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Volcano Watch: Six Months of Halemaʻumaʻu Lava Fountains
There is much to appreciate about the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption as it approaches its 6-month anniversary on June 23. The stunning episodic lava fountains and lava flows erupting within Halemaʻumaʻu crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park have provided island residents and visitors with safe and accessible viewing opportunities. However, volcanic hazards are always present.
Federal funding terminated for UH program that supports women in STEM
“SOEST is Hawaiʻi’s largest producer of geoscience graduates—alumni who go on to monitor volcanic hazards, predict extreme weather, conduct assessments of environmental impacts, ensure sustainable use of Hawaiʻi’s freshwater resources, and more,” said Barbara Bruno, project lead and faculty member at the Hawaiʻi Institute of Geophysics and Planetology in the UH Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology. “I think the biggest impact of this termination is the loss of professional development opportunities for women. STEM is hemorrhaging women—we need programs to keep them.”
Nā Keiki O Emalia hossts annual online fundraiser, bidding open through June 19
Since 2015, Na Keiki O Emalia has helped grieving children and teens find hope, healing, and connection following the death of someone significant in their lives. As we honor a decade of impact, we invite your participation in our signature annual fundraiser, Emalia’s Table, taking place online June 13–19, 2025.
County to host free, in-person grant writing workshop June 24 in Kahului
The County of Maui Office of the Mayor will hold a free, in-person grant writing workshop on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Kahului Service Center, Room 105, 110 ‘Ala‘ihi St., Kahului.
Lahaina Town street design is focus of workshops, open houses, June 24-26
The County of Maui Office of Recovery invites the community to provide input on the way streets in the commercial core of Lahaina town, including Front Street, are rebuilt during a series of design workshops and open houses slated for June 24-26, 2025.
Maui County Council voted to urgently close Holomua Road for safety reasons. One year later, it’s still open
Gates to restrict access to the road could be installed anywhere from six months to a year or more. As they sit in limbo, houseless community members living there worry where they’ll go next.
Input sought for Hoaloha Park Adaptation Plan through July 16
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation invites residents to review and provide feedback on a proposed adaptation plan for Hoaloha Park in Kahului.
East Maui Authority scheduled for community discussions, June 16-18
Maui residents are invited to join a conversation with water resource and finance experts to help shape a sustainable, equitable and community-led future for East Maui’s watershed, according to an announcement. The Kula Community Association, Haʻikū Community Association and wikiwai.org are supporting the East Maui Water Authority and its community board, the ‘Aha Wai O […]
Potential contamination: Hawai‘i residents alerted to national cotton swab recall
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to a recall issued by Church & Dwight Co., Inc. of its Zicam® Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam® Nasal AllClear Swabs and Orajel™ Baby Teething Swabs because of potential microbial contamination in the cotton swab components. The recalled products were distributed nationwide, including supermarkets and drug […]
Maui’s single-family home prices increase; condo sales decline in April and May 2025
Maui’s housing market experienced similar trends in April and May, with both single-family and condominium sales declining compared to the same time last year, according to the latest data from the Realtors Association of Maui.
Traffic advisory, facility closures June 18 due to large, sold-out Rams Mauicamp
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation issued a traffic advisory from 6 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 18, 2025, for roadways surrounding War Memorial Complex and Keōpūolani Regional Park in Kahului due to the large, sold-out professional sporting event Rams Mauicamp. Also, public facilities will be closed to recreational use during the event.
Next MEO Core Four business planning course scheduled for July
The fourth Core Four Business Planning Course series of the year, presented by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Center, starts July 1. It runs twice weekly through July 31. Classes are in-person only at MEO’s Wailuku classroom, 99 Mahalani St., behind the J. Walter Cameron Center. The Core Four Business Planning classes focus on why and […]
Fairmont Kea Lani earns LEED Silver certification
Fairmont Kea Lani has achieved LEED Silver® Certification, a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement awarded by the US Green Building Council. According to an announcement, “this milestone underscores the resort’s long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship and operational excellence, following a multi-year transformation of its 413 suites and 37 villas, guest room corridors, and signature […]
Showcasing 300 job openings: State to host rapid-hiring recruitment on Maui, July 10
The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Human Resources Development will deliver job opportunities through direct recruitment on Maui. The Maui State Office Building in Wailuku will host a special recruitment event on Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Coordinated Agency Emergency Preparedness Exercise at UHMC, June 13
The Maui Police Department, in partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi will conduct a one-day Joint Agency Emergency Preparedness Exercise on the UH Maui College campus from approximately 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025.
Lau Ke Aloha event invites Maui residents to celebrate Hawaiʻi games and native species through art
The Aloha Mākena Foundation, in partnership with Mākena Golf & Beach Club, present the “Lau Ke Aloha: Hawaiʻi Games & Kinolau Native Species Art Creation Day” on Wednesday, June 25 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Mākena’s Hale Pili. This free event provides a unique opportunity for Maui residents to enjoy Hawaiian games and to create works of art celebrating the island’s native species under the guidance of local artists.
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia reach the doldrums in voyage to Tahiti
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia, the voyaging canoes of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, have reached the Intertropical Convergence Zone, commonly known as the doldrums, as they continue their journey from Hilo to Tahiti, a resumption of the Moananuiākea Voyage. This marks a major milestone in the canoes’ progress south along Kealaikahiki, the ancestral sea road to Tahiti.
Maui Country Club celebrates 100 years of community and aloha at centennial event
Maui Country Club marked a historic milestone on Sunday, June 8, 2025, as members and guests celebrated the Club’s 100th anniversary. As part of the ceremony, the Club buried a time capsule to be opened in 2075, offering a heartfelt gift to future generations filled with keepsakes, photos, and reflections from this landmark year.
Lahaina Strong launches inaugural Mākeke: a gathering for healing, resources and resilience
Lahaina Strong, in partnership with Maui Behavioral Health Resources and hosted by Maui Land & Pine, welcomes the inaugural Lahaina Strong Mākeke, happening on Saturday, June 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. at 1000 Kapalua Drive in West Maui.
Hawaiʻi Farm Project expands executive team with key leadership appointments
Hawaiʻi Farm Project announced the appointment of Julie Strong as Director of Finance and Edgar Cordero as General Manager of Maui Gold Pineapple, effective Monday, May 5. Strong, a seasoned financial leader, will guide the organization’s fiscal strategy, while Cordero, formerly Farm Manager, steps into his new role to lead Maui Gold Pineapple’s farming, processing and sales operations.
