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Lahaina, Hawaii Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Lahaina! Weā€™re your go-to source for whatā€™s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How Lahainaā€™s first rebuilt Habitat home is bringing one family back
  • What will replace the Pioneer Mill smokestack baseyard in Lahaina?
  • What the upcoming Unity Bowl in Lahaina means for wildfire recovery

Also on today's calendar: Tim Ohara, Andrea Walls & Mike Burke and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What dries when it gets wet? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Sunday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
  • Monday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Habitat for Humanity Maui celebrates completion of first Lahaina rebuild (mauinews.com) ā€” Lahaina just saw its first Habitat for Humanity Maui home fully rebuilt, allowing the Ah Puck family to return after the fires and signaling real progress for burned-out neighborhoods. Volunteers are already working on five more homes, and residents can still get involved or seek support through Habitat Mauiā€™s ongoing rebuilding, donation, and volunteer efforts.
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2. Old Pioneer Mill site with smokestack sells for nearly $20M, future plans remain mystery (mauinow.com) ā€” A major 21-acre industrial property in Lahainaā€™s burn zone, including the iconic Pioneer Mill smokestack, has been sold to local buyers for $19.9 million, with future uses still undisclosed. Local leaders hope the site will support community needs and key recovery projects, while the Lahaina Restoration Foundation eyes long-delayed repairs and the possible return of historic locomotives.
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3. Aaron Rodgers fund helps Paradise High School's football team reach Maui (actionnewsnow.com) ā€” Lahaina will host Paradise High School this September for the first Unity Bowl, a football game meant to connect two towns rebuilding after devastating wildfires. A grant from the Aaron Rodgers Fire Recovery Fund and airline donations are helping Paradise players reach Maui, with plans for shared conversations about recovery and hope alongside the matchup with Lahainaluna High School.
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4. West Maui Rep. Cochran leads House in floor no-shows ā€” again, but not as much (mauinow.com) ā€” West Maui Rep. Elle Cochran, whose district includes Lahaina, has missed 20% of House floor sessions this year, still the highest rate but far less than last yearā€™s 85%. She links her party switch to the Lahaina wildfire aftermath, and multiple challengers are lining up to run for her Lahaina-inclusive District 14 seat in this yearā€™s election.
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5. Proposed Hawaii ā€˜Green Fee' projects overhauled again (staradvertiser.com) ā€” Lahainaā€™s small boat harbor is slated for $500,000 in Hawaiiā€™s first round of ā€œGreen Feeā€ tourism-impact spending, alongside funding for West Maui ungulate control and Kaanapali Beach restoration. Lawmakers reshaped the governorā€™s advisory list, cutting some community-driven climate and visitor education projects while boosting other infrastructure and disaster-mitigation efforts statewide.
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  • I know that Zero Sugar Pepsi Cola is not good (and I donā€™t like it) but I know also some people buy them knowing it, I had visitors who bought and left two 2 Lt.
    Bottles without opening. If someone wants them, Iā€™m giving them away. Feel free to let me know. Thanks (Nextdoor Lahaina South)
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  • Hyatt Hotels Corp. posted a job opening for Machinery Attendant - Housekeeping - Full Time - $2000 Sign on Bonus in Lahaina. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lahaina here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A towel (Thank you Christy H. for sending it in!)
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