Makena
In Maui County, Hawaii.
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Applications open to high school students on Maui for free Fall Film Lab in Lahaina
Hisako Film Lab and Fuzz Box Productions are inviting high school students in grades 9–12 to apply for the Fall Film Lab, a free afterschool filmmaking program running Oct. 6 to Dec. 12, 2026 meeting at Fuzz Box headquarters in Lahaina.
Creatives & Arts
OHCRA Cancels 2026 Nā Wahine O Ke Kaiand Molokai Canoe Festival Kulaia toDeveloping Weather Conditions
The Oʻahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2026 Nā Wahine O Ke Kai, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 27, due to the potential wind, ocean and community impacts associated with the developing tropical weather system approaching Hawaiʻi.
Local Sports
HCL CEO Jeff Gilbreath honored by PBN: One of ‘Hawai‘i’s Most Admired Leaders’ of 2026
Jeff Gilbreath, chief executive officer of Hawai‘i Community Lending (HCL), was honored by Pacific Business News (PBN) as one of “Hawai‘i’s Most Admired Leaders” of 2026. Gilbreath and 17 other honorees were celebrated at a gala event on Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Halekulani…
Local Business
County to host third Commercial Property Workshop on Sept. 30
Proposed rebuilding “concierge” program to be introduced at workshop at Maui Arts & Cultural Center
Local Business
Maui Surf Forecast for September 23, 2026
Surf along south facing shores will decrease as the current south-southwest swell fades. A moderate southwest swell will build in around Friday into the weekend...
General
Kahului man reported missing by a concerned acquaintance
The Maui Police Department requests the public’s assistance with any information regarding the whereabouts of Josh Jordan, 45, of Kahului.
Public SafetyIn and around Makena
See & do
- Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area ReserveMakena Rd
- Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve
- AOAO Makena Place
- Big Beach
- Big Beach in Makena State Park
Eat, drink & stay
- Jazzys Kitchen
- Makena Makai. Makena by the water.
- Jazzy's Kitchen Mexican Food Truck
- Makena Oceanfront Cottage
- Molokini Bar & Grille
Shops & services
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Makena by the numbers
- Area
- 9.47 sq mi (24.53 km²), 2.07 sq mi water
- Median age
- 64.8
- Median house value
- $2,000,001