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Maui unsheltered homeless jumps 40% as overall numbers remain flat, new count shows
Unsheltered homelessness on Maui climbed 40% while overall numbers remained essentially flat, according to results from the 2026 Homeless Point in Time Count released Wednesday.
Congressional resolution introduced to protect abortion access for veterans
US Sen. Mazie Hirono joined a group of Democratic colleagues to introduce a resolution aimed at protecting abortion access for veterans, according to a news release from the senator’s office. Hirono and 14 other senators filed a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn a recent Trump administration rule. The federal rule ends abortion counseling and […]
Bill calls for temporary transfer of Maui veterans home project to Oʻahu health care agency
A future 60-bed Maui veterans home for the long-term health care of island veterans and their spouses is in the planning stages, with possible locations in Central Maui.
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i to host Ho‘oponopono Workshop for veterans
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i invites US military veterans and their families to a transformative Ho‘oponopono Workshop facilitated by Kumu Ramsay Taum on July 29.
AARP Hawaiʻi Offering Free Webinars To Fight Fraud, on Fridays in June
For tips on how to protect yourself and your family from scams, AARP Hawaiʻi is offering free “Fraud Watch Friday” webinars in June.
VFW Post 3850 Hosting Pancake Breakfast June 5 To Fund Facility Improvements
To help Maui’s VFW Post 3850 improve its facility, the veterans are hosting a fundraising pancake breakfast on Saturday, June 5 from 7 to 10 am. They will be serving eggs, sausage, pancakes, oranges, juice and coffee for $7.
LIST: How to Access Federal Resources For Veterans
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with $19.57 billion in funding to ensure it has the equipment, tests, and support services necessary to provide veterans with the additional care they need at facilities in Hawaii and across the nation.
Rep. Gabbard Introduces Burn Pits Legislation in Congress
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard today introduced legislation to evaluate the exposure of US servicemembers to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals.
Veterans’ COLA Act Becomes Law
President Donald Trump signed the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2018 last week, legislation co-authored by Sen. Mazie K. Hirono.
Hawaii to Receive $366M for Military Construction
The Senate Committee on Appropriations today approved $366,099,000 for military construction projects in Hawaii.
Congresswoman Hirono Seeks “Wounded Warrior” to Join Her Staff
Wounded or disabled veterans having served on active duty since September 11, 2001 will have an opportunity to work in Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono’s Congressional office under a special fellowship program.
20th Annual Hookipa Surf Classic in Memory of Justin Roberson
The Friends of Ho’okipa will launch the 20th Annual Ho’okipa Surf Classic , Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Ho’okipa Beach Park. An alternate date has also been set for the following Saturday, January 16. Now in its 20th year, the Ho’okipa Surf Classic honors Justin Roberson, a talented Maui surfer who died at the age […]
