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CocoNene’s Māʻalaea storefront marks a new beginning after their Lahaina flagship loss
CocoNene, a local brand known for its made in Hawaii products, announced the grand opening of their new store in Māʻalaea, Maui at the Maui Harbor Shops. This new location marks a poignant milestone for the brand’s recovery journey after the loss of their Lahaina flagship store.
Hawaiian Home Lands nonprofit awarded Office of Hawaiian Affairs Kakoʻo Grant
The Homestead Community Development Corporation nonprofit received a funding award from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Kakoʻo Community Grant Program. HCDC is the nonprofit arm of several Homestead Beneficiary Associations, including the Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations.
Schatz discusses federal support for Maui’s recovery, statewide housing challenges
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) met with Housing and Urban Development officials on Tuesday to discuss the agency’s efforts to support federal housing residents impacted by the Maui fires.
King’s Maui and Convoy of Hope invites community to Day and Night of Hope
Registration for Day of Hope opens Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center. The event will be emceed by local comedians Da Braddahs and offers a range of resources and activities including free hot meals, groceries, baby supplies, entertainment, photos with Santa and more.
Top 20 things to do on Maui, Dec 14-23: Jack Johnson, Paula Fuga, Lukas Nelson in benefit concert; Nutcracker; Goat Day; holiday events
This week on Maui, there is so much to do to celebrate the holidays, help raise funds for wildfire survivors and be entertained around the island by comedians, musicians young and old, and even goats. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Reopening of all 83 Lahaina wildfire zones completed ahead of schedule
Reentry into the 83 zones established for the 2,170 acres in the five-mile Lahaina impact area concluded more than a week ahead of schedule. The process started with the first residential zone opening for reentry Sept. 25 and 26 on Kaniau Road.
New coffee-table book Mālama Maui features images of rock icon Mick Fleetwood; profits to benefit Maui United Way
An elegant and impactful, new, coffee-table book titled MĀLAMA MAUI: Music Photography from Lahaina, has just been released. One hundred percent of the profits from sales of the book will be donated to the Maui United Way Fire Disaster Relief Fund.
Castle Hospitality Group to manage Nāpili homeowner associations, beach resort
Hawaiʻi’s Castle Hospitality Group will manage the newly renovated Nāpili Surf Beach Resort on Maui’s scenic Nāpili Bay.
The Shops at Wailea launches 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway
This festive season, The Shops at Wailea is spreading holiday cheer with their “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” The Shops invites the public to join in celebrating the spirit of giving and perhaps winning prizes along the way. Here’s how to participate:
Rickie Fowler, Viktor Hovland, Hideki Matsuyama and Scottie Scheffler return to The Sentry
The Sentry today announced Rickie Fowler, Viktor Hovland, Hideki Matsuyama and Scottie Scheffler are set to return to Maui and The Sentry when it’s played at the picturesque Plantation Course at Kapalua from Jan. 4-7, 2024.
Rep. Jill Tokuda to continue Maui office hours on Wednesdays at the Lahaina Civic Center
Staff from US Rep. Jill Tokuda’s office will continue to hold office hours every Wednesday at the Lahaina Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to assist Maui residents and businesses with issues or problems they are having with federal agencies.
Following Maui fires, Schatz leads hearing to push for more immediate, consistent relief
“Lahaina is just one example. Every community devastated by a disaster deserves help. Help that is timely, predictable, consistent, and proportional to the needs of the recovery,” said Sen. Schatz.
Visitor industry gives 500 fresh pies, socks to Maui County seniors
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association gifted 500 pies and socks to seniors across Maui County, partnering with local organizations to deliver the holiday treats and spread joy.
$354,000 grant approved for sediment removal and flood mitigation in South Maui
A stormwater-detention basin at Kūlanihākoʻi will benefit North Kīhei by mitigating flooding on the slopes of Haleakalā and assist in marine-life protection, according to Council member Cook.
UH Maui College culinary students distribute 1,600 produce boxes
Culinary students at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College organized about 1,600 boxes of produce that were distributed to students and community members impacted by the August wildfires.
Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa launches as a reimagined dining concept at Grand Wailea
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, announces the debut of its reimagined signature dining concept, Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa.
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court oral argument scheduled for lawsuit challenging Maui houseless sweeps
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court has scheduled an oral argument on Dec. 14, 2023, for the lawsuit against Maui County challenging a September 2021 houseless sweep at Amala Place near Kanahā Beach Park.
Hawaiʻiʻs Millerbird no longer listed as critically endangered after successful relocation
Decades of conservation work led by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and American Bird Conservancy has paid off for Hawaiʻi’s Millerbird, now downlisted from critically endangered to endangered status.
Nā Keiki O Emalia hosts a Keiki Holiday Festival, Dec. 17
The Maui-based nonprofit Nā Keiki O Emalia hosts a Keiki Holiday Festival on Sunday, Dec. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Cameron Center in Wailuku. The event is free and open to all Maui families.
AAA Hawaiʻi: Record number of Pacific state residents will travel over holidays
AAA Hawaiʻi predicts 20.5 million residents of Hawaiʻi, Alaska, California, Oregon and Washington will travel during the year-end holiday period this year between Dec. 23, 2023 and Jan. 1, 2024.
