commission defers consideration of larger ʻohana homes to build housing inventory

The Maui Planning Commission deferred consideration Tuesday of a draft bill to increase the allowable size of accessory dwelling units, also known as ʻohana homes, on smaller lots, a move intended to help address Maui County’s critical housing shortage. Commissioners ran out of time Tuesday after a nearly eight-hour, granular-level review of another agenda item, a special […]

Emergency Hawaiʻi Relief Program launched to help thousands impacted by suspended SNAP benefits

Maui County’s food assistance system faces a crippling double crisis starting Nov. 1: federal budget gridlock will halt monthly SNAP payments for more than 18,600 residents, even as the state is forced to implement a new set of strict federal work and eligibility rules. The immediate response is Gov. Josh Green’s emergency Hawaiʻi Relief Program, launched Wednesday to provide temporary housing and utility assistance.

Four Seasons Resort Maui unveils holiday programming, festive gatherings

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea is celebrating the holidays with a festive wreath display and events inspired by Hawaiian culture, the local arts and island traditions.

MACC presents rock legends Foghat in concert, Feb. 5

The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents classic rock legends Foghat in a MACC Presents concert in the Castle Theater on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Konrad Gstrein returns to Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea as regional vice president and general manager

Five-star, five-diamond Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has announced the appointment of Konrad Gstrein as regional vice president and general manager, marking a homecoming for the hospitality leader who launched his Four Seasons career at the oceanfront resort in 2001.

Maui’s Anson Cabello leads UH, Georgia freshman ties course record in round 2 of Kāʻanapali Classic

Maui’s own Anson Cabello led the Rainbow Warriors on Tuesday during an eventful second round at the Kā‘anapali Classic.

Hayneses named Humanitarians of the Year by nonprofit directors

Jimmy and Honey Bun Haynes were named Humanitarians of the Year by the Maui Nonprofit Directors Association at the organization’s annual meeting earlier this month.

Lahaina Strong to host 2nd Mākeke on Halloween

Lahaina Strong announced its 2nd Lahaina Strong Mākeke taking place on Halloween, Friday, Oct. 31 from 4:30–8:30 p.m. at the Ka La’i Ola Community, located at 348 Wahikuli Rd.

Hawai‘i schools serve up locally sourced ‘volcano bowls’ for Farm-to-School Month

This October, Hawaiʻi public school cafeterias statewide were invited to serve “bussin’ volcano bowls” — a playful take on a taco salad — for lunch, featuring locally sourced beef, lettuce and tomatoes where available. More than 4,300 pounds of local ground beef, 6,300 pounds of local green lettuce and 4,400 pounds of local tomatoes were distributed to 95 participating schools.

Fork & Salad Maui opens in Lahaina with high-tech perks

Fork & Salad, the Maui-born fast-casual concept dedicated to fresh, locally sourced food, invites the community to celebrate together with a grand opening at its newest restaurant at Lahaina Cannery Mall.

Holiday gifts for kūpuna sought for Kaunoa Senior Services Giving Tree

The County of Maui’s Kaunoa Senior Services is seeking community support for this year’s Giving Tree campaign to provide holiday gifts to homebound seniors.

Hawaiʻi’s rising tennis stars complete at Wailuku Tournament

Junior tennis players from across the Hawaiian Islands competed this past weekend in the Wailuku Halloween Junior Tournament, held at Wells Park and War Memorial Tennis Courts.

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From losing her home to chairing Maui housing committee: Tasha Kama leaned on faith and family
Monday Morning MIL: Baldwin football beats Lahainaluna 14-7 to clinch Bears’ first state tournament berth since 2019
Group that saved Honolua Bay from development now wants it to become a cultural sanctuary with fewer tourists
SNAP benefits to be suspended next month due to federal government shutdown, affecting 18,000 in Maui County

History & Culture Chevron Forward

Hawaiian Moment: Hawaiian currency – Akahi Dala – One Dollar
Hawaiian Moment: The Big Island – Hawaiʻi Island or Maui Nui?
Hawaiian Moment: ‘Lauʻī pekepeke — Short-leaved ti plant’
Hawaiian Moment — ʻUlu serves as Hawaiian staple food for nearly 2,000 years

