More money than ever is pouring into the race to represent Lahaina at Hawaii’s state house, with donations 100-times greater than 2024’s elections. About 143 donors have spent over $88,000 across all campaigns this year, more than triple the amount of money incumbent Elle Cochran raised ...
The Maui County Police Commission voted unanimously Oct. 7 to place Maui Police Chief John Pelletier on paid administrative leave, setting off another public dispute involving the chief and Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen. A letter from the commission to Pelletier dated Oct. 7 said ...
With campy rock songs like “Who Will Save New Jersey?,” “Kick Your Ass,” and “Hot Toxic Love,” ProArts Playhouse’s production of “The Toxic Avenger,” opening on Friday, promises an entertaining musical romp. “This is a must-see show for the Halloween season,” said the ...
Serving as a Maui Family Court judge, Geri Valdriz put his Hawaiian steel guitar aside, feeling that the responsibilities of the bench left little room for performing. “When I was a judge, I quit playing music,” Valdriz explained. “When you’re a judge, you cannot play. I did two ...
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Pa‘upili Lahaina 3rd Saturdays will return Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lahaina United Methodist Church. The free community event will feature live music, cultural activities, local vendors, nonprofit organizations and community resources. Free activities will include lei making, coconut frond weaving and lomilomi, along with an ‘ukulele lesson at 1 p.m. with Jason Jerome of Lahaina Music. Performers will include Reiko Fukino, Kaniala Masoe, Kanoa Kukaua, the Kamehameha Schools Hawaiian Ensemble, Max Kincaid and John Cruz. The monthly gathering is presented through the ...
