🌱 How could Kaanapali’s next shoreline decision reshape the beach you know?

Good day Kaanapali! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How could Kaanapali’s next shoreline decision reshape the beach you know?
• Why did Kaanapali lose its beachfront airport steps from the sand?

Also on today's calendar: Complimentary ʻUkulele Playing and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why don't eggs tell Jokes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 86 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 85, low: 73.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Fight brews as an iconic Hawaii beach disappears (kcra.com) — Kaanapali Beach is shrinking, and a major sand replenishment plan backed by resort owners is heading to the state for review, with a public hearing expected. Local advocates are split, debating whether to rebuild the beach with offshore sand or instead pull development back and let the shoreline migrate inland to protect future access and ecosystems.
   

• Kaanapali Beach Had An Airport Where Planes Pulled Up To Your Hotel. Now You Drive. (beatofhawaii.com) — If you’ve ever wondered why your Maui trip to Kaanapali starts with a long drive from Kahului, this piece explains how it got that way. It traces the history of the old Kaanapali beachfront airstrip, its closure, Kapalua’s strict limits, and the looming multimillion‑dollar runway decisions at Kahului that will keep shaping how easily visitors reach West Maui.
   

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📸 Around Kaanapali

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kaanapali

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday June 24

• Wildlife Wednesdays →
  Whalers Village, 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday June 26

• Complimentary ʻUkulele Playing →
  splash pad and playground @ Ohana Courtyard in Whalers Village, Whalers Village, Lahaina
  10:30 am

Wednesday July 1

• Wildlife Wednesdays →
  Hawaiʻi Wildlife Discovery Center, 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy Suite H-14, Lahaina
  10:00 am

Friday July 10

• Complimentary ʻUkulele Playing →
  splash pad and playground @ Ohana Courtyard in Whalers Village, Whalers Village, Lahaina
  10:30 am

Saturday July 11

• Live Music Accompanied by Hula Show →
  Hula Grill Kaanapali, 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina
  6:00 pm

Wednesday July 15

• Wildlife Wednesdays →
  Hawaiʻi Wildlife Discovery Center, 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy Suite H-14, Lahaina
  10:00 am

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📣 Kaanapali Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 26

• Interactive Wine Tasting Panel →
  The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, Lahaina
  10:00 am

Sunday June 28

• Interactive Wine Tasting Panel Bubbles Bumps →
  The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, Lahaina
  10:00 am
• Maui All Island Induction →
  Lahaina Cannery, 1221 HI-30, Lahaina
  3:00 pm

Friday July 3

• Hyatt Maui & Proper No. Twelve Chili Cook-Off honoring Lahaina Firefighters →
  Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, 200 Nohea Kai Dr, Lahaina
  5:30 pm

Wednesday July 15

• Jeff Peterson, Shem Kahawaii, & Wainani →
  Slack Key Show - Masters of Hawaiian Music, Located in the Aloha Pavilion, Napili Kai Beach Resort, Lahaina
  6:30 pm

Friday August 21

• Taimane: Maui Music and Food Experience 2026 →
  Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, 200 Nohea Kai Dr, Lahaina
  5:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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🗞 Nearby News

Lahaina

• ‘Lahaina Rising' documentary reflects a community still rebuilding (staradvertiser.com)
• West Maui Sports & Fishing Supply returns home to Lahaina with Grand Opening, June 27 (mauinow.com)
• Lahaina Shores on Maui joins Castle Resorts portfolio (travelweekly.com)

Wailuku

• Wailuku man reported missing (staradvertiser.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They might crack up... (Thank you Cat R. for sending it in!)
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