Maui Business Chevron Forward

Konrad Gstrein returns to Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea as regional vice president and general manager

Hayneses named Humanitarians of the Year by nonprofit directors

Imua Onipāʻa issues Request for Partners to build Maui’s resilient workforce future

Hawaiʻi Agribusiness Development Corporation holds first-ever board meeting on Maui

HMSA announces Jenny Smith as new president and chief operating officer

Arts & Entertainment Chevron Forward

MACC presents rock legends Foghat in concert, Feb. 5

Keiki Halloween at The Shops at Wailea draws 1,000 guests

Lā Kūʻokoʻa Celebration and Walk to honor Hawaiʻi’s Independence

The MACC Presents The Allman Betts Band, Lucky Sevens Tour, March 21

Kellysa-Michiko Namakaokalani Pauʻole wins 4th Annual Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Haʻihaʻi Falsetto Contest

Maui Food and Dining Chevron Forward

Hawai‘i schools serve up locally sourced ‘volcano bowls’ for Farm-to-School Month
Hawaiian Electric launches pre-sales of fundraiser cookbook ‘Generations of Grinds: Years of Tasty Traditions’
Kahului team ranks in Top 12 nationwide; earns Bronze at Dr. Pepper SONIC games
Sheraton Maui appoints Chef Mitchell Cooper as new executive chef
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Maui Real Estate Chevron Forward

Mayor Bissen urges Council to pass Bill 9, citing need to restore housing balance
Maui’s housing market adjusts, sales hold steady as prices fall
Out of ashes, home again: Kaiāulu o Kūku‘ia grand opening celebrated
Maui Resort Rentals acquires Beachview Rentals, forms Dream Resorts

Maui Activities Chevron Forward

Four Seasons Resort Maui unveils holiday programming, festive gatherings
Spooktacular fun at Kīhei 4th Friday Town Party on Oct. 24
‘Fins & Frights Night’ returns Oct. 25
Maui Chocolate Tour adds new cacao farm experience with treehouse lunch

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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 31-Nov. 6: Halloween mood bleeds over into weekend with Ghost Stories, other events

With Halloween just one day of this week's top 10, we wanted to make sure all of our space wasn't taken up by haunting happenings. But as the universe would have it, there is some Halloween bleeding over into the weekend.

Cooking up collaboration: Hawaiʻi Island Chef Challenge marks 5 delicious years

The kitchens at Hawaiʻi Community College were sizzling as this fast-paced, mystery-basket competition brought together the island’s food community to celebrate local ingredients, mentorship and creativity.

New study finds downfall of rare North American bumblebee started well before human impacts

Co-authored by a University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa researcher, the new study suggests the bee's long-term genetic vulnerability made it especially fragile and less able to cope with past and current environmental stresses.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for October 30, 2025

Partly cloudy conditions with scattered showers and moderate trades continue through Friday night. Surface winds will weaken Saturday in advance of an...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for October 30, 2025

Short period NNW (330-350) swell has filled in and is likely near its peak this afternoon. This swell will fade during Thursday. A small, long period NNW...

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Kauai Weather Forecast for October 30, 2025

Light to moderate trades prevail across the Hawaiian Islands will produce isolated to scattered showers along windward and mauka areas through Halloween Night...

Kauai Weather Forecast for October 30, 2025

Light to moderate trades prevail across the Hawaiian Islands will produce isolated to scattered showers along windward and mauka areas through Halloween Night...

Kauai Surf Forecast for October 30, 2025

A small, long period NNW swell (330) will fill in tonight and and keep surf along north facing shores elevated through Friday. Surf will then trend sharply...

Kauai Weather Forecast for October 30, 2025

Light to moderate trades prevail across the Hawaiian Islands will produce isolated to scattered showers along windward and mauka areas through Halloween Night...

Kauai Weather Forecast for October 30, 2025

Light to moderate trades prevail across the Hawaiian Islands will produce isolated to scattered showers along windward and mauka areas through Halloween Night...