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Animated shorts preserving Lahaina’s Soul to Screen in Kīhei
Cinema fans have the opportunity to view animated short films celebrating the enduring history and cultural heritage of Lahaina at a free event, the reprise of the Hui Mo‘olelo: Lahaina Film Festival, on Nov. 29, at ProArts Playhouse in Kīhei.
Hale Pāpa‘i No. 50 is delivered to Lahaina
“We asked the Lahaina and Kula people what they need,” said J Moanikeala Whittle-Wagner of the Office of Academic Affairs as he reflected on how the shed project began. “They replied, ‘we need something to securely store our items on our property while we rebuild so we donʻt have to carry them back and forth every day.’”
Confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in duck on Maui
Three state agencies are on alert after a second case of highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed in a migratory duck – this time on the island of Maui. This is the first confirmed detection of H5N1 on Maui.
Fire hazards meet housing crisis as Maui County clears out another homeless encampment
Advocates for houseless people say sweeps are not the long-term solution, with some residents kicked out of Maui Lani on Wednesday the same people who were booted out of Amala Place in Kahului during a previous sweep three months earlier.
Partial bridge collapse temporarily closes Mokuʻola Park ‘Coconut Island’ in Hilo
County crews were driving a mini-excavator over the bridge to conduct maintenance in the park, a portion of the bridge collapsed. One county worker was taken to the Hilo Benioff Medical Center for precautionary measures although no injuries have been reported.
Second live skunk captured in the past week
Another live skunk was captured Thursday, this time at Honolulu Harbor. The previous skunk was captured at Hilo Harbor on Nov. 7.
Kauaʻi Kicks Off Hawaiʻi to the World’s First Episode
Hawai‘i to the World: Kauaʻi Auditions premieres on Sun, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.
County’s Adopt-a-Street pilot program kicks off in Pāʻia with Roselani Scoop Shop
The new County of Maui Department of Public Works program to protect local waters by adopting a street kicked off in Pāʻia with Roselani Scoop Shop.
Final public meetings set next week for Ukumehame–Olowalu coastal corridor design proposals
Maui residents are invited to review and provide feedback on landscape design proposals for the Ukumehame and Olowalu coastal corridor, as three upcoming meetings look to conclude nearly a year of community input on the project.
Governor’s military land advisory committee announced amid condemnation threat; statewide infrastructure funding eyed
Gov. Josh Green announced Thursday a new advisory committee to guide discussions with the US Army concerning state-leased lands on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island. With the leases set to expire in 2029, the announcement comes as the federal government signals it may pursue condemnation for the continued use of the training lands. The possibility of lands condemnation […]
Legality of Hawai‘i state land board appointees called into question
According to Earthjustice, the board has been conducting business and making decisions without satisfying the required qualifications since one of the board members left in August.
Maui-raised surfer Dylan Sloan hosts homecoming premiere of his ‘Genesis’ film Nov. 29 in Kīhei
Maui-born 17-year-old surfer Dylan Sloan is bringing his new Hurley-sponsored surf film “Genesis” home for a special one-night premiere on Saturday, Nov. 29, at 6 p.m. at South Maui Gardens in Kīhei.
TY Management /Kapalua Golf celebrate $750,000 donation with Maui nonprofits
TY Management Corporation, owner of Kapalua Golf, reaffirmed its commitment to the Maui community with a $750,000 donation for more than 10 local nonprofit organizations during a celebration event at Hale Makua Health Services in Kahului on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Hawaiian Electric ends Public Safety Power Shutoff watch
On Wednesday night, Hawaiian Electric initiated a PSPS in the south Kohala area of Hawaiʻi Island when wind gusts exceeded 50 mph and humidity levels dropped below 45%. There were no other PSPS-related outages needed.
The new Hospitality Academy of Maui learning lab opens for instruction
The Hospitality Academy of Maui, a state-of-the-art learning lab for future leaders of our visitor industry located on the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College campus, celebrated its grand opening on Monday, Nov. 10.
Volcano Watch — Catching up on Kīlauea: 36 episodes and counting
Recent episodes featured the highest lava fountains, the most volume of lava erupted, and the highest rate of lava effusion for this event, which has now lasted over 10 months.
Firefighters respond to two structure fires on Molokaʻi Wednesday afternoon
Firefighters responded to two structures fires Wednesday afternoon on Molokaʻi—one in Hoʻolehua and the other on Kalua Koi Road. The cause of both fires is under investigation.
UH Maui College celebrates Arbor Month this Saturday
Maui Green & Beautiful and the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College are hosting a free, family-friendly community event, Mālama the Trees 2025, at the Kahului campus Great Lawn this Saturday, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Iration x Maoli new single ‘Roots’ out today
Hawaiʻi-bred, California-based alternative reggae-rock band Iration releases their new single “Roots” in collaboration with Maui recording artist Maoli today, Nov. 14, 2025 via Three Prong Records.
Water rights achievements to be recognized at ‘Buy Back the Beach’ Lūʻau, Jan. 24
Hawai‘i Land Trust will honor D. Kapua‘ala Sproat and Isaac Moriwake at its 24th-annual Buy Back the Beach benefit lūʻau from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at the Old Lāhainā Lū‘au on Maui.
