#Lahaina News
Hot Kūpuna Nights returns to Lahaina on Jan. 17
The County of Maui Office of Recovery, in collaboration with the Hawaiian Music Perpetuation Society, is hosting Hot Kūpuna Nights on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Royal Lahaina Resort Ballroom.
Volunteers replant Keawaiki Park at Lahaina Harbor with native plants
On Dec. 6, representatives from the three Lahaina Rotary Clubs, Treecovery, and the Lahaina Restoration Foundation came together to replant Keawaiki Park with native Hawaiian trees, groundcover and vines.
Surfrider, partners launch fire-resilient landscaping guide for Lahaina, West Maui
The Surfrider Foundation has launched a new digital resource, “Re-planting After Fire: A Fire-Resilient Landscape Guide for Lahaina & West Maui,” created to help residents rebuild with safer, more resilient landscapes following the 2023 Maui wildfires.
Maui County awarded $3.6M EPA grant to build first waste collection centers in West Maui
The US Environmental Protection Agency has selected Maui County to receive a $3.6 million Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant to establish the first-ever waste collection centers in West Maui.
Baldwin senior helps deliver 500 plants to Lahaina families through internship
Mahi Pono announced that Baldwin High School senior and summer intern Hailey Souza recently helped deliver more than 500 plants to Lahaina residents returning to newly rebuilt homes after the August 2023 wildfires.
Kā‘anapali Golf Courses named Indigo Sports’ Facility of the Year, West
Kā‘anapali Golf Courses on Maui has been named Indigo Sports’ Facility of the Year for the West Region, recognizing operational and service excellence at Troon-affiliated facilities.
Previously on Oʻahu and Big Island, ‘Hot Kūpuna Nights’ a first for Lahaina on Nov. 20
The County of Maui Office of Recovery, in collaboration with Hawaiian Music Perpetuation Society, is hosting Hot Kūpuna Nights on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Royal Lahaina Resort Ballroom.
Wisdom Circles Oceania uses Rotary grant to expand wildfire recovery programs
Wisdom Circles Oceania received a $57,520 grant from the Hawai‘i Rotary District 5000 Foundation Maui Fires Relief Fund to support well-being and healing services for youth, families and frontline workers impacted by the 2023 Maui wildfires.
Lahaina cheer team fundraising for 2026 Disneyland parade performance
The young athletes from K&C Cheer & Dance Academy of Lahaina are preparing for a major performing opportunity: an invitation to March in the Disneyland All-Star Spirit Extravaganza Parade in 2026. The West Maui team is the only group from Hawai‘i invited to participate twice.
Rotary grant supports community replanting and resilience in Kahoma Village
The Maui Nui Marine Resource Council will continue its restoration efforts at Kahoma Village in Lahaina with a $26,000 grant from the Hawai‘i Rotary District 5000 Foundation Maui Fires Relief Fund.
Dean Wong to speak at Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting, Nov. 4
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, Dean Wong will be the speaker at the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting. Wong is the CEO of Imua Family Services, which has provided services to Maui since 1947.
Lahainaluna HS to honor four at ‘Legends of Lahainaluna’ banquet
Lahainluna High School Foundation has announced that its annual “Legends of Lahainaluna” honors banquet will take place this year on Dec. 4 at Hale Pā‘ina, the school cafeteria.
Fire relief grant supports Maui Healing art therapy and wellness sessions
The Rotary District 5000 Foundation provided $3,600 to nonprofit Maui Healing to bolster therapeutic support and community wellness sessions during a period of great uncertainty.
Director of Maui Calm float therapy to speak at Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset
On Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, Dr. Justin Feinstein will be the speaker at the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting.
Aloha Amplified invites submissions for the Lahaina Time Capsule
The community legacy project that will preserve messages, photos and reflections to be opened on Aug. 8, 2043 — 20 years after Lahaina’s path to recovery began following the 2023 wildfire.
Op-Ed: Delays spell doom for rebuilding Lahaina as we knew it
In a new op-ed, policy analyst Jonathan Helton shares how red tape, economic losses and resident departures are slowing Lahaina’s recovery — and why policymakers must act quickly to change it.
E-bike giveaway for Maui fire survivors announced
In the aftermath of the devastating wildfires that impacted Lahaina and surrounding communities, a new initiative is bringing hope and mobility back to survivors.
Light for Lahaina brings healing and hope to the heart of Lahaina
More than 870 people filled the historic grounds of Maria Lanakila Catholic Church on Sept. 6 for the inaugural Lights for Lahaina, a free, community-shaped event of reflection, healing and resilience.
Maui Firewise coordinator to speak at Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset
On Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset will welcome Cassandra Smith, Maui County Firewise Coordinator with the Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization (HWMO), as its featured speaker.
West Maui Community Center Partnership Park signs unveiled
Entry signs for the West Maui Community Center Partnership Park were recently unveiled at the community center.
