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Leaders with Aloha FurEver Pets to speak at Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting Organization leaders with Aloha FurEver Pets Foundation will discuss expanding access to spay and neuter services on Maui during a Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting.

Organization leaders with Aloha FurEver Pets Foundation will discuss expanding access to spay and neuter services on Maui during a Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting.

#AlohaFurEverPets

08.03.2026 02:00 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Laʻakea Village sets town hall meeting for Pāʻia inclusive housing project Laʻakea Village will host a community town hall meeting March 31 to share progress on a planned 22-unit affordable housing development in Pāʻia designed for adults with disabilities and support staff. The meeting will run from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. at the village site at 639 Baldwin Ave. Organizers said the session will provide updates […]

Laʻakea Village will host a community town hall meeting March 31 to share progress on a planned 22-unit affordable housing development in Pāʻia designed for adults with disabilities and support staff.

08.03.2026 00:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Mākena Golf & Beach Club Golf Tournament raises funds for Maui youth and families Community, compassion, and commitment came together on the fairways as Mākena Golf & Beach Club hosted one of its annual benefit golf tournaments in support of Maui Youth & Family Services and Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui.

Community, compassion, and commitment came together on the fairways as Mākena Golf & Beach Club hosted one of its annual benefit golf tournaments in support of Maui Youth & Family Services and Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui.

#FCJC #MYFS #MakenaGolf

07.03.2026 22:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
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OHA and GoFarm Hawaiʻi Launch Cultivating Canoe Crops Course on Hawaiʻi Island OHA in collaboration with GoFarm Hawaiʻi, is offering the Cultivating Canoe Crops Course, a six-week agricultural development program on Hawaiʻi Island.

OHA in collaboration with GoFarm Hawaiʻi, is offering the Cultivating Canoe Crops Course, a six-week agricultural development program on Hawaiʻi Island.

#GoFarmHawaii #OHA

07.03.2026 20:00 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Kōkua Pool closed temporarily March 7-8 for emergency maintenance due to waterline break Kōkua Pool in Kahului will be closed Saturday, Mar. 7 and Sunday, Mar. 8, 2026, for pool maintenance due to a waterline break, the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced.

Kōkua Pool in Kahului will be closed Saturday, Mar. 7 and Sunday, Mar. 8, 2026, for pool maintenance due to a waterline break, the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced.

#KokuaPool

07.03.2026 17:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Tickets, table sponsorships now available for Lahaina Restoration Foundation Benefit Lūʻau Individual tickets and table sponsorship opportunities are now available for the Lahaina Restoration Foundation's 2026 Benefit Lūʻau, taking place on May 16, 2026, and graciously hosted by Old Lāhainā Lūʻau.

Individual tickets and table sponsorship opportunities are now available for the Lahaina Restoration Foundation's 2026 Benefit Lūʻau, taking place on May 16, 2026, and graciously hosted by Old Lāhainā Lūʻau.

#OldLahainaLuau #LahainaRestorationFoundation

07.03.2026 16:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua Announces Spring Kapalua Wine & Chef Series The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua invites guests to experience a rare convergence of culinary mastery and island tradition with a line-up of guest chefs for the beloved Kapalua Wine & Chef Series this spring.

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua invites guests to experience a rare convergence of culinary mastery and island tradition with a line-up of guest chefs for the beloved Kapalua Wine & Chef Series this spring.

#Kapalua #Wine #Chef

07.03.2026 04:00 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Cultural celebration honors Queen Kaʻahumanu’s 258th Birthday, March 15 Queen Kaʻahumanu Center invites the Maui community and visitors to honor the legacy of one of Hawaiʻi’s most influential leaders during a special celebration commemorating the 258th birthday of Queen Kaʻahumanu.

Queen Kaʻahumanu Center invites the Maui community and visitors to honor the legacy of one of Hawaiʻi’s most influential leaders during a special celebration commemorating the 258th birthday of Queen Kaʻahumanu.

#QKC #QueenKaahumanu

07.03.2026 03:00 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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WATCH: Hirono questions top military brass about readiness, impacts of Iran war, women in combat Hirono, ranking member of the subcommittee, questioned witnesses about readiness of their respective forces in light of the ongoing war in Iran.

Hirono, ranking member of the subcommittee, questioned witnesses about readiness of their respective forces in light of the ongoing war in Iran.

06.03.2026 23:19 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Governor orders flags flown at half-staff with passing of former US Rep. Colleen Hanabusa Gov. Josh Green has ordered that the US and Hawaiʻi state flags be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol and all state offices and agencies to honor former US Rep. and Hawaiʻi Senate President Colleen Hanabusa. She died March 5. Born and raised in Waiʻanae, Hanabusa was a graduate of the University of […]

Gov. Josh Green has ordered that the US and Hawaiʻi state flags be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol and all state offices and agencies to honor former US Rep. and Hawaiʻi Senate President Colleen Hanabusa. She died March 5.

