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The Green with Allen Stone and Seven Suns to perform at the MACC this Friday
One of the most successful and adored bands to come out of Hawai‘i, The Green, will perform on Maui this Friday.
Inside scoop: Maui’s Kamalei Kawaʻa dedicates song to his wife on NBC’s ‘The Voice’
If Kamalei Kawa’a’s performance struck viewers as emotional, it’s because it truly was. Kawa’a told Maui Now that his Monday night performance was one of the hardest performances, if not the hardest performance he’s ever had to do.
Grant program to help 100 Maui-based businesses rebuild after wildfires, deadline May 1
The US Chamber of Commerce Foundation and American Express have opened the Maui Small Business Recovery Grant Program, which supports Maui-based small businesses impacted by the devastating wildfires of August 2023.
Volcano Watch: HVO and collaborators continue seismic survey across active volcanoes of Hawaiʻi
The permanent HVO seismic network consists of nearly 100 stations located across the island. HVO scientists use these stations to monitor the location and character of seismic activity, paying particular attention to signals that might herald migrating magma or potential eruptive activity.
Akakū Upstairs looks at ‘AI: Dystopia or Utopia?’ this Thursday
Akakū Upstairs returns with the president/CEO of Akakū, Jay April, who will be taking a philosophical look at the paradigm shift many are experiencing with Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Thursday, April 18.
UH Maui College club to host action-packed Earth Day celebration
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College’s Student ʻOhana for Sustainability (SOS) club is partnering with Maui Huliau Foundation and Hulihia to host its annual Earth Day celebration on the campus Great Lawn and back parking lot on Monday, April 22 from 3 to 6 p.m.
Maui wildfire relief resources: Federal assistance surpasses $347M
Since wildfires swept over the Island of Maui Aug. 8, more than $347.8 million in federal
assistance has been approved for 7,090 households.
Gov. Green designates official state snails
Governor Josh Green, M.D., has signed legislation designating an official state kāhuli, or snail, for each of the main Hawaiian islands, as well as the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. In a ceremony this Friday at Washington Place, Gov. Green signed into law House Bill 1899, which recognizes nine native snail species as state snails.
Cyclists gear up for 17-mile ‘Tour De Haʻikū’ on April 27
This Earth Month, to celebrate their favorite sustainable mode of transportation, the Maui Bicycling League has organized a 17-mile “Haʻikū Ride Around” on Saturday, April 27.
UH Mānoa shines in national grad program rankings: 2 in top 25, 13 in top 100
Two graduate programs at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa are in the nation’s top 25, and an additional 11 programs are in the top 100, according to the 2024 US News and World Report’s Best Graduate Schools rankings, released Tuesday.
CIM scholarship applications open for Maui’s future builders and designers
The Construction Industry of Maui today announced it is accepting applications from graduating Maui’s high school students, for its annual Bob Poulson CIM Scholarships.
Maui visitor industry feeds kupuna and Maui residents
On Friday, the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association fulfilled another year of caring for senior citizens of Maui County through the 2024 Spring Nā Kūpuna Appreciation Event.
Continued Temporary Housing Assistance available for wildfire survivors
Under the Individuals and Households Program, eligible individuals who submit the necessary documentation may receive rental assistance for an additional three months or possibly longer, if needed.
After losing its store to wildfire, Segway Maui will open new location in Kahului
After overcoming adversity following wildfires that devastated its previous location, Segway Maui is making its return to the island, and it’s doing it under a new name.
Celebrate Maui’s performing artists at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center this month
The Queen Kaʻahumanu Center hosts several performing arts studios this month. April has an engaging performing arts lineup with events that include live music, theater performances and the grand opening of a new dance studio.
EV clubs to host test drive event, showcase latest tech at UHMC on Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Month, Drive Electric Hawaiʻi and the Hawaiʻi EV Association will host a series of Drive Electric Earth Day events across the islands. These events are dedicated to promoting awareness and education about electric vehicles (EVs), showcasing the latest EV technology, and encouraging the adoption of sustainable transportation options.
Lions Clubs International donates money and time to help UH Maui College “Feed Maui”
With its latest donation of $25,000, received late last month, the total donated to “Feeding Maui” by Lions Clubs Maui Region VI Zone 1 (the name of the international fund) is more than $66,000.
Maui United Way announces new $500,000 ʻOhana Mental Health Grant opportunity
Maui United Way announced on Wednesday a new ʻOhana Mental Health Grant opportunity, offering 5 to 10 mental health grants of $50,000 to $100,000 each, for eligible nonprofits. The grants are aimed at supporting local nonprofits working to meet the ongoing mental health needs in the aftermath of the wildfires.
Sen. Hirono joins colleagues in recognizing the importance of US-Japan alliance
As the Japanese Prime Minister Fumuio Kishida’s visits to Washington this week, a bipartisan resolution has been introduced to underscore the strength and importance of the United State-Japan alliance.
Volcano Watch: STEM and suction solutions at HVO
Volcano Watch: Staff at HVO study volcanic processes and associated hazards in Hawaiʻi, with the emphasis and end goal of protecting life and property. The backbone of the observatory is the monitoring network, consisting of a diverse array of instruments located on the flanks of the volcanoes. These instruments relay data back to the observatory, providing information on the behavior of Hawaiʻi’s active volcanoes.
