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Maui Film Festival: Voyage Into the Depths of Kanaloa
The 2016 Maui Film Festival presents “Voyage: Into the Depths of Kanaloa” at the Celestial Cinema in Wailea on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at 10 p.m.
HTA Teams Up to Support Junior Lifeguard Program
HTA is funding the program with $200,000, which pays for the instructors and equipment and tents, to operate the program statewide this summer.
National Donut Day Observance on Maui, June 3
Krispy Kreme Kahului and The Salvation Army on Maui have partnered up for today’s observation of National Donut Day.
Stamp Depicting Haleakalā National Park is Dedicated
The Forever Stamp depicting Maui’s famed Haleakalā National Park was unveiled today during a dedicated ceremony at the Makawao Post Office.
Maui Graduate Appointed to US Air Force Academy
Maui High School graduate, Ryan-Aris Ramil has been appointed to the US Air Force Academy. He is one of just 30 Hawaiʻi students have been accepted into the US service academies.
Maui Disaster Preparedness Expo on Saturday
Last year’s record-breaking hurricane season in Hawaii underscores the need for Maui County citizens to be better informed and better prepared.
Maui Red Cross Workers Deploy to Texas Flood Areas
Two Hawaiʻi Red Cross volunteers from Maui are deploying to Texas to help with the Red Cross response to devastating floods in the region.
8 Maui Ecotour Companies Get Seal of Approval
The Hawaiʻi Ecotourism Association has expanded their Sustainable Tour Certification Program. There are now 8 Maui businesses with the Seal of Approval.
Tiare Lawrence Receives First Endorsement From HSTA
State House District 12 House candidate Tiare Lawrence received her first endorsement from the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association.
Meet and Greet with Alika Atay, June 8
Alika Atay is a candidate for the Maui Council’s Wailuku seat. His was also a vocal player in the SHAKA Movement’s efforts for a moratorium on Maui GMO crops.
NFL Exercises Opt-Out Clause for 2017 Pro Bowl
The $5-million fee HTA budgeted to host the 2017 Pro Bowl will be used to support sports competitions, preserve Hawaiian culture, and bolster tourism marketing.
Garbage Patch: Marine Debris Most Prevalent on Niʻihau
7,871 pieces of marine debris were found in an aerial survey of Niʻihau. That’s more than any other main Hawaiian Island. On Maui, there were 1,749 pieces.
June 1 Siren and Emergency Alert System Test
The monthly test of the Emergency Alert System sirens is scheduled for Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at 11:45 a.m.
Kīhei Wednesday Night Valley Isle Road Runners Group Run
The Valley Isle Road Runners hosts a weekly group run every Wednesday in Kīhei. This week’s run starts at 5:20 p.m. at the Kīhei Aquatic Center Parking Lot.
Man Medevaced From Tour Boat off Molokini, Maui
The Coast Guard medically evacuated a 48-year-old man experiencing difficulty breathing while aboard the Lahaina Princess, near Molokini Crater, Maui, Tuesday.
Vehicle Overturned Near Twin Falls
Emergency crews are on the scene of a vehicle overturned near the Twin Falls area of the Hāna Highway in Haʻikū.
Red Cross Recruiting West Maui Disaster Volunteers
The Hawaiʻi Red Cross responds to disasters statewide every four days. The agency is recruiting volunteers from West Maui to assist with disaster response.
2016 Maui Bon Dance Schedule
The Japanese Buddhist tradition of obon takes place on Maui beginning this weekend and continuing throughout the summer. The complete schedule is here.
Rep. Gabbard Honors Fallen Warriors at Makawao Ceremony
This morning on Maui at Makawao Veterans Cemetery, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) delivered remarks to honor America’s fallen heroes at an emotional observance of Memorial Day hosted by the Maui Veterans Council.
Maui Woman Survives 60 Foot Fall From Nākālele Cliff
It’s believed that the victim fell from about 60 feet and landed on the rocky coastline at the water’s edge between the Nākālele blowhole and the Olivine Pools.
