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Mayor’s community budget meeting set for Oct. 10 in Kaunakakai

Mayor Richard Bissen and his administration will host a Molokaʻi community budget meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at Mitchell Pauole Community Center in Kaunakakai.

Halloween-thriller set at Kīhei Charter School to feature in local film festival, Oct. 19

A Halloween-themed thriller filmed at Kīhei Charter School will be featured at the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival in the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s McCoy Theater this month.

First humpback sighting reported for 2024 whale season

The first humpback whale sighting for the 2024 season has been reported by Teralani Sailing Adventures. The sighting was at approximately 10 a.m. Sunday by Capt. Matt Talbot and the crew of Teralani during a snorkel sail off the coast of Ka’anapali.

Washington club provides funds for Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena classroom supplies

A Rotary club in Washington state has provided $6,400 for classroom supplies at Lahaina’s Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary School.

October is Infant Safe Sleep Month

Gov. Josh Green, M.D., issued a proclamation declaring October Infant Safe Sleep Month to coincide with the national observance of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month. The observance is marked to increase the public’s awareness of the high rates of these preventable infant deaths.

Maui wildfire survey uncovers alarming rise in poverty, housing instability for fire survivors

Maui households living below the poverty line has more than doubled since the August 2023 Maui wildfires, one of the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization’s findings in a new survey of fire-affected residents.

PUC conducts public hearings on Hawaiʻi Gas rate increases across the state

The Public Utilities Commission has begun a series of public hearings regarding Hawai‘i Gas’ application for rate increases, revised rate schedules and rules across all its service territories throughout the state.  

West Maui Taxpayers Association releases election endorsements

The West Maui Taxpayers’ Association released its endorsements for the Nov. 5 general election.

Nā Māla Kaiāulu project seeks to revolutionize sustainable urban agriculture on Maui

A new project looks to transform barren land in Kahului into an educational farm.

Uʻu-Hodgins to host Makawao town hall on community updates, emergency preparedness Oct. 16

Councilmember Nohelani Uʻu-Hodgins has invited community members to attend a town hall on community updates and emergency preparedness on Oct. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Samuel E. Kalama Intermediate School cafeteria, announced a press release.

Council committee to take up proposed resolution to prioritize recycled water use

The Maui County Council’s Water and Infrastructure Committee will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday to discuss a resolution urging the county administration to prioritize the use of recycled water and preserve potable water for affordable housing and other residential uses, Council Member Tom Cook announced Monday.

Update: Report of stolen vehicle linked to highway closure in Pāʻia

A Hāna Highway closure early this morning stemmed from a report of a stolen vehicle in Māʻalaea, according to the Maui Police Department. The highway was fully re-opened as of approximately 12:20 p.m.

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After Lahaina fire ruled ‘accidental,’ survivors still want accountability, compensation
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Monday Morning MIL: Baldwin girls volleyball chasing unprecedented state championship
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Student enrollment in Lahaina has plummeted over 20% since the 2023 wildfire
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Maui hospital workers union mulls strike over concerns about safe staffing levels
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Monday Morning MIL: Maui Prep beats Seabury Hall in girls volleyball for first time

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Three Hawaiʻi programs take national IT award honors

Three Hawaiʻi state departments were honored at the National Association of State Chief Information Officers 2024 State IT Recognition Awards in New Orleans Oct. 1 for their technology project entries, including one taking the top award in the Emerging & Innovative Technologies category.

XLR8HI wins Stage Two of the SBA’s 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund competition

XLR8HI is one of 44 Stage Two winners nationally for the US Small Business Administration’s 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition.

Q4 Hawaiʻi annual business reports due before the new year

The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Business Registration Division (BREG) reminds businesses to file their annual business reports.

Heavy lifts: German Bionic exoskeletons introduced in Hawaiʻi with Servco Pacific partnership

German Bionic, a leading global robotics company with offices in Boston, Berlin and Tokyo, is partnering with Servco Pacific Inc. to introduce Apogee and Apogee+ smart, robotic exoskeletons to customers in Hawaiʻi.

