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Lele Aloha launches Hauola Awards to support rebuilding efforts in Lahaina

Lele Aloha announced the launch of the Hauola Awards, a grant program aimed at supporting the rebuilding, re-establishing, and reinvigorating of communities affected by the 2023 Maui fires. In response to the unprecedented destruction, Lele Aloha stands committed to providing immediate relief and aiding long-term recovery efforts.

Meeting on proposed plans for Lahaina Recreation Center playground area, Feb. 4

The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation invites residents to provide input on proposed plans for the Lahaina Recreation Center playground area during a community meeting Feb. 4, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center Social Hall.

Pair of lava fountains on display as fourth episode of current Kīlauea eruption continues

The summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano that began on Dec. 23 entered its fourth eruptive episode on Jan. 15 and continues this morning. Activity is concentrated at two lava fountains in southwest Kaluapele that have each built up a cone and have associated lava flows.

25-year-old Maui man reported missing after failing to return home on Saturday

The Maui Police Department requests the public’s help with any information on the whereabouts of Cole Tancayo, 25, of Waiehu.

Sunday’s Maui Oceanfront Marathon traffic advisory on Honoapi‘ilani Hwy near Launiupoko Beach

Highway users are advised to prepare for potential traffic delays on Sunday, Jan. 19, as the Maui Oceanfront Marathon will proceed from the Shops at Wailea to Launiupoko Beach Park.

Biden-Harris Administration, NOAA designate 18th National Marine Sanctuary

NOAA is designating the marine portions of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, a 582,570 square-mile area in the Pacific Ocean, as America’s 18th national marine sanctuary. Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary will be the largest sanctuary in the National Marine Sanctuary System, and is one of the largest marine conservation areas in the world. 

Maui Food Bank and Mānoa partner on health food demonstrations at Da Market

The Maui Food Bank, in partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Hawaiʻi Nutrition Center, offers healthy food demonstrations at Da Market in Lahaina by incorporating products that neighbors in the program can access at Da Market.

Systemic barriers choke housing development, Hawaiʻi housing agency says

A report by the Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corp. says systemic barriers in Hawaiʻi constrain housing production and lie at the root of the state’s housing shortage and residents’ high cost of living.

Thousands are expected to attend the annual ʻOnipaʻa Peace March

This event commemorates the 132nd anniversary of the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian Monarchy and honor Hawaiʻi’s last ruling monarch, Queen Liliʻuokalani.

Live concerts, art shows and more at The Shops at Wailea

There’s still plenty of time this month to experience a vibrant mix of music, art and cultural events at The Shops at Wailea. Here’s a look at what’s happening in the coming weeks.

Maui County receives $15.43M grant for West Maui Greenway project

The County of Maui was recently awarded a $15.43 million grant from the federal government to support the first phase of the West Maui Greenway, a project that will contribute to several key areas of Lahaina’s recovery from the 2023 Maui wildfires.

Volcano Watch: What tiny crystals can tell us about their trip through the magma chamber

Like fortune tellers who peer into a crystal ball for insight, volcanologists at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory peer into the tiny crystals contained in lava flows to learn about the magma’s journey before it was erupted onto the surface. 

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What happens when highway moves mauka? University of Hawaiʻi, nonprofit hope to restore 6-mile stretch of West Maui shoreline
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Maui County making plans to bring back the fair after years of cancellations
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Monday Morning MIL: There’s a new Coach Lee for Maui High School football
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It’s a challenge: Expediting the rebuilding of homes in Lahaina’s downtown without compromising historic character
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Maui coffee farmers: How did Mahi Pono obtain disease-resistant plants while they could not?

Maui Election Chevron Forward

Maui County Council members take oath of office for 2025-2027 term
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court finds in favor of Cook in challenge of his election to South Maui Council seat
Office of the Maui County Clerk files opposition in election challenge for South Maui Council race
Schatz, Durbin, Welch introduce amendment to end Electoral College
Kaialiʻi Kahele elected OHA Board of Trustees chair

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Surveys to help shape Maui’s agricultural future open to all

The nonprofit Common Ground Collective is calling on all members of the Maui community involved in food production, preparation, distribution and grocery shoppers to share their input by participating in its surveys. Feedback will be used to create agricultural infrastructure and to improve access to locally grown food on the island.

Mokulele Airlines puts temporary pause on all flights due to maintenance

Mokulele Airlines has temporarily paused all of its flights this morning, according to an announcement on the company’s website. The airline says the pause is due to maintenance and is being done out of an abundance of caution.

Hawaiian Electric safety strategy details actions to reduce potential for wildfires

Hawaiian Electric plans to deploy new technology, fortify infrastructure, minimize fire hazards and expand community partnerships to significantly reduce the risk of a wildfire started by its equipment, actions detailed in a new Wildfire Safety Strategy.

