The Maui Nui Botanical Gardens hosts a Kalo workshops on Saturday, May 31, to share information about unique varieties and the extraordinary significance of taro in Hawai‘i.

The Maui Police Commission released information today saying it is moving forward in fulfilling its responsibility to appoint the next Chief of Police, following Chief Gary Yabuta’s announcement on Friday that he is retiring from the post.

Four student employees at McDonald’s Restaurants on Maui were awarded $2,500 scholarships to support them in their journey towards a college degree.

Mālama Maui Nui will host a Mālama ‘Āina Recycling Event at the Nāpili Redemption Center this Saturday, May 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additional recycling events are planned in June in Kēōkea across from Grandma’s Coffee House on June 14; and at the Lahaina Cannery Mall on June 21.

Water will be shut off for customers on the Hāna Highway from the Baldwin Avenue intersection to Hoʻokipa Beach Park, until repairs are completed later this evening between 10 p.m. and midnight.

Governor Neil Abercrombie announced the release of $1.5 million for the Upcountry Maui Watershed project, and $200,000 for improvements to the Molokaʻi Irrigation System.

A visitor from Washington State died after being pulled from waters at Honolua Bay where he was snorkeling on Saturday.

Maui welcomed the crew of the Hōkūle‘a as the Polynesian voyaging canoe embarks on the first international leg of its historic worldwide voyage.

“Our entire staff gives of themselves day in and day out, heart and soul,” said MMMC Chief Executive Officer Wes Lo. “This week we were honored to give back to them through special activities and spiritual encouragement, while acknowledging the incredible work that they do.”

Maui Police Chief Gary Yabuta will be retiring from his post as the top administrator for the Maui Police Department and taking on employment at the federal level.