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Holomua Kākou events on Lanai postponed

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Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen's annual Holomua Kākou visit to Lanai, scheduled for Oct. 27-28, has been postponed because of severe weather forecasts and the cancellation of ferry service. The visit was scheduled to include a Talk Story Community Meeting, Community Drop-In Center, Grant Writing Workshop and Community Budget Meeting. Ferry service to Lanai on Oct. 28 was canceled after the National Weather Service issued a statewide flood watch, preventing county personnel from traveling to the island. Heavy rainfall, flooding and isolated thunderstorms are possible through Oct. ...

Flood watch in effect for Maui County through Wednesday night

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A flood watch is in effect for Maui County through late Wednesday night as a narrow band of tropical moisture moves across Hawaii, bringing the potential for heavy rainfall, flash flooding and isolated thunderstorms. The National Weather Service forecasts the heaviest rainfall late Tuesday night through the first half of Wednesday, with Maui County and Oahu facing the highest potential for flash flooding. Rain could linger into Thursday and Friday. Maui County officials are urging residents and visitors to prepare for possible flooding and other weather-related impacts. The Maui ...

Artist to bring the language of trees to Maui

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Dividing her time between New York City and Ardee, Ireland, artist and activist Katie Holten creates innovative, unconventional work exploring the intersection of art, activism, ecology, language and history. Speaking Thursday, on “The Language of Trees” at the Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts ...

Kapalua Restaurant Week returns Oct. 26 through Nov. 6

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KAPALUA — Kapalua Resort Restaurant Week will run from Monday, Oct. 26, through Nov. 6, offering diners discounts and special menus at participating restaurants. The two-week promotion is organized by the Kapalua Resort Association to highlight dining options at the resort and encourage residents and visitors to experience its restaurants. Participating restaurants and offers include Alaloa Lounge, with a $45 prix fixe menu; Banyan Tree, with an $85 three-course dinner; Sansei, with a $79 “A Taste of Sansei” menu for two; and Taverna, offering 20% off entrees during lunch and ...

Pōʻai Lincoln wins Carmen Hulu Lindsey falsetto contest

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Pōʻai Lincoln was crowned champion of the fifth annual Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Haʻihaʻi Falsetto Contest on Friday at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea. Lincoln, who is originally from Hawaii Island, earned 384 points for her performance of “Kimo Hula,” finishing ahead of eight ...