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Cupid Crew to deliver roses, cards to Maui kūpuna on Valentine’s Day
AARP Hawaiʻi and Kaunoa Meals on Wheels will hand deliver about 500 roses and handmade Valentine’s Day cards to kūpuna on Maui. It’s part of the national Cupid Crew effort to deliver more than 170,000 roses and 35,000 cards to older adults, fostering intergenerational connections with those who may be at risk for social isolation.
Members of Lahainaluna football team join field as honorary captains for Super Bowl LVIII coin toss
Present on the field Sunday were Lahainaluna head football coach Dean Rickard, offensive coach Garrett Tihada, former coach Bobby Watson and athletic director John Conrad. Team captains joined their coaches on the field: Kaulana Tihada, Morgan “Bula” Montgomery, Teva Loft and Kuola Watson.
Maui child safety seat inspection event, Feb. 17 at Maui Marketplace
The Maui Police Department, in collaboration with the Keiki Injury Prevention Coalition, Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, will host a child safety seat inspection event within the Maui Marketplace parking lot on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Maui County Finance Director, Scott Teruya on administrative leave with pay
Maui Department of Finance Director, Scott Teruya was placed on administrative leave with pay on Feb. 2, 2024, county officials confirmed.
Remote roadway at Alelele Point between Kaupō and Kīpahulu will be closed Feb. 13
About a mile of remote county roadway at Alelele Point near Mile 39 in East Maui will be closed to all traffic from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, for geotechnical exploration work, the County of Maui Department of Public Works announced today.
National Park Service names Timothy Bailey as Aviation Professional of the Year for 2023
Timothy “Timmy” Bailey, park aviation manager at Haleakalā National Park in Hawaiʻi, has been selected as the 2023 National Park Service Aviation Professional of the Year.
Artist interview: Earth to Sky sculpture exhibit now open at Imua Discovery Garden in Wailuku
Imua Discovery Garden hosts an outdoor sculpture exhibit, the largest of its kind in Maui County, aimed at raising crucial funds for the nonprofit organization while fostering a deeper appreciation for outdoor art and bolstering support for the Wailuku Arts District.
Case releases guide to federal resources to prevent, mitigate and respond to further wildfires
Six months after the devastating Maui wildfires, US Rep. Ed Case (HI-01) released a comprehensive guide to federal resources to assist Hawai‘i in preventing, mitigating and responding to continuing wildfire risks across the state.
HUD gives $6.9M in added support to address homelessness in wake of Maui wildfires
This additional funding is a second allocation awarded to help communities in Maui recover in the wake of the devastating wildfires. HUD provided $1.3 million in RUSH funding in August 2023.
Hawai‘i joins Ehime Prefecture in celebrating 20-year sister-state relationship
Gov. Josh Green and Ehime Prefecture Gov. Tokihiro Nakamura reaffirmed Friday the sister-state agreement that followed in the wake of the Feb. 9, 2001, tragedy when nine crew members lost their lives in a collision between the Ehime Maru and the USS Greeneville in Hawaiian waters.
Networking event with Pacific Disaster Center speaker to take place Feb. 22
An in-person networking event presented by Maui TechOhana featuring a guest speaker from Pacific Disaster Center will take place on Feb. 22, starting at 5:15 p.m.
Inaugural golf tournament raises $35,000 for Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center
More than 70 golf enthusiasts shared a day on Mānele Golf Course for the inaugural Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center tournament. The tournament, held on Saturday, raised more than $35,000 to support the nonprofit’s mission to celebrate and preserve Lānaʻi’s culture and diverse heritage.
Outrigger Resorts names Meghan Lee and Luana Maitland for leadership positions
Outrigger Resorts & Hotels has tapped Meghan Lee on Maui to lead overall sales and marketing for Outrigger Kā‘anapali Beach Resort while naming Luana Maitland to oversee cultural programs at Outrigger’s Waikīkī beachfront resorts.
Subaru Hawaiʻi donates $45,000 to nonprofits, relief efforts in annual event
As part of its 12th annual Share the Love Event, Subaru Hawaiʻi has donated a combined $45,000 to Maui Food Bank, Maui Humane Society and Make-A-Wish Hawaiʻi.
Two Maui teachers among 21 honored for earning professional teaching certification
A total of 21 public school teachers with the Hawai‘i State Department of Education have earned their National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification – a recognition for meeting the highest standards for teaching. Hawaiʻi now has 789 teachers holding this designation.
‘SOLE Defined Live’ – a dynamic fusion of music and movement – premieres on Maui March 7
SOLE Defined Live, a company of six dancers, will showcase African-American percussive dance forms rooted in the African Diaspora at Castle Theater on Thursday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m.
February edition of Hawaiian Music Series features Joshua Kahula
The next Hawaiian Music Series of 2024 will feature well-known local musician Joshua Kahula. The free event takes place on Feb. 29 at 6 p.m., at Hale Hoʻikeʻike at the Bailey House in Wailuku.
Maui Ocean Center presents 2024 Maui 5K on March 3
Registration is open for the 13th annual Maui 5K Run and Walk, set to take place, rain or shine, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on March 3, 2024. Participants will receive medals and T-shirts honoring Lahaina.
Hua Momona Foundation announces expanded Lahaina recovery efforts
Gary Grube, founder and President of the Hua Momona Foundation said food insecurity isn’t the only issue families face. “Ongoing instability of income, healthcare, and housing is also weighing on westside families,” he said.
Kupu ‘Āina Corps seeks participants, host sites for wildfire recovery on Maui and Hawaiʻi Island
Kupu ‘Āina Corps, a program formed to restore lands and communities affected by the wildfires on Maui and Hawaii Island, is now accepting applications for participants and host sites. Participants may apply for paid, career-building experiences with additional benefits. Organizations engaged in wildfire recovery and resiliency efforts on Maui and Hawai’i Island may apply as host sites.
