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150 paid positions open at Kupu, conservation nonprofit
Kupu, a conservation and environmental education nonprofit, is seeking to fill more than 150 paid positions for multiple career-boosting programs, including the Conservation Leadership Development Program, which has more than 90 open positions; Kupu ʻĀina Corps, which has 15 open positions; and the Summer Program, which has 40 open positions.
Poll: most visitors want to pay an environmental stewardship fee to protect Hawaiʻi’s natural resources
The Care for ʻĀina Now Coalition, a diverse alliance of leaders and organizations advocating for a dedicated environmental stewardship fee to restore and protect Hawaiʻi’s natural resources, announced today that a January 2025 poll conducted by FM3 Research confirms broad visitor support for such funding.
Budgeting, spending, credit strategies offered at MEO class Feb. 19
A “Mastering Your Money” class aimed at helping residents take control of their finances through budgeting, spending, saving and credit strategies will be held 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, in-person at Maui Economic Opportunity in Wailuku.
Rep. Tokuda leads Democratic colleagues to uncover details about federal deferred resignation
Congresswoman Jill Tokuda of Hawaiʻi, joined fellow Rep. Steny Hoyer (MD-05) in leading 48 of their Democratic colleagues in a letter requesting a full breakdown of workers who have accepted the Trump administration’s “deferred resignation” offer.
Maui Prep seeks director of preschool to lead Early Childhood Education program
Maui Preparatory Academy seeks a visionary and dedicated director of preschool to lead its Early Childhood Education program.
‘Curtain Up’ 2025 ProArts Fundraiser tickets now on sale
ProArts Playhouse will host a red carpet fundraiser in celebration of the performing arts on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Maui OnStage’s ‘Flowers of Hawaiʻi’ premieres Friday
Maui OnStage opens Lee Cataluna’s “Flowers of Hawaiʻi” on Friday, Feb. 14 and runs for three weekends at the Historic ʻĪao Theater.
Hawai‘i hunting stamp contest opens for 2025-2026
Artists are invited to submit entries to the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife for the 2025-26 Hawaiʻi Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamp annual art contest.
Four people displaced by home fire at Maui Meadows
Four residents were displaced by a home fire on Malina Place in the Maui Meadows subdivision, Saturday. The incident was reported at 9:45 p.m.
New ‘Park with Aloha’ signage introduced for van accessible parking spaces
New parking signage, part of Hawai‘i’s “Park with Aloha” campaign, reminds drivers to provide extra space for side ramp or lift-equipped vehicles.
Maui man fatally injured in fall while hiking
A Maui man suffered fatal injuries in a fall while hiking in the Kailua area of East Maui on Saturday afternoon. The incident was reported at 12:43 p.m., Feb. 8 near mile 6.75 of the Hāna Highway.
Residents advised to review insurance policies and consider flood insurance as wet season continues
As residents and businesses recover from heavy rains and gusty winds last week, the Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division encourages the public to review and understand their insurance coverages and deductibles.
Crews extinguish 2 acre brush fire in ʻUlupalakua
Firefighters extinguished a 2 acre brush fire in ʻUlupalakua on Thursday afternoon. The incident was reported at around 12:43 p.m., Feb. 6 on ranch lands.
Hawaiʻi Water Safety Coalition reveals state’s first-ever Water Safety Plan
The Hawaiʻi Water Safety Coalition on Thursday released its first Hawaiʻi Water Safety Plan to address the drowning crisis that is threatening the health of Hawaiʻi’s residents and visitor-dependent economy.
Scouting America, Aloha Council partner with Team Rubicon to establish disaster assistance training grounds
Scouting America, Aloha Council and Team Rubicon have announced a partnership to utilize the Aloha Council’s four camp properties across Hawaiʻi as base camps for disaster assistance preparedness and mitigation trainings.
With massive flooding in Kīhei wreaking havoc every winter, community wonders: When will things change?
Maui County and the state have done studies on ways to respond to flooding and improve drainage in the areas, but some residents feel they’re not taking fast enough action.
Dangerous dog bill not gaining traction, so far, in state House
An Oʻahu representative in the state House has introduced a bill to increase penalties for owners of dangerous dogs, but the measure has not gained traction in two House committee referrals.
Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra opens applications for senior-year performance competition
Applications are being accepted for the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra’s prestigious Nā Hōkū ‘Ōpio “Young Stars” competition, granting winning student musicians the opportunity to perform on the professional stage with the symphony this summer.
Entrepreneurs sought for KūHana Accelerator Cohort 16
The KūHana Accelerator is preparing to launch its next cohort in March 2025, and applications are now open. Business owners looking to take their companies to the next level have until March 3, 2025, to submit their written applications for Cohort 16.
Hawaiian Home Lands seeks public support for a bill to increase, extend $600M spending plan to reduce waiting list
A new piece of legislation proposes to boost funding for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to support more than 20 active housing projects for Native Hawaiians. The proposal also seeks to extend the Act 279 Special Fund for an additional two years.
