The vital role of women in Maui's history will be commemorated by five Maui museums this March, Women's History Month. The museums will honor the importance of women in Maui's history in the first of four quarterly collaborative exhibitions under the banner Celebrate Maui Museums. Maui's small, unique museums in Wailuku, Lahaina, Makawao, and Pu'unene are presenting local … [Read more...] about Women’s History on Maui Celebrated at Local Museums
Humpback Whale Live Birth and Probable Whale Placenta Captured
[Editor's note: Images of the placenta below. You have been warned. All photos courtesy Pacific Whale Foundation.] For the first time in history, whale researchers captured video footage of a humpback whale giving birth earlier this month. On that historic day, PacWhale Eco-Adventures staff also spotted a floating placenta from a different birth in the same waters. It’s … [Read more...] about Humpback Whale Live Birth and Probable Whale Placenta Captured
Maui Dreams Come True for Terminal Santa Barbara Mom
We all know that the Make a Wish Foundation helps make dreams come true for children with a terminal diagnosis. What some of us may not be aware of is that there’s an organization that grants similar wishes to adults facing the end of their lives: the Dream Foundation. The dreams of Santa Barbara resident and young mother of two, Belmi Tepeque, will come true this month when … [Read more...] about Maui Dreams Come True for Terminal Santa Barbara Mom
Partnership Begins Restoration of Kam 1 Coastal Dunes
A coastal dune restoration program at the southern end of Kamaole I Beach Park in Kihei is anticipated to begin this week and last up to three weeks. Coastal dune restoration is an increasing priority as extensive sand dunes on Maui are a key part of a healthy beach system. Vegetated dunes trap windblown sand, store excess sand reserves, and serve as natural erosion buffers. … [Read more...] about Partnership Begins Restoration of Kam 1 Coastal Dunes
The Grand Wailea Opens Hawaiian Cultural Center
Palaha Hawaiian Cultural Center at the The Grand Wailea resort opened on February 6 and was celebrated with a grand opening reception that featured kukulu kumuhana (an intention-setting ceremony) led by the Grand Wailea cultural team. Palaha – described as a new immersive environment for Hawaiian learning, lifestyle, and connection – will host daily cultural experiences and … [Read more...] about The Grand Wailea Opens Hawaiian Cultural Center