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MEO secures $4.2 Million contract to operate Maui Bus paratransit service
Maui Economic Opportunity continues to provide curb-to-curb paratransit service for persons with disabilities after securing a five-year contract with the County of Maui.
Dr. Bobby Baker and Julie Baker Foundation launch “Computers With A Cause” on Maui
The man who founded the Pacific Cancer Institute in 1993 in Wailuku, has established a private nonprofit foundation that is providing laptop computers to deserving high school students.
Maui hotels led the counties in June 2023 Hotel Performance Report for RevPAR, ADR
Maui County hotels led the counties in June 2023, bringing in the highest revenue per available room and average daily rate, according to the Hawai‘i Hotel Performance Report published by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.
Maoli concert on Maui expected to draw large crowd, prompts temporary closures July 22
Motorists should be aware of area traffic on Saturday night during the Maoli concert, which is expected to bring thousands to the War Memorial Special Events Field from 4:30 to 10 p.m.
Hearing begins on planned mosquito release to control avian malaria in effort to save native birds
A hearing got underway Friday on a challenge to the state’s planned use of mosquitoes to control avian malaria that is impacting native bird populations.
Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club + Clean The World host hygiene kit building day
Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club in Lahaina is taking action on Monday, July 24, with a resort-wide Hygiene Kit Building Day in partnership with the Hawaiʻi Department of Health to benefit seniors at Hale Mahaolu.
Maui median home price down in June, but still more than $1M
Median Sales Price decreased 19.6% to $1,007,000 for single family homes but increased 21.9% to $984,450 for condominium homes, according to the latest report released by the Realtors Association of Maui for June 2023.
June 2023 unemployment rate 3.1% in Maui County
On Maui, the county rate increased to 3.1% in June, compared to 2.5% in May. Maui Island’s unemployment rate was 3.0% in June, up from 2.5% in May. The outer islands of Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi also saw increased rates of 7.0% and 2.0% respectively. Molokaʻi continues to have the state’s highest unemployment, while Lānaʻi has the lowest rate.
US Quarter design unveiled featuring the late US Rep. Patsy Takemoto Mink of Maui
The late US Congresswoman, Patsy Takemoto Mink of Maui, is among five women being featured on a new US quarter design. The design was unveiled this week by the US Mint.
Round Table Pizza debuts new Maui location
Pizza chain, Round Table Pizza, has officially rolled out a new location on Maui, at the Maui Mall Village in Kahului.
Maui nonprofit helps educate arriving visitors on reef health, snorkel tips and sunscreen
MNMRC’s Digital Takeover of baggage claim screens helps visitors treat Maui County with kindness.
Kīhei Charter School answers question: “Why, Then, Do We Run The Race”
Kepler stresses that the race is not about winning. “The race is about the journey, not about the destination,” she tells her students. “It’s how you grow along the way. Go for your goal, even if you fail. It’s OK to be vulnerable.”
American Savings Bank launches first-time home buyer program to address housing crisis
American Savings Bankʻs “This is HOME” program offers affordable financing solutions for first time home buyers and is designed to help hardworking kamaʻāina buy a home in Hawaiʻi.
Hōkūleʻa prepares to depart Prince Rupert in Leg 5 journey of Pacific circumnavigation
The Polynesian voyaging canoe, Hōkūleʻa, is expected to depart Prince Rupert in British Columbia today, for a 12-hour sail to Hartley Bay. The Moananuiākea Voyage to circumnavigate the Pacific launched last month. The 41,000 mile journey will take 42-months to complete, and includes stops in 46 countries and archipelagoes.
Hawaiian Telcom celebrates 140 Years of building connections
To commemorate its 140 year milestone, in its anniversary month of August, the company will offer $140,000 in a special round of Digital Equity grants from the Bell Charitable Foundation.
2024 Housing Planning Study field work completed
The data collected will help the Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation and others in the affordable housing community to identify the greatest areas of needs. This will allow HHFDC to make more informed decisions about how to best maximize resources.
‘Calvin’ response assessed; public reminded that Hurricane season runs through Nov. 30
Governor Josh Green, M.D., praised Hawai‘i’s handling of former Tropical Storm Calvin and cautioned that the storm was just the first challenge in a hurricane season that lasts through November.
Visitor pulled unresponsive from beach in South Maui
A visitor died after being pulled unresponsive from waters off Wailea in South Maui on Tuesday, police said. Police say the man was snorkeling when he reportedly lost consciousness and was brought to shore by family and bystanders.
UHMC Associate Professor of STEM and four students back from travel study trip to Nepal
After more than two years of planning, University of Hawai’i Maui College Associate Professor of STEM, Dr. Buddhi Rai, and four of his students went on a once-in-a-lifetime travel study trip to Nepal this summer. The educational objective was to study the physics of high altitude in action.
County officials have no reports of storm-related damages; monitoring continues
Calvin was downgraded to a post-tropical storm depression, but a flood watch remains in effect for Maui County. No reports of storm-related damages have been received thus far. The public is reminded to be vigilant and make preparations ahead of storm activity. Hurricane season in Hawaiʻi continues through November 30.
