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HECO has 15 proposed renewable energy projects in latest round of procurement
Renewable energy projects on Maui include: Three solar-plus-storage projects and one wind project totaling
approximately 324 GWh of variable generation, and 320 MWh of storage.
Luxury fashion brand Saint Laurent launches first Maui store inside The Shops at Wailea
The Shops at Wailea celebrates the grand opening of Maui’s first-ever Saint Laurent store, featuring exclusive seasonal collections.
McDonald’s reopens newly-remodeled restaurant in Kīhei
McDonald’s celebrates a newly renovated Kīhei restaurant with a more spacious 74-seat dining room, self-ordering kiosks and double drive-thru lanes for quicker and easier ordering.
The Salvation Army’s “Magical Maui Christmas” event brought holiday joy to over 2,000 Maui wildfire survivors
In the spirit of hope and community resilience, The Salvation Army’s “Magical Maui Christmas” event brought warmth and love to over 2,000 Maui wildfire survivors. The event took place at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center on Dec. 9, 2023, with the goal of creating a memorable Christmas experience for survivor families to uplift their spirits and bring some much-needed holiday joy.
Free concert from Ekolu, festive activities at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in December
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center presents a special concert by Ekolu on Dec. 15 and many festive events throughout December, including Santa visits, bingo nights, and movie screenings for the whole ʻohana.
The Shops at Wailea to host holiday events all month long
Celebrate the holidays at The Shops at Wailea with Santa photos, festive live music, complimentary gift wrapping and special performances throughout December.
Surfing Goat Dairy holding celebration to showcase new owner’s revitalization plan
Discover the revitalized charm of Upcountry’s Surfing Goat Dairy as it gears up for a grand reopening on Dec. 16, 2023, ushering in an era of enhanced visitor experiences and new efficiency for the farm.
15 firefighter recruits graduate with Maui’s 39th Recruit Class
The newly sworn in firefighters include: Curtis Abafo-Briones, Kai Adachi, Jonovan-Taje Akaka, Dane Andersen, Christian Balthazar-Chang, Jameson Fafard-Keuma, Noah Galvin, Jacob Gifford, Kyle Hayashi, David Isenmann, Jason Mangonon, Blake Nunes, Ian Stevens, Chandler Wade and Bryce Yoshida.
The Westin Maui names Joshua Hargrove as new general manager
The Westin Maui Resort and Spa, Kāʻanapali as named Joshua Hargrove as general manager of the property. Hargrove rejoins the Marriott family in his new post and brings more than 17 years of hospitality leadership experience, primarily with Marriott brands on Oʻahu, Maui, and Hawaiʻi Island.
Update: Night work on a section of Puʻunēnē Ave. scheduled 10 p.m. Dec. 10 to 5 a.m. Dec. 11
The Department of Water Supply reports a water service outage and road closure on Puʻunēnē Ave. scheduled Sunday, Dec. 10 from 7:30 p.m. to Monday, Dec. 11 at 5 a.m. The section of Puʻunēnē Ave. between W. Kaʻahumanu Ave. to E. Kamehameha Ave will be closed in both directions.
Dr. Kanoe Nāone named CEO of Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi
Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi appoints Dr. Kanoe Nāone as its new CEO, bringing over 20 years of leadership in nonprofit and educational sectors to guide the organization into its next phase.
Maui Office of Economic Development Grant Workshops in January
Take advantage of grant-seeking strategies by enrolling with experts during a series of county Office of Economic Development (OED) grant workshops in January.
MEO scheduling Mexican Consulate appointments Dec. 16 and 17 in Lahaina
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Enlace Hispano will schedule appointments for the Mexican Consulate’s visit to the Lahaina Civic Center on Dec. 16 and 17.
App Challenge winners focused on women’s safety, Maui fires and encryption software
The winning apps developed by high school students addressed women’s safety, focused on Maui fire recovery, and a developed encryption software.
Two 3+ magnitude Hawaiʻi Island earthquakes Friday night are likely not related
Two 3+ magnitude earthquakes on Hawaiʻi island that occurred within a minute of each other on Friday night are not likely related to one another, according to scientists with the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Lahaina man suffers life-threatening injuries in motorcycle crash on Honoapiʻilani Highway
A 35-year Lahaina man was transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center with critical, life-threatening injuries he suffered in a collision on the Honoapiʻilani Highway on Friday afternoon.
Retired nurse from California spreads holiday cheer to Sacred Hearts School students
In the spirit of bringing some Christmas joy to students affected by the wildfires in Lahaina, retired nurse Linda Higgins of Los Gatos, Calif., led a project to deliver hundreds of handmade Christmas stockings, stuffed with candy and small presents.
Update/Open: Accident on Honoapiʻilani Highway at Kai Malina Parkway
As of 8:08 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, the Honoapiʻilani Highway is open to the public. It was partially closed between Lower Honoapiʻilani Road and Kai Malina Parkway due to a motor vehicle accident reported in the afternoon.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs names Keʻōpū Reelitz director of advocacy
Reelitz, who began her new role on Dec. 1, will lead OHA’s Advocacy Division and oversee mission aligned public policy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation as well as OHAʻs current co-trustee role with the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
Maui 5K to support Maui Nui schools, including those impacted by wildfires
Maui Ocean Center will present the 13th annual Maui 5K from 7 to 9 a.m. Sunday, March 3, 2024. Registration is now open, with entry fees set to increase Dec. 15.
