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Chef Hui and Maui Brewing Co. to host Holiday Beach Bash for Lahaina Families Dec. 16
Chef Hui and Maui Brewing Co., in collaboration with community partners, are hosting the inaugural Johnny Baldwin Keiki Christmas Beach Bash at Outrigger Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel on Dec. 16 to support displaced families in West Maui.
Community meeting on wildfire debris removal for Lahaina properties, Dec. 18
Officials from County of Maui and from federal agencies will be offering information and updates about debris removal, transportation and containment of debris and ash for properties in the Lahaina Wildfire Disaster Area during a community meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, at the Lahaina Civic Center.
Recall issued for WanaBana, Weis, Schnucks Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree, Apple Sauce Pouches due to lead
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health has issued an updated voluntary recall warning for WanaBana, Weis, and Schnucks Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree and Apple Sauce Pouches due to elevated lead levels.
Visitor satisfaction in Hawai‘i remains high despite Maui wildfires, survey finds
The latest Visitor Satisfaction and Activity Survey by the Hawaiʻi Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism shows high satisfaction among Hawai‘i’s visitors, with over 95% rating their experience as “excellent” or “above average.” Additionally, a special section on the impact of Maui wildfires indicates a slight decrease in satisfaction for those who visited after the Aug. 8 wildfires.
Maui Country Club’s Junior Tennis Team secures State Championship Title
The Maui team, known as the MCC Knorthshore Knuckleheads – Green Team members include: Noah Falit, Trinity Hansen, Emily Kermode, Benjamin Kerstein, Rio Kolton, Naia Lickle, Kelsey Loree, and Erika Sharp.
Makaliʻi opens retail store at Maui Mall Village
Maui Mall Village welcomes new retailer, Makaliʻi, to the center. The locally owned and operated small business sells Maui-made products, including T-shirts, earrings, necklaces, hats, stickers, and acrylic 3D Lites. The shop also sells Maui Strong products and Lahainaluna Athletics branded gear and accessories.
Lahaina residents to keep current Red Cross hotels through holidays
Residents previously scheduled to relocate to new American Red Cross non-congregate shelter locations between Dec. 15 and Dec. 18 have been extended in their current hotel sheltering locations until after the holidays, according to a Red Cross update.
Hawaiian Music Series December edition features Wilson Kanakaʻole, Jarret Roback
This month’s Hawaiian Music Series will take place on Thursday, Dec. 28 at 6 p.m., at Hale Hoʻikeʻike at the Bailey House Museum in Wailuku. This free event will feature well-known musicians Wilson Kanakaʻole and Jarret Roback.
92 traffic fatalities to date in 2023 in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is providing year-to-date traffic fatality statistics for 2023 as it continues to promote responsible driving habits to keep roads safe. As of Dec. 13, 2023, 92 fatalities caused by motor vehicle collisions were reported statewide. While there has been improvement in overall driving behavior, the number of fatalities by motorcycle collisions has been consistently high for multiple years.
Nonprofit continues efforts to assist wildfire survivors with “Christmas for Lahaina” event
Holidays For Lahaina along with the help of donors, have organized a Christmas For Lahaina celebration. The event will take place on Thursday, Dec, 21, 2023, at 6 p.m., at The Ritz Carlton, Kapalua, West Maui. The event is NOT open to the public.
Weekly Kula air sampling continues to show good air quality
Weekly air sampling conducted by the Hawaiʻi Department of Health in Kula continues to show good air quality.
New technology used to design recovery plan as Phase 2 in Maui wildfire response begins
The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency and the County of Maui are using the 3D technology to better visualize the extent of damage in Lahaina as they design a recovery plan.
Emergency Prescription Assistance Program for Maui residents to close on Dec. 16, 2023
The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program program will be available through the end of its current activation period, ending Dec. 16, 2023. Individuals enrolled in the program are urged to fill/renew their prescriptions before the EPAP closes.
Workshop prepares, empowers community against wildfires, other natural disasters
In light of the recent wildfires on Maui and in Mililani Mauka and the continued forecast for drought conditions throughout the state, both state and city leaders hosted a Wildfire Prevention and Disaster Preparedness Workshop.
J Walter Cameron Center gets $15,000 OHA grant to support
Organization leaders say the grant will play a pivotal role in fortifying connections within the Native Hawaiian community and aligns with OHA’s commitment to strategic directions that include quality housing, educational pathways, economic stability and health outcomes.
Choice Health Bar celebrates reopening in Kāʻanapali
Choice Health Bar makes a comeback to the Westside, reopening their location at Whalers Village in Kāʻanapali this week. The Whalers Village location is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Point Break Pizza & Panini now open at Maui Harbor Shops in Māʻalaea
Point Break Pizza & Panini is now open at Maui Harbor Shops in Māʻalaea. Signature menu items include Warm Focaccia with Honey Butter, Rochetta Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette, Spicy Italian & Carbonara Pizzas along with homemade focaccia breads, fennel sausages, dressings and pickles.
Hawaiian Electric’s Battery Bonus program hits cap on O‘ahu
Although Battery Bonus is closed on O‘ahu the program will continue to be available to customers on Maui until June 30, 2024, or a cap of 15 MW is reached, whichever comes first.
$5,000 grant program to help Maui families replace vehicles destroyed in wildfire
The program is dedicated to Native Hawaiian families that experienced transportation loss due to the Maui wildfires in August 2023. The program provides vehicle financing with deferred payments for 12 months and a one time grant of up to $5,000 to replace a vehicle lost in the fires.
Hawaiʻi Health Access Program has space for Maui residents who aren’t eligible for Medicaid or other plans
Space still available for Kaiser Permanente’s Hawaii Health Access Program for Maui residents who aren’t eligible for Medicaid or other health plans. Apply before open enrollment ends Jan. 16, 2024.
