WAILUKU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Maui County’s emergency operations center was fully staffed Wednesday as the state prepares for a potentially dangerous storm. The National Weather Service issued a flood ...

The connection from MSP to Maui’s Kahului Airport is at least the second attempt. Delta previously announced the route in June 2023. Then on Aug. 8, destructive wildfires broke out in West Maui’s ...

A 61-year-old Lahaina man pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to wire fraud and making a false statement to the U.S. Coast Guard after he used bogus credentials to work on a commercial boating ...

A tourist has died while snorkeling in Hawaii, officials announced on Monday. On Saturday, around 11:45 a.m., first responders arrived at Makena Landing on Maui for a man who became unconscious while ...

As the town of Lahaina continues to rebuild, residents, local officials and even visitors are envisioning how tourism and community life can coexist in a new, more sustainable way. Andrew Nakihei, of ...

Maui is still recovering from the devastating August 2023 wildfires, with rebuilding efforts ongoing. The island's tourism-dependent economy is slowly rebounding as visitors return. Locals encourage ...

Forget the tiki bars of yore—a new generation is stirring up unique flavors.

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A general view of the aftermath of a wildfire in ...

Last week, Maui County’s Mayor signed Bill 9 into law, after the county council approved the measure, intended to phase out thousands of vacation rentals. The bill is part of an effort to free up long ...

Maui, one of the country’s most heavily visited island destinations, is preparing to dramatically shrink its short-term rental market after county leaders approved a law that will gradually eliminate ...

MAUI, Hawaii (KHON2) — The bill that will phase out thousands of short-term vacation rentals in Maui County has officially become law. Shortly after the Maui County Council voted to pass Bill 9 by a 5 ...

A historic law has been passed on Maui that will phase out about half of the island’s vacation rentals. Maui Mayor Richard Bissen signing Bill 9 Monday afternoon (Dec. 15, 2025). In a process ...