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Case urges Hawaiʻi veterans who may be eligible for PACT Act benefits to apply
There is no deadline to apply for PACT Act benefits, but if you file your PACT Act claim or submit your intent to file before Aug. 9, 2023, you may receive benefits backdated to Aug. 10, 2022 when the bill was enacted.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority names new board chair, vice chair
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Board of Directors has appointed Blaine Miyasato as the new chair and Mahina Paishon Duarte as the new vice chair.
Central Maui Little League suffers 6-1 loss to Cherry Hill, N.J. in Senior League World Series
The Central Maui Little League senior team suffered a 6-1 loss today in Game 6 of the Senior League World Series tournament against East Division winners, Cherry Hill Atlantic Little League out of N.J.
Public comments open for Hawaiʻi Resilient Food Systems program priorities
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture is inviting public comments until August 11 for the US Department of Agriculture Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program, which aims to strengthen the stateʻs food supply chain.
New mentorship program helps apprentices graduate as journey-level carpenters
Pacific Resource Partnership, in collaboration with the Hawai‘i Regional Council of Carpenters, announces a new mentorship program that will help men and women gain the skills and instruction they need to become journey-level carpenters as they complete their apprenticeship training in carpentry, drywall, and millwright.
Peak tides forecast to result in minor coastal flooding through Wednesday
The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Statement, in effect from 2 p.m. this afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. The NWS says timing will occur in the afternoon hours around the daily peak tides through Wednesday.
More than 460 attend Kupuna Aloha Luncheon
Maui County Council Member Tasha Kama and Edwina Wilson-Snyder, former Maui educator and president of the umbrella council for kupuna clubs countywide, were honored as Kupuna Advocates of the Year at the event.
Central Maui Little League senior team advances in Senior League World Series
The Central Maui Little League senior team advances to Game 6 of the Senior League World Series tournament after defeating Weslaco, Texas 11-2 in Game 1 early Saturday morning.
Gov. Green appoints circuit court judge, names others to boards and commissions
Gov. Green appoints Circuit Court Judge and important boards and commissions positions. Appointees include positions as a First Circuit Court Judge, and members to the Ethics Commission, Campaign Spending Commission and Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.
Health Department issues red placard to café in West Maui
A red “Closed” placard was issued to a café in Lahaina following a complaint and routine follow-up inspection conducted on July 27, 2023 for a cockroach infestation.
$117,000 fine issued against Trust for luxury yacht grounding at Honolua Bay in February
The state Board of Land and Natural Resources issued a $117,471.97 fine against the Albert Revocable Trust for coral and live rock damage caused by the grounding of the private luxury yacht Nakoa at Honolua Bay in northwest Maui earlier this year. The board is still contemplating and is open to seeking any kind of fair and reasonable penalty against the operator, Jim Jones and Noelani Yacht Charters, LLC, for damages done to cultural and natural resources.
Syringe exchange programs help prevent disease, Hepatitis C in vulnerable communities
A report from the Hawai‘i Department of Health emphasizes the importance of syringe exchange programs in eliminating infectious diseases like hepatitis C among people who use drugs, addressing the need for additional services to improve health outcomes.
Hōkūleʻa makes 4 additional stops in British Columbia
Since departing Prince Rupert, Hōkūleʻa and her crew have been sailing and making stops in various locations in British Columbia, including Hartley Bay, Klemtu, Bella Bella, and Hakai.
Maui police peacefully resolve barricade situation in Maui Lani neighborhood
A barricade situation reported in the Maui Lani area Friday afternoon ended peacefully. Maui police say a man was taken into custody for further medical evaluation, and no injuries were reported.
Double Starry Night Cinema weekend, August 18 and 19
Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents two free nights under the stars in the A&B Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion with two Starry Night Cinema screenings Friday and Saturday, Aug. 18 and 19. Showing Friday night will be The Mitchells vs. the Machines and on Saturday, Marcel The Shell With Shoes On.
Bicyclist dies in motor vehicle collision on Pūlehu Road in Kahului
Police believe speed may be a factor in a fatal traffic collision that claimed the life of a bicyclist on Pūlehu Road in Kahului Thursday.
‘Āina-based nonprofits sought to manage community stewardship at visitor hotspots
The Island of Hawai‘i Visitors Bureau is seeking proposals from ‘āina-based nonprofit organizations to develop and manage a community stewardship program at three popular sites.
Laptops donated to Children Services Program at Homeless Resource Center on Maui
The delivery of the laptops marks the beginning of the Baker Foundation’s “Computers With A Cause” program in Maui County. Another eight laptop computers will be given to deserving high school students who don’t have access to personal computers. The deadline for applications is Aug. 18, 2023.
Visitor spending on Maui is up; State sees 93.9% recovery in visitor arrivals from pre pandemic levels
Visitor spending on Maui was $619.4 million in June 2023, compared to $549.8 million in June 2022 (+12.7%) and $477.1 million (+29.8%) in June 2019.
Maui keiki receive back-to-school supplies from visitor industry members
This summer, the Visitor Industry joined forces with The Salvation Army’s Adopt a Backpack Campaign to supply Maui’s keiki in need with school supplies for the upcoming school year. MHLA hotel properties and allied members successfully delivered the supplies requested in addition to $5,000 of monetary donations.