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12/09/2024

To spread holiday cheer, we’re partnering with Whalers Village for an incredible holiday giveaway! 🎄✨ One lucky winner will receive:

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🎉 Limited edition holiday gift sets from Honolulu Cookie Company
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Giveaway ends Friday, December 20, 2024. Good luck, and happy holidays! 🎅🎉

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12/09/2024

The Hawaiʻi State Junior Golf Association | First Tee - Hawaiʻi (HSJGA|FTH) conducted the 2024 Tour Championship at Wailea Emerald Golf Course this weekend Dec. 7-8. This event was 36 holes and by invitation only. A total of 57 junior golfers from across the state teed up in the event. This tournament was the final event that awards points to the season race to the coveted HSJGA | FTH Player of the year.

The Hawaiʻi State Junior Golf Association | First Tee – Hawaiʻi (HSJGA|FTH) conducted the 2024 Tour Championship at Wailea Emerald Golf Course this weekend Dec. 7-8. This event was 36 holes and by invitation only. A total of 57 junior golfers from across the state teed up in the event. This tour...

12/09/2024

Seabury Hall's boys basketball team is on a mission to win a state championship, beating the two teams that took them out of the last three state tournaments and improving to 8-1 on the season. The Spartans this year are led by an all-senior starting roster with 11 of 16 players at 6 feet or taller.

"This is just one step in the right direction, we still have to take many more steps to be where we want to be," Seabury Hall coach Scott Prather told his team following the Spartans' big wins over the weekend.

The Seabury Hall boys basketball team is off to an 8-1 start as it chases the school’s first state championship in the sport. Seniors Bromo Dorn, Sebastian Peterson and Keahi Sjostrand are leading the charge.

12/09/2024

Your Maui County Weather Forecast for December 09, 2024

WEST SIDE: Sunny and breezy. Isolated showers in the morning. Highs 72 to 85. Northeast winds 10 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SOUTH SIDE: Sunny and breezy. Highs 74 to 86. Northeast winds up to 20 mph increasing to 10 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

NORTH SHORE: Breezy. Partly sunny with scattered showers in the morning, then mostly sunny with isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs around 80 near the shore to around 66 near 5000 feet. East winds up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

CENTRAL MAUI: Mostly sunny. Breezy. Highs 80 to 85. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph.

UPCOUNTRY: Sunny and windy. Highs around 63 at the visitor center to around 61 at the summit. East winds up to 30 mph.

EAST MAUI: Breezy. Partly sunny with scattered showers in the morning, then mostly sunny with isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs around 80 near the shore to around 66 near 5000 feet. East winds up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

LANAI CITY: Mostly sunny. Breezy. Highs 68 to 79. Northeast winds 10 to 25 mph.

KAUNAKAKAI: Mostly sunny. Breezy. Highs 67 to 86. Northeast winds 10 to 25 mph.

Full Forecast >> https://mauinow.com/weather/



Photo Credit: Tyler Rooke

12/09/2024

This past year, Hart has worked with Google, to develop a new algorithm, “Perch,” designed specifically for recognizing Hawaiian bird songs. With this new technology Perch can identify the unique sounds of Hawaiian birds with limited data, allowing Hart and his team to accurately estimate bird numbers across large areas.

In a parallel effort, Hart is collaborating with ʻĀhuimanu, a group dedicated to native bird conservation, to create a special oli (chant) that uplifts Hawaiian birds. The oli, led by cultural practitioner Kekuhi Kanahele Keali‘ikanaka‘oleohaililani, connects each bird to thriving elements in nature to promote balance and resilience.

Photo: ʻApapane. Credit: Ann Tanimoto-Johnson via UH

This past year, Hart has worked with Google, to develop a new algorithm, “Perch,” designed specifically for recognizing Hawaiian bird songs. With this new technology Perch can identify the unique sounds of Hawaiian birds with limited data, allowing Hart and his team to accurately estimate bird n...

12/09/2024

A Maui coalition of the Hawaiʻi Workers Center has departed to Washington D.C. where they will demand that Congress release disaster recovery funds for Lahaina.

A Maui coalition of the Hawaiʻi Workers Center has departed to Washington D.C. where they will demand that Congress release disaster recovery funds for Lahaina.

12/09/2024

The three-day 2024 Kaapuni Invitational basketball tournament sponsored by Maui Toyota concluded on Saturday. Results from each day are posted here.

