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UH: Rainfall increases oceanic carbon sink by 6%, study shows
The ocean absorbs about a quarter of carbon emitted by human activities, but rainfall is responsible for about 6% of the ocean’s uptake of carbon dioxide (CO2), a new study found.
20th annual Lahaina Town Cleanup on Sept. 28
The Lahaina Town Cleanup returns for its 20th year on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cleanup is an opportunity for residents and visitors alike to join in a global effort to remove litter and debris from the coast.
Unrest reported at Kīlauea as 4.3 earthquake rattles Middle East Rift Zone
Earthquake activity has increased in Kīlauea’s middle East Rift Zone, near Makaopuhi Crater. Ground deformation patterns west (uprift) of Puʻuʻōʻō suggest that another intrusive event could be occurring in this region, but scientists with the Hawaiʻi Volcano Observatory say Kīlauea is not erupting at this time.
Volcano Watch – Recent intrusions follow pattern of previous events
An intrusion is an injection of magma into rock, that causes ground deformation and seismicity but does not result in an eruption.
Haleakalā telescope achieves magnetic breakthrough in solar corona mapping
A breakthrough in solar physics has been achieved atop Haleakalā, and it holds the promise of enhancing understanding of space weather and its impact on Earth’s technology-dependent society.
State and federal agencies to hold Kalaupapa Information Briefing on Oct. 5
A Kalaupapa Informational Briefing will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Kaunakakai Elementary School cafeteria on Molokaʻi.
Office of Economic Development accepting new grant applications
The Office of Economic Development (OED) will accept new grant applications for programs, projects and events that promote and nurture economic development in Maui County.
NASS releases 2022 Census of Agriculture Web Maps application
The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), launched a collection of interactive maps to allow data users to access key Census of Agriculture information. The Census of Agriculture, taken only once every five years, is a complete count of US farms and ranches and the people who operate them.
UH president finalists to appear at open house and public forum events statewide
The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents announced two finalists for the next president of the state’s 10-campus public higher education system: Wendy F. Hensel and Julian Vasquez Heilig, Ph.D.
‘Prepare N.O.W.’ for hurricanes and other severe weather
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health Office of Public Health Preparedness reminds residents statewide to “Prepare N.O.W.” while still in hurricane season.
UH researchers voyage to explore marine links across North Pacific
A scientific research trip led by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa professors is studying the historic movement of marine species between the Hawaiian Islands and other parts of the Pacific, according to a UH news post. UH professor Peter Marko, who is co-leading the research team, says their discovery could lead to predicting how species dispersal will impact the Hawaiian coral reef ecosystem in the future.
Hale Kau Kau invites community to Stomp Out Hunger 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk, Oct. 26
Hale Kau Kau has announced a 9th annual Stomp Out Hunger 5K & 1 Mile Walk in Kīhei, raising funds to support its mission of feeding the hungry on Maui with compassion and aloha.
MEO Head Start preschool has openings in Ha‘ikū and Lahaina
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Head Start preschool programs in Ha‘ikū and Lahaina have open spaces for children 3 to 5 years old.
Opening of residential areas south of Shaw Street in Lahaina set for Monday
With residential debris removal 100% complete in areas south of Shaw Street, opening of these zones in Lahaina is set for Monday, Sept. 16, at 6 a.m.
HIDOE to implement nationally accepted USDA food safety standards for produce suppliers
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education on Friday announced new standards for produce suppliers to ensure students receive consistently high-quality and safe meals.
Rep. Tokuda testifies on her parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act
US Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) testified before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health, which held a legislative hearing Wednesday on her bill, H.R. 8562. The Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2024 is a bill to improve healthcare access and affordability for Native Hawaiian veterans.
Maui police seek help with information in cold case from 28 years ago
The Maui Police Department Cold Case Unit requests the public’s assistance in identifying a man who was found deceased in the waters off Kahului Harbor breakwater on Sept. 25, 1996.
Maui Hotel & Lodging Association announces new 2024-2025 Board of Directors
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association announced their 2024-2025 Board of Directors at their annual meeting held on Sept. 12 at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa. Board members were elected from a list of candidates nominated by MHLA property and allied members earlier this year.
Nonprofit Directors to announce award winners at annual meeting; tickets available
The Maui Nonprofit Directors Association will be announcing the Humanitarian, Business and Executive Director of the Year award winners at the association’s annual meeting, 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Maui Beach Hotel Ballroom.
Fire Safety Research Institute report: No single cause identified for deadly Lahaina wildfire
The Lahaina wildfire that killed at least 102 people and destroyed more than 2,000 buildings did not stem from a single cause, according to the phase-two Lahaina Fire Incident Analysis Report released Friday and prepared by the independent Fire Safety Research Institute for the state of Hawaiʻi.
