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Go Green Recycling event for West Maui residents to be held Saturday, Dec. 14

West Maui residents can dispose of recyclable bulky items at a Go Green Recycling event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Lahaina Civic Center.

Santa flies with Maverick Helicopters to deliver toys to children of Lahaina through Maui Toy Drive

Maverick Helicopters made a heartwarming toy drop for local children of Lahaina in need on Saturday. With toys collected through Maverick Helicopters’ Holiday Toy Drive, Santa made an unforgettable arrival by helicopter to the Old Village Golf Course, delivering gifts and spreading the holiday spirit with the help of the Ritz Carlton Kapalua Resort, Hawaiʻi Visitors and Convention Bureau and Junior Chamber International Honolulu Chapter. 

Lend a hand to Lahaina this holiday season by volunteering for ‘Clean-Up Kōkua’ on Dec. 14

The public is invited to be part of the effort to support Lahaina’s ‘ohana this holiday season by volunteering for the Lahaina Clean-Up Kōkua on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Organized by All Hands And Hearts and the Ho‘ōla iā Mauiakama Long Term Recovery Group, this event brings the community together to clear ineligible debris from fire-damaged properties, helping families prepare to rebuild their homes and lives.

West Maui malls welcome a slate of new tenants relocating from Old Lahaina after wildfire

Lahaina Cannery and Lahaina Gateway, West Maui’s premier shopping destinations, are welcoming a group of new tenants for the holidays – businesses that have been adversely affected by the wildfires and have been shuttered for nearly a year and a half.

Two Rotary Clubs collaborate for Operation Santa Project in West Maui

The Rotary Club of Northbrook, Illinois, extended a heartfelt proposal to the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset, aiming to bring joy to children affected by the Lahaina fires this Christmas season.

Lights temporarily out at Hāna Ball Park tennis and basketball courts

Lights at the Hāna Ball Park tennis and basketball courts are temporarily out of service until further notice, according to an announcement by the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation.

‘Mākia’ selected by UH Hilo College of Hawaiian Language as 2024 Hawaiian Word of the Year

The word mākia was selected as the 2024 Huaʻōlelo (Word) of the Year by the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani, College of Hawaiian Language (KHʻUOK). The word, meaning “aim, motto, or purpose,” inspires resilience in these transformative times, and a serves as a powerful reminder to move forward with intention and clarity.

HSJGA 2024 Maui Junior Championship results

The Hawaiʻi State Junior Golf Association | First Tee – Hawaiʻi (HSJGA|FTH) conducted the 2024 Tour Championship at Wailea Emerald Golf Course this weekend Dec. 7-8. This event was 36 holes and by invitation only. A total of 57 junior golfers from across the state teed up in the event. This tournament was the final event that awards points to the season race to the coveted HSJGA | FTH Player of the year.

UH: Researchers use AI, Hawaiian chant in effort to save native birds

This past year, Hart has worked with Google, to develop a new algorithm, “Perch,” designed specifically for recognizing Hawaiian bird songs. With this new technology Perch can identify the unique sounds of Hawaiian birds with limited data, allowing Hart and his team to accurately estimate bird numbers across large areas.  In a parallel effort, Hart is collaborating with ʻĀhuimanu, a group dedicated to native bird conservation, to create a special oli (chant) that uplifts Hawaiian birds.

Maui coalition of the Hawaiʻi Workers Center departs to Washington D.C. to demand Congress release disaster recovery funds for Lahaina

A Maui coalition of the Hawaiʻi Workers Center has departed to Washington D.C. where they will demand that Congress release disaster recovery funds for Lahaina. 

Ka’apuni Invitational boys basketball results

The three-day 2024 Kaapuni Invitational basketball tournament sponsored by Maui Toyota concluded on Saturday. Results from each day are posted here.

Save the date for ʻUlupalakua Ranch’s ‘Christmas in the Country’

ʻUlupalakua Ranch reminds community members to mark their calendars for a day filled with ono food, photos with Santa and holiday shopping among local vendors at its Christmas in the Country festival, a full day of festivities on Saturday, Dec. 14.

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Monday Morning MIL: Seabury Hall boys basketball hopes big roster can reach new heights at state tournament
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Maui Rugby Union sending a team to prestigious youth tournament in New Zealand
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Man who lost wife, son in Lahaina blaze now under investigation for shooting murder of a Maui surfer
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Monday Morning MIL: Kamehameha Maui looks to future after first state football crown
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Kamehameha Maui wins first state football championship with 37-14 victory over Kaiser

Maui Election Chevron Forward

Kaialiʻi Kahele elected OHA Board of Trustees chair
South Maui Council race contested at state Supreme Court
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Cured ballots close gap but confirm Cook’s lead over King in South Maui council race 
Winners on Maui unchanged after 298 Maui voters cure deficiencies on ballots; gap in South Maui Council race narrowed to 97 votes
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Voters back more ethics oversight and compensation changes, oppose longer terms for boards 

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West Maui malls welcome a slate of new tenants relocating from Old Lahaina after wildfire

Lahaina Cannery and Lahaina Gateway, West Maui’s premier shopping destinations, are welcoming a group of new tenants for the holidays – businesses that have been adversely affected by the wildfires and have been shuttered for nearly a year and a half.

