Mayor Bissen’s 2026 State of the County Address
In his address, he highlighted Maui County’s continued progress across housing, recovery, well-being and economic stability, while outlining actions to strengthen communities and build a resilient future.
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa appoints Kaplan to Associate Director of Leisure Sales
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa announced the appointment of Stefanie Kaplan as Associate Director of Leisure Sales. In this role Kaplan will direct the resort’s leisure sales strategy, strengthen key travel partnerships and expand market presence for the oceanfront destination on Kāʻanapali Beach.
Year of opportunity kicks off for Hawaiʻi’s creative economy and film industry
Last week, a Hawaiian blessing for the Season 2 production launch of “UNTAMED”marked the popular Netflix series’ shift to its new setting of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, with the production shooting on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island. Additionally, “Jumanji 3” has geared up shoot dates on O‘ahu, with Sony announcing a release date in December 2026. Further, Netflix feature “Protecting Jared” teams up Hawai‘i’s Jason Momoa with Andy Samberg in an action-comedy now filming on O‘ahu, following a Hawaiian security guard (Momoa) forced to defend himself and a tech billionaire (Samberg) when a kidnapping scheme erupts.
Kīhei Charter School opens enrollment and information sessions for 2026-27 year
Kīhei Charter School is hosting three open house sessions in March for families seeking to enroll students in the tuition-free public school for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year. The information sessions are scheduled for March 11, 25, and 30 at the school’s campus at 650 Līpoa Parkway. All meetings begin at 5 p.m.
Maui visitor industry scholarship applications open for 2026
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association is accepting applications for three scholarship programs through April 25 to support Maui County students pursuing hospitality and culinary careers.
Two fugitives arrested on Kauaʻi, pending extradition to California
Two individuals wanted in California in connection with the attempted murder of a law enforcement officer were arrested Tuesday evening at Poʻipū Beach following a coordinated multi-agency operation.
Maui Open to return Sept. 11-13, 2026
Following a one-year break in competition, the Maui Open will return Sept. 11–13, 2026 and be contested at The King Kamehameha Golf Club.
Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center Art Affair 2026 online silent auction now open to the public
The online silent auction for Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center’s Art Affair 2026 is now live, offering the community an opportunity to bid on an exciting collection of artwork, experiences, and one-of-a-kind offerings while supporting arts education and creative programs on Maui.
Future of 4,500 Maui vacation rentals uncertain following planning commission’s ‘no’ vote
A proposal to establish new hotel zoning districts — a move that would allow roughly 4,500 short-term vacation rentals to survive a looming phase-out — faces an uncertain future after the measure was resoundingly rejected last month by the Maui Planning Commission.
2026 real property notices to be mailed by March 15; deadline to appeal is April 9
The 2026 real property assessment notices will be mailed to property owners by March 15, 2026, according to the County of Maui Department of Finance Real Property Assessment Division.
Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi public meeting seeks input on future transportation needs
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation invites everyone to share their thoughts on future land transportation needs for freight, motorists, transit, bicyclists and pedestrians as part of the Statewide Long-Range Land Transportation Plan update.
Grant applications sought by March 20 for County’s Kīhei Clean & Safe Program
Fiscal Year 2026 grant applications open this Friday, March 6, for the Kīhei Clean & Safe Program, which is designed to help cultivate a clean and safe environment in South Maui, the County of Maui Office of Economic Development announced. The application deadline is end of day on March 20, 2026.