On Thursday, residents in Wailuku were asked their thoughts about the recent news that Congress will distribute more than $2 billion in disaster relief funding to Maui County to help with the Lahaina rebuild.

There were more Maui residents leaving after the devastating Maui wildfires in 2023 and fewer moving in — reducing the island’s population by more than 1,000 residents and resulting in an estimated $50 million loss in annual income for Hawaii’s economy.

Light and variable winds and increasing rain chances are expected along and ahead of a cold front that will advance down the island chain through Friday night.Shower activity with possible thunderstorms increases for the windward sides of Maui and the Big Island Friday afternoon and Friday night.

A nonprofit has been delivering new trees to property owners whose greenery was destroyed in the fires that burned in Upcountry and Lahaina.

The Maui County Fair was a beloved community event with a rich history dating back to 1916. But like so many things, it became a casualty of the pandemic. Now after a four-year hiatus, lawmakers are hoping to revive it.

Maui, part of the Hawaiian archipelago, is a dream destination for most travelers, even those with stamped-up passports. With its remote location, travelers will always crave its soft, fragrant air, its colorful sand beaches and its distinct culture.

A fundraiser for Maui OnStage, “Saturday with Sondheim,” will pay tribute to legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim with a musical journey through some of his most popular works. A cast of some of Maui’s most talented performers will regale the audience with Sondheim hits as well as some of his lesser known compositions.

There's a lot of excitement and skepticism over the Maui County Fair's possible return, with some questioning whether organizers can actually pull it off.

The Maui Humane Society has more than 120 dogs in their care and folks there said they are trying their best to avoid having to euthanized any of them.

Hilton is adding two hotels on Maui, including the conversion of an existing hotel to Tapestry Collection by Hilton and a brand new Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton nearing completion.

Maui’s ongoing recovery from the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire disaster is getting a $1.6 billion financial boost from the federal government.