12/09/2024

Your Maui County Surf Report for December 09, 2024

Full Report >> https://mauinow.com/surf/

Mahalo Honolua Surf Company for supporting Maui Now Surf

Photo Credit: Jan Busch

12/09/2024

ʻUlupalakua Ranch reminds community members to mark their calendars for a day filled with ono food, photos with Santa and holiday shopping among local vendors at its Christmas in the Country festival, a full day of festivities on Saturday, Dec. 14.

ʻUlupalakua Ranch reminds community members to mark their calendars for a day filled with ono food, photos with Santa and holiday shopping among local vendors at its Christmas in the Country festival, a full day of festivities on Saturday, Dec. 14.

12/09/2024

Central Pacific Bank has hired Larry Panzeri as the new branch manager of its Kīhei branch.

Central Pacific Bank has hired Larry Panzeri as the new branch manager of its Kīhei branch.

12/09/2024

An oshogatsu mochi pounding event is set for 4 p.m. Dec. 28 at the Wailuku Hongwanji Mission in Wailuku.

12/08/2024

Applications are now open for a state-funded program empowering Hawai‘i-based entrepreneurs to develop their food products from concept to business plan and pitch, providing tools to grow and scale their businesses.

Applications are now open for a state-funded program empowering Hawai‘i-based entrepreneurs to develop their food products from concept to business plan and pitch, providing tools to grow and scale their businesses.

12/08/2024

BIA Hawaiʻi has announced the 2025 Officers and Directors who will lead the association and the industry in the coming year. These industry executives hail from various sectors within the building and construction industry, including associate members whose products and services support builders, developers, and specialty contractors.

BIA Hawaiʻi has announced the 2025 Officers and Directors who will lead the association and the industry in the coming year. These industry executives hail from various sectors within the building and construction industry, including associate members whose products and services support builders, d...

12/08/2024

The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College will host the first-ever international Academic Esports tournament, welcoming student teams from six countries for the week-long competition. From Friday, Dec. 13 to Wednesday, Dec. 18, gamers from Korea, United Kingdom, Australia, Norway, Germany, Austria, and UH Maui College's own esports team will face off in popular titles like Valorant, League of Legends, and Rocket League. A special team from Maui High School will also compete.

The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College will host the first-ever international Academic Esports tournament, welcoming student teams from six countries for the week-long competition. From Friday, Dec. 13 to Wednesday, Dec. 18, gamers from Korea, United Kingdom, Australia, Norway, Germany, Austria, an...

12/08/2024

Your Maui County Weather Forecast for December 08, 2024

WEST SIDE: Sunny. Isolated showers in the morning. Highs 76 to 82. East winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SOUTH SIDE: Sunny. Highs around 85. North winds up to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

NORTH SHORE: Partly sunny with scattered showers in the morning, then mostly sunny with isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs 77 to 82 near the shore to around 66 near 5000 feet. East winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

CENTRAL MAUI: Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 86. Northeast winds up to 15 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

UPCOUNTRY: Sunny. Highs around 63 at the visitor center to around 68 at the summit. East winds up to 15 mph.

EAST MAUI: Partly sunny with scattered showers in the morning, then mostly sunny with isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs 77 to 82 near the shore to around 66 near 5000 feet. East winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

LANAI CITY: Mostly sunny. Highs 71 to 79. Northeast winds up to 15 mph.

KAUNAKAKAI: Mostly sunny. Highs 69 to 86. East winds up to 15 mph shifting to the northeast in the afternoon.

Full Forecast >> https://mauinow.com/weather/



Photo Credit: Tyler Rooke

12/08/2024

Local firefighters, lifeguards, police, and military personnel are set to compete in the inaugural First Responder & Military Honolua Classic surf competition, co-sponsored by OUTRIGGER Kā‘anapali Beach Resort and Kahākūkahi Ocean Academy.

Local firefighters, lifeguards, police, and military personnel are set to compete in the inaugural First Responder & Military Honolua Classic surf competition, co-sponsored by OUTRIGGER Kā‘anapali Beach Resort and Kahākūkahi Ocean Academy.

12/08/2024

Several kiawe trees were removed from Mākena Landing Park earlier this week, resulting in concerns and questions shared by regular beachgoers. Mākena Golf & Beach Club reports that the removal of the trees was necessary for the park to remain safe for public access and to minimize risk to the shoreline ecosystem.

Several kiawe trees were removed from Mākena Landing Park earlier this week, resulting in concerns and questions shared by regular beachgoers. Mākena Golf & Beach Club reports that the removal of the trees was necessary for the park to remain safe for public access and to minimize risk to the shor...

12/08/2024

Your Maui County Surf Report for December 08, 2024

Full Report >> https://mauinow.com/surf/

Mahalo Honolua Surf Company for supporting Maui Now Surf

Photo Credit: Jack Reilly