06.03.2026 22:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Color Festival Hawaiʻi offers free admission for 2026 event Imua Family Services will host the Color Festival Hawaiʻi with free admission for all attendees on April 5 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, featuring live music and a helicopter egg drop. The event, which begins at noon, serves as a “friend-raiser” to support the nonprofit’s mission of aiding children with special needs and […]

Imua Family Services will host the Color Festival Hawaiʻi with free admission for all attendees on April 5 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, featuring live music and a helicopter egg drop.

06.03.2026 18:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Four Maui students earn honors in regional art competition Four Maui students are among the regional winners of the 63rd Annual Hawaiʻi Regional Scholastic Art Awards, securing recognition for creative works ranging from sculpture to mixed media painting.

Five Maui students are among the regional winners of the 63rd Annual Hawaiʻi Regional Scholastic Art Awards, securing recognition for creative works ranging from sculpture to mixed media painting.

06.03.2026 17:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Mayor Bissen’s 2026 State of the County Address In his address, he highlighted Maui County’s continued progress across housing, recovery, well-being and economic stability, while outlining actions to strengthen communities and build a resilient future.

In his address, he highlighted Maui County’s continued progress across housing, recovery, well-being and economic stability, while outlining actions to strengthen communities and build a resilient future.

#Bissen #StateOfTheCounty

06.03.2026 04:36 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Kīhei Charter School opens enrollment and information sessions for 2026-27 year Kīhei Charter School is hosting three open house sessions in March for families seeking to enroll students in the tuition-free public school for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year. The information sessions are scheduled for March 11, 25, and 30 at the school’s campus at 650 Līpoa Parkway. All meetings begin at 5 p.m. Head of […]

Kīhei Charter School is hosting three open house sessions in March for families seeking to enroll students in the tuition-free public school for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year.

06.03.2026 01:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Maui visitor industry scholarship applications open for 2026 The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association is accepting applications for three scholarship programs through April 25 to support Maui County students pursuing hospitality and culinary careers.

The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association is accepting applications for three scholarship programs through April 25 to support Maui County students pursuing hospitality and culinary careers.

06.03.2026 00:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Two fugitives arrested on Kauaʻi, pending extradition to California Two individuals wanted in California in connection with the attempted murder of a law enforcement officer were arrested Tuesday evening at Poʻipū Beach following a coordinated multi-agency operation.

Two individuals wanted in California in connection with the attempted murder of a law enforcement officer were arrested Tuesday evening at Poʻipū Beach following a coordinated multi-agency operation.

#Kauai #extradition

05.03.2026 23:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Maui Open to return Sept. 11-13, 2026 Following a one-year break in competition, the Maui Open will return Sept. 11–13, 2026 and be contested at The King Kamehameha Golf Club.

Following a one-year break in competition, the Maui Open will return Sept. 11–13, 2026 and be contested at The King Kamehameha Golf Club.

#MauiOpen #KamehamehaGolf

05.03.2026 22:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Future of 4,500 Maui vacation rentals uncertain following planning commission’s ‘no’ vote A proposal to establish new hotel zoning districts — a move that would allow roughly 4,500 short-term vacation rentals to survive a looming phase-out — faces an uncertain future after the measure was resoundingly rejected last month by the Maui Planning Commission.

A proposal to establish new hotel zoning districts — a move that would allow roughly 4,500 short-term vacation rentals to survive a looming phase-out — faces an uncertain future after the measure was resoundingly rejected last month by the Maui Planning Commission.

05.03.2026 20:37 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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2026 real property notices to be mailed by March 15; deadline to appeal is April 9 The 2026 real property assessment notices will be mailed to property owners by March 15, 2026, according to the County of Maui Department of Finance Real Property Assessment Division.

The 2026 real property assessment notices will be mailed to property owners by March 15, 2026, according to the County of Maui Department of Finance Real Property Assessment Division.

#realproperty

05.03.2026 19:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi public meeting seeks input on future transportation needs The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation invites everyone to share their thoughts on future land transportation needs for freight, motorists, transit, bicyclists and pedestrians as part of the Statewide Long-Range Land Transportation Plan update.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation invites everyone to share their thoughts on future land transportation needs for freight, motorists, transit, bicyclists and pedestrians as part of the Statewide Long-Range Land Transportation Plan update.

#longrangetransportation #hitraffic

05.03.2026 18:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Teran James Young Foundation to host online Climate Action meeting focused on regenerative agriculture, March 11 The Teran James Young Foundation invites the Maui community to a free public online meeting of its Climate Action Advisory Committee on Wednesday, March 11 at 10 a.m. HST via Zoom.

