Shoreline advocates block machines at Kā’anapali Beach, seek community input on dune restoration

Valley Isle Community Federal Credit Union hosts a school supplies drive, June 26 to July 28 to benefit children who have completed Maui Economic Opportunity Head Start program and are transitioning to kindergarten.

Maui United Way announced its 23 new Community Impact Grant awardees for the 2023-2025 cycle. Organization leaders say these awardees have “demonstrated an exceptional commitment to creating measurable, lasting change in the Maui community.”

Maui County Council’s Budget, Finance and Economic Development committee will meet June 9 at 9 a.m. to discuss the county’s new authority on general excise tax. The committee will also discuss the Wailuku-Kahului Wastewater Reclamation Facility and the Central Maui Wastewater Reclamation Facility.

Saint Anthony School on Maui commemorates 175 years with celebratory events throughout the year. The celebration starts in June 2023, and continues through July 2024.

Derek Wroe of the National Weather Service cautioned about weather complacency: “While everything is green and lush right now, we are expecting below-average rainfall, as we enter the dry season in Hawai‘i. Our long-range modeling shows that even our normally wet winter (2023-2024) will be abnormally dry.”

The County of Maui is reopening its waitlist for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program that provides rental assistance to eligible low-income households with federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

With their recent titles, Emiliano Grillo, Jason Day, Wyndham Clark and Tony Finau are among the latest players to qualify for the 2024 Sentry Tournament of Champions.

Shoreline advocates blocked heavy machinery at Kā’anapali Beach Tuesday, amid ongoing concerns over how sea level rise and continued beach erosion is handled.

Kīlauea’s alert level was lowered from Warning to Watch amid decreased effusion rates. Kīlauea’s summit eruption is expected to continue and remain confined to Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

The County of Maui’s Maui Nui Strong website was originally established as an online COVID-19 resource, but has evolved into a catalyst for connecting communities on Maui, Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i.

Hawaiian Electric crews on Maui have been working to bolster the island’s resilience against severe weather-related events through a series of ongoing initiatives.

Maui Humane Society is asking anyone with information regarding who shot a puppy in Kula with a pellet gun to report it. Information can be shared directly to the organization or callers can remain anonymous by reaching out to Maui Crime Stoppers.

Central Pacific Bank begins construction on its new Kahului Branch, promising a modern space that fosters community connections while prioritizing sustainability.

The 29th Annual Made in Hawaiʻi Festival will be held for the first time at the iconic Hawaiʻi Convention Center, Aug. 18-20, 2023. The three-day event will showcase made-in-Hawai‘i products, including products from vendors in Maui County.

The Western Regional Native Hawaiian Convention takes place in less than two weeks at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino. Taking place June 19-22, 2023, the convention will feature discussions on cultural perpetuation, housing and tourism, as well as evening hula showcases and other Hawaiian entertainment.

Kamehameha Schools invites food systems entrepreneurs to apply for Mahi‘ai Match-up, a program that aims to grow and develop food systems-related businesses. In partnership with Ulupono Initiative, entrants compete for a chance to win cash prizes as well as access to strategic business development resources, including a three-month customized mentorship program.

Section of Hulemalu Road will be closed June 16. Work on Halehaka Road now begins Friday.

The online briefing is part of a project of the Association of Hawaiians for Homestead Lands in partnership with the Homestead Community Development Corporation and Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

The Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce is soliciting donations from the community for its scholarship fund at the Pauahi Foundation.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has lowered  alert levels on day 2 of the Kīlauea eruption because the initial high effusion rates of lava and gas have declined, and no infrastructure is threatened. 

A weak cold front passing east of the Hawaii Region will allow the high pressure ridge to build north of the island chain. Trade winds will strengthen into the...

The Hawaii Police Department is advising drivers to avoid Middle Keei Road due to a current traffic issue. According to a report, a vehicle crash near the Middle Keei Rd and Highway 11 intersection has closed Middle Keei Rd, between Highway 11 and Painted Church Rd, and will require a detour of traffic until 10 […]

The online briefing is part of a project of the Association of Hawaiians for Homestead Lands in partnership with the Homestead Community Development Corporation and Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

The Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce is asking the community for donations to its scholarship fund at the Pauahi Foundation.

On Thursday morning, one day after Kīlauea began erupting at 4:44 a.m. on Wednesday, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has lowered  alert levels because the initial high effusion rates of lava and gas have declined, and no infrastructure is threatened. 

A weak cold front passing east of the Hawaii Region will allow the high pressure ridge to build north of the island chain. Trade winds will strengthen into the...