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Subaru Hawaiʻi’s annual Share the Love event underway
The dealership will be donating $350 from every new Subaru sold to two local organizations: Hawaiʻi Humane Societies and Make-a-Wish Hawaiʻi.
Lahaina Community Meeting set for Wednesday, Nov. 5
Residents are encouraged to attend the County of Maui’s Lahaina Community Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at the Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria.
Fairmont Kea Lani’s Michael Pye to chair the 2026 Maui Charity Walk
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association announced Michael Pye, Regional Vice President of Fairmont, Hawaiʻi and General Manager of the Fairmont Kea Lani, as the Maui County Chair of the 47th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk. Pye will oversee the Maui County Charity Walk scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the War Memorial Complex in Wailuku.
County of Maui seeking volunteers to serve on Boards and Commissions
Maui County boards and commissions need volunteers for more than 30 panels, including Liquor Control Commission, Maui Planning Commission, Police Commission, Salary Commission, Urban Design Review Board, Fire and Public Safety Commission and others.
Limited tickets available for 360 degree Mokuʻula film, Nov. 14
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation announced that a limited number of tickets are still available for the upcoming screening of E Hoʻi Ka Nani I Mokuʻula (Let the Glory Return to Mokuʻula).
King Kamehameha III Elementary closed Tuesday due to brush fire impacts
King Kamehameha III Elementary School in Lahaina will be closed today, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, out of an abundance of caution. The closure will allow for a full inspection of the campus to assess any impacts of smoke exposure from the Kapalua fire.
Maui Council adopts dual track Kahului seat vacancy process, clashes over Bill 9 delay
The official process of nomination will begin soon, with a special Council meeting and public hearing scheduled for Nov. 20 to consider nominees. Applications and financial disclosure statements from Kahului residents seeking the seat are due no later than noon Nov. 10. Council members’ nominations are due 9 a.m. Nov. 20. A final vote is slated to be taken on the deadline day, Nov. 25.
Restaurant now open: Osteria Mozza Lānaʻi at Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi
Following a complete redesign, Osteria Mozza Lānaʻi debuts at the Five Diamond, Five Star Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi. Acclaimed Chef Nancy Silverton’s first outpost in Hawaiʻi, the restaurant serves up a blend of traditional Italian cuisine with fresh and seasonal island ingredients.
UH law school brings recruitment events to neighbor islands
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law is taking its admissions outreach to Maui, Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi Island in November. Prospective law students across Hawaiʻi will have the opportunity to learn more about pursuing a legal education during a series of informational sessions. The Maui sessions are on Nov. 13.
Margaret Cho “Choligarchy” in the Castle Theater, April 26, 2026
Comedy legend Margaret Cho is coming to the Castle Theater on Sunday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale online only at 10 am to MACC members on Wednesday, Nov. 5, and to the general public on Friday, Nov. 7.
Mākena Golf & Beach Club hosts fundraising dinner celebrating the Pilina of Kanaloa Kahoʻolawe
Mākena Golf & Beach Club will host I Ola Kanaloa, a special benefit dinner dedicated to honoring the enduring legacy of Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana (PKO) and the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC).
Aloha United Way responds as calls to 211 skyrocket following Hawaiʻi Relief Program updates
Aloha United Way (AUW) is responding to a dramatic increase in calls to its 211 statewide helpline following public announcements about the Hawaiʻi Relief Program and the Hawaiʻi Emergency Food Assistance Program (HEFAP). 211 normally handles about 150 calls a day, but that number skyrocketed to over 850 contacts (calls, texts and chats) in one day from residents looking for resources and information.
State launches ‘Kōkua Food Drive’ at libraries to support amid federal shutdown
In response to the ongoing federal shutdown and disruptions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the State of Hawaiʻi has launched the Kōkua Food Drive, a weeklong food collection campaign beginning today in partnership with the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System to support food banks across the islands.
Update: Brush fire above Kapalua Airport burns 15 acres, 100% contained
A brush fire in the fields above Kapalua Airport burned 15 acres and was 100% contained by 7 a.m. on Tuesday. The fire was first reported in fallow agriculture lands at 12:35 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. Fire officials say the cause was accidental.
Hawaiʻi Relief Program offers utility assistance amid federal government shutdown
Customers facing economic hardship can submit an application to the Hawaiʻi Relief Program for assistance with utility bills. Announced last week by Gov. Josh Green, the program is designed to provide support for those facing uncertainty due to the ongoing shutdown of the federal government.
Molokaʻi High and Middle Schools Foundation receives $10,000 from the Oʻahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association
The Oʻahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association, organizer of two of the world’s most famous and challenging outrigger canoe events, has made a $10,000 donation to the Friends of Molokaʻi High and Middle Schools Foundation. The association presents the annual Nā Wahine O Ke Kai and Molokaʻi Ho’e races, which feature more than 2,000 canoe paddlers from around the globe competing in the 41-mile race across the Kaiwi […]
Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber announces lineup for Holomua 2025
The Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce has announced the full lineup for Holomua 2025, an annual celebration of leadership, culture and creativity on Maui.
Maui attorney and storyteller Lance D. Collins receives award for peace and social justice
Maui attorney and cultural storyteller Lance D. Collins was honored with the Dr. Jose P. Rizal Legacy Award for Peace and Social Justice by the Knights of Rizal – Aloha Chapter on Nov. 1, 2025, at the Filipino Community Center in Waipahu.
The Shops celebrates 25 years with month of culture, concerts and luxury experiences
The Shops at Wailea commemorates its 25th anniversary this November with a month-long celebration that honors its legacy as both a luxury destination and cultural gathering place.
UH Maui College joins with other groups to celebrate Arbor Month
Maui Nui Botanical Gardens and Maui Association of Landscape Professionals are co-hosting the 22nd annual Arbor Day Garden Expo and Hawaiian Tree Giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. Two thousand free trees will be available one per person, any age, with information about tree selection and care.
