Lahaina Maritime Stories
Heroes. Builders. Navigators. Sustainers. Fishers. Partiers!
Restoring ancient waterways, fish ponds, and a royal lagoon
Kaponoai Molitau, Maui County director of oiwi resources and others explain the goal: “I envision as you walk through this entire amazing cultural landscape...you really get a sense of the story of who we are as a people,” he said.
Spotlight: Capt. Tad Luckey on 50 years of commercial fishing
The fires brought the end to one era of sports fishing history, but not a community. Tad Luckey tells his story.
Congrats to our 2025 Scholarship Winners!
Community leaders raved about the leadership, dedication and smarts of these recent graduates who both hope to grow careers at home after their college years. Maui strong through Ella Forward and Janice Yabo! They were each awarded $3000, paid directly to the colleges they will be attending this year. Mahalo nut to both your already impressive contributions to Hawai'i nei.
Spotlight: Wildfire Hero Captain Chrissy Lovitt
Capt. Lovitt pulled two children and six adults out of the water as the Aug. 8th fire raged. Today she and her wife have rebuilt their business from scratch.