Maui News
Test plot growth at Maui Gold Pineapple ‘better than anticipated,’ sources say
A pilot project to boost soil health on Maui’s only large-scale pineapple farm aims to increase biomass to retain more water—up to 100,000 gallons per acre.
Lanes closed at Kaʻahumanu and Papa Avenue intersection for nighttime work
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation advises highway users that lanes will be closed at the Kaʻahumanu Avenue (Route 32) and Papa Avenue intersection for traffic signal work from 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 until 6 a.m., Friday, Nov. 15.
The Westin Maui’s Ulu Kitchen brings Merriman’s modern Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine to the shores of Kā‘anapali Beach
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa Kā‘anapali welcomes Ulu Kitchen by Merriman, a new oceanfront dining experience from iconic Chef Peter Merriman’s Handcrafted Restaurants. Ulu Kitchen by Merriman pays homage to Hawai‘i’s rich culinary heritage, blending old-fashioned Hawaiian hospitality with innovative, locally-sourced dishes, all in a stunning setting overlooking Kā‘anapali Beach.
New Kahului Transit Center to open Nov. 20
The new Maui Bus Kahului Transit Center is set to open on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at 18 Vevau St., near Kahului Public Library and fronting Kahului Lani Apartment Complex. All Maui Bus services currently operating from Queen Kaʻahumanu Center will relocate to the new Kahului Transit Center. The final day of service at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center will be Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. The announcement comes more than three years after it broke ground in February 2021, and reported delays in project completion.
Music legend Dionne Warwick in concert at the Castle Theater, Dec. 4
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents legendary award-winning singer Dionne Warwick in concert in Castle Theater Wednesday, Dec. 4. Tickets go on sale online only at 10 a.m. to MACC members Thursday, Nov. 14 and to the general public Friday, Nov. 15.
Two nēnē killed by cars on Maui
Two nēnē born and raised on Maui were killed by cars in separate incidents on Sunday, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources. Endangered nēnē are the Hawai‘i’s State Bird. One of the birds was part of a pair that witnesses report were being fed by someone in a stopped car on Amala Place in Kahului. The other nēnē was hit near the air cargo bypass of the airport.
DOH issues guidance for existing cesspool use in residential Kula
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is issuing Guidance for Existing Cesspool Use in Residential Kula, Maui. It was developed in an effort to support Kula residents affected by the wildfires, working to rebuild and reoccupy their homes.
Median price of single-family homes drops to $1.3 million, down from record high of $1.4 million in September
The median price of a single-family home on Maui was $1.3 million in October, down $100,000, or 7.1% from the all-time high of $1.4 million, posted in September, according to monthly statistics from the Realtors Association of Maui.
Rotary Club of Kīhei-Wailea meeting features Kīhei Community Association board member
The Rotary Club of Kīhei-Wailea will be hearing from Adele Rugg, a board member of the Kīhei Community Association, on Wednesday.
The Sentry partners with SERVPRO for first responder and military complimentary ticket programs
As The Sentry returns to Maui for the PGA TOUR’s Opening Drive, tournament officials in collaboration with SERVPRO announced the return of complimentary ticket programs for first responders and military. The Plantation Course at Kapalua will once again play host to the TOUR’s season-opening event from January 2-5, 2025.
Aloha Lā Kūʻokoʻa, a celebration of Hawaiʻi’s Independence set for Nov. 23 at QKC
A Lā Kūʻokoʻa celebration of Hawaiʻi’s Independence will take place on Nov. 23, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Shopping Center. The event is hosted by Kamehameha Schools Maui’s Hālau ‘o Kapikohānaiāmālama and KS Kaiāulu.
Family seeks public support for petition in wake of firefighter’s death
Family members of the late Maui firefighter Tre’ Evans-Dumaran are seeking $12 million from Maui County for his foundation, estate and family; a memorial for fallen firefighters; and improvements for firefighter safety in a public petition posted online and aimed at Maui County decision-makers.
Dwight Young named state’s banking commissioner
Dwight Young has been named the commissioner of financial institutions for the State of Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Division of Financial Institutions, effective Nov. 1.
South Maui Learning ʻOhana presents Jocelyn Michelle Jazz Organ Quintet for arts education
The Jocelyn Michelle Jazz Organ Quintet will perform an evening of outstanding Jazz from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in support of arts education for children. The event set for the Altitude Deck at Kīhei Charter School is presented by the South Maui Learning Ohana.
Order early: Thanksgiving pies available at UH-Maui College’s Pā‘ina Building
For residents with a sweet tooth, a variety of Thanksgiving pies are available for pre-order at the University of Hawai‘i Maui College’s Pā‘ina Building in Kahului through Nov. 25.
Giving Machines launching in Whalers Village to build on global ‘vending joy’ campaign
As the holiday season approaches, The Giving Machine in Whalers Village in Kāʻanapali is offering a unique way for residents and visitors to give back. These innovative machines, part of a global campaign by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, allows people to donate life-changing community gifts, such as food, clothing, diapers, and hygiene items, through a simple, interactive experience.
The Westin Maui unveils The Valley Alley—an innovative entertainment experience and arcade space for all ages
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali announced the grand opening of The Valley Alley, a 10,000-square-foot arcade space located on lobby level of the resort’s newly-renovated Kūkahi Tower. Part of a multi-year, $160 million transformation, the vibrant entertainment hub adds a novel attraction to the resort’s robust amenities and guest programing. A nod to Maui’s nickname as “the valley isle,” The Valley Alley is the first-of-its-kind located in a hotel or resort in Hawaiʻi.
Public invited to free presentation on Maui’s Wet Weather Outlook, Nov. 14
The public is invited to a free Zoom presentation on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. by Kevin Kodama, Senior Service Hydrologist for the National Weather Service’s Honolulu Forecast Office. The talk is hosted online by Kula Community Watershed Alliance, a nonprofit community-based organization formed to stabilize, protect, restore, and maintain the areas of Kula impacted in the August 2023 wildfire.
Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows unveils new live entertainment venue, “The Branches” on Nov 15
In a commitment to community, Hawaiian Mele, and the best of Maui artisans, Royal Lahaina Resort announced The Branches set to launch its grand opening on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, under the lunar forecast of a Full Moon, with Maui-roots artist,Tevana & Company.
Hawaiian Civic Clubs celebrate installation of plaque at William McKinley statue to correct misrepresentation of Hawaiʻi’s history
The Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs today unveiled a plaque at the President William McKinley High School campus at the statue of the school’s namesake to address the misrepresentation of Hawai‘i’s invalid annexation history. The statue holds a “Treaty of Annexation” document that was never ratified by the United States Senate as called for by the US Constitution and portrays an inaccurate history, according the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs.
