#Maui Now

Coldwell Banker Island Properties is launching a new commercial real estate division. With this expansion, the company broadens its services to include commercial real estate sales and commercial property management.

Aloha Petroleum, the gasoline marketer for the Shell brand in Hawai’i, is donating one cent per gallon of fuel to the Make Lemonade Project, aiding cancer patients through grants and support programs.

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation awarded over $2 million in grants to support coral restoration in the US Pacific Islands, including Hawaiʻi, American Sāmoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam.

Subaru Hawaiʻi has launched its Tools for Schools program, committing $25,000 to support project requests from teachers across the state.

Feed The Hunger Fund, in partnership with Hawaiʻi Pacific Health and Kamehameha Schools, has granted $260,000 to support three small-scale food entrepreneurs in Hawaiʻi.

The Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System and the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System will be tested on Aug. 1 at 11:45 a.m.

The Green, a popular reggae band known for combining diverse musical styles with indigenous Hawaiian references, will be performing alongside Teddy Swims, and Keilana at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Sept. 3.

The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency has launched a series of short video presentations showing residents how to become “2 Weeks Ready” for emergencies.

American Medical Response reminds beachgoers of lifesaving tips to stay safe while enjoying the ocean.

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Board of Directors has appointed Blaine Miyasato as the new chair and Mahina Paishon Duarte as the new vice chair.

Destination Residences Wailea and Wailea Beach Villas has selected Brandon Sacks to fill the role of business development manager.

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.

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.

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.

A bipartisan group of US Senators announced their support for the Protecting Kids on Social Media Act, a bill that aims to establish a minimum age of 13 for social media app usage, require parental consent for 13 to 17-year-olds, and prevent social media companies from using personalized algorithms for users under 18.

Award-winning comedian and actress Iliza Shlesinger will be performing live at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center on July 27.

The County of Maui’s roadway along rural Alelele Point in East Maui was reopened Tuesday, after the completion of infrastructure reinstallation that followed emergency slope scaling and rock debris removal.

Kīhei’s 4th Friday Town Party returns on July 28 with free entertainment by Maui’s own Nuff Sedd.

Adaptations Dance Theater returns with its 5th annual “Bring it Home” dance concert Aug. 11-13, showcasing resident and guest dance artists with an evening-length work.

Regency Theatres Wharf Cinemas Lahaina presents “Water Wednesdays,” showcasing iconic ocean-themed films every Wednesday night through August.