Maui Land & Pineapple welcomes Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina to Kapalua Resort 

Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. announced that Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina will soon open their second location at Kapalua Resort after the 2023 wildfires claimed its original Front Street location.

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Live concerts, art shows and more at The Shops at Wailea

There’s still plenty of time this month to experience a vibrant mix of music, art and cultural events at The Shops at Wailea. Here’s a look at what’s happening in the coming weeks.

Seabury Hall students present Art With Heart, Feb. 1, 2025

The Seabury Hall student group Art with Heart presents its annual collective of Seabury student art and performances entitled “The Family You Choose” on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the school’s ʻAʻaliʻikūhonua Creative Arts Center. The fine art gallery opens at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. 

Inaugural Recreation Expo for West Maui youth, Jan. 18

The West Maui Recreational Committee with Mana Mentors and Kahakukahi Foundation host the inaugural Recreation Expo for West Maui youth, Jan, 18, 2025, at 2 p.m. at DT Fleming Beach. The community event is focused on bringing youth activities—from sports to music—to keiki.

Akakū Upstairs hosts ‘My Partner’ film screening and discussion, Jan. 16

Akakū Maui Community Media kicks off its 2025 monthly Akakū Upstairs salon series on Thursday Jan. 16, 2025, with a screening of the award winning feature film, “My Partner.” There will be a followup discussion with Maui writer Lance D. Collins and Kānaka Maoli Director Keli’i Grace. 

Award-winning Aoi Trio making their Maui concert debut on Feb. 6

The MACC presents the award-winning musicians of the Aoi Trio making their Maui debut in Castle Theater on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Concert tickets go on sale online only at MauiArts.org on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

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Paniolo’s Steak & Seafood Bar & Grill opens at Azeka Shopping Center
Maui Land & Pineapple welcomes Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina to Kapalua Resort 
Oao Sushi opens at Puʻunēnē Shopping Center
Maui Lobster King opens at Azeka Shopping Center
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Maui Real Estate Chevron Forward

Systemic barriers choke housing development, Hawaiʻi housing agency says
November single-family home prices shy of all-time record, but not by much
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

Maui Activities Chevron Forward

Kā‘anapali and First Tee Hawai‘i to host Maui Junior Golf Kickoff
Keiki Whale Watch program offers Maui students an educational adventure
Last-minute holiday shopping at Kōkua for Maui local business event on Dec. 22-23
Maui Mall Village announces festive holiday events, kicking off with Season of Giving Food Drive

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Hanalei man indicted for murder year after body with multiple gunshot wounds discovered in burned vehicle

43-year-old Michael John Sears was indicted Jan. 15 for second-degree murder, first-degree arson and abuse of a corpse in the Jan. 12, 2024, death of Paul Nicolas, who was determined to have been shot multiple times before he and his vehicle were set on fire at Anahola Beach Park.

Kauai Weather Forecast for January 17, 2025

Showers will remain in the forecast today as a cold front advances down the island chain. Cooler and drier conditions, with light to moderate north to...

Kauai Surf Forecast for January 17, 2025

A large, long period west-northwest swell is filling in through the day, peaking this afternoon and evening. This swell will produce warning level surf...

Lane closures scheduled for parts of ‘Ele‘ele

Motorists are urged to make appropriate arrangements to accommodate crews with contractor Insituform Technologies who will be doing asphalt/concrete sewer work from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays through next week, weather permitting.

Update: High surf warning extended through Saturday for north and west shores

Large northwest swell will continue steadily filling in today and is still forecast to peak this afternoon through this evening.

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Large northwest swell filling in; beware of warning level surf in West Hawai‘i

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu issued a high surf warning that will be in effect from 10 a.m. today until 6 a.m. Saturday for the entire west coast of the island. Surf will build to between 8 and 12 feet along west shores by this evening.

Nurses unions, legislators, others join forces to ensure safe patient care standards in Hawai‘i

The coalition says there is an urgent need for reforms to improve patient care and strengthen the state’s health care system, and unlike many other states with mandated patient-to-nurse ratios, the islands lack these vital protections. Studies have shown every patient added to a nurse's workload increases patient mortality rates by 7%.

Volcano Watch: Peering into a crystal ball — What tiny crystals can tell us about their trip through the magma chamber

When magma cools prior to eruption, crystals grow and develop chemical zones that record changes in the environment around them. Scientists study chemical differences in these zones, which can provide information about the magma, including its temperature, composition and more.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for January 17, 2025

A brief round of showers can be expected along a passing cold front tonight followed by developing northerly winds Friday into Saturday. Cool and dry weather...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for January 17, 2025

A new long-period west-northwest to northwest swell (300 degree to 320 degree) should steadily fill in tonight into Friday and will produce warning level surf...