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Governor appoints Todd Apo to the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority
Nonprofit executive Todd Apo has been appointed to the board of directors of the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, the Office of the Governor announced.
Kahului Walmart accepting donations for Red Cross Hurricane Milton and Helene relief efforts through Oct. 20
On the heels of Hurricane Milton, Walmart, Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation announced that they are extending their commitment to support hurricane relief efforts to $16 million across impacted communities.
Gov. Green announces tentative deal with UH faculty eight months before contract ends
Gov. Josh Green joined with University of Hawai’i President David Lassner and the UH Board of Regents today to announce a tentative agreement for university faculty members represented by the University of Hawai‘i Professional Assembly. The deal comes more than eight months before the faculty’s current contract expires June 30, 2025.
Adopt-A-Highway recognizes Maui students’ community service
The Maui Preparatory Academy Rotary Interact Club has received the No Ka ʻOi Highway Hui Award from the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, Highways Maui District, for the club’s student-led contributions to the Adopt-A-Highway public service program on Maui.
Free poetry readings, workshops offered to students and teachers
Hawaiʻi Youth Poet Laureate Miya Peterson, along with college instructors, will be conducting a variety of free poetry readings and workshops for students and teachers at Maui Community College in October.
Kane Kanakaole named MEO Hāna Branch manager
Hāna High & Elementary School graduate Kane Kanakaole has been appointed to direct the nonprofit Maui Economic Opportunity’s operations in Hāna as branch manager.
Water line work to close portion of Kaʻahumanu Avenue Oct. 14-18
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is alerting motorists that eastbound and westbound lanes of Kaʻahumanu Avenue between Kāne Street and Lono Avenue will be closed for water line work for the Maui Palms Hampton Inn project from Monday through Friday morning next week.
Two Central Maui public school bus routes set to resume service Monday
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education reports today that two previously suspended school bus routes in Central Maui will be reinstated starting Monday, Oct. 14.
Mayor budget meetings set for Monday, Tuesday in Upcountry and Lahaina
Mayor Richard Bissen and members of his administration will hear community input during budget meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, respectively, at Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani and the Lahaina Civic Center Social Hall.
Tip phone line established for anonymous reports of illegal gun ownership and crimes
The state Department of Law Enforcement has established a Gun Tip Line for people to report illegal gun ownership and firearm crimes anonymously.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority partners with Japan tour operators to promote responsible tourism
Japan tour operators HIS, JALPAK and JTB Hawaiʻi each received Qurator recognition, an official mark of excellence for Hawai‘i-based and -operating companies that remain committed to responsible tourism.
Pandemic, shipping costs sunk the century-old Maui Fair. Can a former mayor revive it?
Bringing back the annual fall tradition of thrilling rides and delicious food booths is a challenge made tougher by high costs and the county’s focus on rebuilding Lahaina after the 2023 wildfire.
Department of Water Supply set to seek community input on water planning
As part of implementing its 2022 Water Use & Development plan for Maui Island, the Department of Water Supply will hold community meetings in six regions to assess water needs and to facilitate discussions about drought, reliable water supply and wildfire risk.
Unruly passenger arrested after flight lands in Honolulu
Department of Law Enforcement deputy sheriffs arrested a passenger on United Airlines Flight 1175 this morning shortly after it landed at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, according to a news release from the department.
Bayer Hawaii employees help fight hunger during Hunger Action Month in Maui County
Bayer Hawaii employees organized food drives on three islands as part of a national campaign to help end hunger, collecting more than 1,000 pounds of food and over $500 in donations to support local communities in the fight against food insecurity.
Council Chambers to close for election-related activities
The Council Chambers on the eighth floor of the Kalana O Maui building in Wailuku will be closed beginning Oct. 18 until late next month for general election activities, according to an announcement from Council Chair Alice Lee.
Gov. Green signs Ninth Proclamation for affordable housing
Gov. Josh Green signed a proclamation today, relating to affordable housing, placing a “pause” on the automatic adoption of county building codes.
Temporary FEMA housing support extended for Maui wildfire survivors to February 2026
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended by one year its Individuals and Households Program, including Financial Assistance and Direct Temporary Housing Assistance for Maui wildfire survivors. The extension comes at the request of the state of Hawaiʻi.
Central Maui Transit Hub built but unopened, more than 3 years after groundbreaking
More than three years after it broke ground in February 2021, the Central Maui Transit Hub is built in Kahului but remains unused by bus riders for reasons left unexplained by the Maui County Department of Transportation.
Rotary Club set to host Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation speaker on Oct. 15
Dawn Pfendler of the Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation will speak Oct. 15 during a meeting of the Rotary Satellite Club of Kīhei-Wailea.
