🌱 How this August summit in Lahaina could shape Maui’s recovery
Lahaina, Hawaii Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Lahaina! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How this August summit in Lahaina could shape Maui’s recovery
- Visit this healing Lahaina-focused space inside Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
Today's riddle: What do you call a cow with no legs? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 71.
- Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hua Momona Foundation announces Sustainability Summit: RISE Maui, Aug. 17-21 (mauinow.com) — A new RISE Maui sustainability and innovation summit is coming Aug. 17–21 to the Hyatt Regency and Hua Momona Farms in Lahaina, directly supporting post-fire recovery and the planned Lahaina Innovation and Arts Center. Attendees can join talks on AI, climate, culture, and farming, plus farm tours, ʻohana dinners, and a gala. The summit leads into the Maui Music & Food Experience on Aug. 21–22. 
• Queen Kaʻahumanu Center offers unique summer pop-up experiences for Maui residents and visitors : Maui Now (mauinow.com) — Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului is hosting the Lahaina Think Space, a healing pop-up where residents can reflect on what was lost and help shape a future memorial for Lahaina. Open through July 23, it offers quiet space for stories, remembrance, and dialogue. The mall is also adding rotating retail and school-uniform pop-ups for summer shoppers.
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Maui All Island Induction →
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Wildlife Wednesdays →
Whalers Village, 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina
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The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, Lahaina
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Complimentary ʻUkulele Playing →
splash pad and playground @ Ohana Courtyard in Whalers Village, Whalers Village, Lahaina
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Interactive Wine Tasting Panel Bubbles Bumps →
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, Lahaina
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Hyatt Maui & Proper No. Twelve Chili Cook-Off honoring Lahaina Firefighters →
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, 200 Nohea Kai Dr, Lahaina
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The Branches Live Music →
Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows, 2780 Kekaa Dr #1, Lahaina
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Live Music Accompanied by Hula Show →
Hula Grill Kaanapali, 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina
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Taimane: Maui Music and Food Experience 2026 →
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, 200 Nohea Kai Dr, Lahaina
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Ulana Lau Niu (Coconut Frond Weaving) →
splash pad and playground @ Ohana Courtyard in Whalers Village, Whalers Village, Lahaina
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Aloha, this is Weensie.
He showed up crying under a car a few weeks ago, and ive been feeding him since. Can anyone assist in trapping him, or loan me a trap tonight or… (Nextdoor Kahana Ridge) - Aloha!
I’m sure you’re aware of the free spay neuter today and tomorrow on west side? They had a lot of no-shows yesterday and trying to get the word out so… (Nextdoor Kahana Ridge)
- Marriott International posted a job opening for Front Service Clerk in Lahaina. Apply here.
- Hyatt Hotels Corporation 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.
🗞 Nearby News
Wailuku
- Maui Weekend Events and RE Market Update (hawaiilife.com)
- Maui mayor signs $1.61B council-approved budget (hawaiinewsnow.com)
- Hawaii in bottom third of states for academic and economic outcomes, sugary drinks banned from SNAP purchases, state Supreme Court asked to free elephants at Honolulu Zoo, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands (allhawaiinews.com)
Kahului
- Maui Surf Forecast for June 20, 2026 (mauinow.com)
- Seniors leave behind a new foundation for HPU Women's Basketball Program (khon2.com)
- Weekend Guide • Jun 19 (mauifamilymagazine.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Ground Beef (Thank you Deb S. for sending it in!)
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