On Monday, the County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety announced the graduation of Ocean Safety Recruit Class 10. Kelson Lau and Kevin Smallwood completed the 12-week training program, ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Maui County Council passed Bill 9 today to phase out over 6,200 short-term rental units in South and West Maui and convert them into long-term housing for local residents following the final ...

WAILUKU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Maui County Council voted late Monday afternoon to pass the first reading of a bill that would phase out about 7,000 vacation rentals. “It feels like it’s not real yet, ...

In 2023, wildfires devastated the Hawaiian island of Maui, destroying much of the historic town of Lāhainā along with parts of the island's "upcountry." But now, over two years later, Maui is calling ...

The Kā’anapali coast, where the golf courses at the Kā’anapali Golf Club aren't facing the same water restrictions as nearby Kapalua that resulted in the shutdown of the Plantation course. Golf and ...

LAHAINA, Maui (KHON2) — Severe drought is forcing Maui County officials to make tough choices about water usage. Last month, the PGA pulled its Sentry Tournament from Kapalua as West Maui residents ...

PAIA (HawaiiNewsNow) - Crews have contained a brush fire in Paia on the island of Maui. On Friday, at around 7 p.m., the Maui County Fire Department said the fire was 100% contained. Firefighters will ...

Two years after the Maui wildfires, the popular island is eager for the tourists that run its economy. I traveled to the island last month and found locals who are welcoming visitors back, even as ...

Live out White Lotus scenes at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea. Maui isn’t nicknamed “The Magic Isle” for nothing. Hawaii’s second-largest island by size (only behind the Big Island) boasts ...

Researchers uncovered that the Maui wildfires caused a spike in deaths far higher than reported, with hidden fatalities linked to fire, smoke, and lack of medical access. They warn that prevention ...