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Hi Maui, we made it to Thursday! In today’s edition: Hawaiian language revival, Chinese New Year festival, Paula Fuga with Maui Pops Orchestra, and more.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Decade-long restoration plan: More than two years after Kula’s wildfire, neighbors are taking action. Volunteers clear a gulch, replant native plants, and Malama Kula collects branches as groups push for Upcountry water tanks — read the full story.
Voices of language revival: During Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, students at Ke Kula Kaiapuni o Kualapuʻu on Molokaʻi are learning, practicing oli, and doing math in Hawaiian, continuing a tradition of over 30 years — read the full story.
Compassion in action on Maui: Hale Kau Kau set a new monthly record in January, serving nearly 6,000 meals to homebound kupuna, disabled residents, and others facing food insecurity, the most since its 1991 founding — read the full story.
Statewide sister-state study tours: Eight Maui student ambassadors are set to travel this spring break to the Philippines, South Korea, or Japan, with costs capped at $500 through PAAC and East-West Center partnerships — get all the details.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why precious metals are back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
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🫶 We got your back
Community conversation kicks off: Council Member Kauanoe Batangan, sworn in Jan. 5, will host his first town hall in Kahului tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 27, at UH Maui College from 5 to 7 p.m. He plans to outline legislative priorities and hold a question and answer session. Get details on time and place.
Colorful performances and flavors: Maui Mall Village will ring in Chinese New Year on Feb. 27 with lion dances, cultural demonstrations, a dragon parade, Chinese ribbon dancing, and local food vendors. Exclusive Year of the Horse festival T-shirts designed by Paulo Sabado of Sabado Art Maui. Check out the full lineup.
Farm-grown and fired up: At The Bamboo Hale at Hāna Farms, harvests become wood‑fired pizzas, crisp salads, and garden-bright plates that taste like aloha. It’s a low-key place to exhale, eat something real, and remember why Maui living feels so good.
Upgrade your kitchen game: From stainless pans and pots to razor-sharp Japanese knives, TJ’s Warehouse is Maui’s low-key lifesaver for home cooks. Part market, part kitchen-supply trove, all local. When your spatula taps out mid-stir, you’ll find sturdy swaps and pantry boosts to keep dinner moving.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🛠 HPM Extreme Tool Sale @ HPM Building Supply – Lāhainā | Friday (2/27) at 7:00 AM – Whether you swing a hammer for a living or just love the smell of fresh-cut 2x4s, HPM Lāhainā’s Extreme Tool Sale brings big savings on DeWalt, Milwaukee, and unadvertised steals. Get there early, claim the yellow, the red, and your lunch-break bragging rights.
🎸 Arlie Avery Asiu @ Duke’s Beach House Maui | Friday (2/27) at 12:30 PM – If you’re in the mood for real kanikapila, not background noise, catch Maui-born ‘ukulele master Arlie-Avery Asiu at Duke’s Beach House Maui. Ocean breeze, pupus, and four strings doing things your Spotify can’t, plus stories from his Wailuku kid days.
🌺 Lei Wili Workshop @ Haku Maui | Friday (2/27) at 1:00 PM – Think you can whip up a Lei Wili like Auntie does, or are you still buying them at ABC Stores? Haku Maui walks you through the weave, the why, and the mo‘olelo, so you leave with a fresh lei, steadier hands, and proper respect.
🍿 The Goonies (1985): Movie Night Under the Stars @ Sugar Beach Events | Friday (2/27) at 5:30 PM – Trade streaming fatigue for treasure hunting, they’re screening The Goonies under the Maui sky at Sugar Beach Events. Bring a blanket, claim lawn space, then let a $10 ticket, a cash bar, and Sloth’s Baby Ruth remind you why the 80s peaked at booby traps.
🎷 The Blues, Rock, & Soul Revue @ Mulligans on the Blue | Saturday (2/28) at 7:00 PM – Mulligans on the Blue pours a stiff blend of blues, rock, and soul with R.E. Metoyer front and center, backed by pros on bass and keys. Expect tasteful solos, zero gimmicks, and that sweet spot where your toes tap, your shoulders unknot.
🎸 Will Evans @ Maui Arts & Cultural Center | Saturday (2/28) at 7:30 PM – Rootsy troubadour Will Evans brings beach-fire folk, looping, and feel-good grooves to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. Think barefoot vibes without the sand in your shoes, an easy night out with real musicianship, good company, and zero Costco parking drama.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Maui report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 58°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 11%
Sunny. High near 58, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Later: Isolated rain showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 60°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 4%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. South southwest wind around 2 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 1 mph.
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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