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Three more disaster area zones reopen for residents in West Maui, Oct. 27-28
County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and residents with vehicle passes from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28, in Zones 4A, 4B and 4C.
Teens learn value of saving for goals, like grad party, at MEO Financial Literacy Workshop
About 30 intermediate and high school students learned the value of budgeting and saving for goals, like a graduation party, at the Maui Economic Opportunity Teen Financial Literacy Workshop, held Oct. 9 and 10 at MEO in Wailuku.
House Finance Committee visits Big Island Civil Defense for insight into Aug. 8 wildfire response
On Aug. 8, 2023, as wildfires raged in Lahaina, Maui, the Big Island was simultaneously fighting seven separate wildfires in Kohala. With a High Wind Warning in effect, county officials said they recognized the imperative need for a unified, vigilant approach to monitoring the unfolding situation across the state.
Nonprofits, houses of worship have until Oct. 25 to apply for disaster public assistance
Time is running out for private nonprofits, houses of worship and government organizations to apply for a key type of federal assistance for the Hawai‘i wildfire disaster. Requests for public assistance funding from the Federal Emergency Management Administration must be filed no later than Wednesday, Oct. 25.
Voters impacted by the Maui wildfires urged to update their voter registration
Maui voters impacted by the August 2023 wildfires are urged to check and update their voter registration ahead of the 2024 Elections.
Makana nō nā keiki Holiday Toy Drive for Maui
Makana nō nā keiki, a toy drive and holiday experience for children impacted by the Maui fires, announced today the deadline to register keiki wish lists is Oct. 31, 2023. The website has a section for family or friends to register their keiki (ages 18 and below) with a top three wish list.
Bathroom fire at Kanahā Beach Park results in $150,000 damage
A public bathroom at Kanahā Beach Park in Kahului was destroyed by fire on Sunday morning, resulting in total damages of $150,000 to the structure.
Ground ambulance contract award canceled for Kauaʻi and Maui following protest
The state Department of Health is canceling both RFPs for ambulance service awarded on Maui and Kauaʻi, and directing the procurements to start over. Department officials say the requirement to maintain the current level of staffing for Advanced Life Support was not clearly included in the RFPs.
Guy Fieri’s Chefs for Maui fundraiser collects $1.5M for Maui wildfire recovery and relief
Thirty-eight award-winning chefs, participated in The Guy Fieri Foundation’s Chefs for Maui Fundraiser in Northern California Wine Country on Oct. 21, to support disaster operations and raise money for relief supplies for Maui following the August wildfires.
Scientists report ‘elevated unrest’ near Kīlauea summit
Scientists with the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory issued an information statement on Monday saying there has been a 24 hour period of “elevated unrest” at Kīlauea.
Four county mayors visit Lahaina disaster zone; Next phase of reopening set for Nov. 1
Mayors from Kauaʻi, Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island visited Front Street, Lahaina Harbor and a re-entry zone together for the first time on Monday. The site visit comes 11 weeks after the August 2023 Lahaina wildfire that claimed the lives of at least 99 people.
HPM Foundation makes 5-year pledge totaling $100K for college scholarships at UH
The HPM Foundation has made a five-year pledge totaling $100,000 to the University of Hawai‘i Foundation to provide college scholarships for students enrolled at University of Hawai‘i campuses across the state.
Nexamp to hold virtual community meeting with updates on shared solar in Kīhei, Nov. 14
NEXAMP will share information about its Community Based Renewable Energy (CBRE) shared solar project proposed to be built mauka of Pi’ilani Highway in Kihei above the Maui Research and Technology Park.
Hawaiʻi music immersive program seeking singer-songwriters; deadline Dec. 1
The 2024 Creative Lab Hawai‘i Music Immersive program will open the application process on Nov. 1 for singer-songwriters who are seeking opportunities to license their works for global media and entertainment content.
Contractor with US Army Corps of Engineers begins hazardous fire site assessments in Kula
On Saturday, Phase 1 of the US Army Corps of Engineers-led removal of private property debris began with hazardous site assessments for 26 properties in Kula that were burned by the Aug. 8 wildfire.
Hawaiʻi Community Lending to receive $2.4 million loan from USDA to finance 10 homes
Hawai‘i Community Lending will receive a $2.4-million loan from the US Department of Agriculture to finance 10 homes for eligible homebuyers on native lands.
New executive director begins work at Maui’s Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers
Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers’ nonprofit Board of Directors announced the appointment of Sue R. Sadecki as the nonprofit’s new executive director. Today, the agency welcomed Sadecki on her first day at work and held a blessing ceremony at its Wailuku shelter.
Upcoming events from the Maui Economic Development Board
The Hawaiʻi Women in Business Seminar Series continues with “Learning the Ins and Outs of WBENC Certification” on Oct. 26, and “Adaptive Capacity for Business” on Nov. 30.
Update: Kula brush fire possibly ignited by vehicle exhaust, one man injured
A 30-year-old man suffered burns to his leg during a brush fire in Kula, fire officials said. The man was transported by Medics to the Maui Memorial Medical Center for treatment.
Seabury Hall stages “Mean Girls Musical: High School Version”
Mean Girls Musical: High School Version hits the stage at Seabury Hall with the favorite characters from the movie, powerful music, and timely pop culture references. The show runs at Seabury Hall’s ʻAʻaliʻikūhonua Creative Arts Center on Nov. 10, 11, 17, and 18 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 12 and 19 at 3 p.m.
