The 2024 Festivals of Aloha theme, “Ka La’i o Hauola – The Calm of Hauola,” honors Lahaina’s Hauola Stone, which symbolizes healing and restoration. Peace and renewal are expressed in this theme as Maui recovers from the August 2023 wildfires. The two-month festival will showcase Hawaiian traditions, culture, and community spirit on Maui, Lāna’i, Molokai ..read more

Celebrate 25 Years of Extraordinary Films at Maui Film FestivalFrom August 29 to September 2, 2024Join us for five magical nights beneath the stars to celebrate 25 years of cinematic greatness! This year’s Maui Film Festival promises a memorable experience with engaging Hawaiian and international films.Over 40 Features and Short Films: Maui premieres of the ..read more

The Maui Fire Department is fighting a fire that began early on Thursday morning. The fire is located in the area of Kahekili Highway and Makaala Drive in Waiehu.  The fire was 80 percent contained and covered 19 acres as of 10:40 a.m. The Maui Police Department closed Kahekili Highway from Makaala Drive to Waiehu ..read more

Have it all… Gorgeous Ocean Views… Private Entrance… Half of an acre… Single Level… Maui Meadows Dream home… Beautifully Refurbished… Expansive Living Room… Four Spacious Bedrooms… Three full bathrooms and two half bathrooms… Magnificent Solar Heated Pool.. Large Lanais… Fabulous Orchard… Oversized Two-car Garage w/ built-in refrigerator and separate freezer… An Abundance of Storage Cabinets.   ..read more

  Aloha All, During this Memorial Day Weekend as we celebrate those who have served to protect our freedom and rights, many have become shocked to the reality of how fragile that freedom is. Maui is currently in a vulnerable situation due to our State Representatives passing a new law granting Counties the right to change zoning regulations, and in turn reducing property rights and putting our freedoms at risk. We all are aware of the nightmare that so many West Maui and Upcountry people have endured due to the fires on August 8th, many losing their homes, their businesses, their employme ..read more

In Kihei, DXD Capital is building a state-of-the-art self-storage facility with 357 units spread across 48,720 square feet. It will open in early 2025 and cater to business clients. It is located in the Maui Research & Technology Park. The DXD Self Storage Fund II initiative highlights the company’s strategic expansion in the industry. American Savings Bank is the lender, and RYCON is the general contractor. Extra Space will take care of management. View the entire article via The Maui News here ..read more

April 2024 saw a decline in the U.S. housing market as existing-home sales moved away from a one-year peak, declining 4.3% to a seasonally adjusted annual pace of 4.19 million. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has claimed that this decline is the result of rising home prices and interest rates, which have put off some prospective purchasers. A 4.8% increase from the previous month, the median price of existing homes hit $393,500, while the average 30-year mortgage rate has risen beyond 7%. When it comes to property types, single-family homes and condominiums have very different mark ..read more

Thank you to Howard Dicus discussing today on Hawaii News Now this morning: Fantastic News,  Google donates $1Billion and the Federal Government donates $320Million “Connect Kokou” helping Hawaii to upgrade our underwater cable to connect to the Mainland, Japan and others Those making plans to Japan…..Hawaiian Air drops its main cabin price to Japan to $599!   Looking for a “Staycation” on Oahu?  Hilton Hawaiian Village extended their offering of Half-Off Suite Rates ..read more

In order to aid those rebuilding in the Lahaina and Kula districts damaged by the fire, the County of Maui Recovery Permit Center opened its doors on Monday in Kahului. Situated at 110 Alaihi St., Suite 207, the County of Maui Service Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mayor Richard Bissen of Maui highlighted the center’s importance in expediting the emergency permits procedure so that people can return to their properties. There are plans to establish a satellite office at the Lahaina Gateway Center in addition to offering phone and internet assistance for completing p ..read more

On Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 9 am to 3 pm, Seabury Hall will have its yearly Craft Fair at its picturesque Makawao campus. The event will include a range of attractions like artist and crafter booths, a silent auction, live entertainment, and a variety of food options. While adults can peruse a large assortment of plants, flowers, and leis, children can enjoy attractions like keiki games, bounce castles, a waterslide, and pony rides. Pets are not permitted, and admission is $10 for adults and free for children under 12. Premium and free parking are both available. As the school’s biggest fu ..read more