What's up Wailuku! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Wailuku’s Uptown Texaco become a statewide fundraising standout?
Today's riddle: What has cities but no houses, forests but no trees, and water but no fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Monday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 86 and low of 74 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, temps: high: 86, low: 72.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Texaco round up raises $100,000 for Red Cross Hawai'i, including top donations at Wailuku station (mauinow.com) — Uptown Texaco in Wailuku ranked among the top three Texaco stations statewide in a round-up campaign that raised $100,000 for the American Red Cross Hawaiʻi Chapter. The March–April effort let customers round up purchases, with Island Energy Services boosting its matching pledge after severe Kona Low storms. Company and Red Cross leaders say the results show strong community generosity across Maui and the islands.

📸 Around Wailuku
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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday July 1
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Wildlife Wednesdays →
Hawaiʻi Wildlife Discovery Center, 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy Suite H-14, Lahaina
10:00 am
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Nevah Too Late →
The Shops at Wailea, 3750 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea
4:30 pm
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Live Music Accompanied by Hula Show →
Hula Grill Kaanapali, 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina
6:00 pm
Friday July 3
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2026 Makawao Stampede Rodeo →
Oskie Rice Event Center, Olinda Rd, Makawao
3:00 pm
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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
5:30 pm
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⭐️FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE !🎶 →
Paia Bay Coffee & Bar, 120 Hana Hwy, Paia
7:00 pm
Saturday July 4
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Saturdays at the Refuge →
Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge, Maui Veterans Hwy, Kihei
9:00 am
Thursday July 9
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Mulligans Magic Show →
Mulligans on the Blue, 100 Kaukahi St, Kihei
6:30 pm
Friday July 10
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Complimentary ʻUkulele Playing →
splash pad and playground @ Ohana Courtyard in Whalers Village, Whalers Village, Lahaina
10:30 am
Sunday July 12
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Paniolo Nights →
Ocean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery, 4051 Omaopio Rd, Kula
2:00 pm
Wednesday July 15
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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 July 31
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Ali Wong Live →
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului
7:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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County of Maui Hawaii posted a job opening for Grant Coordinator (SR-24) in Wailuku. Apply here.
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McDonald's posted a job opening for $19 Full Time Crew Team Member in Wailuku. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wailuku here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kahului
- Reconstruction of Kahului Airport's main runway down to 2 options — with drastic differences in price, resiliency (mauinow.com)
- Episode 50 of fountaining marks milestone at Kilauea (khon2.com)
- UHMC Recycling Center to close June 30, County working to open new Central Maui recycling center (einpresswire.com)
Lahaina
Ok Wailuku! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A map (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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