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Island Grocery Depot in Lahaina extends hours to open earlier
Starting Monday, Dec. 4, Island Grocery Depot in Lahaina will extend its hours to open earlier at 6:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday.
Alaska Airlines to acquire Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9B deal
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), and Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Alaska Airlines will acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $18 per share in cash, for a transaction value of approximately $1.9 billion, inclusive of $0.9 billion of Hawaiian Airlines net debt.
DHHL awards 25 pastoral lots in Kahikinui, Maui
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands awarded 25 pastoral lots Saturday as part of the department’s Kuleana Program. Established in 1999, the Kuleana Program was created through beneficiary consultation and is the department’s direct response to fulfilling the community’s needs and desire to be stewards of the land.
Democratic Party of Hawai‘i Elects Interim Party Chair
The State Central Committee, the governing body for the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i, voted in Adrian Tam as their new interim Party Chair at a special meeting that was held on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Young Brothers names 5 female directors to its leadership team
Young Brothers ushers in a new era with the appointment of five female directors, enhancing its leadership team with experts in strategic initiatives, finance, human resources, marine operations and terminal operations.
Maui Academy of Performing Arts presents: ‘The Lion in Winter’, featuring Broadway veterans
The Maui Academy of Performing Arts presents its latest production, “The Lion in Winter,” with performances Nov. 30 to Dec. 3 and Dec. 14 to 17. This classic play, set during the reign of King Henry II, features Broadway veterans Paul Jackel and Peggy Harmon, along with Jefferson Davis, Shane Borge, Rocco Dahl, Mehra Park and Joseph Duncan.
2023 Four Seasons Resort Maui festive line-up, holiday programming schedule
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea invites guests to its holiday season festivities, featuring the grand reopening of Ferraro’s Restaurant, the Love for Lāhainā Grand Tasting event, and a host of holiday experiences and celebrations.
Maui Relief TANF Program outreach for noncitizens to be held Dec. 10
An outreach event to reach noncitizen families with dependent children, who could be eligible for Maui Relief TANF Program benefits, will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10, in Lahaina.
General Contractors Association of Hawaiʻi raises $50,000 for Domestic Violence Action Center
Members of the General Contractors Association of Hawaiʻi have raised over $50,000 for the Domestic Violence Action Center, inspired by the association president, Steve Baginski’s, personal connection to the cause.
UH: National awards for Hawaiian language production, ‘Hoʻoilina’
A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa play written and directed by a recent alumnus of the Department of Theatre and Dance captured six national awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.
NOAA Fisheries proposes habitat protection for threatened corals in Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
NOAA Fisheries proposes new critical habitat designations for five threatened coral species in the Pacific Islands, focusing on areas essential for coral growth and resilience.
UH: ‘Resurgence’ is Hawaiʻi’s 2023 Word of the Year
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s English Department has chosen ‘resurgence’ as Hawaiʻi’s 2023 Word of the Year, symbolizing the state’s rebound from a global pandemic and the Maui community’s recovery from recent wildfires.
The Shops at Wailea’s Art Maui 2023 Event features selections from Maui County artists
The Shops at Wailea’s Art Maui 2023 event on Dec. 2 features a diverse collection of small artworks by Maui County artists, supporting local talent.
Program will house FEMA-ineligible survivors of Maui wildfires for up to 12 months
The purpose of the Rental Assistance Program (RAP) is specifically to help survivors of the Maui wildfires who are not eligible for FEMA assistance. RAP will work to secure housing for up to 12 months for eligible households by connecting them with Airbnb or through the Hawai‘i Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) Hawai‘i Fire Relief Housing Program.
Operation HOPE continues to support families, businesses affected by Maui wildfires
The national nonprofit Operation HOPE continues to have offices in Kīhei and Lahaina to help survivors and businesses affected by the Maui wildfires.
HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union launches 2024 student scholarship applications
This year, HawaiiUSA is awarding two additional scholarships for a total of 22 scholarships at $2,000 each, making the total amount of scholarship money to be distributed $44,000. Since 1990, the credit union has awarded 560 scholarships for a total of $843,500.
Kona low weakening; Piʻilani Hwy remains closed between ʻUlupalakua and Nuʻu
Piʻilani Highway remained closed between ʻUlupalakua and Nuʻu on Friday morning after a kona low resulted in heavy rain and flooding in East Maui on Thursday.
Maui Planning Director Aoki to retire, focus on family after losing home in Lahaina fire
Mayor Richard Bissen today announced the retirement of Planning Director Kathleen Ross Aoki, as she wishes to focus on her family after losing her Lahaina home in the Aug. 8 fire. Her retirement is effective Dec. 31, 2023.
The Sewing Hui transitions from COVID masks to Nutcracker costumes and more
About 40 resident volunteers with The Sewing Hui on Maui have moved on from the COVID days of making masks for the community, to a new era of community work that includes making stockings for keiki wildfire survivors and creating elaborate costumes for the Maui’s arts community.
Maui Disaster Area Residential restrictions lifted for Zones 10A, 10B, 10C and 10D
County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and residents with vehicle passes from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting, beginning Monday, Dec. 4, and Tuesday, Dec. 5, in Zones 10A, 10B, 10C and 10D. Some residential and commercial properties in these zones have been deferred by the federal Environmental Protection Agency for health and safety reasons.
