Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia welcomed into Ōkahu Bay, Auckland by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei
The Polynesian Voyaging Society’s double-hulled canoes Hōkūleʻa and her sister vessel Hikianalia received a powerful and deeply moving welcome into Ōkahu Bay, Auckland from Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Tuesday morning. The canoes were joined by Haunui, a waka hourua (double-hulled canoe) of Te Toki Voyaging Trust.
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.
‘Small in stature, huge in presence’: Maui bids aloha to Council Member Tasha Kama
Tears, laughter and the soaring voices of 31 grandchildren filled the Castle Theater on Wednesday morning to celebrate a life of love, service and faith as Maui bid farewell to Maui County Council Member Natalie “Tasha” Kama.
Hawaiʻi launches online portal for requesting apostilles and certifications
A new online portal streamlining the process for requesting apostilles and certifications, or official seals that authenticate documents for use in foreign countries, has been launched by the State of Hawai‘i, per an announcement this week.
Single-family home sales rise as condo prices fall in October 2025
Maui’s real estate market remained active in October, with single-family home sales rising 20.8% year over year and condominium sales down 4.6%, according to the Realtors Association of Maui. Both property types saw price declines: the median sales price for single-family homes fell 3.1% to $1,245,000, while the median price for condominiums dropped 32% to $625,750.
Cookie Decorating Contest benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui orders due Thursday
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui has begun its annual Cookie Decorating Contest. The fundraiser supports its one-to-one mentorship programs for Maui youth. Participants of all ages can enter.
Ua ʻŌhiʻa Lani: Hawai‘i students name mesmerizing image for Gemini 25th Anniversary
Gaseous pillars and a sparkling star cluster, reminiscent of rain in ʻōhiʻa forests, featured in the image from Gemini North telescope atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island.
Hawaiian Electric, Pacific Biodiesel launch holiday rice drive and recipe contest
Hawaiian Electric and Pacific Biodiesel are teaming up to support local food banks and encourage the use of local ingredients in holiday recipes.
UPDATE: Big Island summits brace for freezing rain, snow through Thursday morning
A winter weather advisory remains in effect for the Big Island summits, with the National Weather Service alerting locals of a rare tropical surge bringing snow and freezing rain between now and Thursday.
Study: Traditional Hawaiian fishponds show resiliency to climate change
Researchers from the university’s Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology discovered that indigenous aquaculture systems effectively shield fish populations from the negative impacts of climate change, demonstrating resilience and bolstering local food security.
Maui Council explores ways to reduce alarming rate of ocean drownings
Maui County faces a disproportionately high rate of ocean drowning fatalities, driven largely by the high number of visitors lured by the ocean’s beauty but unprepared for its hidden dangers.
Nareit Hawaiʻi awards $120K in grants to five community and hunger relief nonprofits
Nareit Hawaiʻi has awarded $120,000 in grants to five nonprofit organizations across the state to support community programs and food assistance efforts on Oʻahu, Maui, Hawaiʻi Island and Kauaʻi, according to an announcement Tuesday.
