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Holomua Marine 30×30 community planning process launches on Maui
Three, identical talk story sessions are being hosted in Wailuku (Oct. 28), Lahaina (Oct. 29), and Hāna (Oct. 30), to familiarize the community with the state’s Holomua Marine 30×30 planning process.
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea launches 32nd Annual Virtual Day of Hope Run/Walk
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea announced the 32nd Annual Day of Hope Run/Walk, with closing ceremonies taking place on Nov. 20, 2022.
Krank Cycles to donate up to 50 bikes at in Wailuku event, Nov. 12
Krank Cycles will donate 50 bikes and repair any bike for free for keiki at Hale Makana O Waiale and Ka Hale A Ke Ola Resource Center Wailuku on Nov. 12, 2022.
$4.9M secured from the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program for Hawaiʻi
The grant will help Hawaiʻi purchase 25 clean school buses that will accelerate the transition to zero emissions vehicles.
Fairmont Kea Lani announces Two-night Culinary Collaboration, Nov. 3-4
Reservations are now available for Fairmont Kea Lani’s upcoming dinner series, an evening exploring the history of Hawaiian-style cuisine featuring Lanai Tabura, host of Cooking Hawaiian Style, alongside the chefs of Kō & Kea Lani.
14th annual ‘Paddle For Life’ raises $134,512 to support Maui’s families affected by cancer
The 14th annual ‘Paddle for Life’ event raised $134,512 to support Maui’s cancer patients and survivors from Oct. 8-9, 2022.
Hawaiʻi Craftsmen 2022 exhibit on Maui, Nov. 8-Dec. 23
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center welcomes Hawai‘i Craftsmen 2022, an annual juried exhibit traveling to Maui from O‘ahu after a run there. The exhibit features 114 works by 92 artists from Hawai‘i Island, Kaua‘i, Lāna`i, Maui, Moloka‘i, and O‘ahu.
10 UH Mānoa subjects on Times Higher Education premier world ranking list
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa academic disciplines earned high marks in the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, released on Oct. 25, including top 200 rankings for arts and humanities, education, physical and life sciences.
John and Tweetie Lind of Kīpahulu, Maui honored with The Nature Conservancy’s Kāko‘o ‘Āina Award
John and Tweetie Lind established Kīpahulu ʻOhana and Kapahu Living Farm to revive and restore loʻi kalo farming used for centuries by Hawaiians. They led their community to create a mālama i ke kai (care for the ocean) community action plan and worked for 10 years to establish the Kīpahulu Moku Community Based Subsistence Fishing Area.
Maui outdoor lighting ordinance victory for seabirds, turtles
Bill 21 amends Maui County’s lighting ordinance to increase protections for Hawai‘i’s threatened and endangered seabirds and sea turtles by requiring outdoor light fixtures to limit blue light. It will be phased in over three years.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, Oct. 27-Nov. 2
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for Oct. 27-Nov. 2, find our comprehensive listing HERE. This expanded listing also includes upcoming Halloween events.
FY 2024 community budget meetings: Lānaʻi on Nov. 2, and Lahaina, Nov. 3
Community members are welcome to provide input as Mayor Victorino begins formulating the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Island police issue safety reminders for Halloween
Police are asking people to follow a few suggestions, especially on Halloween.
Visitor on scuba diving tour dies in waters off of Lānaʻi
A visitor who was part of a scuba diving tour died after being found unresponsive in waters off of Lānaʻi on Saturday morning.
Maui students rally at “Walk to the Box” event to encourage Native Hawaiian voter turnout
To mark the opening of voter service centers across Hawaiʻi, Native Hawaiian students from the Kamehameha School – Maui campus traveled to the Wailuku Community Center to drop off their General Election ballots. All of the students in attendance were first-time voters, with several of them voting in person.
Maui Sunday Market announces “Thriller” Halloween event, Oct. 30
Maui Sunday Market will hold a fun, family-friendly Halloween event on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Kahului Shopping Center parking lot (65 West Ka‘ahumanu Ave., next to Burger King).
Protection of the 939-acre Olowalu Reef is the focus of upcoming webinar, Nov. 2
The 939-acre Olowalu reef has been identified as one of the most essential reefs to protect on the island of Maui, but issues from both the land and sea threaten this vital reef system. Learn more about this ecosystem and the efforts to protect it in a free webinar, “The Vision for Olowalu-Ukumehame-Papalaua,” on Nov. 2 at 5:30 p.m.
Voter service centers open in Wailuku and on Molokaʻi; limited hours on Lānaʻi and in Hāna
Voter service centers open today on Maui and Molokaʻi. Centers in Hāna and on Lānaʻi have limited hours. The complete schedule is posted here.
Maui schools teach tree planting as part of the Lā Ho‘oulu Pae Moku / ReTree Hawaiʻi campaign
The annual November Lā Ho‘oulu Pae Moku / ReTree Hawaiʻi campaign to inform about the climate crisis and encourage planting activities across the state is finding increased interest in the schools this year.
New public-private partnership on Maui provides hope for affordable homes, but raises questions of fairness
“Those are wonderful prices. Whoever wins the lottery on these 60 homes is going to truly win the lottery, so that better damn well be a fair lottery,” King said with a laugh. “I’m a little bit worried about the future asks, but I’m going to support this,” said Councilmember Kelly King.
While the price is right for homes being built at Pulelehua, questions are raised about fair practices and proper prescedent.
