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Bingo Blast to be featured Feb. 25 at Kaunoa Clubhouse in Lahaina

The first Bingo Blast of 2025 will be the featured event at the Kaunoa Clubhouse in the Lahaina Civic Center Social Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

CoralTree Residence Collection announces inaugural CoralTree Classic Charity Golf Tournament

CoralTree Residence Collection has announced the inaugural CoralTree Classic Charity Golf Tournament, a premier event combining the love of golf with community giving. The tournament will take place on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at The King Kamehameha Golf Club in Wailuku. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Maui County Visitor Industry Charity Walk.

Director of Spirit Horse Ranch to speak at Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset

On Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, Paige DePonte will be the speaker at the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting. DePonte will share information about Spirit Horse Ranch.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs names Summer Sylva new chief of staff for OHA Board of Trustees

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has appointed Summer Sylva as the new chief of staff for the OHA Board of Trustees. Sylva, an attorney and advocate for Native Hawaiian rights, brings extensive experience in governance, cultural stewardship and advocacy for Native Hawaiian rights to this role.

Marijuana legalization bill alive in Senate

Two Senate committees voted Thursday to recommend passage of a bill to legalize adult personal use of cannabis Hawaiʻi and establish taxes on its retail sale and medical use.

County releases report on strategies to reduce and prevent homelessness

The County of Maui Department of Human Concerns on Friday released “Recommendations to Address Homelessness in Maui County,” a report offering strategic solutions to reduce and prevent homelessness across the county.

Hirono, colleagues introduce bipartisan bill to promote wildfire mitigation through grazing

The Wildfire Resilience Through Grazing Research Act, aims to promote research on using grazing as a strategy to mitigate wildfires, reduce fuel loads and support post-fire recovery efforts.

Hawaiʻi Airports System successfully issues $849M of bonds, largest in its history

The state’s Airports System has successfully raised $849 million in bond financing to fund approximately $600 million of essential projects to upgrade and expand airport infrastructure, including runway repairs, terminal renovations, security enhancements and the construction of new facilities.

Venomous yellow-bellied sea snake found washed up on beach in Hilo

A highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake was found washed up on the shore at Honoliʻi Beach in Hilo last week. While these sea snakes are rarely seen onshore in Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture’s Plant Quarantine Branch strongly advises beach and ocean goers not to touch the venomous sea snakes which are often mistaken for eels. A sea snake is easily distinguished by the bright yellow markings on its underside.

Department of Law Enforcement warns public of latest phone scam 2025

Recurring Sheriff impersonator incidents have prompted the Department of Law Enforcement to issue additional scam warnings. In recent weeks, several people have had callers claiming to be deputy sheriffs tell them that they have outstanding warrants because they failed to appear in court.

Lahaina Community Webinar to be held Wednesday, Feb. 19

Residents are encouraged to attend the County of Maui Office of Recovery’s monthly Lahaina Community Webinar on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Officials will discuss topics related to Lahaina rebuild efforts, including presentations regarding the recently announced permitting exemptions for the Special Management Area (SMA), upcoming public meetings for the Community Development Block […]

Amendments made to the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program for FY 2025-2028

The purpose of revisions is to address major changes to Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration funded projects due to changes in purpose and need, shifts in project schedules, priorities, and significant changes in cost estimates that occurred through the project development process. Comments will be accepted until Tuesday, February. 25, 2025.

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Maui Style Wrestling began in the 1990s; now it has a pint-size Tulsa Nationals champion
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Latest boat grounding raises the question: What can be done to protect Honolua Bay?
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County bill advances to allow nonconforming structures in Lahaina to be rebuilt as they were before the wildfires
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Monday Morning MIL: Lāna‘i High School girls basketball makes school history at states as pool of talent grows on island
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With massive flooding in Kīhei wreaking havoc every winter, community wonders: When will things change?

Maui Election Chevron Forward

Chair of Hawai‘i Democratic Party elected to a National Democratic leadership position
Hawaiʻi Constitution amendment proposed as protest of unlimited campaign spending
Council’s 5-4 majority-minority split reflects ‘deeply divided electorate’
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

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Hawaiʻi Airports System successfully issues $849M of bonds, largest in its history

The state’s Airports System has successfully raised $849 million in bond financing to fund approximately $600 million of essential projects to upgrade and expand airport infrastructure, including runway repairs, terminal renovations, security enhancements and the construction of new facilities.

Hawaiian Electric surges to 36% renewable energy on grids

Boosted by new grid-scale and rooftop solar capacity, Hawaiian Electric achieved a 36% consolidated renewable portfolio standard in 2024, accelerating progress toward the 2030 RPS milestone of 40%.

