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Four Seasons Resort Maui hosting ‘Love for Lahaina’ culinary pop-up events in October
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea is hosting a new series of “Love for Lahaina” culinary pop-up events in October to support the hospitality industry and farmers who have been directly affected by the wildfires.
Enrollment up significantly at UH Maui College
Enrollment at UH Maui College is up 7.5% over Fall 2022.
Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation awards $300K to support victims of the Maui fires
The Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation, Inc. (Takitani Foundation) has awarded grants totaling $300,000 in memory of Mamoru and Aiko Takitani, founders of Hawaiian Host, manufacturer of Hawaiian Host chocolates. Funding will support victims of the Maui fires and include $150,000 to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, $100,000 to Lahaina Hongwanji Mission, and $50,000 to Maui Preparatory Academy.
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Lāna‘i Shopping Shuttle restarts Oct. 3 with new arrival, store sites
Lānai residents who use the shuttle service will be taken to Walmart, Costco, The Maui Mall and Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center.
New questionnaire developed to improve breast cancer risk assessment
The Hawaiʻi and Pacific Islands Mammography Registry will launch a new questionnaire this month that aims to standardize breast health information collected at mammography clinics around Hawaiʻi and the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands.
Upcountry community meeting tonight on water safety, wildfire-debris management and disaster recovery
Council Vice-Chair Yuki Lei K. Sugimura is hosting a community meeting at the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani at 6 p.m. on Sept. 20, to provide updates on water safety, wildfire-debris management and disaster recovery.
Maui mayor announces: Lahaina Advisory Team, community meetings, creation of Office of Recovery
Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen has formed a 5-member Lahaina Advisory Team, announced two public meetings about relief efforts and is in the midst of creating a new Office of Recovery.
No surprise, Maui hotels’ occupancy drops dramatically in August, performance report shows
Maui County hotels earned RevPAR of $294 (-30.4% vs. 2022, -3.8% vs. 2019), with ADR at $564 (-8.6% vs. 2022, +43.7% vs. 2019) and occupancy of 52.2% (-16.4 percentage points vs. 2022, -25.8 percentage points vs. 2019).
State webinar series to provide updates about Maui relief, recovery efforts
The next “Pathways to Recovery” webinar on Sept. 21 will focus on topics such as price freeze, landlord-tenant matters and other items related to consumer protection.
Roselani Place hosting World Alzheimer’s Day event on Sept. 21
The Alzheimer’s Association and Roselani Place in Kahului will host a World Alzheimer’s Day program on Sept. 21 to inform people about updates on research and treatments, Hawai’i and county-specific programs, and services available for family caregivers.
Distance learning hub opens for K-8 in West Maui with 250+ students
More than 250 Lahaina students from King Kamehameha III Elementary, Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary and Lahaina Intermediate attended the opening of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education’s distance learning hub at Citizen Church in Kahana.
Embrace Electric: National Drive Electric Week events in Hawai’i
Electric vehicle advocates invite the public to join the celebration of National Drive Electric Week on September 23, offering opportunities to test drive various EV models, explore the benefits of EV ownership, and learn from experts about cutting-edge technologies.
Remote weather stations placed in Lahaina, Māʻalaea to monitor for fire conditions
The technology enables the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry and Wildlife to collect data to predict fire behavior and monitor fire-stoking fuels.
Nominations extended for Maui Non-Profit Directors Association
The Maui Non-Profit Directors Association has extended nominations for three of its awards: Community Business, Humanitarian and Outstanding Nonprofit Executive Director.
University of Hawaiʻi President David Lassner plans to retire at end of 2024
University of Hawaiʻi President David Lassner notified the Board of Regents and employees by email on Tuesday that he plans to retire at the end of 2024.
Woman in critical condition from single-car accident on North Kīhei Road
A 39-year-old woman from Kīhei is in critical condition at Maui Memorial Medical Center after an early morning car crash on Tuesday along North Kīhei Road.
One more wildfire victim identified; bringing total to 75
The Maui Police Department identified one more victim of the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire on Tuesday: James Smith, 79, of Lahaina.
Maui DMV in Kahului to open Saturday by appointment only
Customers will be taken by appointment only from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Walk-in or stand-by tickets will not be issued.
University of Hawaiʻi offering full scholarships to Class of 2024 at Lahainaluna High School
The University of Hawaiʻi is offering full one-year scholarships to every Lahainaluna High School senior to attend any of its 10 campuses.
Advisory Council applicants sought for Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve
The advisory council ensures public participation in reserve management and provides advice to the superintendent of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve.
