Emergency Hawaiʻi Relief Program launched to help thousands impacted by suspended SNAP benefits

The Maui Planning Commission deferred consideration Tuesday of a draft bill to increase the allowable size of accessory dwelling units, also known as ʻohana homes, on smaller lots, a move intended to help address Maui County’s critical housing shortage. Commissioners ran out of time Tuesday after a nearly eight-hour, granular-level review of another agenda item, a special […]

Maui County’s food assistance system faces a crippling double crisis starting Nov. 1: federal budget gridlock will halt monthly SNAP payments for more than 18,600 residents, even as the state is forced to implement a new set of strict federal work and eligibility rules. The immediate response is Gov. Josh Green’s emergency Hawaiʻi Relief Program, launched Wednesday to provide temporary housing and utility assistance.

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea is celebrating the holidays with a festive wreath display and events inspired by Hawaiian culture, the local arts and island traditions.

The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents classic rock legends Foghat in a MACC Presents concert in the Castle Theater on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Five-star, five-diamond Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has announced the appointment of Konrad Gstrein as regional vice president and general manager, marking a homecoming for the hospitality leader who launched his Four Seasons career at the oceanfront resort in 2001.

Maui’s own Anson Cabello led the Rainbow Warriors on Tuesday during an eventful second round at the Kā‘anapali Classic.

Jimmy and Honey Bun Haynes were named Humanitarians of the Year by the Maui Nonprofit Directors Association at the organization’s annual meeting earlier this month.

Lahaina Strong announced its 2nd Lahaina Strong Mākeke taking place on Halloween, Friday, Oct. 31 from 4:30–8:30 p.m. at the Ka La’i Ola Community, located at 348 Wahikuli Rd.

This October, Hawaiʻi public school cafeterias statewide were invited to serve “bussin’ volcano bowls” — a playful take on a taco salad — for lunch, featuring locally sourced beef, lettuce and tomatoes where available. More than 4,300 pounds of local ground beef, 6,300 pounds of local green lettuce and 4,400 pounds of local tomatoes were distributed to 95 participating schools.

Fork & Salad, the Maui-born fast-casual concept dedicated to fresh, locally sourced food, invites the community to celebrate together with a grand opening at its newest restaurant at Lahaina Cannery Mall.

The County of Maui’s Kaunoa Senior Services is seeking community support for this year’s Giving Tree campaign to provide holiday gifts to homebound seniors.

Junior tennis players from across the Hawaiian Islands competed this past weekend in the Wailuku Halloween Junior Tournament, held at Wells Park and War Memorial Tennis Courts.