Budgeting, spending, credit strategies offered at MEO class Feb. 19

A “Mastering Your Money” class aimed at helping residents take control of their finances through budgeting, spending, saving and credit strategies will be held 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, in-person at Maui Economic Opportunity in Wailuku.

Entrepreneurs sought for KūHana Accelerator Cohort 16

The KūHana Accelerator is preparing to launch its next cohort in March 2025, and applications are now open. Business owners looking to take their companies to the next level have until March 3, 2025, to submit their written applications for Cohort 16.

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Nisei Veterans Memorial Center to screen ‘Of Civil Wrongs and Rights: The Fred Korematsu Story’

The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center will host a screening of “Of Civil Wrongs and Rights: The Fred Korematsu Story” on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Mokuʻula 360-degree film to show monthly in 2025; this month’s screening is Feb. 14

In response to public interest, the Lahaina Restoration Foundation will continue to screen E Hoʻi Ka Nani I Mokuʻula (Let the Glory Return to Mokuʻula) monthly at The Sphere at Maui Ocean Center in Wailuku throughout 2025. The next monthly screening of the film will take place on Feb. 14 at 6 p.m.

‘Curtain Up’ 2025 ProArts Fundraiser tickets now on sale

ProArts Playhouse will host a red carpet fundraiser in celebration of the performing arts on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Maui OnStage’s ‘Flowers of Hawaiʻi’ premieres Friday

Maui OnStage opens Lee Cataluna’s “Flowers of Hawaiʻi” on Friday, Feb. 14 and runs for three weekends at the Historic ʻĪao Theater.

Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra opens applications for senior-year performance competition

Applications are being accepted for the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra’s prestigious Nā Hōkū ‘Ōpio “Young Stars” competition, granting winning student musicians the opportunity to perform on the professional stage with the symphony this summer.

Maui Food & Dining Chevron Forward

Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows presents pop-up dinner series, Feb. 28 and March 1
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea unveils Komo, dining destination
Fairmont Kea Lani to celebrate Pilina bar and restaurant’s first birthday on Feb. 7
UHMC Pā‘ina Market open this week for dining
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Maui condo resales continue downward slide in January; median prices also fall
Partnership connects Lahaina homeowners with resources to help keep families on land
December housing median price nudges close to all-time record in Maui County
Systemic barriers choke housing development, Hawaiʻi housing agency says

Maui Activities Chevron Forward

Whale Tales 2025: exclusive film screening, presentations and whale watches on Maui
Maui Ocean Center to host monthly sleepovers, starting Feb. 28
Kā‘anapali and First Tee Hawai‘i to host Maui Junior Golf Kickoff
Keiki Whale Watch program offers Maui students an educational adventure

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Kauai Weather Forecast for February 16, 2025

The plume of moisture that is producing some beneficial rainfall this afternoon over the windward areas of the Big Island will shift towards Kauai late tonight...

Kauai Surf Forecast for February 16, 2025

Moderate trades weaken and veer to SE from Oahu and points east and S in the vicnity of Kauai tonight as low pressure tracks well N of the area. The attendant...

Update: High surf advisory canceled for portions of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu report that surf along north and west shores of both islands has fallen below the advisory threshold.

Universe given cosmic Valentine’s Day ‘rose’ from star cluster nearly 200,000 light-years away

Image of delicate structure of veiled NGC 2040 open cluster of young stars captured by Gemini South telescope, the other half of the International Gemini Observatory that includes Gemini North atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island.

3-foot highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake washes ashore at Big Island beach

A Hilo resident found the reptile pinned under a log Feb. 4 at Honoli‘i Beach, a popular surf spot and beach park about 2 miles northwest of Hilo.

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Hawaii County Weather Forecast for February 16, 2025

The plume of moisture that is producing some beneficial rainfall this afternoon over the windward areas of the Big Island will shift towards Kauai late tonight...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for February 16, 2025

Moderate trades weaken and veer to SE from Oahu and points east and S in the vicnity of Kauai tonight as low pressure tracks well N of the area. The attendant...

Update: High surf advisory canceled for Big Island western shorelines

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu report surf along the Kohala and Kona coasts has fallen below the advisory threshold.

Engineering Bash returns in Waimea to celebrate past, present and future innovators

National Engineers Week will be celebrated next week with the theme "Design Your Future,” which is a recognition of the limitless possibilities in engineering.

Star cluster 9.4 quadrillion miles from Earth gives universe cosmic Valentine’s Day ‘rose’

Image of delicate structure of veiled NGC 2040 open cluster of young stars captured by Gemini South telescope, the other half of the International Gemini Observatory that includes Gemini North atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island.