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Free Pumpkin Patch visit

Tuesday, October 20 by Jack Gist

Toyota Hawaiʻi will cover admission fees for the first 3,000 attendees at the 2026 Pumpkin Patch at Kula Country Farms on Maui this Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This special “Kamaʻāina Sunday” event will feature 60+ varieties of Kula... Read More.

The Mayor on Lana’i

Tuesday, October 20 by Jack Gist

Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen’s Holomua Kakou community outreach program will return to Lanai on October 27-28 after a previously scheduled visit was postponed because of severe weather forecasts. Staff from the mayor's office will be available to answer questions and provide assistance from... Read More.

99th Maui County Fair

Tuesday, September 29 by Jack Gist

It’s time for the 99th Maui County Fair where fair goers can get ready for four days of food, entertainment, exhibits, community activities and carnival rides at the War Memorial Special Events Complex in Wailuku from Thursday, October 1, through Sunday, October 4. The... Read More.

Hawaii Good Place To Further Your Education

Monday, September 21 by Jack Gist

Student loan debt has fallen across most of the US over the past year, but residents in some states are still carrying thousands of dollars more than the national average. Wyoming has the lowest student loan debt of any state, averaging $3,180 per person.... Read More.

Recovering from Hurricane LaLa

Monday, August 17 by Jack Gist

Hawaiian Electric have made progress in restorations and continues to work on repairs after initial ground and aerial assessments have shown Tropical Storm Lala has left major damage to infrastructure in remote areas of the Big Island and Maui. Helicopter and drones were being... Read More.

Preparing for LaLa

Thursday, August 13 by Jack Gist

County of Maui officials are encouraging residents to prepare. Going into this weekend, August 15-16, there is a likelihood of dangerous winds, heavy rain, flooding and large waves from LaLa. The Big island and Maui County have the highest potential for heavy rainfall. Maui... Read More.

Shopping online for plants

Wednesday, July 22 by Jack Gist

Gardeners, landscapers and anyone looking to purchase seedlings on Maui or the Big Island can now shop online for native and non-invasive plants grown in state nurseries managed by the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife. These nurseries offer a reliable and high-quality source of tree seedlings for restoring... Read More.

Maui cesspool conversion classes

Friday, June 5 by Jack Gist

Hawaii Community College and the University of Hawaii Maui College launched a new certificate program to train students to work alongside contractors and engineers assisting with cesspool conversions and installing more sustainable systems. The certificate can be achieved in one year. Hawaiʻi-CC and UH... Read More.

Maui Veterans Donations of Ti Leaves

Monday, May 18 by Jack Gist

Donations of ti leaves are being asked for to ensure there are enough materials for 4,350 lei to honor every fallen veteran at Maui Veterans Cemetery on Memorial Day. Ti leaves can be dropped off from 7:45 am to 4:30 pm through Friday at... Read More.

Wailuku Film Fuzz Flix Fringe Fest

Monday, May 18 by Jack Gist

Fuzz Box Productions in association with the Wailuku Film Festival announces the Fuzz Flix Fringe Fest, or 4F for short. An off-the-wall underground shorts film festival that will celebrate the bizarre, the bold and the beautifully unhinged, neatly tucked into the inaugural Wailuku Film... Read More.

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