Hawai‘i Wildlife Center mobilizes as seabird fallout season begins
Seabird fallout season is underway and young ʻOu (Bulwer’s Petrels) are already being found on the ground. The season begins with fledging ʻOu leaving their nests, followed later by an increase in downed ʻUaʻu kani (Wedge-tailed Shearwaters), which peak in numbers around mid- to late-November.
Laʻakea Village Hosts annual Fall Family Festival and Fundraiser in Pāʻia, Oct. 18
Laʻakea Village invites the Maui community to join in the celebration of their Annual Fall Family Festival on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 639 Baldwin Ave., Pāʻia, Maui 96779. This fun-filled community fundraiser promises a day of connection, creativity, and entertainment in support of Laʻakea Village’s programs serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Andaz Maui promotes Savell to executive sous chef and appoints Alquisalas Jr. as chef de cuisine
Chef Allan Alquisalas Jr. has joined the restaurant as chef de cuisine, while resort veteran Chef Chance Savell has been promoted to executive sous chef. Together, they join Executive Chef Ritchard Cariaga to shape the next chapter of Ka’ana Kitchen, blending innovation with a deep connection to Maui’s rich culinary traditions.
UH researchers offer fresh ‘produce prescription’ under $2.8M grant to fight hypertension
Hawaiʻi residents with hypertension (high blood pressure) who struggle to afford healthy food will soon receive a powerful new prescription from their doctors: fresh, local produce. A new program will provide patients with $100 a month in vouchers to buy fruits, vegetables and poi at local farmers’ markets and grocery stores.
Inaugural Ka Pewa Youth Summit inspires more than 200 Maui Nui students
The first-ever Ka Pewa Youth Summit brought together nearly 240 students from high schools across Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi yesterday at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College. The day-long summit was filled with hope, energy, and optimism as youth gathered to share their voices, engage in conversation with industry leaders, and imagine solutions for their future in Maui Nui.
Hawaiian falsetto talent Leimana Purdy to perform at September Hawaiian Music Series
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation announced the next concert of its popular Hawaiian Music Series, showcasing local Hawaiian falsetto artist Leimana Purdy. This family-friendly and free event will take place on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the Ocean Lawn of the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Kāʻanapali.
DAGS land surveyor follows in famous ancestor’s surveying footsteps
Meyer Cummins, a land surveyor in the Land Survey Division at the Department of Accounting and General Services has an interesting genealogy that connects him with major historical figures in Molokaʻi’s land history.
Free virtual autism training for families, providers offered by UH Mānoa
Families and professionals are invited to register for ECHO Autism Hawaiʻi’s free virtual learning sessions, an opportunity to gain practical strategies and expert support to improve support for autistic individuals.
Pacific Missile Range Facility aids in protecting threatened seabirds on Kauaʻi
The annual fledging of Newell’s shearwaters (ʻAʻo) and Hawaiian petrels (ʻUaʻu) on Kauaʻi starts Sept. 15 and runs through Dec. 15, marking a critical period for two of Hawaiʻi’s most threatened seabirds.
Monday Morning MIL: Kamehameha Maui dominates Lahainaluna, again; Two first-round division titles to be decided this week
Kamehameha Maui out-gained Lahainaluna 375 yards to 83. The domination started from the get-go as the Warriors had 139 yards in the first quarter while limiting Lahainaluna to minus-9 yards total in building a 14-0 lead after 12 minutes of play.
The MACC presents Nobuntu in the Castle Theater, Nov. 18, 2025
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents the dynamic African a cappella group, Nobuntu, in a MACC Presents concert in the Castle Theater, on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 pm. Tickets go on sale online only at 10 a.m. to MACC members on Monday, Sept. 15, and to the general public on Tuesday, Sept. 16.
Kīhei Community Association announce guest speakers for Sept. 16 meeting
Kīhei residents are invited to attend the Kīhei Community Association meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at Pro Arts Playhouse in Azeka Makai. Doors open at 6 p.m.
New campaign aims to raise awareness of early psychosis in Hawaiʻi youth
Recognizing the early signs of psychosis in teens and young adults is key to helping them get the care and support they need, according to the Hawaiʻi Department of Health.
Baldwin High School graduate awarded four-year scholarship for travel management degree
Samantha Citrawireja, a recent graduate of H.P. Baldwin High School in Wailuku, has been named as one of seven recipients of the prestigious Ho‘oilina Scholarship. The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority announced that the scholarship, which provides approximately $12,000 annually for four years, will support Citrawireja and her peers as they pursue a bachelor’s degree in Travel […]
New board of directors announced for Maui Hotel & Lodging Association
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association officially inducted its new 2025-2026 Board of Directors at its annual meeting on Sept. 10 at the Fairmont Kea Lani. The new board members were elected from a list of candidates nominated by association’s property and allied members. Executive Director John Pele expressed his confidence in the new leadership. “I am honored to […]
Real property tax reform focus of new Council special committee
The Special Committee on Real Property Tax Reform will hold its first meeting at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Council Chamber, Council Chair Alice Lee announced Friday. Lee, who also serves as the committee’s chair, said the meeting’s agenda includes several measures, including an administration proposal to allow a partial home exemption or long-term-rental exemption for property owners who […]
FAA study: Kahului Airport relatively low-risk for runway safety; more incidents reported at Honolulu
A new study on runway safety at US airports shows that Kahului Airport had no high-risk runway incursions between 2021 and 2024. All 11 of the airport’s recorded runway incursions during that four-year period were classified as lower-risk events.
Open house on Olowalu Temporary Debris Storage restoration plan to be held Sept. 20
Information on restoration plans for the Olowalu site used for temporary storage of wildfire debris will be shared at an open house on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Lahaina Resource Center.
Reminder: Holomua Kākou returns to Lānaʻi next week
Mayor Richard Bissen is bringing Holomua Kākou back to Lānaʻi on Monday, Sept. 15, and Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, as part of his continuing effort to take county government to the rural communities that are part of Maui County.
Maui nonprofit hosts workshops on workplace rights following enforcement action
A series of free “Know Your Rights” workshops is being offered to help prepare Maui residents for potential immigration enforcement activity. The virtual trainings begin at 9 a.m. Monday and are hosted by the nonprofit Roots Reborn. The sessions are aimed at empowering both employees and employers with information about their rights. According to Roots […]
