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Mākena Golf & Beach Club maintains access to Mākena Landing Park
Several kiawe trees were removed from Mākena Landing Park earlier this week, resulting in concerns and questions shared by regular beachgoers. Mākena Golf & Beach Club reports that the removal of the trees was necessary for the park to remain safe for public access and to minimize risk to the shoreline ecosystem.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide seeking volunteers in Hawaiʻi
AARP Foundation is recruiting friendly and service-oriented people throughout Hawaiʻi to join its Tax-Aide volunteer team. Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-based tax assistance and preparation program. During the 2024 tax season, almost 28,000 volunteers served over 1.7 million taxpayers. Tax-Aide participants saved more than $1.3 billion in refunds and credits.
Return of holiday cheer at Lahaina Cannery
Lahaina Cannery is inviting Maui residents and visitors to celebrate the holiday season with photos with Santa, local vendors, and live local holiday entertainment.
Maui Prep to host preschool preview, Dec. 14
Maui Preparatory Academy’s Bright Beginnings Preschool will host a preschool preview on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 to 11 a.m.
State awarded $11.99M grant to improve children’s mental health services statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division has been awarded an $11.99 million system of care improvement grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
New release ‘Big Hearts on a Little Island’ proceeds to help rebuild of Lahaina Public Library
A newly released 250-page coffee table book, “Big Hearts on a Little Island,” tells the story of how the people of Maui stepped up to help after the devastating 2023 wildfires, from author and Maui resident Victoria Moore.
Ledcor Maui and partners raise $105,000 for Maui youth through Makana no Nā Keiki gift drive
More than 100 Maui youth enjoyed a festive day of shopping at locally owned stores at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center this past Thursday, as Ledcor Maui concluded its second annual Makana no Nā Keiki (Gifts for Children) program. The gift drive raised $105,000, benefitting three local charitable organizations: Maui Youth & Family Services, Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui, and the Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui.
Blessing ceremony to mark completion of Maui Public Art Project at King Kamehameha III Elementary School’s temporary campus
Following nine months of programming and development, a mural spread across the temporary campus of King Kamehameha III Elementary School will be blessed on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. The community is invited to participate in the event, which begins promptly at 12:30 p.m.
The Shops at Wailea rolls out holiday lineup, annual Instagram giveaways and more
The Shops at Wailea is spreading holiday cheer and inviting families to join in the festive fun this December with an exciting lineup of events, giveaways, and live entertainment for all ages. Throughout the month, Maui residents and Wailea visitors can enjoy these special offerings designed to celebrate the magic of the season.
HIDOE to restore one additional school bus route in Upcountry Maui starting Monday
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education announced today that one previously suspended school bus route in Upcountry Maui will be reinstated starting on Monday, Dec. 9, restoring service for nearly 40 student bus riders.
Hāliʻimaile Holidays celebration, Dec. 13
Food, music, shopping and family fun will all make for a festive Hāliʻimaile Holidays celebration, hosted by Maui Land & Pineapple Co., from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 13 at the former pineapple plantation town midway between Kahului and Makawao.
Rep. Tokuda to hold statewide telephone town hall, Dec. 11
US Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) will be holding a statewide telephone town hall on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. HST.
Dunlap, Eckroat and MacIntyre lead group of first-time PGA TOUR winners set to tee it up at The Sentry
The Sentry has announced Nick Dunlap, Austin Eckroat, and Robert MacIntyre have committed to play in the opening event of the 2025 PGA TOUR Regular Season when it returns to The Plantation Course at Kapalua from Jan 2 through Jan. 5.
Gov. Green lowers flags in remembrance of the Pearl Harbor attack
Flags are being lowered from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, marking the 83rd commemoration of the Pearl Harbor attack, and the lives lost on Dec. 7, 1941. “The day serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and sacrifices made by the thousands of men and women whose bravery in the face of unimaginable adversity shaped the course of history,” said Gov. Green.
$2.6M in grants awarded to support food system infrastructure projects in Hawaiʻi
The US Department of Agriculture has announced awards for 17 Hawai‘i projects totaling $2.6 million under the Resilient Food System Infrastructure program. The RFSI program is aimed at strengthening middle-of-the-supply chain operations and local food systems by supporting processing, manufacturing, storing, transportation, wholesaling and distribution of agricultural products. The grants include $77,896 to Maui Breadfruit Co. and $59,058 to NH Properties, LLC dba Haʻikū Organic Farm on Maui.
Habitat for Humanity Maui receives $16,500 grant from Lowe’s to support home repair projects on Molokaʻi
Habitat for Humanity Maui has received a $16,500 grant from Lowe’s to help with the renovation of one home on Molokaʻi in critical need of safety-related repairs.
Sen. Hirono co-sponsors bill to promote family unity in US immigration system
US Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaiʻi is co-sponsoring a bill to help families caught up in the US immigration system at a time when President-elect Donald Trump is pledging mass deportations of undocumented immigrants.
DOH reports 15th travel-related dengue virus case
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has identified a new case of travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu, bringing the number of total cases to 15 identified in the state in 2024 (one on Kauaʻi, four on Maui, 10 on Oʻahu). The affected travelers were exposed in various countries where dengue is common.
Maui Rugby Union sending a team to prestigious youth tournament in New Zealand
The tournament will be the largest event that the Maui Rugby Union has ever taken part in, and they will be among the youngest competitors.
MEO offers ‘Helping Lahaina Heal: Mastering Your Money’ workshop
A “Helping Lahaina Heal: Mastering Your Money” workshop, offered by Maui Economic Opportunity, will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Lahaina Recovery Center in the Lahaina Gateway.
