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The County of Maui Department of Water Supply is asking customers in Upcountry Maui to conserve water while the Kamole Water Treatment Plant undergoes a membrane retrofit upgrade. The six- to eight-week project includes installation of replacement membranes, a new control system and other associated improvements. The conservation request is in effect now until the upgraded system returns to service, which is anticipated in early November.

Twenty students have received scholarships to pursue higher education from the Hawaii State Federal Credit Union, according to an announcement. Each recipient received a scholarship of up to $5,000 to support tuition costs at accredited colleges and universities in Hawaiʻi and on the Mainland.

Coconuts Fish Cafe, the Kīhei restaurant known for its fish tacos, has named Mark Mattos as its new regional director of operations. Mattos joined the company in February, bringing more than 15 years of hospitality leadership to the business.

The Hawaiʻi Association for College Admission Counseling, will welcome students and families to the Fall 2026 HACAC Maui College Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center. The free event will take place throughout the Center.

Pacific Permanente Group is honored to welcome Miruais Hamed, MD, to its cardiology team, expanding cardiovascular care options available to patients on Maui. As PPG expands its specialty services for the Maui community, Dr. Hamed brings vast experience in cardiovascular medicine, a strong background in medical education, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

This order reflects the gratitude of the people of Hawaiʻi for Ariyoshi’s historic leadership, lifelong commitment to public service and lasting contributions to the state. Ariyoshi was born in Honolulu on March 12, 1926 and died on April 19, 2026, at the age of 100.

Kīhei-Wailea Rotarians joined together to give a combination Dictionary-Almanac book to 3rd graders at Kīhei Charter School. This annual community service project was designed to increase studentsʻ interest in learning new words and experiencing other fun parts of the almanac.

Investigating a hidden environmental health threat across Hawaiʻi—pollutants left behind by decades of agricultural and industrial activity, and whether wildfires and other disasters can bring those contaminants back into the environment and into people’s bodies—is the focus of a new University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai-led research project that received a five-year, $3.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.

Each community is facing unique issues at a time when the balance of power on the council appears poised to shift.

About 12,000 low-income households across Hawaiʻi, including Maui wildfire survivors, rely on Housing Choice Vouchers, commonly known as Section 8, to help pay rent, according to a recent study by the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization. But now the program is undergoing increasing financial strain as rising rents make it much more expensive to help local families.

US Rep. Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) led the Hawaiʻi Congressional Delegation in demanding that the United States Postal Service immediately halt its decision to stop direct home mail delivery for Lahaina families returning to rebuilt properties.

The Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives (HMH) invites the community to experience “Mele Tūtū: Songs of our Grandparents,” the next installment of HMH’s acclaimed Mele Program.

Hawaiʻi Water Service has awarded nearly $29,500 to the County of Maui’s Department of Fire and Public Safety and $8,000 to the Kauaʻi Fire Department as part of the utility’s inaugural Firefighter Grant Program. These grants will help each county offset the cost of equipment that helps first responders save lives and property and support firefighter wellness.

Hawai‘i Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company Inc., also known as HEMIC, will return $5 million to qualifying policyholders this year, the 20th consecutive annual dividend declared by the board of the state’s largest workers’ compensation insurer, according to an announcement.

US Rep. Ed Case (D-HI-01) and US Rep. James Moylan (R-Guam) announced that the US House recently voted 371-33 to approve their National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act, which would significantly expand federal efforts to combat invasive species, responsible for severely impacting environments across the country.

West Maui residents may dispose of recyclable, bulky items for free at a Go Green Recycling event set for 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, near the Pioneer Mill smokestack on Lahainaluna Road (enter off Kuhua Street).

The Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism will participate in the Innovate Maui Nui Conference on Maui on Sept. 23.

Over a two-week period, local Avis employees collected 148 essential items—nearly doubling their initial goal—to directly benefit rescue animals in need across the island.

Scammers may attempt to take advantage of people seeking assistance, as well as those wanting to help, through fraudulent charities and crowdfunding campaigns, home repair and contractor scams, or by impersonating government agencies and relief organizations.

Gov. Josh Green recognized winners of the 49th annual Governor’s Awards including: State Manager of the Year, Dr. Darren Lerner, Director of Research Institute, University of Hawai‘i; State Employee of the Year, Jessica Chambers, Registered Nurse, Department of Health; and State Team of the Year, Finance Branch of the Hawai‘i Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism