Which Hawaiian Island is the Best to Visit?
Written by: Alissa GrislerClick here to view original articleThough it can be easy to assume the six most visited Hawaiian Islands offer similar experiences, they are more diverse than you can imagine. From Waimea Canyon to Waikiki Beach, Hawaii’s wealth of natural beauty (think: cerulean ...
5% home price jump in the next 12 months, as predicted by Zillow economists
Click here to view original articleHome prices could jump 5% in the next 12 months as high mortgage rates freeze the housing market, Zillow economists sayHome prices could climb even higher over the next year, Zillow economists said.The real estate listing company predicted a 5% home price ...
Maui Strong
One month ago, the island of Maui was changed forever by the wildfires that swept through Lāhainā in West Maui, and parts of Kula in Upcountry. While the initial shock of the devastation has diminished, the grieving and sadness continues for not only the residents, but for many people from ...
8 places to visit in Maui if you want to help the island's economy right now — and where tourists should avoid
Written by: Talia LakritzClick here to view original articleWildfires on Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii destroyed homes and killed 115 people.West Maui was most affected by the fires and is closed to tourists.However, authorities encouraged people to visit other parts of Maui to stimulate ...
Survey to Measure Population, Habitat of Whales, Dolphins and Seabirds
Click to view original article hereA large-scale survey to measure the population and habitat of whales, dolphins, and seabirds in Hawaii is taking place through December, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries announced.The Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem ...
86,100 Pounds of Marine Debris Removed from Papahānaumokuākea
Click here to view original articleA team from the Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project, a Hawaiʻi-based nonprofit organization, returned to Honolulu on Wednesday, with 86,100 pounds of marine debris removed from shallow coral reefs and shorelines of the islands and atolls within ...
Dream come true: Kihei’s high school finally opens
Written by: Melissa TanjiClick here to view original articleKIHEI — It was dreamed of, talked about, advocated for and fought over.And on Monday, the years of efforts from lawmakers, community groups, parents and students all paid off as a long-awaited public high school in Kihei finally ...
Imua-Maui Moves Forward with Strength
Written by: Dennis O’DonnellIn some ways, the affects from the shock of the 2020–2022 pandemic are still being felt on Maui, but the resilient worldwide popularity of this island can be seen in the latest June statistics released by the (DBEDT) Department of Business Economic Development & ...
$22M to help fund two-story TSA checkpoint for Kahului
Written by: Colleen UechiClick here to view original articleA $22 million federal grant will help build a new TSA checkpoint at the Kahului Airport that could add as many as six security screening lanes to the second-busiest airport in the state.The Federal Aviation Administration is providing ...
Maui island water plan is approved by state
Click here to view original articleThe Maui Island Water Use and Development Plan, which provides policies for the protection, management and use of water resources over a 20-year-period, was adopted recently by the state Commission on Water Resources Management. Counties prepare the ...
Kihei’s high school ready for August opening
Written by: Melissa TanjiClick here to view original articleKIHEI — The $245 million, long-awaited Kulanihako’i High School in Kihei will officially open its doors to more than 100 students next month, county and state officials announced on Thursday.The school will open Aug. 1 for teachers ...
Lāna'i Escapades: Embracing the Magic of Maui’s Neighboring Island
Written by: Dennis O'DonnellWe usually focus our newsletter on all the wonderful things to see and do on Maui. But in less than an hour from Lahaina, you can take a Ferry across 9 miles of the ʻAuʻau Channel and begin exploring the captivating island of Lāna'i! ...
Maui County has highest share of ‘severely rent burdened’ households
Written by: Melissa TanjiClick here to view original articleMaui County leads the state with the highest median asking rent, the highest median condominium price and is the most “severely rent burdened” in the state with renters paying more than 50 percent of their income toward rent, ...
Housing shortage triggers higher prices
Written by: Dani RomeroClick here to view the Original ArticleHousing conditions worsened for homebuyers in MayThe number of homes on the market could not keep up with the demand last month, and buyers were forced to face off with each other.The National Association of Realtors’ index of ...