Kahului boy, 6, battling eye cancer will finally get his wish to meet Mickey Mouse
Six-year-old Kahului resident, Cru, has been waiting for more than two years for “Mickey to get out of quarantine” so he can go to Walt Disney World. On Saturday, Make-A-Wish Hawai’i and community members surprised him with an event to let him know that his wish would soon come true, according to a news release.
Maui News
Help endangered plants survive with Haleakalā National Park service trip
Help endangered plants survive by transplanting, weeding or preparing seeds at the Haleakalā National Park plant nursery from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 5.
Maui Fourth of July fireworks reminders: sales underway, public display in Lahaina
There are two public aerial displays planned this year–one on July 2 as part of the 26th Annual Lānaʻi Pineapple Festival, and the other on July 4, as part of the Lahaina Fourth of July Fireworks celebration.
Kahului boy, 6, battling eye cancer will finally get his wish to meet Mickey Mouse
Six-year-old Kahului resident, Cru, has been waiting for more than two years for “Mickey to get out of quarantine” so he can go to Walt Disney World. On Saturday, Make-A-Wish Hawai’i and community members surprised him with an event to let him know that his wish would soon come true, according to a news release.
Takakura sworn in as new Deputy Director at Maui Department of Planning
Maui’s Jacky Takakura was sworn into office on Wednesday as deputy director of the Department of Planning. She succeeds Jordan Hart, who has moved to chief of the department’s Zoning Administration & Enforcement Division.
Hawaiʻi airports expect busy Fourth of July holiday weekend
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is advising anyone traveling out of Honolulu, Kahului, Līhuʻe, Kona, or Hilo to arrive early, especially if traveling between the peak hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Police investigation update: Male driver on Maui Veterans Highway sustains apparent gunshot wound
Maui police tell Maui Now that a male driver on Maui Veterans Highway sustained an apparent gunshot injury. The investigation is still ongoing.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority extends contract with HVCB for 90 days to resolve protest
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority announced today it has temporarily extended its current contract with the Hawaiʻi Visitors and Convention Bureau.
New Planning Department rates and fees take effect July 1
The Maui County Planning Department announced today that new rates and fees will take effect on July 1, 2022, with Maui County’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget.
Public libraries close ahead of Independence Day holiday; Makawao open special hours
In state observance of the Independence Day 2022 holiday, all public libraries and library support offices will be closed Saturday, July 2, through Monday, July 4, a news release said. Makawao Public Library will be open with “special hours” on Friday, July 1, the release added.
Maui Family Support Services awarded $80,000 grant by Hawaiʻi Children’s Trust Fund
The Hawai‘i Children’s Trust Fund awarded a two-year $80,385 grant to Maui Family Support Services to fund the nonprofit’s Navigation Services that helps up to 150 participants per year.
Back-to-school supply drives for Maui kids in need, through July 15
Maui County Federal Credit Union is holding school supply and backpack drives at its branches in Lahaina and Wailuku. The supply drives launched on June 13 and continue until July 15, 2022. These events will support The Salvation Army Maui’s annual efforts to provide backpacks filled with school supplies for Maui’s children in need.
Maui Business
Officers named for state’s Small Business Regulatory Review Board for FY 2022/23
The state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism’s has announced the officers for the Small Business Regulatory Review Board for Fiscal Year 2022/23.
Hawaiian Telcom appoints three new directors
Hawaiian Telcom recently named three new directors to continue its statewide fiber network expansion and growth.
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Kauai News
Free Program Helps Kauaʻi Residents Change Their Communities
A Hawaiʻi nonprofit is offering Kauaʻi residents free training to get the tools and knowledge to make positive changes in their communities.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Several Island Roadways
Lane closures are scheduled next week and beyond for several of the island's roadways, according to the county.
Monthly Test of Statewide Warning Sirens Scheduled This Week
The state is notifying the public that the monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. Friday, July 1.
Big Island News
Nighttime Paving Work Scheduled in Keaukaha
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has scheduled nighttime paving work on Kalanianaole Avenue in Keaukaha, starting July 5.
Free Program Helps Big Island Residents Change Their Communities
A Hawaiʻi nonprofit is offering Big Island parents and residents free training to get the tools and knowledge to make positive changes in their communities.
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for June 30, 2022
Hilo Today: Breezy. Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs around 82 near the shore to 68 to 73 at 4000 feet. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight: Breezy. Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 66 to 71 near the shore to around 54 at 4000 feet. Northwest winds 10 […]
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for June 30, 2022
Forecast for Big Island Leeward Shores Today Friday Surf Surf AM PM AM PM West Facing 4-6 4-6 3-5 3-5 South Facing 5-7 4-6 3-5 2-4 TODAY Weather Sunny until 12 PM, then partly sunny. Scattered showers. High Temperature In the mid 80s. Winds West winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides Kona Low -0.2 feet […]
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