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Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union seeks applicants for 2024 Student Scholarship Program
Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union is now accepting applications for its 2024 student scholarship program until February 29, 2024. The Credit Union is offering $5,000 scholarships to 20 deserving students in Hawaiʻi.
Homestead Associations launch statewide jobs program
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs awarded the nonprofit Homestead Community Development Corporation $500,000 over two years for its Residential Employment Living Improvement program.
Maui Economic Opportunity employee earns national award as extraordinary educator
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Alex Domingo accepted the 2023 National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Asian Interest Forum (AIF) Outstanding Achievement Award for improving the lives of children and families through her work in early childhood education.
Target’s Heroes & Helpers event held in Kahului for kids impacted by Maui wildfires
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i, Kahului Target Store, Child and Family Services, and various first responders brought holiday cheer to children who were impacted by the recent Lahaina wildfires at its first-ever “Target’s Heroes and Helpers” event held Saturday on Maui.
Kamaʻāina Loan hosts ʻukulele giveaway to wildfire survivors from Lahaina schools
Santa Claus—in the guise of longtime Maui businessman Richard Dan—gave away hundreds of ʻukulele on Saturday to children at Lahaina schools who lost their homes in the August wildfires.
Volcano Watch: Sniffing out stealthy gas escape between Kīlauea’s eruptions
Kīlauea has erupted three times in 2023—January–March, June, and September—and has also experienced significant intrusive activity to the southwest of the summit since the beginning of October.
Pacific Whale Foundation calls for 8th Annual World Whale Film Festival submissions
Pacific Whale Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect the ocean and its wildlife, invites passionate filmmakers and artists to honor World Ocean Day 2024 with submissions for the 8th Annual World Whale Film Festival.
The Sentry 2024 offers Kama‘āina Ticket presented by Mauna Loa
The 2024 PGA TOUR Regular Season commences with The Sentry at The Plantation Course in Kapalua from Jan. 4-7, featuring special kama‘āina ticket pricing thanks to a partnership with Mauna Loa.
Maui Strong Fund awards $575,000 to 3 organizations providing relief for children, families affected by Maui wildfires
Hawai‘i Community Foundation announced the award of $575,000 to three nonprofit partners focused on providing assistance to Maui families with small children who have been affected by the fires in August: Partners in Development Foundation, Child and Family Service, and the Hoʻoikaika Partnership with fiscal sponsor Maui Family Support Services.
Haʻikū Community Association hosts year-end meeting, Dec. 20
The Haʻikū Community Association hosts a Holiday Pizza Party for its year-end meeting of 2023 on Wednesday, Dec. 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Haʻikū Community Center.
Maui Department of Water Supply lifts water advisory for area near Lahaina Gateway
The department amended the Unsafe Water Advisory for Lahaina to remove area L-4B, which impacts 69 lots near Kapunakea Street on the mauka side of Honoapi’ilani Highway. Water serving the homes in L-4B is declared safe for unrestricted use effective today, Dec. 15, 2023.
Central Pacific Bank awards new Toyota RAV4 to lucky customer
Central Pacific Bank concluded its Go Contactless campaign with a grand prize event by giving away a brand new 2023 Toyota RAV4 XLE to a lucky participant.
Mufi Hannemann elected new board chair of Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority
Mufi Hannemann, a longtime business and political leader, was elected chair of the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board of Directors and replaces Blaine Miyasato.
Voluntary recall for Quaker Granola Bars and Cereals due to potential Salmonella contamination
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health, Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to a voluntary recall alert by the Quaker Oats Company of granola bar and granola cereal products because of potential Salmonella contamination. These products were sold nationwide, including in Hawaiʻi.
Maui County receives $13.4M federal grant to fund safety improvements for Lahaina’s Keawe Street
Maui County, Hawai‘i County and the City and County of Honolulu will receive more than $18 million in federal grants from the US Department of Transportation for projects to improve safety on roads and sidewalks, US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) announced.
Lahaina Disaster Recovery Center to close early Dec. 18-20
The Lahaina Disaster Recovery Center will close at 4 p.m. Dec. 18, Dec. 19 and Dec. 20, because of community meetings.
Holiday Marketplace and Tree Lighting Ceremony at Grand Wailea, Dec. 17
Grand Wailea holds a special Holiday Marketplace and Tree Lighting Ceremony this Sunday, Dec. 17 from 4 to 8 p.m.
The Salvation Army asks for public support for those in need during the holidays
The Salvation Army expects the needs of the local communities in Hawaiʻi will be greater than usual this holiday season and well into 2024.
Work to replace drain lines damaged in the Lahaina wildfires begins Dec. 17 on Keawe St.
There will be an alternating, single lane closure on Keawe Street/Lahaina Bypass (Route 3000), from Sunday, Dec. 17, through Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, as contractors replace drain lines across the highway that were damaged in the Lahaina wildfires.
Maui Council passes bill to encourage active agriculture
The Maui County Council on Friday passed on second and final reading Bill 103, CD1 (2023) to encourage active agricultural use on land left fallow by landowners, Council member Gabe Johnson announced.
