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Roots Reborn launches “Our Financial Future” program to support immigrant wildfire survivors on Maui
Roots Reborn, a nonprofit disaster response organization dedicated to supporting the migrant and immigrant communities on Maui, announced the launch of “Our Financial Future,” a financial education and aid program for migrant and immigrant survivors of the 2023 wildfires.
Treecovery founder to speak at Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset, Jan. 21
On Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, Duane Sparkman will be the speaker at the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting. Sparkman will share information about the Treecovery program.
Seabury Hall students present Art With Heart, Feb. 1, 2025
The Seabury Hall student group Art with Heart presents its annual collective of Seabury student art and performances entitled “The Family You Choose” on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the school’s ʻAʻaliʻikūhonua Creative Arts Center. The fine art gallery opens at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m.
Maui Land & Pineapple welcomes Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina to Kapalua Resort
Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. announced that Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina will soon open their second location at Kapalua Resort after the 2023 wildfires claimed its original Front Street location.
Monday Morning MIL: There’s a new Coach Lee for Maui High School football
Pohai Lee takes reins of Sabers football program after being head coach for Baldwin High School from 2015 to 2021.
$1.6B in CDBG-DR long-term assistance to Maui community impacted by wildfires
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the allocation of nearly $12 billion in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funds for communities across 24 states and territories. The County of Maui in Hawaiʻi received more than $1.6 billion for wildfires.
Inaugural Recreation Expo for West Maui youth, Jan. 18
The West Maui Recreational Committee with Mana Mentors and Kahakukahi Foundation host the inaugural Recreation Expo for West Maui youth, Jan, 18, 2025, at 2 p.m. at DT Fleming Beach. The community event is focused on bringing youth activities—from sports to music—to keiki.
Lānaʻi volunteers sought for Maui County boards and commissions
Lānaʻi residents are needed to serve as volunteer members on several Maui County boards and commissions, including the Lānaʻi Planning Commission, Liquor Control Commission, Police Commission, Board of Variances and Appeals, Fire and Public Safety Commission and Maui County Cultural Resource Commission.
Teran James Young Foundation latest to benefit from ʻOhana Fuels ‘Fuel Up. Do Good.’ program
The Teran James Young Foundation has been selected as the upcoming beneficiary of the ʻOhana Fuels “Fuel Up. Do Good.” program. ʻOhana Fuels partners with nonprofit organizations serving the needs of the local community by donating a portion of the proceeds from every gallon of gasoline purchased at ʻOhana Fuels stations in that community.
Waiehu Golf Course women’s restroom to be closed for renovation
The Waiehu Golf Course’s women’s restroom will be closed for an estimated three months due to renovation starting on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation.
Akakū Upstairs hosts ‘My Partner’ film screening and discussion, Jan. 16
Akakū Maui Community Media kicks off its 2025 monthly Akakū Upstairs salon series on Thursday Jan. 16, 2025, with a screening of the award winning feature film, “My Partner.” There will be a followup discussion with Maui writer Lance D. Collins and Kānaka Maoli Director Keli’i Grace.
Case announces re-introduction of Sustainable Budget Act
Democratic Hawaiʻi Congressman Ed Case has teamed up with Arizona Republican Steve Womack and other lawmakers in a bipartisan push to re-introduce the Sustainable Budget Act.
Hirono announces Class of 2029 nominees to United States Service Academies
Thirty-nine Hawaii students have earned nominations to US military service academies for the Class of 2029, announced US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono on Friday. The nominees will advance for consideration by each academy’s director of admissions.
It’s a challenge: Expediting the rebuilding of homes in Lahaina’s downtown without compromising historic character
Maui County is planning to propose measures to make it easier to rebuild homes in historic and shoreline areas.
Kaua‘i forest bird and seabird recovery and protection programs to move to a joint facility
The cancellation of a decades-long set-aside of land from the state of Hawai‘i to the County of Kaua‘i has paved the way for Kaua‘i’s renowned forest bird and seabird recovery and protection programs to move into a joint facility.
Waiehu Golf Course reopens: area deemed safe after empty grenade found
Waiehu Golf Course reopened on Saturday after an investigation and response into a report of a possible unexploded ordnance found earlier in the day.
Award-winning Aoi Trio making their Maui concert debut on Feb. 6
The MACC presents the award-winning musicians of the Aoi Trio making their Maui debut in Castle Theater on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Concert tickets go on sale online only at MauiArts.org on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
American Savings Bank marks 100 years of financial services in Hawaiʻi
American Savings Bank reached its 100th year of services to Hawaiʻi residents this year, and celebrated by announcing its new ASB Charitable Foundation and a $100,000 donation to local nonprofits, according to an announcement.
New scholarship program launched in memory of Maui professor Victor Pellegrino
A new scholarship program has been established for Maui County students interested in pursuing a career in education and with a strong commitment to environmental and social justice.
Maui County rainfall ‘below average’ in December
All rain gauges in Maui County saw below average rainfall in December, while three locations — Kula Branch Station, ʻUlupalakua Ranch, and Māhinahina — had their lowest December totals on record, according to a monthly rainfall report by the National Weather Service.
