#Whalers Village
Whalers Village welcomes new beginnings, return of beloved Lahaina businesses
Over the past several months, Whalers Village has welcomed a collection of new and returning tenants, including several cherished Lahaina businesses that lost their retail locations in the 2023 wildfires.
Sale Pepe adds Sunday service and seasonal menu; Via! by Sale Pepe introduces beer and wine to-go
The husband-wife duo behind the Italian restaurants Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina and Via! by Sale Pepe has announced expanded hours, new menu items and additional service offerings in Lahaina and Kāʻanapali.
Banyan Tree Tattoo expands to at Ala Moana Center, honors Lahaina’s spirit of resilience
Banyan Tree Tattoo, owned by Lahaina resident Jonny Julian, is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location at Ala Moana Center in Honolulu. This expansion comes less than a year after Julian opened his Whalers Village shop in Kāʻanapali in February 2024, following the loss of the original Lahaina studio, Blue Hawaii Tattoo, in the August […]
Via! by Sale Pepe now open at Whalers Village in Kāʻanapali
Via! by Sale Pepe, a fresh new concept to Maui’s culinary scene has arrived at Whalers Village in Kāʻanapali. Husband-and-wife restaurateurs Michele and Qiana Di Bari bring a fast casual twist to the Italian flavors that made their Lahaina favorite, Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina, a beloved dining destination.
Maui losing 10 stores, 80 jobs after company overseeing iconic surfing brands files for bankruptcy
Four Honolua Surf Co. stores, two Quiksilver, two Billabong and two Volcom stores are set to shut down on Maui after their current inventory sells out, probably near the end of April.
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.
Killing Fields survivor struggles to ‘just hang on’ more than a year after Maui wildfires
Whaler’s Fine Jewelry owner Tien Doan is no stranger to adversity. A survivor of Pol Pot’s “Killing Fields” in Cambodia, Doan lost his Front Street family home to last year’s wildfire, along with two vacation rental properties — reduced to ashes.
Whalers Village hosts Summer Vibes Block Party during July
Whalers Village is hosting a Summer Vibes Block Party for kamaʻāina and visitors, running from July 1 through July 31.
Fasten your seatbelts: Maui Planning Commission to hear TVR phase-out bill Tuesday
A wave of opposition has been building from vacation rental owners and property managers to Mayor Richard Bissen’s proposed phase-out of an estimated 7,000 transient vacation rentals in apartment-zoned districts in Maui County.
Lahaina Strong to host rally for dignified housing, March 30
The Lahaina Strong group is planning a rally for dignified housing on Saturday, March 30, at 4 p.m. in Kāʻanapali. The event continues the call for government leaders to use their executive powers now to achieve dignified housing for fire survivors in West Maui.
Holoholo Bookmobile finds a new home at the Lahaina District Courthouse
The Holoholo Bookmobile will relocate to the Lahaina District Courthouse, beginning March 5.
Choice Health Bar celebrates reopening in Kāʻanapali
Choice Health Bar makes a comeback to the Westside, reopening their location at Whalers Village in Kāʻanapali this week. The Whalers Village location is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Snow Zone returns to Lahaina, Dec. 9
The Snow Zone is made from 5,000 pounds of flaked ice, so shoes or rain boots are recommended. There is a timed entry and the area is restricted to keiki 12 years and younger.
Missing Wailuku boy found safe
Maui police have located a 7-year-old Wailuku boy who failed to return home on Saturday afternoon. Police say the boy was located by police officers at around 11:20 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 at Whaler’s Village in Kāʻanapali. According to police reports, the 7-year-old was found in the company of an 8-year-old and 11-year-old, both who were also reported as runaways.
Art Maui hosting small artworks show in Wailea and Kaʻanapali
More than 300 artworks will be displayed during Art Maui’s first 12”x12” small artworks show called: “One Foot Forward: Selections from Maui County Artists.”
Maui ʻohana resource and job fair set for Oct. 12 in Kaʻanapali
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is hosting the Maui ʻohana resource and job fair on Oct. 12 at the West Maui Resort & Spa in Kaʻanapali.
Supplemental insurance, banking assistance event at Whaler’s Village Sept. 1-2
This second event aims to provide insurance and banking assistance to the Maui community, featuring representatives from various insurance companies and financial institutions. Last weekend’s event was cut short due to an evacuation.
Leilani’s on the Beach honors Hōkūlani Holt Padilla as inaugural Kūmakua honoree
Leilani’s on the Beach presented its inaugural Kūmakua award to Hōkūlani Holt Padilla in recognition of her cultural contributions to the local community. The restaurant established the annual award to honor excellence and commitment to the perpetuation of Hawaiian culture on the island of Maui.
Coordinated agency emergency preparedness exercise in Kāʻanapali
Members of the Maui Police Department and the staff of Whalers Village will be participating in a one-day Joint Agency Emergency Preparedness Exercise at the Whalers Village in Kāʻanapali on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, from approximately 7 to 8 a.m.
16th annual Waʻa Kiakahi festival in Kāʻanapali features 72 mile sailing canoe race
The 16th annual Waʻa Kiakahi will welcome eight six-member crews from all islands for its 72-mile race and features traditional ceremonies, sailing canoe rides and educational talks about celestial navigation and water skills.
