Maui News: Sources and Feeds

Maui offers a variety of ways to keep abreast of Maui news, including newspapers, TV, radio, social media and websites. Below is a list of resources and summaries of what they have to offer.  

Maui News

Hawaii has multiple newspapers that are available online and some are even distributed via postal service. The publications cover news across the Hawaiian Islands, with the Maui News newspaper being rated as one of the most comprehensive sources for news and events in Maui. The first Maui News edition was printed on February 17, 1900, with daily publications, except Saturdays. To date, it reports on statewide news with a focus on local upcoming events, job listings, lifestyle, classifieds, sports news, and area updates. For the most current news and sports information, the Maui News publishes 7 days a week, is one of the most popular media choices for both residents and travelers, and is available online as well as mail delivery.

Maui Time

If you’re in search of a news source that delivers information pertaining to Maui entertainment, culture, arts, dining and events, check out the Maui Time website, which was established in 1997. A quick subscription will send you an email of all the interesting happenings in Maui. This is also available islandwide in print at many different coffee shops and restaurants.

Maui Now

At MauiNow.com, you can find up-to-the-minute details on current news, events, traffic, weather, dining, business, sports, and more. The website is entirely focused on providing present coverage directly related to Maui. They even send out text alerts for individuals who wanted to stay ‘in the know. You can also find snorkel and surf conditions as well.

• Maui Surf Forecast for October 17, 2026
  October 16, 2026 by Maui Now
  A medium-period north-northwest swell will peak overnight, producing north shore surf around seasonal average. This swell will slowly decline and shift more…
• ‘Witch Perfect’ adds second performance at Historic ʻĪao Theater
  October 16, 2026 by Maui Now
  After selling out its original 7:30 p.m. performance, "Witch Perfect" is adding a second show at Historic ʻĪao Theater on Friday, Oct. 23, at 9:30 p.m., giving more Maui audiences the chance to experience this wickedly funny, all-live singing comedy parody inspired by the cult-classic film "Hocus Pocus."
• Public assistance sought in locating 36-year-old man reported missing
  October 16, 2026 by Maui Now
  The Maui Police Department requests the public’s assistance with any information on the whereabouts of 36-year-old Phillip Brito, who is known to frequent the Lahaina area. A concerned family member reported Brito missing on Friday. He was last in contact with family members in May of this year. Police said it’s unknown if Brito has […]
• Update: Police identify 44-year-old Wailuku man who died in fatal motorcycle crash
  October 16, 2026 by Maui Now
  Maui police identified the victim of a fatal Oct. 11 motorcycle crash as Matthew Adamson, 44, of Wailuku. “The Maui Police Department extends our deepest condolences to Mr. Adamson’s family and friends,” police said Friday afternoon. Adamson suffered fatal injuries in a motorcycle crash on Wailea Alanui Drive last Sunday night. Emergency dispatch operators were […]
• OHA to hold Maui listening session Saturday on military-leased lands
  October 16, 2026 by Maui Now
  The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will hold a community briefing and listening session on the future of military-leased lands in Hawaiʻi at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Pāʻina Dining Hall at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College in Kahului. OHA Chief Advocate Leinaala Ley and Compliance Advocate Leialoha Makuanani will present, OHA spokesperson Bill Brennan […]

mauicounty.gov

Maui also has a great resource for news on the county’s own website. The mauicounty.gov website has a large cross-section of important news for locals and visitors alike. It’s a great way to keep up with what the county is doing and how the projects affect locals and visitors alike.

• Missing Person
  October 16, 2026
  MPD PR Q10-971-26
• Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision (Update)
  October 16, 2026
  MPD PR Q10-969-26R
• DMVL satellite offices to temporarily close on a rotating schedule for technology upgrades
  October 16, 2026
  Kahului Service Center DMVL office to remain open
• In response to Mayor Bissen’s request to restore direct mail in Lahaina, USPS reconsidering delivery
  October 16, 2026
  Rebuilt parcels may receive curbside delivery if safety measures in place, postal service says
• County Department of Finance launches portal for managing Maui County TAT accounts
  October 16, 2026

Hawaii News Now

Comprised of K5, KHNL (NBC) and KGMB (CBS), Hawaii News Now (HNN) is the largest media organization and TV broadcasting network in all of Hawaii. It is a reliable resource for news, traffic, weather, sports, and events that are available on the nawaiinewsnow.com website, social media, and phone apps.

Lahaina News

The Lahaina News is also a great source for information about what’s happening in Lahaina Town specifically. Here you would find more local-specific news related to schools, roads, utilities, and goings on in Lahaina.

KPOA

Maui has quite a few radio stations to tune into your favorite music, where you can enjoy different genres of music including rock, country, pop, and Hawaiian music. However, if you want to tune into a station that provides the true sound of Maui as well as local news and area happenings, it would be 93.5 – KPOA. 

Akaku

Akaku is a community-based media source that gives a voice to the Maui and Molokai residents with options to produce recordings as well as gain access to Maui Community Media TV channels. Whether you’re looking for local news, classes, and events or record your own video, Akaku is a valuable resource.

Maui News Summary

There is a wide selection of Maui media resources. Whether you are searching for dining options, a schedule of activities, real-time news and weather, or want to browse jobs or real estate, these sources will help you find what you’re looking for before, during, and after your visit to Maui.