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The Westin Maui names Joshua Hargrove as new general manager
The Westin Maui Resort and Spa, Kāʻanapali as named Joshua Hargrove as general manager of the property. Hargrove rejoins the Marriott family in his new post and brings more than 17 years of hospitality leadership experience, primarily with Marriott brands on Oʻahu, Maui, and Hawaiʻi Island.
Update: Night work on a section of Puʻunēnē Ave. scheduled 10 p.m. Dec. 10 to 5 a.m. Dec. 11
The Department of Water Supply reports a water service outage and road closure on Puʻunēnē Ave. scheduled Sunday, Dec. 10 from 7:30 p.m. to Monday, Dec. 11 at 5 a.m. The section of Puʻunēnē Ave. between W. Kaʻahumanu Ave. to E. Kamehameha Ave will be closed in both directions.
Dr. Kanoe Nāone named CEO of Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi
Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi appoints Dr. Kanoe Nāone as its new CEO, bringing over 20 years of leadership in nonprofit and educational sectors to guide the organization into its next phase.
Maui Office of Economic Development Grant Workshops in January
Take advantage of grant-seeking strategies by enrolling with experts during a series of county Office of Economic Development (OED) grant workshops in January.
MEO scheduling Mexican Consulate appointments Dec. 16 and 17 in Lahaina
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Enlace Hispano will schedule appointments for the Mexican Consulate’s visit to the Lahaina Civic Center on Dec. 16 and 17.
App Challenge winners focused on women’s safety, Maui fires and encryption software
The winning apps developed by high school students addressed women’s safety, focused on Maui fire recovery, and a developed encryption software.
Two 3+ magnitude Hawaiʻi Island earthquakes Friday night are likely not related
Two 3+ magnitude earthquakes on Hawaiʻi island that occurred within a minute of each other on Friday night are not likely related to one another, according to scientists with the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Lahaina man suffers life-threatening injuries in motorcycle crash on Honoapiʻilani Highway
A 35-year Lahaina man was transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center with critical, life-threatening injuries he suffered in a collision on the Honoapiʻilani Highway on Friday afternoon.
Retired nurse from California spreads holiday cheer to Sacred Hearts School students
In the spirit of bringing some Christmas joy to students affected by the wildfires in Lahaina, retired nurse Linda Higgins of Los Gatos, Calif., led a project to deliver hundreds of handmade Christmas stockings, stuffed with candy and small presents.
Update/Open: Accident on Honoapiʻilani Highway at Kai Malina Parkway
As of 8:08 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, the Honoapiʻilani Highway is open to the public. It was partially closed between Lower Honoapiʻilani Road and Kai Malina Parkway due to a motor vehicle accident reported in the afternoon.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs names Keʻōpū Reelitz director of advocacy
Reelitz, who began her new role on Dec. 1, will lead OHA’s Advocacy Division and oversee mission aligned public policy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation as well as OHAʻs current co-trustee role with the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
Maui 5K to support Maui Nui schools, including those impacted by wildfires
Maui Ocean Center will present the 13th annual Maui 5K from 7 to 9 a.m. Sunday, March 3, 2024. Registration is now open, with entry fees set to increase Dec. 15.
Goodwill Hawaiʻi to provide employment services for displaced Maui workers
Goodwill Hawaiʻi was recently awarded a new one-year contract by the State of Hawaiʻi DLIR Office of Community Services to provide Employment Core Services to Lahaina’s immigrant population or any other Maui resident who was displaced from work as a direct or indirect result of the Maui fires in August.
Sen. Schatz to attend UN Climate Conference in United Arab Emirates
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and a Senate delegation will attend the annual UN climate conference, COP28, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center hiring Maui-based Teaching Artists
Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center is seeking experienced Teaching Artists to support a wide range of arts programs for youth and adults; including arts outreach serving keiki and families in Lahaina.
Mayor Bissen announces talk story sessions with Lahaina and Kula residents
Mayor Richard Bissen will host a series of talk story sessions for residents of Kula and Lahaina who have been impacted by the Aug. 8 fires. Sessions will be held for small groups to offer time for participants to share mana’o and ask questions.
Op-Ed: Strengthening Our Community – Unveiling the True Cost of Nonprofit Support
Viewpoint/Op Ed by Debbie Cabebe, CEO of Maui Economic Opportunity: There’s a push by a group of nonprofits for government entities to include adequate funding for administration of grants. Often, government agencies expect 100% of funds allocated to go to clients – but there are also costs for nonprofits to administer programs, including staff and infrastructure.
Early morning crash on Haleakalā Highway claims life of Makawao man
A Makawao man suffered fatal injuries in a crash reported early Friday morning on the Haleakalā Highway.
Pallets burning against exterior of a building at Kahului Shopping Center cause $27,000 in damage
Maui fire crews found pallets burning agains the exterior of a building at the Kahului Shopping Center on Thursday night. The fire was first reported at 9:17 p.m. on Dec. 7 at 65 West Kaʻahumanu Ave. in Kahului.
Molokaʻi driver Nelson Umemoto named MEO Employee of the Month
“Uncle” Nelson Umemoto, a longtime Moloka‘i driver who is credited with “creating an inviting and comfortable atmosphere on his bus,” was named Maui Economic Opportunity Employee of the Month.