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Halloween-thriller set at Kīhei Charter School to feature in local film festival, Oct. 19

A Halloween-themed thriller filmed at Kīhei Charter School will be featured at the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival in the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s McCoy Theater this month.

Comedian Russell Peters brings his ‘Relax World Tour’ to the MACC

Russell Peters was recently named as one of Rolling Stone’s “50 Best Comics of All Time.”

Slack Key ʻOhana’s ‘Hawaiian Cowboy’ up for GRAMMY consideration in two categories

Riding the wave from their recent nomination and performance at the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, Slack Key ‘Ohana is now up for GRAMMY® consideration in two categories for it’s “Hawaiian Cowboy” album. “Hawaiian Cowboy” is a contender in the Best Regional Roots Album category. The 13-song set that debuted at the top of the iTunes world music albums chart, paying […]

13th annual Maui Steel Guitar Festival at The Shops at Wailea, Oct. 19

The Shops at Wailea hosts the 13th annual Maui Steel Guitar Festival, on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 3-6:30 p.m. This special event celebrates the rich heritage of Hawaiian steel guitar music, featuring live performances by master musicians from both Maui and Oʻahu. The highlight of the afternoon will be the Saturday Ho’olaule’a Pageant Program, showcasing performances by […]

List: 2024 Halloween activities on Maui

Looking for Halloween events on Maui? Here’s a list of fun activities from cruises and concerts to kid-friendly festivities and pumpkin patches.

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Maui Farm Events announces special fall happenings
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority presents 2024 Tourism Legacy Awards to Kauai‘i’s Hamura Saimin and renowned Chef Sam Choy
Balai Pata a Filipino restaurant Chef Joey Macadangdang celebrates one year anniversary in Kahului, Maui
Hangry Joe’s Maui Hot Chicken & Wings opens first Hawaiʻi restaurant at Maui Marketplace in Kahului
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Maui County leads state in availability of vacation rental unit nights in August
Commercial realtor to speak at Rotary Club of Kahului
Rent stabilization considered to slow runaway post-disaster housing costs
Maui median reaches $1,325,000 with single-family homes showing steady sales, price growth

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Maui Farm Events announces special fall happenings
List: 2024 Halloween activities on Maui
Maui 5K registration is now open for 2025 
24th Annual Noble Chef Gala at Fairmont Kea Lani, Oct. 11

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Kūhiō Highway to be closed briefly today

Temporary closure necessary for Kaua‘i Police Department crash recovery and investigation.

Kauai Weather Forecast for October 08, 2024

As an upper level low near the state moves off to the northeast and the surface ridge begins to reestablish itself over the region, a more stable moderate...

Kauai Surf Forecast for October 08, 2024

A small long-period north-northwest swell moving through Hawaiian waters will slowly decline over the next few days, keeping surf elevated along north...

Hawai‘i to receive restitution from toxicology lab following allegations of unnecessary drug testing

Hawaiʻi’s share of the restitution is directly related to identified instances wherein the lab had double-billed the Hawaiʻi Medicaid Program.

After Lāhainā fire ruled ‘accidental,’ survivors still want accountability, compensation

Some families are struggling to rebuild and plan for the future with the timing of the proposed $4 billion settlement for survivors up in the air.

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Meeting scheduled for interested 12U basketball coaches, team reps

Registration packets and information about league rules and format will be distributed. League play is expected to be from Nov. 25 to Jan. 27, 2025.

Update: Previously reported missing 80-year-old ‘at risk’ man located in good health

Daniel Eber was found at 11:30 a.m. today in Kea‘au.

Deadline for next round of Puna Strong grants nears

Funding is not limited to prospective grantees; any nonprofit organization that serves the Puna area is eligible to apply. The application deadline is 4 p.m. Oct. 10.

Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center training continues through Oct. 18

Pōhakuloa Training Area officials report efforts continue to mitigate any inconvenience the training might have for island residents.

Hawai‘i to receive restitution from toxicology lab following allegations of unnecessary drug testing

Hawaiʻi’s share of the restitution is directly related to identified instances wherein the lab had double-billed the Hawaiʻi Medicaid Program.