Cool Cat’s 15th Anniversary and the sixth annual Front Street Classic Car Show will happen on Friday, April 13. Presented by Cool Cat Cafe and the Lahaina Town Action Committee, this family-friendly celebration will offer many activities. The show will be opened by Darren Lee of the Elvis Burn n’ Love show, then there’ll be a Burger Eating Challenge, live music … [Read more...] about Cool Cat’s 15th Anniversary and 6th annual Front Street Classic Car Show in Lahaina
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From the archives: Interview with Maui Lifeguard Archie Kalepa – May 12, 1998
By Leslie and Charlie Lyon Archie Aukai Kalepa has been making the waters of Hawaii a safer place for over a decade. Along with Brian Keaulana and Terry Ahue, he developed a rescue technique incorporating jet skis equipped with rescue sleds. He became a local hero when he and his partner, Ken Delima, saved fifteen people and one dog during Hurricane Iniki. This helped to … [Read more...] about From the archives: Interview with Maui Lifeguard Archie Kalepa – May 12, 1998
The Problem With Cultural Heritage Tourism, and why the continued misuse of Hawaiian culture is wrong
United States Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), along with two other Senators, recently introduced Senate Bill 2395. Known as the “Explore America Act of 2018,” the bill would expand so-called “cultural heritage tourism” in the U.S. According to Schatz, this bill will be a big help for many people in Hawai‘i. “Every year, Hawai‘i sets new records for tourism growth in our … [Read more...] about The Problem With Cultural Heritage Tourism, and why the continued misuse of Hawaiian culture is wrong
Barnes And Noble preparing to exchange Lahaina for Kahului
It’s really a bittersweet time for the people who work and shop at Barnes & Noble in Lahaina. Staff have already dismantled many of the shelves in preparation for their impending move to Kahului, giving the place an anxious feeling it never had before. While it’s nice to know that the store will remain open on Maui–a reality that just a few months ago seemed impossible–it’s … [Read more...] about Barnes And Noble preparing to exchange Lahaina for Kahului
Island Bowling to open at Outlets of Maui
A little bit of The Big Lebowski is coming to Lahaina. Island Bowling is opening in the spot of the former Hard Rock Cafe at the Outlets of Maui. With a grand opening slated for March 1, the new business will offer three adult bowling lanes and a special lane reserved just for children. The ocean front Island Bowling also will feature the latest in video games. The … [Read more...] about Island Bowling to open at Outlets of Maui