Paddle for Life Marks 16 Years with Landing at Hulopo’e
Canoes from Maui landed at Hulopoʻe Beach on October 4 for the 16th annual Paddle for Life voyage, welcomed by Lānaʻi High School’s paddling team. The event raised more than $338,000 for the Pacific Cancer Foundation, which supports Maui County cancer patients and their families. Founder Kimokeo Kapahulehua called Lānaʻi “a healing place” where paddlers come to give, not take.
Lānaʻi Farmers Market Opens at “Entry Park”
The Lānaʻi Farmers Market opened October 4 at Entry Park, bringing together local growers and food producers to offer island-grown produce, herbs, and seedlings. The event was organized through collaboration among the Hawai‘i Farmers Union Lānaʻi Chapter, Councilmember Gabe Johnson’s office, and Maui County departments. The market will be held every first Saturday of the month, with the next scheduled for November 1 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Lānaʻi Farmers Market Launches This Saturday at Entry Park
The Lānaʻi Farmers Market opens this Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon at Lānaʻi Entry Park (the open space next to the fire station) and will continue every first Saturday of the month. The new market, managed by Hawai‘i Farmers Union Lānaʻi Chapter, brings locally grown food and products to the community through a partnership with the County of Maui and nonprofit partners.
2025 Festivals of Aloha
Photos from the September 27 Festivals of Aloha on Lānaʻi capture the parade, food, crafts, and performances by local and visiting groups.
Lānaʻi Affordable Housing Project Moves Forward
Ikaika ʻOhana and Councilmember Gabe Johnson met with residents June 16 to preview Lānaʻi’s $17.2 million affordable housing project, set to break ground in November with 72 planned units and future community facilities.
Inaugural issue of “Between Pines” now available!
This new publication is a companion to Lānaʻi Today and was created with a clear purpose: to give our island’s nonprofits, public agencies, and service providers a dedicated space to share updates, opportunities, and resources with the community.
Raising Sails and Sharing Provisions with Voyaging Canoe Moʻokiha ʻŌ Piʻilani
Community members gathered at Mānele Harbor to welcome voyaging canoe Moʻokiha ʻŌ Piʻilani, as part of a 10-month training voyage focused on deep-sea navigation and traditional provisioning methods.
Camping Lights and ʻUaʻu Kani: Protecting Seabirds at Hulopoʻe
Increased use of bright string lights at Hulopoʻe Beach Park is disorienting ʻuaʻu kani during nesting season.
Debbie Randall Joins LHES as Middle School Health Teacher
Debbie Randall, a recent doctoral graduate, has joined LHES as the new middle school health teacher and is quickly settling into the Lāna‘i community.
New LHES Teacher, Amelia Nelson Embraces Life on Lāna‘i
Amelia Nelson, the new pre-K teacher at Lāna‘i High & Elementary School, has embraced island life with gratitude and purpose, finding joy in teaching and giving back to the community that captured her heart.
Truck Shop Maui Now Offering Vehicle Services on Lāna‘i
Truck Shop Maui has opened behind the Lāna‘i Service Station, offering much-needed vehicle repair services to the island, including maintenance, diagnostics and tire work.
Dumped and Forgotten Trash Across Lāna‘i
Lāna‘i continues to struggle with litter and illegal dumping.
Past and Presence in the Ceremony of Uhi: Hawaiian Traditional Tattooing and the Grounding of Cultural Identity
The return of kākau uhi to Lāna‘i through the work of Pā Kālai ‘Ili represents a powerful cultural reconnection for individuals like Samson Aki.
In Remembrance of James “Jim” Parker, Lāna‘i’s Last Pineapple Plantation Manager
James “Jim” Parker, Lāna‘i’s last pineapple plantation manager, is remembered as a dedicated leader and mentor whose decades of service, innovation and care left a lasting impact.
Pamela Alconcel Receives Educator of the Year Award
Pamela Alconcel was honored with the Educator of the Year award by the Native Hawaiian Education Association for her decades of dedicated service connecting Lāna‘i students to higher education and Hawaiian culture.