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Maui Medical Group temporarily relocates Lahaina clinic to Napili Plaza
Maui Medical Group is temporarily relocating its Lahaina clinic to the Napili Plaza Shopping Center due to damage sustained during the Aug. 8 fire.
Hawaiʻi pilot project will allow on-the-spot tickets and fines for resource violations
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources is putting together a three-month pilot project that will allow state conservation enforcement resource officers to issue on-the-spot tickets and/or fines for rule violations.
Hawai‘i Health Department approves 4th medical cannabis retail store for Pono Life Maui
As of Sept. 30, 2023, there are 32,693 in-state patients and 2,817 caregivers registered statewide for medical canabis.
Celebration of National Coming Out Day to be held in Wailuku on Oct. 11
National Coming Out Day is celebrated every Oct. 11 to raise awareness for individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, and champion the idea that homophobia thrives in silence.
100 Hawaiʻi students on Maui undergo federal disaster response training for youth
More than 100 students from 14 schools statewide have begun the first federal disaster response training program in Hawai‘i that is dedicated to youth.
Maui Healthcare Career Fair set for Oct. 13, 14 in Wailuku
The Maui Healthcare Career Fair is designed to provide individualized guidance and cater to all experience levels and interests, from seasoned healthcare specialists to those seeking a new and fulfilling career.
Maui County approves using soil stabilizer Soiltac in Lahaina burn area
Maui County has approved the use of the soil stabilizer Soiltac to protect residents’ health and the environment from risks posed by ash and debris that remain on properties burned during the Aug. 8 fire in Lahaina.
Hawaiʻi’s water commission reinstates 1st Deputy Kaleo Manuel following controversial redeployment
With pressure from the Maui County Council and others, the Hawaiʻi State Commission on Water Resource Management on Monday reinstated 1st Deputy Kaleo Manuel, who was “redeployed” following accusations by a land owner that he delayed access to water during the deadly Aug. 8 Lahaina fire.
Sen. Schatz: Indigenous Peoples’ Day should become federal holiday
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, said in a statement issued today that Indigenous Peoples’ Day should be designated as a federal public holiday.
Deadline now Oct. 25 for nonprofits, government to apply for Hawaiʻi fires’ disaster assistance
The Federal Emergency Management Administration has extended the deadline to Oct. 25 for private nonprofits and government organizations seeking public assistance funding for the Hawai‘i wildfire disaster.
Honsador Lumber accepting applications for Fall 2023 High School Hero Award
Honsador Lumber is accepting applications for its Fall 2023 High School Hero Award, recognizing exceptional high school students in Hawaiʻi.
Honolulu philanthropist donates $5 million to University of Hawaiʻi’s RISE Center
In recognition of his $5 million donation, the new Residences for Innovative Student Entrepreneurs at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa will be renamed the Walter Dods Jr. RISE Center.
Mana Up Showcase 2023: Celebrating Hawai‘i’s emerging entrepreneurs, musicians
Mana Up’s annual Showcase, sponsored by King’s Hawaiian and other major sponsors, will feature events over three days, combining in-person gatherings in Honolulu with a global broadcast on Nov. 19.
University of Hawaiʻi-led projects secure $800,000 in grants for post-wildfire research
The University of Hawai’i has been awarded around $800,000 in expedited RAPID grants from the National Science Foundation for four projects addressing post-wildfire research.
The Shops at Wailea will host keiki Halloween celebrations Oct. 29
The Shops at Wailea welcomes families on Oct. 29 for a “Keiki Halloween” event, featuring a costume contest, trick-or-treating, balloon animals, and character photos.
Maui Nui 2023 Food Summit on Nov. 3 with theme Harvesting Hope
The Maui Nui Food Alliance will host the Maui Nui 2023 Food Summit on Nov. 3 with the theme: “Harvesting Hope: Growing a Resilient Food Future.”
Volcano Watch: Hawaiʻi’s volcanoes are quiet and it’s a bit spooky
Here in Hawaiʻi nei, we don’t have the dramatically changing leaf colors and brisk temperatures that mark the arrival of Fall. And as October arrived this year, our night skies were dark, with no warm orange glow indicative of lava erupting on the surface.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing 63-year-old kayaker off Maui beach
On Saturday, the US Coast Guard suspended the active search for a kayaker who has been missing since Thursday morning off Tavares Beach on Maui.
Update: Police identify 25-year-old who died in motorcycle crash Saturday in Kahului
A 25-year-old male from Kīhei died at the scene of a single-vehicle motorcycle crash at approximately 12:04 a.m. on Saturday in Kahului, according to the Maui Police Department.
West Maui prepares for return of tourism: Merriman’s serves thousands of meals since August fires
As West Maui prepares for the return of tourism on Oct. 8, restaurants and businesses are adjusting to the ongoing need of residents while also gauging services for visitors. Since Aug. 10, Chef Peter Merriman and his team have fed thousands of displaced residents impacted by the fires, giving free meals to 1,000 people daily and serving approx. 45,000 meals in the first seven weeks of response.
