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Pukalani resident Virgilio ‘Billy’ Cabebe celebrates 100th birthday
Earlier this week, Hula Grill Kāʻanapali hosted the 100th birthday celebration for its longtime guest and friend, Pukalani resident Virgilio “Billy” Cabebe. Born on July 25, 1924, to Luis and Constancia Cabebe, Mr. Cabebe is one of six siblings. In 1947, Virgilio moved to Oʻahu at 20 years old to work in the sugar industry. Three years later, he began working in the restaurant business at the Wagon Wheel restaurant in Waikīkī, then at Buzz’s Steak and Lobster. He relocated to Maui in 1975.
Ice Cream Aunties brings joy, sweet treats and healing to Lahaina ʻohana
“Ice cream! Come get your ice cream! Huuiiii!”. That’s the call of the Ice Cream Aunties in Lahaina. Trinette Furtado sits on the back of her truck, announcing free treats on a megaphone as she does her weekly rounds through West Maui neighborhoods. While Furtado dishes out aloha and...
Cannon Downriggers Shows Support to Maui Fishing Community After Devastating 2023 Wildfires
RACINE, Wisc. (July 24, 2024) – The 2023 Maui wildfires, fueled by dry weather and strong winds, ravaged homes, charter businesses, and livelihoods in the beloved fishing community of Lahaina, Hawaii. Almost one year later, the fishing community is still feeling the impact with many fishing charters out of operation after the loss of Lahaina Harbor, along with the boats and equipment that were housed there.
‘How Sweet It Is’ brings life to history of sugar industry this month at Makawao Cemetery
History buffs will have an opportunity to see portrayals of sugar barons from the 19th- and early 20th-century Hawai‘i in performances of “How Sweet It Is” at the July 27-28 debut of “Makawao Cemetery Theatre.”. The performances are sponsored by the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site...
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