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Kiwikiu found in Nakula on Maui provides hope in ongoing effort to save species
Nearly two years after conservationists believed all seven kiwikiu birds translocated to the Nakula Natural Area Reserve on Maui had died, a single honeycreeper from the group was located and confirmed to be alive.
Gov. Green names Mizuno to serve as Hawaiʻi’s next Coordinator on Homelessness
Governor Josh Green, M.D., named State Representative and former State House Vice Speaker John Mizuno as the Governor’s Coordinator on Homelessness.
Update/located: Waiehu woman reported missing after failing to return home Saturday
Maui police issued an update on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, saying Maelynne Mollena was located and found to be in good health. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance.
New Hawaiʻi Fire Relief Program flyer spotlights need for more property owner participation
With ongoing recovery efforts and an estimated 6,000 people still in search of longer-term living arrangements, greater emphasis is being placed on encouraging property owners to offer their available units as long-term housing for survivors and their families.
Hawaiʻi to receive nearly $4M in additional federal disaster aid for Maui fire recovery
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) announced that Hawai‘i will receive $3.9 million in new federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to support the ongoing recovery effort on Maui following the fires in August. To date, Hawai‘i has received more than $412 million in federal funding for the response to the fires.
First MEO Core Four Business Planning course for 2024 set
The Core Four Business Planning’s first series of 2024, presented by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Center, starts Tuesday, Jan. 9,, and runs twice weekly through Thursday, Feb. 8.
State of Hawaiʻi issues $750M in General Obligation Bonds
The bonds will provide critical funding for various public buildings and facilities, elementary and secondary schools, community college and university facilities, public libraries, parks, and highways, among other public improvement projects.
Top 20 things to do on Maui, Dec 21-Jan. 1: Kanekoa holiday concert, Love for Lahaina benefit, Keiki Christmas Carnival, free movies
This week on Maui, some Lahaina top entertainers and chefs hold a Wailea benefit for Maui wildfire survivors, a free Keiki Christmas Carnival takes place in Kaʻanapali, time for another Kīhei 4th Friday, and Kanekoa performs a holiday concert “Make Any Kine Christmas.” Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Fire along Maui Veterans Highway burns an estimated four acres
An estimated four acres of brush burned in an afternoon fire along the Maui Veterans Highway west of the Maui Raceway Park between Kahului and Kīhei on Tuesday.
Family of 5 displaced by Olowalu home fire
A family of five was displaced during an afternoon house fire in Olowalu, and their family dog is deceased as a result of the incident. The fire resulted in the total loss of the structure, valued at $395,000.
Millions of dollars proposed for Hawaiʻi wildfire mitigation and response
This year’s series of wildfires on Maui, Hawai‘i Island, and O‘ahu raised awareness about this threat to a new level. It is reflected in the proposed budget Governor Josh Green, M.D., submitted to the state Legislature on Monday.
Council to hold special council meeting Friday on financing disaster-relief efforts
Bills 121 and 125 will be considered on second and final reading to support the new Office of Recovery and authorize the mayor to enter intergovernmental agreements for public-assistance grants from the state Emergency Management Agency.
Slappy Cakes Maui extends holiday welcome to kamaʻāina with free coffee, Santa visit
Slappy Cakes Maui, announces its return after a brief hiatus. The restaurant celebrates a decade of serving the West Maui community and welcomes back residents with gratitude.
Update/Open: Brush fire forces closure of Maui Veterans Hwy near Maui Raceway Park
The Maui Veterans Highway was reopened around 2:40 p.m., according to a spokesperson with the Maui Police Department. The brush fire was reportedly contained around 3:36 p.m. The Maui Fire Department will release specifics following their response.
WCCC holds ceremony for graduates of Culinary Arts and Psycho-Social Developmental Studies programs
The Women’s Community Correctional Center held a graduation ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, for women who earned a certificate from the Kapiolani Community College Culinary Arts Program as well as women who earned a certificate from the Windward Community College Psycho-Social Developmental Studies Program.
UH: Stressed snails and slugs may spread rat lungworm through slime
Rat lungworm larvae are present in snail slime when the snails are exposed to stress, according to findings from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers.
Hirono leads colleagues in introducing bill to provide construction funding to federally-impacted school districts
US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) led 10 of her colleagues in introducing the Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act, legislation that would provide a total of $1 billion over four years for Impact Aid Construction Grants to address the significant backlog of facility needs at federally impacted school districts.
282 acres donated for affordable housing in Waimea on Hawaiʻi Island
In one of the largest philanthropic donations of its kind in Hawaiʻi, 282 acres was donated in Waimea on Hawaiʻi Island for affordable housing.
Imua Family Services and Kaiser to honor expectant mothers
Imua Family Services unveils “Oh Baby!” – a baby shower experience for expecting parents, to be held quarterly on the grounds of the Will Smith Imua Discovery Garden in Wailuku.
Kula Catholic community plays Santa for 36 MEO Head Start families
Christmas for 36 Maui Economic Opportunity Head Start families will be merrier this year thanks to the annual gift-giving Santas of the Kula Catholic Community.
