How to Bring Your Pet to Maui: What You Need to Know about Direct Release and Quarantine

Bringing a pet to Maui takes careful planning, but with the right timeline, pet owners do not have to subject their pets to quarantine. 

As a Maui resident, I've gone through this process myself with my dog Lily.  I've taken her with me on two trips to the mainland, and gone through this process with the guidance of the Maui Humane Society's Direct Release program.

To be honest, I was nervous about flying with Lily and getting everything done properly.  I worked with Judson Goode of MHS and he answered all of my questions and helped guide me through the steps and how to fill out the State paperwork properly.  When we landed back on Maui the first time, he met…

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Maui Vacation Rental (Transient Accommodations) FAQ's

Maui's short-term rental landscape has changed more in the last nine months than in the previous two decades, and it continues to evolve.

The County Council passed Bill 9 (Ordinance 5909) in December 2025, launching the largest short-term rental phase-out in Hawaiʻi's history. Under Bill 9, more than 7,000 apartment-zoned units that have operated as legal vacation rentals must cease short-term rental use by January 1, 2029 in West Maui and January 1, 2031 in the rest of the county. The legislation's goal is to convert these units into long-term, affordable housing for Maui residents.

In the wake of the ensuing litigation, the County Council passed Bill 88 (Ordinance 6008) in June 2026 — a…

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Aloha Fridays Return to Kapalua: Local Market, Live Music, and Island Aloha

Aloha Fridays in Kapalua

Aloha, and welcome back to the blog!

Maui Land & Pineapple Company Inc. is bringing back one of West Maui's favorite community gatherings, and it is the perfect reason to spend a Friday evening outdoors in Kapalua.  Aloha Fridays offers a wonderful glimpse into the warmth and connection that make this community special.  The event spotlights local vendors, food trucks, and talented musicians and entertainers.

Event Details:

  • Event: Aloha Fridays at Kapalua
  • Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
  • Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Location: 1000 Kapalua Drive, Lahaina, HI 96761
  • Admission: FREE and open to the public
  • What to Bring: Guests are encouraged to bring their…

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Update: Maui County Council is continuing to meet on this with the next meeting scheduled for September 9, 2026.

Maui County's Housing and Land Use Committee is looking at rezoning apartment-zoned properties scheduled to phase out short-term rentals per Ordinance 5909 (Bill 9) that are unlikely to convert to affordable housing for a variety of reasons, including mixed zoning on the property, high maintenance fees, sea level rise exposure area.  

On August 5, 2026, the Maui County Council's Housing and Land Use Committee began reviewing properties in the Sea Level Rise Exposure Areas.

This is similar to the last round of council meetings that advanced to the Planning Department for consideration on September 4, 2026 which recommended several…

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Property Spotlight: The Whaler on Ka'anapali Beach
Introducing Whaler 412

Whaler at Kaanapali Beach Condos for Sale

Inside Whaler 412: A Fully Turn-key, Updated Ocean View Condo on KaĘ»anapali Beach

Whaler 412 is an updated one-bedroom, two-bathroom condominium for sale at The Whaler on KaĘ»anapali Beach.  Renovated with a beachy vibe, this single level floor plan is bright and airy, with an open flow to the large outdoor lanai.  The living room and bedrooms both have views of the ocean and beach.  Guests arrive at the property through a beautiful lobby that opens to Koi ponds and Tropical Gardens.  The Whaler is comprised of two buildings, and offers a beachside pool, a fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, a covered parking garage and elevators.  Located at the North end of…

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