Local News in Maui County

Keopuolani Regional Park recreational use closed for 99th Maui County Fair activities

Keopuolani Regional Park will be closed to recreational users from Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 through Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026 to accommodate 99th Maui County Fair activities, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation. Regular hours will

Keōpūolani Regional Park recreational use closed for 99th Maui County Fair activities

Keōpūolani Regional Park will be closed to recreational users from Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 through Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026 to accommodate 99th Maui County Fair activities, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation.

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Maui County Fair opening night live broadcast

Akakū will bring the excitement straight to viewers with a three-hour live broadcast on its community cable channels, streaming on YouTube, on its website and on the free MauiStream app. Hosts Kathy Collins and Joe Abella will host the live broadcast on Thursday, Oct. 1 from…

Haleakalā National Park announces new exhibits in Summit Visitor Center

Haleakalā National Park welcomes residents and visitors to explore new exhibits in both Hawaiian and English at the Haleakalā Visitor Center, located in the Summit district at 9,740 foot elevation.

Maui County Fair announces admission and ticket presales, details on E.K. Fernandez rides, safety reminders

The 99th Maui County Fair is just a few days away, and fairgoers can get ready for four days of food, entertainment, exhibits, community activities and carnival rides at the War Memorial Special Events Complex in Wailuku from Thursday, Oct. 1, through Sunday, Oct. 4.

Maui County Fair announces admission and ticket presales, details on E.K. Fernandez rides, safety

Fun Factory Day Sunday to offer free admission to the first 2,000 guests split between three entry gates

Community turns out for UH Maui College’s Molokaʻi Farm Niu & Kalo Festival

UH Maui College's Molokaʻi Farm hosted a Niu & Kalo Festival earlier this month, drawing about 200 community members, cultural practitioners, students, educators and partner organizations for a day centered on coconut and taro.

Nightly drone shows, four days of live entertainment to be showcased at 99th Maui County Fair

The 99th Maui County Fair will bring four days of live entertainment to the main stage, featuring a mix of Hawaiian music, hula, local favorites and island contemporary performers. The much-anticipated fair is set for Oct. 1–4 at the County’s War Memorial Complex. This year,…

‘Fins & Frights’ returns Oct. 24 at Maui Ocean Center

Maui Ocean Center will host “Fins & Frights,” a family-friendly Halloween event, from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, featuring trick-or-treating, a marine-themed costume contest and Halloween cartoons in the Sphere Theater.

Fall programs and events at Maui Ocean Center

The Maui Ocean Center has compiled a list of fall programs this season, including new offerings, family gatherings, seasonal events, and opportunities to support the community and Hawaiʻi’s marine life.

Kahului resident among two statewide winners in 2026 Summer Reading Challenge

Kahului resident Eden Bensadoun was among two people statewide selected for the Challenge's grand prizes: round-trip airline tickets to any destination served domestically by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.