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Kamekona campaign plans Voter Jam fundraiser

Local News September 11, 2026

The campaign to elect Carol Lee Kamekona to the Kahului residency seat on the Maui County Council will hold a Voter Jam fundraiser from 6 to 11 p.m. Sept. 17 at da Playground Maui. The event will combine voter education with live music, comedy and discussions about Maui County government. Attendees also will be able to speak with Kamekona and learn about her campaign priorities. The entertainment lineup will include Rootz N Creation featuring Kokomon, a kani ka pila session featuring Kaniloa and comedy performances by Chino LaForge, Ted Anderson, Ivan Natanson and Chuck ...

Lanai hunters urged to bring supplies amid harbor disruption

Local News September 11, 2026

Hunters traveling to Lanai for the remainder of the 2026 mouflon sheep season are being asked to bring their own food, drinking water and other essential supplies following damage caused by Hurricane Lowell. The state Department of Land and Natural Resources said bringing personal supplies ...

Community donation drive seeks nonperishable food, after-school supplies

Local News September 11, 2026

A community donation drive is collecting nonperishable food items such as rice, pasta, canned goods, instant ramen, instant rice and canned meats, as well as supplies for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui’s after-school programs. Engel & Völkers Maui is partnering with the nonprofit organization for the drive. Requested supplies include board games, puzzles, pingpong balls, youth activity kits, art supplies and scissors. This year’s Keys to Community initiative is a brokerage-wide effort to help address food insecurity among local families, including those in the Hale Makana ...

Auwahi project seeks volunteers for greenhouse workday

Local News September 11, 2026

The Auwahi Forest Restoration Project will hold a volunteer greenhouse workday from 9 a.m. to about 2 p.m. Sept. 19 at Ulupalakua Ranch. Volunteers will assist with native plant propagation work. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes with good traction and bring water, lunch and sun protection. Space is limited, and email confirmation is required. To request a spot, email volunteer@auwahi.org. More information is available at www.Auwahi.org.

Lahaina church looks to begin rebuilding in 2027

Local News September 11, 2026

After fleeing the 2023 wildfire with his family, including his 84-year-old mother-in-law, the Rev. John Crewe immediately began calling members of Lahaina United Methodist Church to make sure they got out safely. “The church is not the building. The church is the people of the church,” ...

State expects Kaumalapau Harbor to be ready for operations Sunday

Local News September 11, 2026

The Hawaii Department of Transportation expects Kaumalapau Harbor on Lanai to be ready to resume operations on Sunday. The harbor has been out of service following damage from Hurricane Lowell. Normal interisland barge service by Young Bros. is expected to resume Wednesday. The department ...