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Large northwest swell builds, expected to produce surf 20-30 feet high
A large northwest swell is building across the state, resulting in a high surf warning for the north and west facing shores of various islands.
King Kekaulike student seeks school supplies and slipper donations for senior project
A senior student at King Kekaulike High School has launched a School Supply and Rubber Slipper Drive in an effort to support keiki in need at public schools across Maui County.
Hawaiian Electric donates $15,500 to Ke Kula ‘O Pi‘ilani for culture-based STEM curriculum
Hawaiian Electric recently donated $15,500 to Ke Kula ‘O Pi‘ilani to support the school’s innovative program that integrates modern science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) with traditional Hawaiian knowledge and ‘āina-based learning.
Touchdown for Tatas yields $28,447 for the Pacific Cancer Foundation
The 7th Touchdowns for Tatas fundraiser collected $28,447 this year for the Pacific Cancer Foundation. Fundraisers were held Oct. 23, 2022 at Dollie’s North Shore in Pāʻia and Oct. 30, 2022 at the Beach House in Kahana.
4th annual Lahaina Aloha Christmas Parade on Dec. 18
The Lahaina Aloha Christmas Parade begins at 4 p.m. and features Santa, the Lahainaluna High School marching band, classic cars and more.
Pacific Whale Foundation Announces 2023 Maui Whale Festival
Pacific Whale Foundation announced the 2023 return of its annual Maui Whale Festival. Occurring throughout the month of February, this hybrid event celebrates the return of migrating humpback whales to Maui Nui.
Blessing held for “Ka Wahine o Kekoa” mural by Maui Public Art Corps
Painted by Fathima Mohiuddin as a project of nonprofit Maui Public Art Corps, the public artwork is an interpretation of a recorded talk-story between Kekoa Enomoto of ʻAhahui Kaʻahumanu and Queen Kaʻahumanu Center’s Kauwela Bisquera, with additional symbolism garnered through Kahului community consultations over a 6-week design period.
Night closure of Piʻilani Highway between Kaonoulu Street and Piʻikea Avenue planned
The state Department of Transportation will close the Piʻilani Highway in both directions between Kaonoulu Street and Piʻikea Avenue from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning next week, to prepare to reopen the second southbound lane in the Kīhei Roundabout work zone.
Maui County’s first Climate Action Resiliency Plan now available for public comment
The County of Maui’s first Climate Action and Resiliency Plan (CARP) status report draft has been transmitted to the Maui County Council Mayor Michael Victorino announced today. It is the first comprehensive strategy for mitigating and adapting to climate change throughout the County.
ʻOhana Support Mobile Community Services coming to Hāna, Dec. 16
Support for East Maui families will arrive in plenty of time for Christmas thanks to a coalition of organizations behind the ‘Ohana Support Mobile Community Services.
Mayor-elect Bissen announces additional appointments to his cabinet
Mayor Elect Bissen names three staff appointments to his cabinet, including: Leo Caires as Chief of Staff, Mahina Martin as Chief of Communications, and Gerry Dameron as Chief Innovation Officer.
ʻUkulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro performs in a Hoʻonanea Concert Series at the MACC
Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents ‘ukulele wizard and musical artist, Jake Shimabukuro. He will be in concert with special guest Pure Heart, a group he co-founded early in his career, and who will also be featured in the concert Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Castle Theater.
Bayada joins Uptown Kitchen and Dazzle in spreading holiday joy to Maui kupuna
A lot of people called to reserve plates to ensure they received one, but for one resident at Hale Mahaolu Ekolu, Lucy Turquio, she excitedly anticipated the return of joyful clinicians to help her miss her loved ones a little less.
Picket at Maui’s 122-year-old newspaper aims to protect local news coverage
Dozens of people, including supporters, subscribers, and employees of The Maui News showed up for an informational picket Tuesday, in support of “securing a fair contract that protects local news coverage.”
Is Maui’s landmark Fukushima Store closing for good? Only time will tell, owner says
Fukushima Store owner George Fukushima, whose parents started the store more than a half century ago in Haʻikū, said he is not doing media interviews. He reluctantly agreed to a brief statement. “On Dec. 23, we will close for the holidays,” Fukushima told Maui Now on Tuesday. “We will decide after that.”
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, Dec. 15-21
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for Dec. 15-21, find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Oregon woman’s death in Nāpili is classified by police as a miscellaneous accident
Police have classified the death of an Oregon woman in West Maui as a miscellaneous fatal accident.
Motor vehicle crash at Kahului Beach Road claims life of Maui man
A 68-year-old Kahului man suffered fatal injuries in a motor vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Central Maui near Kahului Harbor.
Hawaiʻi 3Rs to partner in $18M school playground repair and maintenance initiative
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education today announced an $18 million partnership with the nonprofit Hawaiʻi 3Rs to improve and replace public school playground equipment across the state.
Man injured in apparent shark encounter at ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay on Hawaiʻi Island
A man in his 60s was transported to the hospital after an apparent shark encounter at ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay on Hawaiʻi Island, state officials report.
