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MHLA Announces Newly Elected Board of Directors
Along with celebrating the appointed, MHLA also recognized the wildfire relief efforts of its members during the Annual Meeting. Maui’s visitor industry is experiencing a daily economic loss of nearly $13 million a day since the August wildfires.
Chief Pelletier to Maui Police Commission: ‘We saved lives’
Chief John Pelletier told the Maui Police Commission the after-action report about the department’s response to the Maui wildfires will be a “dive into what went right, what went wrong and how can we improve. But it is also going to talk about some of the incredible acts that took place.”
One more victim identified by police six weeks after Lahaina wildfire
The Maui Police Department identified one more victim of the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire on Wednesday: Kirk Carter, 44, of Lahaina.
Kahului Post Office hosts Passport Fair, Sept. 30
The Kahului Post Office hosts a Passport Fair from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 30 to help applicants obtain new US passports. The fair is especially timely for those planning holiday 2023 or Spring 2024 travel.
Hui Noʻeau & East Maui Watershed Partnership Present Mālama Wao Akua 2023
Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center in collaboration with East Maui Watershed Partnership hosts the 19th annual Mālama Wao Akua – a juried art exhibition celebrating the native species of Maui Nui. This special exhibition will be on display in the Hui’s gallery space now through Nov. 3. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. with free admission.
HIDOE names finalists for the 2024 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education today named 15 complex area teachers of the year and one charter school teacher of the year as finalists for the 2024 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year recognition. Maui finalists are: Kaunakakai Elementary teacher David “Kawika” Gonzales Jr. and Wahieʻe Elementary reading coach Melanie Teraoka.
In wake of Maui wildfires, why it’s important to return your SBA loan application
SBA disaster loans may cover losses that are not fully covered by insurance or other sources. The SBA is the largest source of federal disaster recovery funds for survivors.
HawaiʻiUSA, Maui Oma launch new coffee to help Maui nonprofit, Imua Family Services
HawaiʻiUSA and Maui Oma Coffe Roasting Company created a custom coffee blend named ‘Imua,’ which appeared on store shelves this week. Proceeds from Imua Coffee purchases will go towards the nonprofit Imua Family Services.
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.
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.
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.
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.
