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MEO Gala raises nearly $155,000, celebrates 60 years of Helping People, Changing Lives

More than 270 supporters and staff of Maui Economic Opportunity, including state House Speaker Nadine Nakamura, Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and Mayor Richard Bissen, helped the nonprofit celebrate 60 years of Helping People, Changing Lives, and retired Hale Mahaolu Executive Director Grant Chun at a fundraising Gala on March 22 at the King Kamehameha Golf […]

Royal Lahaina Resort hosts ʻohana appreciation dinner for employees, their families

The Royal Lahaina Resort celebration recognized the many in-house staff who lost their homes during the Lahaina wildfire, along with the collective resort team that continues to go above and beyond to support the resort that is housing more than 1,000 displaced residents.

Hawai‘i Health Department Launches Safe Gatherings Campaign for the Holidays

To show how to gather safely for the holidays with ‘ohana, friends and co-workers, the Hawai‘i Department of Health has produced a new campaign called “How to Gather. For Real.” The campaign offers practical guidance that follows COVID-19 recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Maui Committee OKs Bill for Affordable ʻOhana Units

The affordable accessory dwelling bill, which would permit ʻohana units on certain smaller lots, gained unanimous committee support and now heads to the full council for first reading.

Maui Planning Committee to Hear Affordable Housing Initiatives

The initiatives can potentially assist with enhancing affordable housing opportunities for working families on Maui.

Homegrown Maui film screening, a screaming success!

Community members gathered at the Castle Theater to bear witness to a homegrown film written, produced, shot and cast 100 percent on Maui

VIDEO: LAHAINA ROYAL HO’IKE: From the Keiki to Ka’iulani and the Crown

A celebration marking the 135th Birthday of Crown Princess Ka’iulani took place this Saturday, October 16, 2010 at the historic Waiola Church and the nearby sacred grounds of Moku’ula in Lahaina, Maui.  The event entitled “Lahaina Royal Ho’ike: From the Keiki to Ka’iulani and the Crown” included a full day of festivities, Hawaiian entertainment, cultural […]

VIDEO: Gary Hooser Candidate Profile, Decision 2010 MauiNOW.com

Gary Hooser, 2010 candidate for Lt. Governor of Hawaii, Transcript:  INTRODUCTION:  Aloha, I’m Gary Hooser.  I’m a candidate for Lt. Governor.  And I’m focusing on the issues (there’s lots of important issues of course, but) energy independence, educational excellence, environmental protection and sustainability are my key areas of focus.  I’ve been in the Hawaii State Senate […]

VIDEO: 2010 Na Kamehameha Parade – Part 1

Posted by Wendy Osher This year’s Na Kamehameha Commemorative Pa’u Parade & Ho’olaulea each year honors the Kamehameha rulers of Hawaii.  This year, the event helped to mark 200 years of unification after Kamehameha the Great brought most of the major Hawaiian Islands under one rule. [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li-z4cHFQ4s /] Part 1 of the parade features […]

18th Annual East Maui Taro Festival April 24

The 18th Annual East Maui Taro Festival takes place this weekend in Hana. The vent runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hana Ball Park in Hana Town. The event includes entertainment by: Halau Maui Nui a Kama under the direction of na Kumu Hula Kelii Taua and Kapono Kamaunu; Halau Hula Malani […]