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 ...

West Maui resident P. Denise La Costa announced Thursday that she intends to run for Maui County mayor. Courtesy photo On Thursday, real estate broker and former Maui planning commissioner P. Denise ...

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 ...

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To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min The Maui County Council voted 5 ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. As of May 29, 2024, there were 6,208 short-term rentals in ...

LAHAINA, Maui (KHON2) — The Southwest Maui Invitational Tournament tipped off on Nov. 24 in Lahaina. Eight teams from all over the country and their fans are in West Maui, providing a massive boost to ...

When the founders of college basketball’s newest Thanksgiving week tournament first invited his program to participate several years ago, Houston coach Kelvin Sampson thought their offer seemed too ...

Disney has officially opened the door to its live-action Moana remake, releasing a teaser that puts the spotlight on Catherine Laga'aia as the future chieftess of Motunui and Dwayne Johnson bringing ...

Disabled people have lagged behind other Maui residents in their recovery since the Maui wildfires two years ago. Charred houses and vehicles are seen in Lahaina three months after the fires. She ...