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OHA meeting scheduled Oct. 19 in Lānaʻi City
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs invites Lānaʻi residents to a community meeting with Luana Alapa, trustee for Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi, at 1 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Lānaʻi Filipino Community Coalition.
MPD’s Crisis Intervention Team graduates 20 new members
Twenty new members have completed 20 hours of training and joined the ranks of the Maui Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team. This is the 16th class to complete the program launched as the first of its kind in 2013.
Maui United Way delivers $15,000 for school supplies, boost for Molokaʻi teachers
Maui United Way has announced the launch of “Tools for Schools,” which provided $15,000 in gift cards for school supplies to local teachers and students, according to Maui United Way.
Gov. Green creates state’s first LGBTQ+ advisory commission
The state of Hawaiʻi has established an advisory body to develop and improve the state’s interaction with its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus (LGBTQ+) citizens.
Once banned in schools, ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i now part of push to make Maui County government bilingual
A new department and positions for Hawaiian language specialists are opening the doors for the rise of a language that was suppressed for decades.
King Kamehameha III alumna to design Lahaina-inspired mural for campus
Maui Public Art Corps will begin a six-week process on Nov. 5 to install a large-scale mural across the temporary campus of King Kamehameha III Elementary School, located at 100 Akahele St. in Lahaina.
High surf advisory posted for north-facing shores
National Weather Service forecasters predict that a moderate-sized north swell will bring surf ranging from 14 to 18 feet to the north-facing shores of all islands beginning tonight and peaking tomorrow.
Voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa to depart Lānaʻi, head to Māʻalaea today
Maui residents and visitors will have the opportunity today, weather permitting, to see the voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa after its crew spent a week on Lānaʻi.
MHLA introduces endorsed candidates to Mauiʻs Visitor Industry
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association held a candidate meet-and-greet event on Oct. 9 at the Maui Bay Villas, Hilton Grand Vacations in Kīhei.
Haleakalā National Park hikes camping fees
Haleakalā National Park has increased campground fees to $20 a night per site. The higher fees went into effect Oct. 11 for drive-in and crater campgrounds. Previously, campsites cost $8 to $9 per night. Campsites reserved prior to the fee increase will be honored at the previous rate. “The increased revenue will be used to help maintain […]
Hawaiʻi businesses reach out to expand markets at 96th Tokyo International Gift Show
A mix of first-time and returning Maui businesses showcased their products at the 2024 Tokyo International Gift Show, held Sept. 4-6 at the Tokyo Big Sight Convention Center in Japan.
Maui Historical Society seeking volunteers to support museum operations
Opportunities range from educators and cashiers to behind-the-scenes roles like organizing archives, event planning, grant writing, and more.
MEO to provide financial education, credit counseling to fire survivors
Maui Economic Opportunity will provide money management education, credit counseling and debt management assistance to those impacted by the August 2023 wildfires with a grant from the American Red Cross.
Maui Health Auxiliary awards EDucation Volunteer Scholarship to MJee Abara
Lahainaluna alumnus MJee Abara is the recipient of the second annual EDucation Volunteer Scholarship, announced Maui Health’s Auxiliary Volunteer Program, Maui’s only hospital-based junior volunteer program.
Paratransit driver Kathy Moniz named MEO Employee of Month
Maui Economic Opportunity Employee of the Month Kathy Moniz, a paratransit driver for persons with disabilities for the last five years, intentionally looks for the best in each person and understands that everyone goes through life’s trials.
New interim rule aims to curb spread of coconut rhinoceros beetles
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has established a new interim rule to help stop the movement of the coconut rhinoceros beetle from designated beetle-infested areas to non-infested areas in the state.
Department of Health reports additional mpox cases in Hawai‘i; 7 so far this year
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is urging high-risk individuals to get vaccinated against the mpox virus after two additional cases were diagnosed in Hawaiʻi.
Habitat for Humanity Maui and UHMC partner to bring free construction course
Habitat for Humanity Maui and University of Hawaiʻi Maui College have partnered to offer a free, five-day training this month in the basics of building construction.
New DLNR videos highlight traditional knowledge, stewardship of natural resources
The “ʻIke Kaiāulu,” or “Community Knowledge,” series—produced by the DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife and Division of Aquatic Resources—aims to tap into the rich history of mālama ʻāina (caring for the land) and kai (the ocean).
Young Brothers christens new barges; Kalohi to service Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi
Young Brothers christened the Kalohi and Nāulu barges last week, marking a milestone in a more than $45 million investment to enhance the reliability and resilience of interisland shipping services.





