Fairmont Kea Lani hosts 34th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Fairmont Kea Lani invites the Maui community, guests, and friends of the resort to celebrate the holiday season at its 34th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at 5 p.m. Held in the Palm Court just outside of Kō Restaurant, this cherished tradition will illuminate one of the largest Christmas trees in the state – featuring more than 23,000 sparkling lights – and welcome the season with music, cultural performances and festive cheer.
Imua Onipāʻa expands leadership and calls for partners to build Maui’s resilient future
Imua Onipāʻa, a Maui-based nonprofit dedicated to building equitable career pathways and advancing community resilience, has announced the formation of its founding Advisory Board and the appointment of Rachele Perez to its board of directors.
US Postal Service to observe Thanksgiving Holiday, Nov. 27
The US Postal Service will observe the Thanksgiving federal holiday on Thursday, Nov. 27. All Post Office locations will be closed and only Priority Mail Express will be delivered that day. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Friday, Nov. 28.
Red Cross urges safety during holiday cooking, decorating to prevent home fires
Organization responds to 20% more home fires during the holiday months, many of which are sparked by cooking accidents, unattended candles or unsafe decorations.
The Westin Maui Resort to host ‘Spirit of the Season’ free holiday event on Nov. 28
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali invites locals and visitors alike to welcome the holidays in island style at Spirit of the Season on Friday, Nov. 28, beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Tokuda, Harshbarger highlight National Rural Health Day
This week, US Reps. Jill Tokuda (Hawaiʻi-02) and Diana Harshbarger (Tenn.-01), co-chairs of the Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus, led Congress in celebrating National Rural Health Day and highlighted the need to advance bipartisan policy to strengthen rural healthcare systems.
Annual Thanksgiving meal service hosted by The Salvation Army’s Kahului Corps, Nov. 26
The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division’s Kahului Corps will hold its annual Thanksgiving meal service on Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College.
State Legislature awards $50M to nonprofits through Act 310 grant program
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature on Thursday announced funding decisions for the Act 310, Session Laws of Hawaiʻi 2025 Nonprofit Grants Program, awarding $50 million to support nonprofits impacted by recent federal funding delays and reductions.
State updates sea level rise viewer to support smarter coastal planning
The Hawaiʻi Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission has launched an updated version of the State of Hawaiʻi Sea Level Rise Viewer, an online tool giving communities and local officials clearer insight into the growing threats facing our coastlines.
Kula woman suffers critical injuries in motor vehicle collision on Thompson Road
An 84-year-old Kula woman was transported to the hospital in critical condition with life-threatening injuries following a single-vehicle collision on Thompson Road in Kula on Friday afternoon.
Maui talent takes center stage this Sunday with ‘Hawaiʻi to the World’ showcase
The Hawaiian Council is calling on Maui to tune in and cheer for its incredible homegrown talent as “Hawai‘i to the World,” Maui Auditions airs this Sunday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m., on Hawai‘i News Now, simulcast on K5 and KHNL, and streaming across all HNN platforms.
Santa Claus is coming to The Shops at Wailea
Santa Claus will arrive at The Shops at Wailea on Friday, Nov. 28, kicking off a full day of holiday festivities including a parade, a Polynesian performance, family activities and free photos with Santa.
