News in Wailuku

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…

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.

MEO offices to close Friday due to anticipated tropical storm impacts
Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. will be closing its offices, including Wailuku, Hāna, Molokaʻi, and Lāna;i, on Friday, Sept. 25, due to anticipated impacts from Tropical Storm Nolo. MEO's Head Start classrooms will also be closed.

County Fair free parking, shuttle service, Moloka‘i and Lānaʻi ferry transport options announced
The Maui County Fair and the County Department of Transportation are offering free parking and shuttle service to the 99th Maui County Fair during the weekend of Oct. 3–4, 2026, at the Wailuku Garage, located at 30 N. Church St. The free parking and shuttle service are designed…

County Fair free parking, shuttle service, Molokai and Lanai ferry transport options announced
Free parking, shuttles from Wailuku Garage, Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center to run every 20-30 minutes

A Vision for our Quality of Life: Bobby Pahia’s Birthday Bash
The Vote Uncle Bobby team invites the community to celebrate Maui County Council candidate, Bobby Pahia’s birthday with an evening of local food, music, culture and connection on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 5 p.m. at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku.

Special Fair Day to return Friday, Oct. 2, to Wailuku
Volunteers sought for event that celebrates community members with intellectual and development disabilities