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Maui Council hears another 70 testifiers on vacation rental phase-out bill; still more to come
Public debate intensified Wednesday during several hours of sometimes heated testimony over a proposed phase-out of vacation rentals before the Maui County Council’s Housing and Land Use Committee.
Bissen administration explains years-long delay in homeless overnight parking program
More than two years after Maui County Council members unanimously approved a bill to allow homeless people to sleep in their cars in county parking lots, a pilot program has yet to be implemented, even after the J. Walter Cameron Center’s parking lot was initially identified as an appropriate location in the fall of 2022.
‘Get Out the Vote’ event set for July 20
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association is sponsoring an inaugural “Get Out the Vote” community event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului.
Four Maui County incumbents uncontested for re-election
By virtue of being uncontested, Maui County Council Members Shane Sinenci of East Maui and Gabe Johnson of Lāna‘i will be re-elected to their respective seats this year. Central Maui Sen. Troy Hashimoto is also uncontested for his 5th District Senate seat, and District 9 Rep. Justin Woodson has no opponent to stand in the way of his return to the state House of Representatives.
Races for elected offices gel with candidate filing deadline less than a week away
With a June 4 deadline just a week away, there’s been a flurry of activity in the past three weeks by candidates seeking Maui County political offices, with several checking out and/or filing their official nomination papers.
Top 20 things to do on Maui, March 7-17: the Musical Kinky Boots, Gutsy Women Tribute, Maui Pops Roaring ‘20s, African American dance fusion, and a play about Hawaiian Prince Kūhiō
This week on Maui, a musical tribute to Gutsy Women honors Women’s History Month, An African American dance company shares its drumming roots, and Maui Arts & Cultural Center has its annual gala fundraiser. Coming up fast are the Tony Award winning musical Kinky Boots, Maui Pops Orchestra’s music of the Roaring ’20s, and a historic play reviving the memory of Hawaiʻi’s Prince Kūhiō.
Top 20 things to do on Maui, Nov. 9-15: Veterans Day Kayak Clash, 21st Falsetto Contest, Makana debuts ‘Lahainalalo,’ The Voice’s Jason Arcilla
For entertainment this week on Maui, there’s the Maui Veterans Day Invitational Kayak Clash, the 21st Annual Falsetto Contest, a free performance by The Voice contestant Jason Arcilla, debuts of Makana’s song “Lahainalalo,” and a recital by classical pianist Mahana Teave as part of a Wildfire Benefit Concert Series.
Top 20 things to do on Maui June 29-July 5: July 4th Fireworks, Makawao Stampede Rodeo, Maui Film Festival
Fourth of July fireworks and music, the Maui Film Festival, the Makawao Stampede rodeo and a number of Hawaiian concerts, including one by rising talent Wehilei, are among the top events happening on Maui. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Top 20 things to do on Maui June 16-21: Make Music Hawaii, comedians Ali Wong and Kevin Nealon, pianists at free synergy concert
The Top 20 things to do on Maui for the week of June 15-21 includes: the iconic Spinners at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, comedians Ali Wong and Kevin Nealon and a free piano synergy concert. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Top 20 things to do on Maui June 8-14: Willie Nelson’s film premiere, international sensation Morissette, whale film festival
The Top 20 things to do on Maui for the week of June 8-14 includes the world film premiere of Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday concert, the Pacific Whale Foundation film festival event and the “Asia Phoenix” at the MACC. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, March 30-April 5
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for March 30 – April 5, find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Maui has a new Mayor: Bissen Campaign declares victory, Victorino accepts defeat
The Richard Bissen campaign has declared their candidate mayor after the second printout. In a Hawaii News Now interview just prior to the Bissen announcement, Victorino conceded saying, “I accept defeat,” and vowed to make the transition between administrations as smooth as possible.
Maui’s Ukraine benefit concert is sold out, but donations still sought to help fleeing children
A “Concert for Ukraine in the Maui Sunflowers” on Sunday, April 24, is sold out, but organizers say they are still taking donations to match philanthropists Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez who, together, will donate up to $50,000 to match funds raised as part of this event.
