The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association celebrated its 45th year of giving back to the community with the annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk on Saturday. Nearly 1,600 walkers attended the in-person event at the War Memorial Complex. Walkers finished 2.5 miles of exercise and received complimentary breakfast, treats, giveaway prizes, and local entertainment, including a performance by Tihati Productions. An impressive total of $1,235,482 was raised so far from Maui County.
Book Trust, a nonprofit organization co-founded by Maui residents, hosted an awareness-building and fundraising event to increase book access and ownership for keiki throughout Hawaiʻi. Thanks to the Maui community, the organization’s “Night Circus” event raised more than $90,000 on Feb. 25, 2024, and all funds will support increased book access and ownership for students in Hawaiʻi.
Every regional biryani elicits different memories for different people based on where their favorite biryani comes from. Indian expat Nandita Godbole explores Indian biryani's regional expressions and histories throughout Southern California, from Irvine-based Masala Bae's Sindhi biryani to Artesia-based Podi Dosa's Dindigul Thalakapatti biryani.