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Hawaiian Music Series featuring Wilson Kanakaʻole and Jarret Roback, Jan. 23

The Hawaiian Music Series presents January’s performance by talented duo Wilson Kanakaʻole and Jarret Roback. This free concert will take place on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 – one week earlier than usual – from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the picturesque Ocean Lawn at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Kāʻanapali.

Maui Police Department’s CSI Camp 2025 accepting applications

Applications are being accepted for Maui Police Department’s CSI Camp 2025 – A Crime Scene Investigation Experience created for high school juniors and seniors.

MEO’s 60th Anniversary: Assisting residents on Lānaʻi

The 60-year-old Maui Economic Opportunity is the only Community Action Agency in the state that assists residents on multiple islands, including Lānaʻi.

Reps. Case and Tokuda re-introduce Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Protection Act

US Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda have re-introduced the Hawai‘i Invasive Species Protection Act, which mandates USDA inspections of people, baggage, and cargo moving to Hawaiʻi, in coordination with federal agencies and the State.

Schatz announces 65 nominees for US Military Service Academies

US Sen. Brian Schatz on Friday announced the names of 65 students he nominated to attend the nation’s military service academies.

Video of informational meeting on Ag Micro Grants available for viewing online

More than 75 individuals interested in the new round of Maui County Agricultural Micro Grants, which offer up to $25,000, gathered in-person recently at Maui Economic Opportunity in Wailuku and via Zoom. A video of the gathering can now be found online.

$19.4M sewer line extension to support Kilohana housing and Lahaina community

A sewer line being built for the Kilohana Temporary Group Housing Site on Maui will have long-term benefits for Lahaina.

‘Maui County Fair’ bill headed to Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee

Maui County’s efforts to secure funding for the 2025 Maui Fair have taken another step forward.

Heavy rainfall closes certain West Maui parks

Ainakea Park, Nāpili Park and Lahaina Recreation Center’s Rec 1 baseball and softball fields closed Friday afternoon, Jan. 17, 2025, due to heavy rainfall and inclement weather, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation.

Tow truck accident in Kula claims life of Wailuku man

A 42-year-old Wailuku man was killed in a single vehicle collision in Kula, Maui on Friday. The accident was reported at 3:37 p.m. on Jan. 17, on Pulehuiki Road, about a half mile east of Lower Kula Road.

Lahaina-based nonprofit awarded $1.6M to serve Maui Filipino community

Hawai’i Community Foundation awarded Kaibigan ng Lahaina with a $1.6 million grant from the Maui Strong Fund, according to organization board president, Nestor Ugale.

Crews preparing Kamehameha V Highway on Moloka‘i for erosion repairs

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation advises highway users that crews are preparing Kamehameha V Highway (Route 450) in the vicinity of Waialua Stream on Molokaʻi for temporary repairs to the undermined road.

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What happens when highway moves mauka? University of Hawaiʻi, nonprofit hope to restore 6-mile stretch of West Maui shoreline
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Maui County making plans to bring back the fair after years of cancellations
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Monday Morning MIL: There’s a new Coach Lee for Maui High School football
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It’s a challenge: Expediting the rebuilding of homes in Lahaina’s downtown without compromising historic character
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Maui coffee farmers: How did Mahi Pono obtain disease-resistant plants while they could not?

Maui Election Chevron Forward

Maui County Council members take oath of office for 2025-2027 term
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court finds in favor of Cook in challenge of his election to South Maui Council seat
Office of the Maui County Clerk files opposition in election challenge for South Maui Council race
Schatz, Durbin, Welch introduce amendment to end Electoral College
Kaialiʻi Kahele elected OHA Board of Trustees chair

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Video of informational meeting on Ag Micro Grants available for viewing online

More than 75 individuals interested in the new round of Maui County Agricultural Micro Grants, which offer up to $25,000, gathered in-person recently at Maui Economic Opportunity in Wailuku and via Zoom. A video of the gathering can now be found online.

Surveys to help shape Maui’s agricultural future open to all

The nonprofit Common Ground Collective is calling on all members of the Maui community involved in food production, preparation, distribution and grocery shoppers to share their input by participating in its surveys. Feedback will be used to create agricultural infrastructure and to improve access to locally grown food on the island.

Mokulele Airlines puts temporary pause on all flights due to maintenance

Mokulele Airlines has temporarily paused all of its flights this morning, according to an announcement on the company’s website. The airline says the pause is due to maintenance and is being done out of an abundance of caution.