Central Pacific Bank announces Larry Panzeri as manager of Kīhei Branch

Central Pacific Bank has hired Larry Panzeri as the new branch manager of its Kīhei branch. 

Applications open for food entrepreneurs program with tuition support

Applications are now open for a state-funded program empowering Hawai‘i-based entrepreneurs to develop their food products from concept to business plan and pitch, providing tools to grow and scale their businesses.

BIA Hawaiʻi announces award winners and incoming leadership

BIA Hawaiʻi has announced the 2025 Officers and Directors who will lead the association and the industry in the coming year. These industry executives hail from various sectors within the building and construction industry, including associate members whose products and services support builders, developers, and specialty contractors. 

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Oshogatsu mochi pounding scheduled for Dec. 28 at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission

An oshogatsu mochi pounding event is set for 4 p.m. Dec. 28 at the Wailuku Hongwanji Mission in Wailuku.

Return of holiday cheer at Lahaina Cannery

Lahaina Cannery is inviting Maui residents and visitors to celebrate the holiday season with photos with Santa, local vendors, and live local holiday entertainment.

Blessing ceremony to mark completion of Maui Public Art Project at King Kamehameha III Elementary School’s temporary campus 

Following nine months of programming and development, a mural spread across the temporary campus of King Kamehameha III Elementary School will be blessed on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. The community is invited to participate in the event, which begins promptly at 12:30 p.m. 

The Shops at Wailea rolls out holiday lineup, annual Instagram giveaways and more

The Shops at Wailea is spreading holiday cheer and inviting families to join in the festive fun this December with an exciting lineup of events, giveaways, and live entertainment for all ages. Throughout the month, Maui residents and Wailea visitors can enjoy these special offerings designed to celebrate the magic of the season. 

UH Maui College 2024 Holiday Bash and Electric Light Parade, Dec. 13

The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College will host a “Holiday Bash & Electric Light Parade” on Friday, Dec. 13 at 4:30 p.m. on the Kahului campus’s Great Lawn and Pā‘ina Building dining area. The event is open to the public and admission is FREE.

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Husband-wife duo to open Koast restaurant alongside celebrity chef Chris Cosentino
HUI Kitchen opens at The Historic Wailuku Inn
Grand Wailea celebrates the holidays with La Fête du Rosé wines and cocktails
‘Chef’s Table’ introduced as ‘an immersive dining experience’ at Ritz-Carlton Maui’s Banyan Tree restaurant
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Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg donate $626,000 to support permanently affordable housing on Kaua’i
Median price of single-family homes drops to $1.3 million, down from record high of $1.4 million in September
Op-Ed: Supporting a balanced approach to Maui’s housing crisis
Maui County housing prices reach all-time high while sales volume drops in September

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Save the date for ʻUlupalakua Ranch’s ‘Christmas in the Country’
Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi holds ‘Love Hawaiʻi’ celebration on Dec. 21
UH Maui College 2024 Holiday Bash and Electric Light Parade, Dec. 13
2024 Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive launched

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University of Hawai‘i Hawaiian language students select 2024 Hawaiian Word of the Year

The word mākia was selected as the 2024 Huaʻōlelo (Word) of the Year by the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani, College of Hawaiian Language (KHʻUOK).

University of Hawai‘i and the US Navy partner to support Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands

The agreement is the first in Hawaiʻi between an academic institution, Commander, Navy Region Hawaiʻi and Marine Corps Installations Pacific.

Word of the Year named by English students at University of Hawai‘i

The department’s choice acknowledges the complex nature of what lies ahead, a press release from the university's English Department states.

Lane and road closure schedule extended as work continues on Kalāheo Water Systems Improvement Project

According to a press release from Kaua‘i County, the closures have been extended through Dec. 31.

Kauai Weather Forecast for December 09, 2024

Fairly dry conditions continue through much of the week as trade winds steadily strengthen into the breezy to strong range by Wednesday and Thursday. Wind...

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University of Hawai‘i at Hilo’s College of Hawaiian Language selects 2024 Hawaiian Word of the Year

The word mākia was selected as the 2024 Huaʻōlelo (Word) of the Year by the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani, College of Hawaiian Language (KHʻUOK).

Artificial intelligence being used as tool to protect Hawai‘i’s native birds

Many of Hawaiʻi’s forest birds are facing extinction, and UH Hilo biology professor Patrick Hart is employing a mix of high-tech tools and Native Hawaiian traditions to support their remaining populations.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Dec. 9-13: ‘The Nutcracker,’ photos with Santa, Christmas chocolates and cocktails, candlelight memorial and more

There are several upcoming festive events scheduled this week at island venues in celebration of the Yuletide season. Check out our top 10 things to do now!

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for December 10, 2024

Fairly dry conditions continue through much of the week as trade winds steadily strengthen to strong speeds by Wednesday and Thursday. Wind speeds will then...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for December 10, 2024

Surf along north and west-facing shores continues to sharply increase this afternoon as a north-northwest swell builds down the island chain. This swell&#44...