Category Archives: Maui News

New High School In Kihei

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The new high school in Kihei is scheduled to hopefully open for the 2021-2022 school year. The new school is being built on 77 acres at the intersection of Piilani Highway and Kulanihakoi Street. This school will be the first to have to drill wells for drinking water.

Once all the roads, plumbing, and grading have been completed construction of the school building can begin. To date, 5 bids have been submitted with rather large gaps between the highest and lowest bid. Expected to be built first are classrooms, a library, cafeteria, administration building, P.E. room, parking, and sports court and field. Upon completion, the school is expected to open to the freshmen class first and phase each class in thereafter.

We will keep you updated on any new developments that may arise throughout the construction.

Maui Senior Softball Tournament

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Starting today Monday, July 30th and concluding Thursday, August 2nd is the 43rd Annual Hawaii State Senior Softball Tournament. Fields in use for the tournament include War Memorial Complex, Keopuolani Park, and Papohaku Park.

Divisions run from Division “A” to Division “F”. You can view the schedule which includes fields, divisions, and game times via the Maui Senior Softball Website here. Play Ball!

Brackets Up For Maui Jim Maui Invitational!

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Brackets were revealed yesterday for the November 19th through November 21st 35th annual Maui Jim Maui Invitational tournament. Games are played at the Lahaina Civic Center. Many coaches feel this tournament sets the tone for the season. All games are expected to be televised on various ESPN networks.

This years teams are considered possibly the hardest competition yet. They include Arizona, Auburn, Duke, Gonzaga, Illinois, Iowa State, San Diego State, and Xavier. Those teams that have participated in past Maui Jim Invitationals have gone on to win 67 of the 78 NCAA Division 1 Basketball Championships.

Tickets are expected to go on sale August 8th. For more information on the tournament including tickets and brackets, visit the Maui Invitational webpage here.

July 26th Hawaiian Music Series!

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Kuaola is this month’s musical guest for Hawaiian Music Series. This Thursday, July 26th they will be performing from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm on the front lawn of the Baldwin Home Museum located at the corner of Dickenson and Front Streets.

The Kuaola trio have been playing together since 2016. Members are Kalani Librando-Souza, Nalu Robinson, and Shem (Kema) Kahawaii. They perform regularly at the Queen Ka’ahumanu center as well as at community events and festivals.

This event is sponsored by the Hawaii Tourism Authority and the County of Maui Office of Economic Development. Your attendance and support is greatly appreciated!

Congratulations Maui Pony All-Star Team!

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The Maui Pony All-Star team won the Pony state tournament held back in June on Oahu at Central Regional Park. The team went 5-1 for the tournament.

This enables the team to advance to the West Zone tournament. They will be traveling to Westhills, California from August 2nd to August 5th. The Maui Colts and the Maui Palominos will also be playing in tournaments in California this upcoming week.

Congratulations again to all the teams and good luck on your upcoming tournaments!