Shannon Wianecki grew up in Hawaii and writes about the islands regularly. Maui is the Goldilocks island: It is neither too big nor too small, and for its three million annual visitors, its perfect ...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Counties could phase out thousands of short term rentals, if a bill passes this legislative session. The measure could make a major change in Hawaii's housing. Members of ...

HONOLULU (AP) -- As wildfires ripped across Maui last August, the head of the emergency management agency dragged his heels about returning to the island amid the unfolding crisis, while a broad ...

A Hawaii mayor has signed a law that is set to eliminate thousands of short-term rentals on the gorgeous island. The Maui City Council passed the law, known as Bill 9, on Monday, that will phase out ...

WAILUKU, Hawaii (Island News) -- Droves of voters on Maui are casting their ballots, voting for who they want to see on the county council. At the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku, one ...

Maui’s vacation rental debate highlights a global dilemma: balancing tourism income with housing needs, as cities wrestle with affordability, community, and regulation. ByWill McGough, Contributor.

The Maui County Council's housing committee voted 6-3 to pass the bill, which would close a loophole that has allowed owners of condos in apartment zones to rent their units for days or weeks at a ...