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Rise and shine, Maui!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Tobi’s Poke & Shave Ice expansion, a $160M CarePlex plan, and Black Grace’s fierce new show + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Maui protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
South Maui flavors await: Tobi’s Poke & Shave Ice has opened a second spot at Kukui Mall in Kīhei, serving fresh poke, shave ice, and local favorites like shoyu chicken and kalua pig — see hours and ordering options.
Healthcare hub on the horizon: Hale Makua is planning a $160 million CarePlex in Kahului, proposing 56 skilled nursing beds, therapy services, an ambulatory surgery center, and a 100-unit workforce housing project next door — read the full story.
Annual support for scholars: Applications for the Aloha Mākena Endowed Scholarship are due today, offering local students about $1,000 per year toward UH expenses, with preference for those with genealogical ties to Mākena — see eligibility and deadline.
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.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Serious wing cravings? Wing Kings Maui serves crispy, saucy flats and drums in island flavors, from pineapple teriyaki to lava hot, with sleeper-hit tater tots and a legit chicken sando. The vibe is low-key, with plenty of garden seating, making it an easy go-to when the fridge says nope.
Island-made self-care: Give your shower shelf a little aloha with Moku Pua in Kahului, where you’ll find handcrafted soaps, body butters, mists, and roll-on perfumes. Made on Maui with scents like pikake, plumeria, and coconut, these small treats deliver big vibes and gift-your-future-self joy.
Dial in your swing: Kapalua Golf – The Plantation Course blends ocean panoramas with generous landing areas and thrilling elevation changes that make even a miss feel bold. Craving a reason to tee it up this week? Consider this your sign.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🐾 Mobile Veterinary Clinic @ YMCA Westside Resource Center | Wednesday (3/4) at 10:00 AM – Bring your furball to the YMCA Westside Resource Center for Maui Humane Society’s mobile clinic with low-cost wellness exams, vaccines, microchips, and more for neighbors affected by the Lahaina fires. No appointment, first come, sliding scale, chip required. Not everything has to be a headache.
🧘 Shanti Sacred Sound Journey @ Spa Montage Kapalua Bay | Thursday (3/5) at 4:30 PM – Trade your to-do list for a spa day with guided meditation and transcendent sound bath at Spa Montage Kapalua Bay, where singing bowls, chimes, and gongs do heavy lifting. Mats await, blankets are limited, so bring pillow, blanket, and eye mask. Ages 12 and up.
🎶 Tavana @ The Ritz-Carlton Maui | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Claim a seat at Alaloa Lounge, let Tavana’s island-soaked rock and blues do the heavy lifting, and pretend you came for the view of Honokahua Bay. Handcrafted cocktails, sushi and sashimi, and smash burgers await; valet is free, cover’s ten, hotel guests glide in gratis.
🏕 Scoutorama 2026 @ Queen Ka’ahumanu Center | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Queen Kaahumanu Center’s center court turns into kid-powered pit row as Scouts from across Maui roll in with booth displays, Pinewood Derby glory, and the surprisingly intense Raingutter Regatta. Bring coffee, cheer like an auntie, and learn how to support or join on the spot.
🌺 Makana @ Maui Arts & Cultural Center | Saturday (3/7) at 7:30 PM – Trade the usual pau hana shuffle for an intimate night with Makana at McCoy Studio Theater, where slack key, mele, and moʻolelo weave together like a lei you’ll actually keep. Expect virtuoso tunings, untold stories, and that goosebump hush locals live for.
♀ Drive Like a Woman – International Women’s Day @ Maui Nui Golf Club | Sunday (3/8) at 3:00 PM – Celebrate International Women’s Day at Maui Nui with a wahine-friendly 10-hole shotgun, prizes, and a post-round hang with pupus from Point Break Pizza. No swing police, just good company. $54, RSVP at the pro shop.
💃 Black Grace: Paradise Rumor @ Maui Arts & Cultural Center | Sunday (3/8) at 7:30 PM – New Zealand’s Black Grace hits the MACC with a fierce fusion of Samoan and Māori traditions, contemporary dance, and no-nonsense athleticism. Not your niece’s recital. Ditch Netflix, grab a friend, and let Neil Ieremia’s crew deliver beauty, power, and goosebumps.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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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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📻 Maui report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 65°F – Low: 47°F – Precip: 8%
Mostly cloudy. High near 65, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. East wind 7 to 15 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. East wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 64°F – Low: 50°F – Precip: 5%
Sunny, with a high near 64. East wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. East southeast wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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