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Voting opens for annual Best of Maui awards

In our Best of Maui Awards, you — the readers — have the final say. Every year, our community looks forward to nominating and voting for their favorite local businesses, organizations, people, and places. It’s a celebration of what makes Maui unique, and we’re proud to host this contest as a way to recognize and support those who make a difference here. This year, we’ve introduced new categories that reflect our evolving community, like Best Boba, Mai Tai, Matcha and Pho, as well as Best Local Band or Musician. Voting is now open through Oct. 18 at mauinews.com/best. ...

Maui News selects two journalists for fellowship

Two journalists living on Maui — Yiming Fu and Allyson Whaley — will give The Maui News a nice boost in its elections reporting this fall. The announcement comes after a three-person panel selected Whaley and Fu for the inaugural Maui Nui Media and Creativity Collaborative Investigative ...

99th Maui County Fair opens today

The 99th Maui County Fair opens Thursday at the War Memorial Special Events Complex for four days of rides, food, exhibits, live entertainment and a drone show each night. The Maui County Fair Parade will kick off the festivities, starting at 4:30 p.m. today. The parade route will go from ...

Committee supports rules to protect Molokai from beetle

Despite some resistance, a state advisory committee on Monday recommended readopting an interim rule banning the importation of materials to Molokai, such as green waste and gravel, that might carry the coconut rhinoceros beetle. At the request of Niu Now Molokai, a group dedicated to ...

The Dunes at Maui Lani faces repeated storms in 2026

When it rains, the grounds crew at The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course goes to work. The crew has had to deal with repeated heavy rain, strong winds and other severe weather in 2026, creating a significant amount of extra work to keep the course open and playable. In March, more than 22 ...

Boogie-woogie pianist Henri Herbert returns to Maui

Renowned for his live performances, boogie-woogie pianist Henri Herbert has emerged as one of the most exhilarating figures in today’s blues and rock scene. His keyboard technique, energy and stage presence have captivated audiences, with MusicRadar noting, “There are few piano players ...