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Pacific Whale Foundation’s 2025 virtual Race for Whales returns this September
The Pacific Whale Foundation hosts “Race for Whales” on Sept. 1, a virtual endurance challenge supporting the organization’s vital programs in research, education, conservation and outreach. Whether you walk, run, bike, paddle, swim, or hike, every mile helps protect whales, dolphins and marine ecosystems.
Volunteer registration now open for 2026 edition of The Sentry
The Sentry announced today that volunteer registration is now open for the 2026 event. Volunteering offers a variety of opportunities to get involved with the PGA TOUR’s Opening Drive event when it returns to The Plantation Course at Kapalua from Jan. 8-11, 2026.
Carissa Moore’s ‘Riding Your Waves of Joy’ event launched; Aug. 1 deadline for applications
Aug. 1 is the deadline to submit applications to a two-day, self-worth-building surfing event created by Hawai’i-native Carissa Moore – five-time World Surfing Champion and the first-ever Olympic Gold Medalist in surfing. The inaugural “Riding Your Waves of Joy: Building Self-Worth” will be held Aug. 30-31 at the Outrigger Kā‘anapali Beach Resort. The resort and […]
Families urged to apply for SUN Bucks by Aug. 3 deadline
SUN Bucks is a new and permanent program that provides $177 per eligible child in food benefits to help families during the summer months when access to school meals is limited.
Aurum Maui opens at The Shops at Wailea
Aurum Maui, a new “refined yet approachable” new American dining restaurant led by Chef Taylor Ponte and General Manager Natasha Ponte, has opened at The Shops at Wailea. The Pontes are partners in this new restaurant venture, according to Destination Hospitality Group.
Lt. Gov. Luke discusses local food production, biosecurity measures at National Lieutenant Governors Forum
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke spoke about Hawaiʻi’s unique agricultural landscape as the most isolated population center in the world and the importance of investing in local food production, specialty crops, and robust biosecurity measures to reduce reliance on imported food.
July 24-25: Overnight utility work to impact traffic on Hāna Highway in Pāʻia area
To maintain safe and reliable service, Hawaiian Electric will be working overnight to install new equipment as part of its ongoing Wildfire Safety Strategy on Hāna Highway in the Pā‘ia area, between the Pā‘ia Mini-Bypass Rd. to Hoku Pl., on Thursday, July 24, from 9 p.m. to Friday, July 25 at 4 a.m. No electrical service interruptions are expected during this work.
County video conferencing platform Webex will switch to Microsoft Teams on July 31
Used for County of Maui public meetings and other business, video conferencing platform Webex will be replaced with Microsoft Teams starting July 31, 2025, for all County departments, panels, commissions, divisions and agencies — except for Maui Police Department, which will transition from Webex at a later date, according to the County Department of Management Information Technology Services Division (ITSD).
Bingo Blast featured at Kaunoa Clubhouse in Lahaina on July 29
Bingo Blast will be featured at the Kaunoa Clubhouse in the Lahaina Civic Center Social Hall on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Maui County now making Lahaina historic guidelines clearer and enforceable after agreement with state
Since striking an agreement with the State Historic Preservation Division in April, Maui County has been enforcing historic guidelines more consistently in order for people to be approved for building permits.
Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization hosting webinars on wildfire-resistant building
As rebuilding efforts continue nearly two years after the devastating Lahaina wildfires, the Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization (HWMO) is hosting two free webinars to introduce a new resource: “Building for Wildfire Resilience in Hawaiʻi: Materials, Costs and Safer Choices.”
Kaibigan ng Lahaina hosts the first round of food distribution through its Padigo Project
Kaibigan ng Lahaina, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the recovery and resilience of Filipino and immigrant communities impacted by the Aug. 8, 2023 wildfires, launched their Padigo Project with their first food distribution event held on June 13, 2025.
New solar and battery power systems come on line on three islands, including Maui
The 60-megawatt Kūihelani Solar-Plus-Storage battery storage project is among seven projects to complete the first stage of grid-scale energy systems brought online on Maui, Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island, according to Hawaiian Electric. Collectively, these seven projects added 260 megawatts of renewable energy and 1,038 megawatt-hours of energy storage, the utility said. “Even as national energy […]
Pinning ceremony held for new Maui Airport Fire Chief, Matthew Pires
The Aircraft Rescue Fire-Fighting (ARFF) station at Kahului Airport has a new Fire Chief with a familiar name. Matthew Pires, 37, becomes the youngest Fire Chief in history at the Kahului Airport Rescue Fire-Fighting station, according to family members. He follows in the footsteps of his dad, Scott “Pomai” Pires who was Maui Airport Fire Chief for almost 10 years, retiring in May 2022.
BIA Hawaiʻi offers free Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training on Maui
BIA Hawaiʻi’s Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training (PACT) is coming to Maui. This full-time program offers hands-on training in carpentry, plumbing, electrical and more. No experience is needed.
Enforcement increasing at Sacred Falls State Park on the North Shore of Oʻahu
Despite clearly posted park closure and hazardous conditions signs, people are continuing to ignore the risks and enter Sacred Falls State Park, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources reports.
Maui County Council answers questions on Bill 9 as committee members reconvene for deliberations
A newsletter with information on a proposal to phase out transient vacation rental use in apartment districts is being delivered to homes across Maui County this week, Council Presiding Officer Pro Tempore Tasha Kama announced today.
‘Migrations’ takes guests on a cultural journey at Seascape
A new dinner show at Maui Ocean Center’s award-winning Seascape restaurant — featuring an international-themed buffet followed by a multicultural dance performance — will start twice-a-week performances beginning Friday, Aug. 1, in Māʻalaea. The show, titled “Migrations,” highlights cultures that have settled in the Hawaiian Islands. Dances range from traditional Polynesian to Asian, Mexican and European influences. […]
Op-Ed: From GMO to STR — Maui’s fight to end the rule of profit over people
Op-Ed: Lahaina Strong’s De Andre Makakoa Takahashi shares his thoughts on the STR housing crisis and the movement’s road from protest to policy.
Keller Williams Kahului hosts Backpack Drive at QKC to support Maui keiki
The event will culminate with a drive-through backpack pickup on Sunday, Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Keller Williams Kahului office at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center. Families in need of backpacks can request one by filling out the online registration form.
