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October Harvest Moon

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On October 7, 2025, the Harvest Moon, the year’s first supermoon and an uncommon October occurrence, wowed skywatchers with its stunning golden radiance and remarkable size. Generations of farmers have relied on the Harvest Moon, which is traditionally observed as the full moon nearest to the fall equinox. It illuminates fields, allowing harvests to continue well after the sun sets.

Why This Harvest Moon Is Specia? Because it fell closer to the September equinox than the September full moon, which only occurs roughly every three years, this year’s Harvest Moon fell in October. Due to its close approach to Earth (only 224,599 miles), the moon appeared up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual—a phenomenon known as a supermoon. Together with Saturn, the supermoon dominated the eastern horizon at moonrise, illuminating the surrounding area.

The moon’s vivid golden-orange color and well-defined craters were visible to observers at nightfall from higher vantage points with a clear view eastward. For many cultures, the night’s spiritual significance was enhanced by the astrological effect of the full moon in Aries, which was passionate and vivacious. The Draconid meteor shower also occurred at this period of unusual brightness, albeit it was more difficult to see meteors due to the moon’s shine.

The Harvest Moon of 2025 reminded us of the cycles of nature and the customs based on them by fusing cultural history with astronomical splendor. The October Harvest Moon provided everyone another reason to gaze up and be amazed, whether it was appreciated for its spiritual significance or scientific marvel.

Maui County Fair Starts Today!

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After a four-year hiatus, the Maui County Fair finally returns today at the War Memorial Special Complex. Carnival rides, food vendors, live music, animal exhibits, a petting zoo, and more all in store for visitors.

The most recent fair, which drew over 90,000 people in 2019, was canceled because to the pandemic. The festival was revived this year with the cooperation of the Maui County Council and Mayor Richard Bissen, thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the county budget.

The animal exhibit at the fair will feature goats, calves, and even a Valais Blacknose sheep known as “Marshmallow.” Additionally, there will be a Paniolo Hall of Fame exhibit and rodeo demonstrations.

At 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, the festivities begin with a procession that starts at the UH Maui College campus and proceeds down Ka‘ahumanu Avenue to Kanaloa Avenue. In addition to local high school bands, cultural organizations, and visiting participants from Maui’s sister city Fukuyama, Japan, former Mayor Michael Victorino will serve as grand marshal.

Food from dozens of nonprofit groups will be available, including waffle dogs, chow fun, garlic noodles, and kūlolo sundaes. The midway rides are operated by E.K. Fernandez, and instead of using the old-fashioned card system, guests can now buy ride tickets using a mobile app.

Some exhibitions, including as the presentation by the Maui Orchid Society, will be held at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center due to War Memorial site renovations.

Hawaiian music legends Keali‘i Reichel and Nā Leo Pilimehana, as well as Grammy winner Kalani Pe‘a, will be among the many performers scheduled for the evenings. Under the main tent, performances take place Thursday through Sunday.

Children under five enter free of charge, while adults pay $10 and children aged 5 to 11 $5. To reduce traffic, the county is also providing parking alternatives, a free shuttle service, and specific locations for rideshare drop-offs.

To view all information and timetables, please visit www.themauifair.com.

Property Tax Reform Special Committee

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Special committee meeting happening today at 1:30 pm HST regarding a new bill. Meeting site online via teams: http://tinyurl.com/RPTR-SpecialCommittee

To give remote oral testimony, use the teams link!

Wailea & Maui Events — September 2025

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One-Time Events

Saturday September 6 | Wailuku Market St. 6–9 pm — Wailuku First Friday

Monday September 15 | South Maui Gardens 6:30–8 pm — Outdoor Movie Night ‘Madagascar’ (Free)

Friday September 26 | Azeka Shops, Kihei 6:30 pm — Kihei 4th Friday

September 26 – October 5 | Maui On Stage — ‘Bringing Down The House’ Comedy Theatrical Production

Recurring Weekly Events

Every Sunday — ‘White Hawaiian’ @ ProArts Playhouse 3 pm

Every Sunday — Ken Stover & Blue Diamonds Trio @ Diamonds Ice Bar & Grill 10 am–12 pm

Every Sunday — Sunday Brunch @ Divine Wine 11 am–2 pm

Every Monday — Ukulele Lessons @ Shops of Wailea 5:30–6:30 pm

Every Tuesday & Saturday — Mele: The Hawaiian Music Experience @ 192 Ma‘alaea Rd. 5 pm

Every Tuesday & Thursday — Polynesian Hula Show @ Shops of Wailea 5:30–6:30 pm

Every Wednesday — Music Events @ Shops of Wailea 4:30–6 pm

Every Friday — Learn Hula @ Shops of Wailea 4–5 pm

Nightly — Live Music @ Maui Brewing, Kihei 6–8 pm

Hawaii Real Estate Market Update: June 2025 

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As 2025 draws to a close, Hawaii’s real estate market is still developing, exhibiting both resiliency and regional differences among the islands. With some markets recovering and others adapting to post-pandemic and economic reality, the most recent statewide housing statistics for June 2025 provide insightful information about movements in single-family homes and condominiums.

A Mixed Bag of Sales Activity Overall
Hawaii’s June real estate sales increased 15.6% year over year, with 587 single-family house transactions, up from 508 in June 2024. Condominium sales increased little from 476 to 480 deals (+0.8%), but otherwise stayed largely same.

Single-Family Houses on the Island (June YoY):

18.1% increase on Hawaii Island (189 vs. 160)

Kauai: Huge increase of 87.0% (43 versus 23)

Maui: A 1.5% drop (66 vs. 67)

Oahu: Significant 12.0% growth (289 vs 258)

Condos on the Island Breakdown (June YoY):

30.3% increase on Hawaii Island (43 vs. 33)

Kauai: decline of 20.7% (23 vs 29)

5.1% drop in Maui (56 vs. 59)

Oahu: A marginal 0.8% rise (358 vs 355)

While Kauai’s condo market shrank, indicating a change in consumer preferences, the island’s single-family market performed exceptionally well, almost doubling sales volume.

💰 Median Sales Prices: Some Islands’ Corrections
Even though there was an increase in sales activity in several places, median sales prices—especially in the Maui market—are beginning to change.

Median prices for single-family homes (June YoY):

Maui: $700,000 -28.6% of $980,000

Kauai: $715,000 -16.4% less than $855,000

$575,000 ↑ from $552,000 (+4.2%) on Hawaii Island

Oahu: $510,000 -3.8 percent of $530,000

Median Prices for Condos (June YoY):

Maui: $1.315M (-5.7%) less than $1.395M

Kauai: $1.175M + 7.6% from $1.092M

Hawaii Island: $608,500 (-3.1%) less than $627,775

$1.125M ↑ from $1.120M (+0.4%) on Oahu

The single-family home market on Maui saw the biggest correction, with median prices dropping by about 29%. This could indicate that the market is cooling or rebalancing following years of sharp appreciation. Condos on Oahu and Kauai, however, continue to fetch high premiums, suggesting that there is still a desire for such areas.