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Summer Solstice at Haleakalā, June 21

Commercial-free days are opportunities for Kanaka Maoli to conduct traditional cultural practices in the park without commercial tours present.

Haliimaile Maui resident takes top honors at Festivals of Aloha Falsetto contest

A Maui man, whose name means excellence, finished on top in this year’s 9th Annual Richard Hoopii Leo Kie Kie Falsetto contest held over the weekend at the Ritz Carlton Kapalua.  Po’okela Woods of Haliimaile, Maui earned both the Grand Prize and the Hawaiian Language, Ka Wahi Kapu O Honokahua Award, for his rendition of […]

VIDEO: Keeaumoku Kapu West Maui Council Candidate Profile, Decision 2010 MauiNOW.com

Keeaumoku Kapu, 2010 candidate for West Maui Council, Transcript: Introduction: My name is Jonah Keeaumoku Kapu.  I live in Kauaula Valley in Lahaina on lands that are kuleana lands, that were passed down from generations from the crown all the way to today.  One of the key issues–because my whole life has a lot to do […]

West Maui council candidates featured in meet and greet event at the Maui Theatre

Voters will get a chance to meet the candidates vying for the West Maui Council seat during a Meet and Greet event this Sunday, August 15, 2010 at the Maui Theatre in Lahaina.  The meet and greet portion begins at 4:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Maui Theater with a formal discussion taking place on […]

New Water Tanker Truck for East Maui put into service at Hana Fire Station

The Hana community has a new water tanker truck that will serve the East Maui area.  The $527,597 Tanker 7 was purchased with federal funds through the County’s Community Development Block Grant program.  Fire Chief Jeff murray said the tanker’s ability to handle the area’s narrow, winding roads and rugged terrain will help provide a […]

Maui ballot includes 3 uncontested races and crowded contests to fill vacancies

By Wendy Osher In a ballot that is filled with 11 mayoral candidates, three Maui council members and Maui’s OHA representative will return to office without a single challenger.  Council Members Joe Pontanilla of Kahului, Gladys Baisa of Upcountry Maui, and Danny Mateo of Molokai are uncontested in the September Primary election.  Maui’s Trustee for […]

Moi season closed effective June 1; Lobster, Kona Crab closed May-August

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) wishes to remind everyone that the moi fishing season closed Tuesday, June 1, 2010 through August 31, 2010. “Moi is one of Hawaii’s most significant fish species, from a cultural perspective,” said Laura H. Thielen, DLNR chairperson.  “At one time it was reserved only for royalty.  Today […]

Native Intelligence Kicks off Makahiki Season with Pa’i’ai Competition

Native Intelligence in Historic Wailuku Town celebrates the start of the Makahiki season with the 1st Annual Makahiki no Wailuku event.   The festival in honor of the god Lono, covers four lunar months and is marked by a kapu on war and celebrated with games, sports and feasting. This time of enjoyment and celebration of […]