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Case introduces bill to create national Office for Indigenous Affairs
US Rep. Ed Case of Hawaiʻi has introduced the Indigenous Diplomacy and Engagement Act, a measure that seeks to strengthen US diplomatic efforts involving Indigenous communities worldwide and promote coordination across federal agencies on related issues.
Upcountry student wins statewide $10K Rotary scholarship; 7 others honored on Maui
Kamakanoweo Kekauoha-Schultz was selected after advancing through local and statewide interviews representing the Rotary Club of Upcountry Maui.
6 UH Mānoa graduate programs rank in nation’s top 50
Six graduate programs at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa have been ranked among the top 50 in the nation, with 10 more in the top 100, according to US News & World Report’s 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings released April 8.
More Maui County employees, but where do they park? No comprehensive plan, yet
With growing numbers of Maui County employees, on paper, at least, is there enough space for them to park at the Kalana O Maui campus in Wailuku?
Schatz, Sheehy introduce bipartisan bill to use AI against wildfires, extreme weather
The bill aims to bolster the security of AI weather models by requiring the development of a US weather dataset.
PUC and Sierra Club virtual session aims to demystify energy regulation and community’s role, Friday
The Upcountry Energy Resilience Project will host a virtual event titled “PUC 101: Public Utilities Commission + the Energy Equity Docket” on Friday, April 11 at 9 a.m.
‘Where in all of Hawaiʻi do we have a place for hula?’ Maui makes space for Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art
A pre-construction blessing was held Wednesday for the Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art, marking a significant milestone as the project moves one step closer to serving the community as a gathering place for the perpetuation of Hawaiian culture and arts.
Community input sought for proposed playground upgrades at three Maui parks
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation invites the community to offer feedback on proposed playground improvements for three parks – South Maui’s Hale Pi‘ilani Park, Upcountry’s Eddie Tam Memorial Center and Central Maui’s Kahului Park.
UH president visits Molokaʻi Education Center in last stop on neighbor island tour
UH Maui College Molokaʻi Education Center serves about 150 credit students, 100 non-credit students and about 60 Early College students, high school students who take UH classes and earn college and high school credits.
Road striping and pavement marker installation work on Lahaina Bypass
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation notifies highway users of lane shifts on the Lahaina Bypass due to road striping and pavement marker installation work between Kai Hele Kū Street and Hōkiokio Place.
Polynesian navigator Nainoa Thompson urges bold ocean action in Paris ahead of UN conference
As the Eiffel Tower is symbolically illuminated in blue, the two ocean advocates presented French President Macron with the SOS Ocean Manifesto at the lead-up event to UNOC-3
Molokaʻi students receive no-cost dental services at school
So far, more than 5,500 keiki across Hawaiʻi have received screenings through the program.
Kamehameha Schools Maui band earns top ratings at festival on Hawaiʻi Island
The eighth grade advanced band from Kamehameha Schools Maui earned top ratings of I and II, or “Outstanding” and “Excellence” in several musical categories at a recent band festival on the Big Island.
Reflecting on pandemic five years later, Maui hospital officials say crisis prepared them for fires, future emergencies
In the pandemic, Maui Health had to run an emergency operations center, set up community clinics, tap into other health care facilities for assistance and communicate better with staff and the community.
Maui County hosts public meetings on proposed water conservation rules
The first meeting takes place in Pukalani on Tuesday, April 8, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Outdoor ocean academy opens at Honokahua Bay with focus on youth mental health and environmental education
The outdoor community classroom is now open seven days a week, offering free youth programs focused on ocean safety, environmental stewardship and cultural literacy.
Maui Emergency Management Agency lays out progress and plans for fiscal 2026
Maui County Council members heard about progress and plans for future needs Tuesday from the Maui Emergency Management Agency, now less than two years after the August 2023 wildfires disaster.
Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset to host ‘Bite of Lahaina’ fundraiser and online auction
The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset will host a food tasting fundraiser on Tuesday, May 6, from 5 to 7 p.m., aiming to raise $15,000 for scholarships, environmental projects and youth services in West Maui.
Mayor’s Sustainability Speaker Series to mark Earth Day with Maui educator, voyager
In celebration of Earth Day, the Mayor’s Sustainability Speaker Series will welcome educator, curriculum developer and voyager Mary Anna (Enriquez) Grimes for a special presentation on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at noon in the Mayor’s Conference Room, ninth floor, 200 S. High St., Wailuku.
Reps. Tokuda, Timmons launch Congressional Coffee Caucus
A new bipartisan group in Congress aims to promote coffee as a vital part of the US economy and global trade.
