Maui’s Waiwaolani, To Be Organics and Farm to Fudge are among 10 ‘must-watch’ businesses in the 2024 Mana Up Showcase

Botanists from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa have uncovered key survival strategies used by invasive seaweed species in nearshore ecosystems, potentially explaining their dominance over native Hawaiian limu in certain habitats.

In honor of King Kalākaua’s birthday on Nov. 16, The Friends of ʻIolani Palace hosts an essay contest that invites students to reflect on the enduring legacy of Hawaiʻi’s beloved monarch. The content encourages participants to explore how King Kalākaua’s contributions continue to shape our community today. Submissions will be accepted from Oct. 15 through Nov. 11, 2024. 

Getting dressed for Halloween can be a frightful experience for healthy eye safety, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The academy warns that costumes, face makeup and costume contacts pose major risks to human eyes.

The Lahaina Civic Center gymnasium will close beginning Dec. 1 for repairs and renovations, the Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation announced. It is scheduled to reopen Sept. 30, 2025.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation reminds everyone that installation of signs visible from state highways that do not fall under the exempted categories defined in Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes Chapter 264, Part V is unlawful. This includes, but is not limited to, posting of political campaign signs on overpasses, fencing, signposts and poles.

The County of Maui has approved with conditions building permits for Kahoma Village to reconstruct four multi-family buildings totaling 24 units that were destroyed in the August 2023 wildfires. 

The Festivals of Aloha is set to return for its third year, the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea announced on Wednesday. The weekend of events from Oct. 25 to 27, 2024 celebrates Hawaiian heritage and traditions through a series of immersive cultural experiences, musical performances and local artisan showcases.

After being closed following the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire, the Lahaina Aquatic Center reopened to dozens of swimmers Saturday, Oct. 11.

The Hawai‘i Community Foundation announced more than $1.2 million in grants to 18 organizations and programs providing meaningful contributions to the goal of the Holomua Marine Initiative, which focuses on protecting and restoring nearshore marine areas in Hawai‘i through community engagement and co-management. The grantees have programs in Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i Island, Moloka‘i, Maui, O‘ahu and statewide.

Recognizing Fuentes was one of the more touching moments of the evening with the organization honoring the Humanitarian of the Year, Community Business of the Year and one of its own as the Executive Director of the Year.

The Maui Arts & Cultural Center is teaming up with Imua Family Services for a Keiki Halloween Festival & Cinema Saturday, Oct. 26 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the MACC’s A&B Amphitheater, Yokouchi Pavilion and Events Lawn. This FREE ‘Mega Monster Mashup’ event at the MACC will feature a variety of activities including dozens of trick or treat stations, an animal encounter area, live music from DJ Boomshot and Marty Dread and two films on the big screen, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and Hotel Transylvania.

The 2024 Mana Up Showcase marks the culmination of the annual six-month accelerator, highlighting 10 must-watch Hawai‘i-based product companies from Maui, Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, and Hawai‘i Island. These emerging brands, alongside many more, will be featured during the Mana Up Showcase 2024: Alikaleo Park, Bizia Surf, Farm to Fudge, Hawai‘i Ulu Cooperative, Honua Skincare, Kaua‘i Hemp Co., Kris Goto, Okonokai, To Be Organics, and Waiwaolani.

The 2024 Mana Up Showcase marks the culmination of the annual six-month accelerator, highlighting 10 must-watch Hawai‘i-based product companies from Maui, Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, and Hawai‘i Island. These emerging brands, alongside many more, will be featured during the Mana Up Showcase 2024: Alikaleo Park, Bizia Surf, Farm to Fudge, Hawai‘i Ulu Cooperative, Honua Skincare, Kaua‘i Hemp Co., Kris Goto, Okonokai, To Be Organics, and Waiwaolani.

Maui property owners impacted by the Aug. 8 wildfires can access free or reduced-cost home design plans and rebuilding assistance through a collaborative effort between the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement and local AIA Maui chapter architectural firms, including Hawaii Off Grid Architecture + Engineering.

A mix of first-time and returning Maui businesses showcased their products at the 2024 Tokyo International Gift Show, held Sept. 4-6 at the Tokyo Big Sight Convention Center in Japan.

Maui Economic Opportunity will provide money management education, credit counseling and debt management assistance to those impacted by the August 2023 wildfires with a grant from the American Red Cross.

A weak low level trough axis has drifted just west of Kauai this morning, more stable air will stream in from the east to decrease shower activity as trade...

The current moderate to large, medium period north swell will slowly decline through the remainder of the work week. A High Surf Advisory remains in effect...

Posting signs along state highways that do not fall under the exempted categories defined by state law unlawful. That includes, but is not limited to, on overpasses, fencing, signposts and poles.

Native species, including limu maneʻoneʻo, were notably absent from spring-influenced areas despite showing similar cellular characteristics to invasive species in offshore environments.

The agreement provides compensation to employees — including Līhuʻe Airport custodians and Kaua‘i County refuse transfer station workers — who served the island community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Native species, including limu maneʻoneʻo, were notably absent from spring-influenced areas despite showing similar cellular characteristics to invasive species in offshore environments.

Posting signs along state highways that do not fall under the exempted categories defined by state law unlawful. That includes, but is not limited to, on overpasses, fencing, signposts and poles.

80% of Hawai‘i Island voters would support candidates who prioritize services such as publicly funded child care.

A weak low level trough moving westward across the region will bring enhanced trade wind showers to parts of the state through this evening. In its wake&#44...

The current moderate to large, medium to long period north swell will peak this evening and slowly decline through the end of the week. A High Surf Advisory...