Affordable Housing Project in Kahului

A vacant lot on South Puʻunēnē Avenue will soon become a place for families in need, as Hale Pilina, a 178-unit affordable housing project, broke ground Friday in Kahului. The complex will prioritize families displaced by the August 2023 wildfires. The site spans about... Read More.

Maui Charity Walk Raises Over $1 million

The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association celebrated its 46th year of giving back to the community with the annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk this past Saturday.  With participation from individuals and service providers alongside restaurants, hotels and resorts, monetary and non-monetary support came from all sectors... Read More.

Divorce from Maui Doctor

The woman whose husband allegedly tried to kill her near the Pali lookout on Oahu while vacationing two months ago has filed for divorce. Arielle Konig, 36, filed the papers this week on Maui. She claims her husband, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, tried to push... Read More.

Hurricane Season: Are you Insured?

The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division is reminding consumers to evaluate their insurance policies before hurricane season, which starts June 1 in Hawaiʻi. Many consumers may not realize that standard homeowners and renters insurance policies typically do not cover hurricane and flood damage. Hurricane... Read More.

The history of Moku’ula

This month’s screening of E Hoʻi Ka Nani I Mokuʻula will take place this Friday, May 9, at 6 pm in The Sphere at Maui Ocean Center. Doors open at 5:30 pm. This 360-degree animated film offers a unique and immersive experience about the... Read More.

Hawaiian Electric Working on the Highway

Hawaiian Electric crews and contractors will be upgrading utility poles using bucket trucks on Honoapi‘ilani Highway between mile markers 21 and 22 between Lahainaluna Rd. and Hinau St. in the West Maui area from Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9, from 9... Read More.

An Increase To Hawaii’s Tourist Tax

 Governor Josh Green welcomed the lawmakers’ decision to increase tourist taxes and dedicate the new money to what’s called Hawaii’s climate emergency. Now he says there will be hundreds of millions for climate-related projects without driving visitors away. The money could be enough to... Read More.

Na Hale O Maui Golf Fundraiser

Nā Hale O Maui raised more than $56,000 at its 9th annual golf tournament fundraiser held on April 6 to support affordable housing construction in Kahului. Held at Mākena Golf & Beach Club, this year’s sold-out “Swing for Aloha: Driving Hope, Building Homes” tournament... Read More.

Maui Community Water Meetings

County of Maui Department of Water Supply is continuing its community meetings on the future of Maui island’s drinking water supply with six in-person events in May. The Department’s partnering with national nonprofit US Water Alliance to assist with the meetings, which will... Read More.

55th Maui Marathon Returns

The 55th Annual Maui Marathon made a welcome return to West Maui this past weekend, drawing more than 2,200 runners and walkers alike across the full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K events.  This year’s race marked the first time the event returned to... Read More.