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UH Maui College signs Green Chemistry Commitment
As part of its continuing commitment to advancing Sustainable Science education, the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College is the first UH campus to sign the “Beyond Benign Green Chemistry Commitment.”
Maui Chef Sheldon Simeon to headline inaugural ‘Poke Masters Table’ on Kauaʻi
Chef Sheldon Simeon, the acclaimed Maui culinary wizard behind Tin Roof and Tiffany’s on Lower Main Street in Wailuku, will bring his award-winning cooking to the Garden Isle next month as part of the inaugural Poke Masters’ Table, a new signature event kicking off the Fifth Annual Kaua‘i Poke Fest at Kōloa Landing Resort. Set for 6 p.m. […]
Water outage impacts 30 customers in Upper Kula and Makawao
The Maui Department of Water Supply is reporting a service outage in parts of Upper Kula and Makawao due to a mainline break. The outage is expected to continue through 3 p.m. today and affects 30 homes and 2 standpipes.
Monday Morning MIL: Baldwin water polo, softball teams clinch state berths
In water polo, the Bears have outscored Maui Interscholastic League opponents 107-27 so far this season. Baldwin can wrap up a third straight league title in the MIL tournament this week.
Hawaiʻi ranks third in nation for highest grocery bills, according to LendingTree report
Maui residents who’ve been finding their wallets lighter after paying for groceries now have a report from LendingTree.com to help check out their pain, and the good news is that island residents don’t live in Utah. A new analysis by LendingTree shows that Hawaiʻi residents are among those paying the most for groceries nationwide. Locals […]
Maui County’s labor force gaining somewhat, first time 19 months after wildfire disaster
Maui County’s labor force increased (0.3%) in March 2025 after declining 19 months after the wildfires.
From Palms to Resurrection: St. Theresa Church celebrates Easter in Kīhei
Through photographer Bruce Kurosaki’s camera lens, he shares the story of Holy Week and Easter celebrations at St. Theresa Church in Kīhei. From the blessing of palm branches on Palm Sunday to the joy of Easter Sunday, each photograph tells a story.
Marty Dread with Keni Blue to headline Kīhei 4th Friday
The April Kīhei 4th Friday is set for April 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Azeka Shopping Center Mauka. Enjoy live music, food booths and trucks, art, crafts and local shopping.
Seabury Hall hosts elite volleyball clinic featuring Olympic and world champions
The sold-out event featured two of the sport’s most accomplished professionals.
Lānaʻi Dog Park blessing and grand opening to be held April 29
Fraser Avenue Lāna‘i Dog Park was designed to provide a safe, accessible space for residents and their dogs to enjoy off-leash play.
HECO hosts emergency prep events, April 26 in Upcountry and May 3 in Lahaina
Attendees will receive information on disaster readiness, wildfire prevention and Hawaiian Electric’s Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program.
‘Earth Night’ returns April 26 with poke contest, conservation groups, dive presentations and ‘Koholā’ film
Maui Ocean Center will host its second annual “Earth Night” event from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025.
County’s updated plan for $1.6 billion in fire recovery funds includes help for first-time homebuyers, rebuilding homes
Plan on track to be submitted this week, with applications taken for programs in the summer.
Hawaiʻi’s coral reef insurance renewed for 2025
Originally purchased in 2022—the first such policy in the United States—the insurance provides up to $2 million in funding for rapid coral reef repair following hurricane or tropical storm damage.
Maui Health to provide complimentary career guidance at Health Care Career Fair, April 25
Maui Health will host a Maui Health Care Career Fair on Friday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the main lobby of Maui Memorial Medical Center in Wailuku.
Travelers attending the Merrie Monarch Festival are reminded of ʻōhiʻa quarantine
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture is reminding travelers attending the Merrie Monarch Festival next week that quarantine restrictions remain on the transport of ʻōhiʻa from Hawaiʻi Island due to the fungal plant disease, rapid ʻōhiʻa death (ROD), which is devastating to native forests. The Merrie Monarch Festival takes place in Hilo from April 20 to 26.
Hawaiʻi State FCU debuts new WEBSITE TO MEET GROWING DIGITAL DEMAND
Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union has launched a newly redesigned website that brings faster performance, a modernized look, and a suite of new features designed to make digital banking more convenient for its more than 136,000 members.
Registration open for First Tee youth golf sessions on Maui and Kaua‘i
Parents and guardians can register their children and teens ages 7 to 17 for the youth development program.
Grassroot Institute hosts legislative wrap-up luncheon in Wailuku, May 16
The 2025 Hawaiʻi Legislature hasn’t adjourned quite yet, but it’s time to register for the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii’s annual legislative wrap-up seminars, which this year will be offered statewide.
UH Giving Day raises more than $800K for students, research, more
The 24-hour campaign drew over 1,800 gifts to benefit students, faculty and programs across the 10-campus UH System.
