Makawao
In Maui County, Hawaii.
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Applications open to high school students on Maui for free Fall Film Lab in Lahaina
Hisako Film Lab and Fuzz Box Productions are inviting high school students in grades 9–12 to apply for the Fall Film Lab, a free afterschool filmmaking program running Oct. 6 to Dec. 12, 2026 meeting at Fuzz Box headquarters in Lahaina.
Creatives & ArtsThe County of Maui Office of Economic Development (OED) and Maui County Workforce Development Board (MCWDB) convened education, industry, workforce, government and community leaders on Friday, Sept. 18 for Project Pilina, a countywide workforce initiative designed to turn shared…
Local BusinessSupporters say the plan is the ideal way to boost tourism given Japanese tourists' reputation for respect, deep love of Hawaiian culture and tendency to spend big in the islands.
Local Business
OHCRA Cancels 2026 Nā Wahine O Ke Kaiand Molokai Canoe Festival Kulaia toDeveloping Weather Conditions
The Oʻahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2026 Nā Wahine O Ke Kai, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 27, due to the potential wind, ocean and community impacts associated with the developing tropical weather system approaching Hawaiʻi.
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HCL CEO Jeff Gilbreath honored by PBN: One of ‘Hawai‘i’s Most Admired Leaders’ of 2026
Jeff Gilbreath, chief executive officer of Hawai‘i Community Lending (HCL), was honored by Pacific Business News (PBN) as one of “Hawai‘i’s Most Admired Leaders” of 2026. Gilbreath and 17 other honorees were celebrated at a gala event on Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Halekulani…
Local BusinessIn and around Makawao
See & do
- Aaliikuhonua Creative Arts Center
- Eddie Tam Gym
- Friends of the Upcountry Dog Park
- Garnish Craft Cocktail Catering
- Historic Makawao Town
Eat, drink & stay
- Banyan Tree Bed and Breakfast
- Casanova Italian Restaurant
- Waikulu Distillery
- Haleakala National Park
- Cowgirl Coffee Maui
Shops & services
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Makawao by the numbers
- Area
- 3.55 sq mi (9.18 km²)
- Median age
- 42.8
- Households
- 2,641
- Persons per household
- 2.8
- Median household income
- $96,444
- Median house value
- $888,000