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County opens applications for Makahiki Grant Program

The Maui County Office of Economic Development, in partnership with the Maui County Department of ʻŌiwi Resources, has opened the application period for its fiscal year 2027 Makahiki Grant Program. Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. July 10. Application materials, eligibility requirements, funding guidelines and program details are available at mauioed.submittable.com/submit. A total of $850,000 in grant funding is available to support organizations, community groups, educational institutions, cultural practitioners, businesses and other eligible applicants interested in ...

Kamehameha Pāʻū Parade announces grand marshal

Kaibigan Ng Lahaina has been selected as the grand marshal for the 2026 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade on Saturday in Kahului. The parade will begin at 9:45 a.m. and proceed along Kaʻahumanu Avenue under the theme “E Kū, E Hoʻololi” (Stand Upright and Change Unpleasant ...

Credit unions golf tournament to benefit Maui Junior Golf

The Credit Unions of Maui will hold their 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on July 25 at Waiehu Municipal Golf Course, with proceeds benefiting the Maui Junior Golf Association. The tournament will feature four-person teams competing in a modified scramble format. Registration begins at 5:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 6:30 a.m. The cost is $175 per player and includes green fees, a cart and two mulligans. The registration deadline is July 11. Participants will have opportunities to compete in par-3 contests and on-course games, and will receive a post-tournament lunch ...

Paʻūpili 3rd Saturday set for June 20 in Lahaina

The Maui Economic Recovery Commission will host its monthly Paʻūpili 3rd Saturday event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 20 at Lahaina United Methodist Church. The free community gathering is part of an ongoing series focused on healing, connection and resilience for Lahaina residents impacted by the 2023 Maui wildfires. Organizers said the event brings together local businesses, cultural practitioners, artists and community organizations to provide opportunities for gathering, creativity and support. For more information, visit Facebook.com/PaupiliSaturdays.