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Maui Aids Foundation to host World Aids Day Hawaiʻi 2022, Dec. 1
For the first time in history, the blocks from the National AIDS Memorial Quilt representing individuals lost in Hawaiʻi will be on display for viewing. Seen for the first time on Maui, organizers say this is an extremely rare and meaningful opportunity to pay tribute to those lost within the local community.
53 tons of marine debris removed from Papahānaumokuākea
A team from the Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project, a Hawaiʻi-based nonprofit organization, returned to Honolulu recently aboard the 185-ft ship M/V Imua with another 53 tons (105,655 pounds) of marine debris removed from reefs and beaches of the islands and atolls within the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
22nd Annual Paddle For Hunger set to support Maui Food Bank, Nov. 24
After two years of virtual events, Hawaiian Paddle Sports invites the community together to Paddle For Hunger in support of Maui Food Bank and its mission to feed the hungry.
Pacific Media Group and Hawai’i Visitors & Convention Bureau to launch Official Island Visitor Guidebooks
In 2023, Pacific Media Group will publish: Experience Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi; Experience Kauaʻi; Experience Oʻahu; and Experience the Island of Hawaiʻi.
Our Hawaiʻi coalition: hundreds of mail-in ballots with “deficient” signatures on Maui
More than 800 mail-in ballots were reportedly set aside for “deficient” signatures in Maui County on Election Day, and are pending voter action in order to be officially counted, according to the Our Hawaiʻi coalition. With just 504 votes separating Maui Council Chair Alice Lee, and challenger Noelani Ahia in the fourth summary report for the race for the Council’s Wailuku-Waiheʻe-Waikapū residency seat, the outstanding ballots have the potential to impact the outcome of that particular race.
Hula O Nā Keiki concludes 30th edition, Winners of Miss and Master Hula are from Hālau Hiʻiakaināmakalehua
The 2022 Miss and Master Hula O Nā Keiki Overall Winners were Noah Kazuo Piʻimaiwaʻa Andrade and Lennon Aiko Kuʻualoha Nakada, both of Hālau Hiʻiakaināmakalehua under the direction of Robert Keʻano Kaʻupu IV and Lono Padilla.
Bonnie Raitt’s “Just Like That… ” tour continues in 2023 with Maui show March 31
Bonnie Raitt continues her “Just Like That… ” tour with a concert at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s A&B Amphitheater, Friday, March 31, 2023. Her special guest for the Maui show is John Cruz. Tickets go on sale to MACC members Nov. 15, and to the general public on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022.
Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center works to restore native landscape as part of Arbor Day festivities
More than 250 plants were installed as part of the joint effort between Pūlama Lānaʻi and Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Nov. 13, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending Nov. 13, 2022. May they rest in peace.
Surfing scientists conduct 3D reef research at epic surf break
A University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo professor is leading a team of scientists to 3D map the planet’s premier surf breaks to help better protect reefs around the world.
Free virtual celebration of Geography Awareness with Hawaiʻi schools, Nov. 16
Hawaiʻi – All Islands – Learning Endeavors will host a Virtual GIS Day Event on Nov. 16, 2022 in celebration of Geography Awareness Week for Schools across the state. The event features GIS professionals presenting Live to students and educators about their work that uses GIS – Geographic Information Systems, also known as digital mapping software.
Kulahaven Farms, rainbow trout aquaponics farm to close at year’s end
Kulahaven Farms LLC, Hawaiʻi’s first, and only, rainbow trout aquaponics farm will be closing operations by the end of this year, the business announced.
“Banyan Tree Bliss” named winning entry in 2023 Lahaina Poster Contest
Miller received a $3,000 award and her image will be reproduced as a limited edition of 1,000 posters which will be sold online and at outlets throughout Lahaina.
Free skateboard demo with professional skater Tim Byrne, Nov. 19
One Love Skate presents professional skater Tim Byrne at Waipuna Chapel on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Grant seeks limu project with high profit margin
Hawaiʻi state officials want to support a project that enhances the use of Hawaiʻi limu to yield a high investment return.
Day 5: Maui Fire Department air and ground crews battle stubborn West Maui wildfire
On Day 5 of firefighting efforts, air crews aboard three Maui Fire Department helicopters continued making water drops in hard-to-reach areas of the West Maui Mountains. The battle continues against a 2,100 acre wildfire that started late Tuesday morning in Kauaula Valley. Containment remained at 40%.
Volcano Watch: Volcanoes of American Samoa
Ta‘ū volcano in American Samoa experienced volcanic unrest in the form of an earthquake swarm that was felt throughout the Manuʻa Islands (Ofu-Olosega and Ta‘ū Islands) from late July through early September 2022.
Maui Kahu Wayne Higa holds on to faith in effort to restore 146-year-old Kaʻahumanu Church, an early symbol of women’s rights
Preserving a Hawaiian church more than 140 years old takes perseverance and patience–traits that Kahu Wayne Higa has a lot of, as he embarks on a task to honor its historic legacy.
Video surveillance shows clumsy thief in smash-and-grab burglary at Hi-Tech Pāʻia
The suspect is seen browsing the sunglass rack, dropping items along the way and taking a handful of merchandise including skateboards, eyewear and backpacks.
Governor-elect Josh Green travels to Japan to promote travel between Japan and Hawaiʻi
Governor-elect Josh Green and his wife Jaime Green were scheduled to depart for Japan on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, to meet with government officials and travel industry partners to promote travel and business between Hawaiʻi and Japan.
