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Vertical Sports Maui announces 2027 camp, upcoming events

Vertical Sports Maui is preparing for another year of youth sports programs and community events, including its annual Vertical Sports Camp from June 7–11, 2027. The organization is seeking coaches for cheerleading, football, baseball and other sports. Its next coaches meeting is scheduled ...

U.S. Rep. Ed Case recognized for supporting small businesses

U.S. Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, has been named a “Franchise Champion” by the International Franchise Association for his support of franchise businesses and small businesses. The association said Hawaii has more than 2,800 franchise locations employing nearly 30,000 people and generating ...

DMVL offices to close on rotating schedule for tech upgrades

Maui County Division of Motor Vehicles & Licensing satellite offices will close on a rotating schedule next week for computer and system upgrades. The Kihei office will close Monday, Oct. 19; the Lahaina and Lanai offices Thursday, Oct. 22; and the Pukalani and Molokai offices Friday, Oct. 23. The main DMVL office at the Kahului Service Center, 110 Ala'ihi St., will remain open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. For more information, call (808) 270-7363 or visit mauicounty.gov/DMVL.

Maui Open Studios accepting artist registrations through Oct. 30

Artist registration is open through Oct. 30 for Maui Open Studios 2027, featuring free self-guided tours of artists’ studios and exhibition spaces across the island. The event will take place over three weekends, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The first weekend, Feb. 20–21, will feature Wailuku, North Shore and Haiku artists, followed by Kihei on Feb. 27–28 and Upcountry on March 6–7. The $210 artist registration fee includes promotional materials, maps, a listing in the event guidebook and access to a free Artist Sales Forum on Jan. 24. Artists with additional studio ...

Maui ​​County launches portal for managing TAT accounts

The Maui County Department of Finance has launched myMauiTAT, a secure online portal for managing Maui County Transient Accommodations Tax accounts, at mauicounty.gov/tat. The portal allows account holders to make payments, view balances, receive due-date reminders and more. With a computer, tablet or mobile device, users also can view notices, correspond with the Department of Finance TAT office and update contact information and communication preferences. Under the new system, payments by bank account are free, while credit card transactions will continue to be charged a $2.50 ...