Hawaiian Electric safety strategy details actions to reduce potential for wildfires

Hawaiian Electric plans to deploy new technology, fortify infrastructure, minimize fire hazards and expand community partnerships to significantly reduce the risk of a wildfire started by its equipment, actions detailed in a new Wildfire Safety Strategy.

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Hawaiian Music Series featuring Wilson Kanakaʻole and Jarret Roback, Jan. 23

The Hawaiian Music Series presents January’s performance by talented duo Wilson Kanakaʻole and Jarret Roback. This free concert will take place on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 – one week earlier than usual – from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the picturesque Ocean Lawn at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Kāʻanapali.

Live concerts, art shows and more at The Shops at Wailea

There’s still plenty of time this month to experience a vibrant mix of music, art and cultural events at The Shops at Wailea. Here’s a look at what’s happening in the coming weeks.

Seabury Hall students present Art With Heart, Feb. 1, 2025

The Seabury Hall student group Art with Heart presents its annual collective of Seabury student art and performances entitled “The Family You Choose” on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the school’s ʻAʻaliʻikūhonua Creative Arts Center. The fine art gallery opens at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. 

Inaugural Recreation Expo for West Maui youth, Jan. 18

The West Maui Recreational Committee with Mana Mentors and Kahakukahi Foundation host the inaugural Recreation Expo for West Maui youth, Jan, 18, 2025, at 2 p.m. at DT Fleming Beach. The community event is focused on bringing youth activities—from sports to music—to keiki.

Akakū Upstairs hosts ‘My Partner’ film screening and discussion, Jan. 16

Akakū Maui Community Media kicks off its 2025 monthly Akakū Upstairs salon series on Thursday Jan. 16, 2025, with a screening of the award winning feature film, “My Partner.” There will be a followup discussion with Maui writer Lance D. Collins and Kānaka Maoli Director Keli’i Grace. 

Maui Food & Dining Chevron Forward

Paniolo’s Steak & Seafood Bar & Grill opens at Azeka Shopping Center
Maui Land & Pineapple welcomes Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina to Kapalua Resort 
Oao Sushi opens at Puʻunēnē Shopping Center
Maui Lobster King opens at Azeka Shopping Center
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Maui Real Estate Chevron Forward

Systemic barriers choke housing development, Hawaiʻi housing agency says
November single-family home prices shy of all-time record, but not by much
Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg donate $626,000 to support permanently affordable housing on Kaua’i
Median price of single-family homes drops to $1.3 million, down from record high of $1.4 million in September

Maui Activities Chevron Forward

Kā‘anapali and First Tee Hawai‘i to host Maui Junior Golf Kickoff
Keiki Whale Watch program offers Maui students an educational adventure
Last-minute holiday shopping at Kōkua for Maui local business event on Dec. 22-23
Maui Mall Village announces festive holiday events, kicking off with Season of Giving Food Drive

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Update: High surf warning replaced with advisory for north and west shores

Surf of 15 to 20 feet is forecast along northern shorelines, with 10- to 14-foot breakers along western coastlines through Sunday evening.

Kauai Weather Forecast for January 18, 2025

A cold front has diminished into a trough, leaving behind a remnant moisture axis with some showers lingering this morning over the Big Island. Elsewhere...

Kauai Surf Forecast for January 18, 2025

The large, long period northwest swell that peaked last night will steadily decline through the day. This will translate to slowly declining surf today&#44...

Kaua‘i County offices to be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All neighborhood centers, Kekaha Landfill and all county transfer stations, among other services also will be closed Jan. 20 for the holiday. See the full list and what still will be running now.

Resolution celebrates those who provide inspiration for future generations

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawai‘i joins 21 other Senate Democrats, including fellow Hawai'i U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, introducing measure in honor of women who serve in combat roles.

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Hawaii County Weather Forecast for January 19, 2025

Dry and stable conditions will persist across the state through the weekend. A gradual return to a more typical trade wind pattern is anticipated Sunday night...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for January 19, 2025

The current long period northwest swell will steadily decline through the rest of the weekend. This will translate to declining surf through the rest of the...

Update: High surf warning canceled for West Hawaiʻi

National Weather Service in Honolulu says surf heights have fallen below warning and advisory levels.

Kīlauea hits pause on eruption for fourth time

Lava within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater continues to slowly move. Crustal overturns are expected in the hours following the pause. Both vents might continue to glow, and degassing currently remains at a high level.

Honoring those who ‘inspire future generations’

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawai‘i joins 21 other Senate Democrats, including fellow Hawai'i U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, introducing resolution celebrating women who serve in combat roles.