On Christmas day, a team of trained responders that included people from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary freed an adult humpback whale off Lahaina that had become entangled in about 400 feet of heavy gauge line. Here's how Toni Parras, the NOAA Hawaii Communications Manager, … [Read more...] about Trained responders free entangled humpback whale off Lahaina
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Eh Brah: Your insults and yelling ruined my Lahaina surf session!
Eh brah: I was enjoying a nice morning surf session at Lahaina breakwall when you paddled over and started yelling at me to move down toward 505 Front Street. You said that since I was on a stand up board I was going to hurt someone. When I didn’t obey you, you became verbally abusive and cursed me out. When I pointed out to you that you were also on a stand up board, you said, … [Read more...] about Eh Brah: Your insults and yelling ruined my Lahaina surf session!
Maui groups sue DLNR over Ka`anapali tour boats
Lahaina resident Randy Draper has spent many, many years fighting for beach access public parking in West Maui. Back in 2016, we wrote about his pressure on the County of Maui to make sure they’re enforcing the public access rules on the big Ka‘anapali resorts. He’s still at it, of course–now he’s part of a new lawsuit filed against the state Department of Land and Natural … [Read more...] about Maui groups sue DLNR over Ka`anapali tour boats
Talking Story with Maui Brewing Company’s Garrett Marrero and Melanie Oxley
For a small business, Maui Brewing Company is making big waves. Non-existent a dozen years ago, the company’s beer can now be found across the U.S.–and in more than 10 nations. “I always joke that my beer experience all comes from the consumption side,” said Garrett Marrero, who co-founded Maui Brewing Company in 2005 with his wife Melanie Oxley. Enjoying beer has served … [Read more...] about Talking Story with Maui Brewing Company’s Garrett Marrero and Melanie Oxley
Sun Yat Sen Heritage Festival at Wo Hing Museum in Lahaina
The annual Sun Yat Sen Heritage Festival will be at Wo Hing Museum on Friday, Nov. 10. Sun Yat Sen is known as "The Father of Modern China," and the event is a celebration of his achievements and Chinese heritage. There’ll be storytelling from some of Lahaina’s Chinese families, cultural activities, art, student dance performances and traditional music. Free. 5-9pm. Wo Hing … [Read more...] about Sun Yat Sen Heritage Festival at Wo Hing Museum in Lahaina