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Prince Kūhiō celebration this Friday, March 22 at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
The Prince Kūhiō Maui Ho’olaule’a takes place at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center on Friday, March 22, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This event is free and welcomes everyone to enjoy an evening filled with complimentary keiki activities, interactive exhibits, Hawaiian music, and hula performances.
Mālama Hamakua Maui awarded one of eight World Surf League PURE grants to protect the ocean
Mālama Hamakua Maui is one of eight grant recipients announced by the World Surf League for its work to protect and conserve the ocean.
Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center leads work day at Hiʻi Agricultural Heiau
Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center led a group of volunteers to a sacred and remote heiau on Saturday. The stewardship day took place at Hi’i Agricultural Heiau, located about two miles from Kōʻele.
Volcano Watch: Emergency managers and volcano observatories forge important partnerships
On the Island of Hawaiʻi, frequent eruptions foster a close relationship between the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and the Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency. HVO monitors the active volcanoes and their associated hazards; HCCDA alerts and protects communities from impacts of volcanic events. This relationship, between volcano observatories and their emergency managers, was highlighted recently.
HVCB names Laurie Ihara senior director of sales for single properties
The Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau announced the appointment of Laurie Ihara as its new senior director of sales, single property. In her role, Ihara will be responsible for collaboratively leading and developing strategy for Meet Hawai‘i’s single property team.
Officers elected for MEO’s M.A.U.I. Kanaktion Teen Task Force
Maui Economic Opportunity Youth Services participants seeking to create new initiatives and strategies to prevent harmful behaviors in Maui County youth have organized and selected officers for their M.A.U.I. (Making An Unforgettable Impact) Kanaktion Teen Task Force.
Ha‘ikū Community Association set to hear update from County Council members
Maui County Council Members Shane Sinenci and Nohe Uʻu-Hodgins are set to update members of the Ha‘ikū Community Association during its first meeting of the year from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 20 at the Ha‘ikū Community Center.
Training available April 10-11 to help grants prep for projects to assist Native Hawaiians
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College are sponsoring two days of free pre-application training April 10-11 for those preparing to apply for three- to five-year grants of up to $1.5 million offered by the Administration for Native Americans.
Maui Hotel & Lodging Association donates sunscreen for upcoming community events
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association has donated 288 sunscreen containers to Hui No Ke Ola Pono for two upcoming public community events in Kīhei.
Maui Public Art Corps hosts four public events this April
Maui Public Art Corps will host four public art unveiling events in April, including the unveiling of a mural in Kahului, an artist meet and greet at Hui No‘eau, a sculpture blessing in Makawao, and an animated Hui Moʻolelo Film Festival.
Nainoa Thompson set to be recognized as Honorary Geographer of the Year
Storied Native Hawaiian navigator and explorer Nainoa Thompson will be recognized as Honorary Geographer of the Year when the American Association of Geographers convenes its annual meeting April 16-20 at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center.
Hawaiʻi nonprofits encouraged to apply for grants focused on technology, health and well-being
Nonprofit organizations focused on improving Hawai‘i residents’ access to technology and health and well-being are encouraged to apply for a grant from Hawaiian Telcom powered by the Bell Charitable Foundation.
Pacific Whale Foundation mobilizes global support for Maui recovery
Pacific Whale Foundation, a Maui-based nonprofit dedicated to marine conservation, started two separate funds in response to the August 2023 wildfires on Maui: the PWF Maui Community Relief Fund and the PWF Maui Conservation Fund. These funds are designed to provide crucial assistance to the community and ocean.
Native Hawaiian organizations to benefit from $12M in new reforestation funding
In efforts to make reforestation more affordable and accessible for underserved landowners, American Forests has received a $12 million investment from the USDA Forest Service (USFS).
Seniors invited to new Kaunoa Senior Services West Maui location for Bingo Blast, March 19 and 21
Seniors are invited to Kaunoa Senior Services’ new West Maui location, the Kaunoa Clubhouse, for Bingo Blast on Tuesday, March 19 and Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Kahului Public Library to temporarily close for construction, starting April 2
The Kahului Public Library will temporarily close beginning Tuesday, April 2, 2024 to repair and renovate the restrooms. At this time, the work is scheduled to be completed by the end of April.
Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi celebrates 25th anniversary on Memorial Day
Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai‘i, the annual Memorial Day ceremony that brings together communities from around the world in honor of fallen service members and loved ones, announced its return to Ala Moana Beach on Monday, May 27, 2024, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Women in Business Seminar to focus on certification as women/minority businesses
Competitive advantages through certification as a women/minority-owned and certified business will be discussed during a Women In Business Seminar from noon to 1 p.m. March 28, according to the Maui Economic Development Board.
Nā Leo Pūlama o Maui to host 37th annual Hoʻomau Benefit Concert on March 23
Nā Leo Pūlama o Maui, a parent-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Hawaiian immersion preschool program, Pūnana Leo o Maui, will host its 37th Annual Hoʻomau Benefit Concert from 9 a.m. to sunset March 23 at the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens.
Co-creators of FX’s ‘Shōgun’ are Maui residents
Maui Now has learned and FX confirmed that the co-creators of the popular new series “Shōgun”—Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks—are residents of Maui. Kondo was born and raised on the Valley Isle. As a child, she attended Pukalani Elementary and Kalama Intermediate, and she is ’99 graduate of Maui High School.
