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Gifting initiative led by Maui teen and nonprofit recognizes sustained spirit after Lahaina fires
A gifting initiative led by Lahaina teen, Madison “Madi” Goldsmith, and mainland nonprofit, the Lady Savant Foundation is recognizing positivity in the sustained spirit of residents following the 2023 Lahaina wildfires.
A Model for Maui: Regenerative “Green Streets” blessed at Honoiki and Keoneʻōʻio
A blessing was held last week for the new “Green Streets” project in Mākena, a transformative milestone in sustainable, low-impact development on Maui, according to managers. The public right-of-way project diagonally across from Mākena Landing at the intersection of Honoiki Street and Keone‘ō‘io Road, is a collaboration between Mākena Golf and Beach Club and the County of Maui.
Kīlauea eruption that started a week ago, continues at summit caldera
The eruption at Kīlauea volcano that began on Monday, Dec. 23, continues today. Over the past day, vents in the southwest portion of the caldera have continued producing a fan of lava flows covering the southwest portion of the crater floor, with sustained lava fountaining, according to a daily update issued by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Story of loyal companion tied to 442nd Regimental Combat Team retold in new book
Mayor Richard Bissen congratulated illustrator Willie Ito and author Stacey Hayashi at the Maui launch of their book “The Story of Lucy,” the dog who was the loyal mascot for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team’s 3rd Battalion medics during World War II.
Schatz secured $6 billion for Hawaiʻi in 2024, including funds to support Maui’s recovery
In 2024, US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) helped secure more than $6 billion in federal funding for Hawai‘i as he led efforts to deliver resources to support Maui’s recovery from last year’s fires and advance a range of other priorities for the state.
Maui teen golfer is recipient of $1,000 Claude Brousseau Golf and Academic Award
Lilianna Elleby, 13, of Kīhei, Maui is the recipient of the $1000 Claude Brousseau Golf and Academic Award for 2024.
Monday Morning MIL: Kamehameha Maui girls soccer closing in on league title, state tournament
With three matches to play in its MIL season, Kamehameha Maui can clinch the MIL championship in their next match, against Baldwin (3-2-0) next Saturday.
Big Island Spotlight: Alameda’s work on fentanyl task force led to his job as mayor
Wally Lau, co-founder of the Hawaiʻi Island Fentanyl Task Force, said of Hawai’i County Mayor Kimo Alameda: “No matter where he’s at, he is a motivator and a do-er who can excite people.”
Flags lowered for 30 days in honor of former President Jimmy Carter
The US flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag will be flown at half-staff for a period of 30 days to honor the life and legacy of President James “Jimmy” Earl Carter, Jr., the 39th President of the United States, who died Sunday at the age of 100.
Downed tree and power line results in closure of Kekaulike Avenue
Kekaulike Avenue is closed from Kula Highway to Waipoli Road, due to a large tree on a power line that’s blocking the entire roadway.
4.3 magnitude Big Island earthquake is part of ongoing seismic swarm in Pāhala
A magnitude-4.3 earthquake, reported at 11:04 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29, occurred 1 mile west-southwest of Pāhala on the Island of Hawaiʻi at a depth of 19 miles below sea level. Scientists with the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory say this earthquake is part of the ongoing seismic swarm that has been occurring beneath the Pāhala area
Field finalized for The Sentry 2025
The Sentry returns to The Plantation Course at Kapalua, Jan. 2-5 with 60 of the PGA TOUR’s best officially committed to the season-opening event of the 2025 FedExCup Season.
Carving history: Junior New Jersey senator discovers late Hawaiʻi’s Senator Inouye’s name on bottom of desk drawer
The legacy of late longtime Hawaiʻi US Sen. Daniel Inouye came up during a nationally televised CNN “State of the Union” interview of Andy Kim, the new junior US senator from New Jersey and the first Korean-American elected to the US Senate.
UHERO: Hawaiʻi’s economic expansion continues, but slowly
Despite steady local forecast path so far, Hawaiʻi’s economic outlook becomes unclear as federal policy changes loom with incoming Trump Administration introducing broad uncertainty.
First Day Hike set for Makapu‘u Point amid cultural New Year’s observances
Sunrise on New Year’s Day is at 7:09 a.m., and hikers planning to participate in the annual First Day Hike at Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail in East O‘ahu should get there early to be on top in time for dawn on the first day of 2025.
2 days left to empty the shelters; Are your pets prepared for New Year’s?
The busiest day of the year for the Maui Humane Society is traditionally Jan. 2, with an increase in lost pets brought in following fireworks, according to an organization newsletter.
Kīlauea volcano eruption continues
The eruption at Kīlauea volcano that began on Monday, Dec. 23, continues this morning. Over the past day, vents in the southwest portion of the caldera have continued producing a fan of lava flows covering the southwest portion of the crater floor, with the vigor of lava fountaining increasing over the past day.
New transient accommodations law goes into effect Jan. 1, along with other legislation
A portion of a bill enacted to curb vacation rentals in residential areas will go into effect Jan. 1 and expand the scope of the transient accommodations tax law to include certain shelters and vehicles with sleeping accommodations.
With record field, The Sentry golf tournament on Maui still on solid footing despite dueling tours
In midst of unknowns througout men’s professional golf, Maui’s event has grown stronger
Malama Kula project receives $100,000 in Rotary fire relief
The Malama Kula team has been working to help Upcountry residents clean up and recover from the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire that erupted in Pohakuokala Gulch and burned more than 200 acres and destroyed homes, and now it’s receiving $100,000 from Maui Rotarians.
