The Chief of Staff to Google’s speech team, Luke Leonhard will share his career story at this month’s Maui TechOhana, April 29. Presented by Maui Economic Development Board, Leonhard will speak at the virtual event on the topic, “Applied Tech to Big Tech: My path to Google.”

Mayor Michael Victorino released a statement today expressing condolences to Councilmember Tasha Kama and her ‘ohana on the passing of her husband, David.

Enterprise Holdings donated $15,454 to Maui United Way’s 2020-2021 “Live United Campaign.”

At the International Tropical Islands Water Conference being held virtually today through April 15, researchers of the University of Hawai‘i’s ʻIke Wai project are sharing significant project results that could provide decision support for improved water resource management around the globe.

April 16 has been designated National Healthcare Decisions Day, a collaborative effort of national, state and community organizations committed to ensuring that all adults have the information and opportunity to communicate and document their healthcare needs.

The Maui Job Corps Center collected 100 books for Pāʻia Elementary School during a recent book drive event. The books were donated by staff and community members and purchased off the Amazon book wish list.

The Department of Labor & Industrial Relations is working with other states and the US Department of Labor to fight fraud and stop scammers. The DLIR reports that it does not have any social media accounts except Twitter and the only portal for unemployment insurance benefits is at https://huiclaims.hawaii.gov/#/

“Cooking Hawaiian Style,” a locally produced television show, set up its outdoor kitchen at Kula Country Farms and Kaonoulu Ranch on the Valley Isle this week.

Crews renovated three former dorm buildings into 12 two-bedroom apartment in an effort to provide safe, affordable housing for families who have fallen into homelessness.

The Construction Industry of Maui is offering two $15,000 scholarships for Class of 2021 seniors who are entering a 2- or 4-year degree program in the construction, engineering, landscaping and/or design fields — or entering a trade school.

The Maui County Office of Economic Development is hosting a virtual grant training workshop at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Businesses and nonprofit organizations that administer viable projects that positively impact the economy of Maui County are urged to participate.

CompTIA detailed the characteristics of the state’s more than 30,000 workers in the information technology industry in its Cyberstates 2021™ report. The report showed that the state is home to nearly 2,300 tech business establishments and the sector having a direct impact of $3.4 billion on the state economy.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 70 new cases of coronavirus Monday, raising the statewide total to 30,846.

Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) and other emergency management agencies across the state are promoting public awareness and preparedness in recognition of April being Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawai‘i.

The Kaua‘i Resource Center (KRC) main facility is set to reopen to the public on Monday, May 3, with a blessing and raffle drawing for the County’s School eWaste contest.

Most of the heavy rainfall and 8 flash flood events took place from March 7 through March 13.

A total of 2,045 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 471 people have died.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 70 new cases of coronavirus Monday, raising the statewide total to 30,846. No new COVID-related deaths were reported.

Veteran local astronomer Doug Simons was chosen as the next director of the University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy (IfA).

Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for the public’s help in locating a Kaʻū man who was reported missing more than a year ago.

The Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) is working with other states and the U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) to fight fraud and stop scammers.

Students, staff and faculty at Hawai‘i Community College will soon benefit from new scholarship and professional development opportunities thanks to an anonymous $1-million gift.