Maui Discussion Op-Ed: Confronting the Hunger Crisis — A Call to Action During Hunger Action Month
Maui News MPD Capt. Joy Medeiros graduates from FBI National Academy
Site blessing held for Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art in Wailuku, Maui
A site blessing for the Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art was held on Sunday, marking a significant step forward in the creation of a cultural center dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Native Hawaiian arts. The event was attended by kumu hula, representatives... September 12, 2024 · 09:20amVisitor airlifted from Twin Falls on Maui after suffering injuries in fall onto rocks
A 30-year-old California man was airlifted to safety on Tuesday after suffering from injuries in a 10-foot fall onto rocks at Twin Falls on Maui. The man, who had been hiking in the mountain area,...Maui News Maui rent stabilization topic of special committee meeting on Monday
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Op-Ed: Confronting the Hunger Crisis — A Call to Action During Hunger Action Month
September marks Hunger Action Month—a time to raise awareness about hunger, advocate for change, and take meaningful action to combat food insecurity. This year, the significance of this month is particularly profound for us here on Maui. In the wake of the devastating wildfires, the demand for food assistance has surged by over 65%, pushing our community to the brink.
MPD Capt. Joy Medeiros graduates from FBI National Academy
Maui Police Department Capt. Joy Medeiros was one of 254 law enforcement officers who graduated from the FBI National Academy, marking the completion of the 291st session on Sept. 12, 2024.
Maui rent stabilization topic of special committee meeting on Monday
The Housing and Land Use Committee will have a special meeting on Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber to discuss the possible effects of rent stabilization in Maui, Committee Chair Tasha Kama announced today.
Kaua‘i remembers Hanapēpē Massacre 100 years later
The Hanapēpē Massacre of 1924 is remembered as a tragic moment in the history of labor movements in Hawai‘i, a flashpoint, but not representative of the labor movement.
‘Quest for a Cure’ event to focus on liver cancer awareness
Maui County residents can participate online in a Sept. 18 University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center “Quest for a Cure” event to raise awareness about liver cancer.
MEO Youth Services organizes sign waving to highlight suicide prevention
A sign-waving event throwing a spotlight on suicide prevention, drew about 25 youth, staff and community members Tuesday to the grassy area fronting Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center in Kahului. The event was organized by Maui Economic Opportunity Youth Services to mark Suicide Prevention Month in September.
Site blessing held for Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art in Wailuku, Maui
A site blessing for the Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art was held on Sunday, marking a significant step forward in the creation of a cultural center dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Native Hawaiian arts. The event was attended by kumu hula, representatives from the County of Maui, project managers, and construction contractors. In response […]
In coordination with EPA, Aloha Petroleum completes improvements to oil facility in Kahului
The US Enviromental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with Aloha Petroleum LLC over Clean Water Act violations at its oil storage and distribution facility in Kahului, according to a news release by EPA on Wednesday. Under the proposed settlement, Aloha Petroleum will pay a $103,377 civil penalty.
Debris cleared from 100% of residential properties in Lahaina Impact Zone
Months ahead of the original January 2025 deadline, debris has been cleared from 100 percent of 1,390 residential properties in the Lahaina Impact Zone, according to the County of Maui.
Visitor airlifted from Twin Falls on Maui after suffering injuries in fall onto rocks
A 30-year-old California man was airlifted to safety on Tuesday after suffering from injuries in a 10-foot fall onto rocks at Twin Falls on Maui. The man, who had been hiking in the mountain area, suffered trauma injuries to his upper and lower extremities during the fall.
Former CIA officer sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for conspiracy to commit espionage
In March 2003, while living in Hawaiʻi, Alexander Yuk Ching Ma, 71, of Honolulu applied for a job as a contract linguist in the FBI’s Honolulu Field Office. The FBI, aware of Ma’s ties to People’s Republic of China intelligence, hired Ma as part of a ruse to monitor and investigate his activities and contacts with the Shanghai State Security Bureau.
HCF honors nonprofit leaders with 2024 Ho‘okele Awards
The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation recognized four exceptional leaders in the Hawaiʻi nonprofit sector with its 22nd Annual Ho‘okele Awards. Recipients include: Maude Cumming, Executive Director, Family Life Center; Janice Ikeda, Founding Executive Director, Vibrant Hawai‘i; Kūhiō Lewis, CEO, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement; and Kelly Maluo-Pearson, CEO, Boys & Girls Club of Maui.
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HCF honors nonprofit leaders with 2024 Ho‘okele Awards
The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation recognized four exceptional leaders in the Hawaiʻi nonprofit sector with its 22nd Annual Ho‘okele Awards. Recipients include: Maude Cumming, Executive Director, Family Life Center; Janice Ikeda, Founding Executive Director, Vibrant Hawai‘i; Kūhiō Lewis, CEO, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement; and Kelly Maluo-Pearson, CEO, Boys & Girls Club of Maui.
Hawai‘i nonprofits encouraged to apply for grants from Hawaiian Telcom in October
Nonprofit organizations focused on improving economic and social mobility, and environmental sustainability in Hawai‘i are encouraged to apply for a grant from Hawaiian Telcom powered by the Bell Charitable Foundation.
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Site blessing held for Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art in Wailuku, Maui
A site blessing for the Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art was held on Sunday, marking a significant step forward in the creation of a cultural center dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Native Hawaiian arts. The event was attended by kumu hula, representatives from the County of Maui, project managers, and construction contractors. In response […]
Maui Okinawan Festival returns to Maui Mall Village after hiatus
Following a five-year hiatus, the Maui Okinawan Festival returns to the Maui Mall Village on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kamaʻāina and visitors can savor Okinawan food while enjoying high-energy music and dance, cultural displays with live demonstrations and interactive activities and shopping at the festival’s craft fair featuring Maui and Oʻahu vendors.
Award-winning Made on Maui film, ‘My Partner’ debuts on VOD Sept. 24
Film festival favorite “My Partner,” a tender Boys’ Love drama and coming-of-age tale shot in Lahaina prior to the devastating fire in 2023, will be available on major streaming VOD (video on demand) platforms beginning Sept. 24, 2024.
September edition of the free monthly Hawaiian Music Series features Cody Pueo Pata
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation welcomes renowned Hawaiian musician, Cody Pueo Pata as its featured artist for the September edition of the free Hawaiian Music Series. The event takes place at the Lahaina Civic Center Amphitheater on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
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Two Kaua‘i men sought by police for outstanding warrants
The public is advised to use caution and not approach either individual.
Kauai Weather Forecast for September 12, 2024
Trade winds will gradually strengthen today and likely become breezy from Friday through early next week as a surface ridge over the islands lifts northward...
Kauai Surf Forecast for September 12, 2024
Surf along north facing shores will continue to decline as a short to medium-period north swell fades through the end of the week. North shore surf will return...
Big Island News
Hawai‘i Island police respond to crash on Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway
While the road is open, crews will be working in the area for the next several hours.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding wanted man
The man is wanted for several outstanding bench warrants and for questioning in a theft investigation.
Teen arrested in connection to social media threats made to schools in East Hawai‘i
On Wednesday evening, Hawai‘i police were alerted to various posts on social media relating to members of a notorious gang being on the island and potentially planning to go to a school in Hilo on Thursday.