The Teran James Young Foundation invites the Maui community to a free public online meeting of its Climate Action Advisory Committee on Wednesday, March 11 at 10 a.m. HST via Zoom.

#TJYF #CAAC

05.03.2026 03:15 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Maui Food Bank purchases eight-acre Central Maui parcel to build future resiliency campus Maui Food Bank has completed the purchase of an eight-acre parcel of land located at the corner of Kūihelani Highway and Waikō Road in Central Maui for $9.25 million. The property was acquired from Pacific Rim Land, Inc. dba Waikō Industrial Investment, LLC.

Maui Food Bank has completed the purchase of an eight-acre parcel of land located at the corner of Kūihelani Highway and Waikō Road in Central Maui for $9.25 million. The property was acquired from Pacific Rim Land, Inc. dba Waikō Industrial Investment, LLC.

#MauiFoodBank #Waiko

05.03.2026 01:15 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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$10,000 in scholarships available for Lahainaluna seniors and alumni Applications are now open for a total of $10,000 in scholarships available to Lahainaluna High School seniors and alumni for the 2026–2027 school year, the Lahaina Restoration Foundation’s Scholarship Committee announced.

Applications are now open for a total of $10,000 in scholarships available to Lahainaluna High School seniors and alumni for the 2026–2027 school year, the Lahaina Restoration Foundation’s Scholarship Committee announced.

#Lahainaluna #scholarship #LahainaRestorationFoundation

05.03.2026 00:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Maui 5K raises $83,000 for local schools  More than 1,500 Maui residents and visitors — some from as far away as Canada and Italy — ran and walked in last weekend’s 15th annual Maui 5K at Maui Ocean Center, raising a record $83,000 for Maui Nui schools.

More than 1,500 Maui residents and visitors — some from as far away as Canada and Italy — ran and walked in last weekend’s 15th annual Maui 5K at Maui Ocean Center, raising a record $83,000 for Maui Nui schools.

#Maui5K #MauiOceanCenter

04.03.2026 23:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A bill that would create a framework for a pre-built home industry in Hawaiʻi advances A bill that would establish a statewide program for pre-built homes, which aims to help with Hawaiʻi's housing crisis, on Monday passed unanimously out of the House Finance committee.

A bill that would establish a statewide program for pre-built homes, which aims to help with Hawaiʻi's housing crisis, on Monday passed unanimously out of the House Finance committee.

04.03.2026 21:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Immigration protection and enforcement reform bills pass out of House Judiciary Committee Chair Tarnas emphasized that the proposed legislation intends to protect constitutional rights and clarify state policies, while not interfering with the lawful responsibilities of federal authorities.

Chair Tarnas emphasized that the proposed legislation intends to protect constitutional rights and clarify state policies, while not interfering with the lawful responsibilities of federal authorities.

#immigration #enforcement

04.03.2026 20:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Kaunoa Senior Services to hold new West Maui activities for kūpuna this month Kaunoa Senior Services, a division of the County of Maui Department of Human Concerns, is holding new and ongoing classes and activities this month in West Maui for kūpuna ages 55 and older.

Kaunoa Senior Services, a division of the County of Maui Department of Human Concerns, is holding new and ongoing classes and activities this month in West Maui for kūpuna ages 55 and older.

#Kaunoa #seniorservices #kupuna

04.03.2026 19:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Baldwin High master plan clears state environmental review Students' long-standing reliance on neighboring county athletic facilities may soon end at Baldwin High School following a final environmental assessment and a finding of no significant impact for the state Department of Education's master plan for the 42-acre Wailuku campus.

Students' long-standing reliance on neighboring county athletic facilities may soon end at Baldwin High School following a final environmental assessment and a finding of no significant impact for the state Department of Education's master plan for the 42-acre Wailuku campus.

04.03.2026 18:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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No significant environmental impact found for Waikapū sewer and water upgrades Maui County officials issued a final environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact for a $6 million project to install 5,800 feet of sewer lines and replace aging waterlines for approximately 100 lots in Waikapū.

Maui County officials issued a final environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact for a $6 million project to install 5,800 feet of sewer lines and replace aging waterlines for approximately 100 lots in Waikapū.

04.03.2026 17:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Dept. of the Attorney General: Conviction secured under new habitual unlicensed driver law The Hawaiʻi Attorney General's office brought these charges in light of Michael Johnson’s 17 prior convictions for Driving Without a License within the last five years.

The Hawaiʻi Attorney General's office brought these charges in light of Michael Johnson’s 17 prior convictions for Driving Without a License within the last five years.

#habitualunlicenseddriver

04.03.2026 16:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0