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Maui Friends of the Library to open additional nonprofit bookstore in Kīhei
The Maui Friends of the Library seeks volunteers to help open and run a new bookstore planned to serve customers soon in Kīhei.
The Salvation Army is seeking community assistance with this year’s Angel Tree Campaign
The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division is seeking community assistance with its annual Angel Tree program, dedicated to providing Christmas gifts for keiki and kupuna and offering year-round support for families facing economic challenges.
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21 recruits graduate with new class of Adult Correctional Officers
This was the final BCRC graduating class under the Department of Public Safety. The department will soon split into two departments — Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Department of Law Enforcement — effective. Jan. 1, 2024.
Oversight hearing on federal resources to address Fentanyl in Native Communities
“Drug traffickers are targeting Native communities because so many of these communities are more rural, isolated, with less law enforcement presence, and traffickers can charge more for their products,” said Vice Chairman Murkowski. “Congress must provide better support for federal agencies, law enforcement at all levels, and Native communities to end this crisis.”
Lahaina ash characterization testing shows elevated levels of toxic substances
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health released data today showing elevated levels of arsenic, lead, antimony, cobalt, and copper in wildfire ash collected in Lahaina. The Lahaina data validates that the primary contaminant of concern is arsenic, a heavy metal that adheres to wildfire dust and ash. Department officials say this finding reinforces the need to diligently follow recommendations to reduce potential exposure.
Building Industry Association of Hawaiʻi Installs 2024 Board of Directors
The Building Industry Association of Hawaiʻi installed its 2024 Board of Directors. The list includes Hinano Nahinu, Lead Designer at Pacific Source, who was tapped to lead the organization in 2024.
HECO has 15 proposed renewable energy projects in latest round of procurement
Renewable energy projects on Maui include: Three solar-plus-storage projects and one wind project totaling
approximately 324 GWh of variable generation, and 320 MWh of storage.
Luxury fashion brand Saint Laurent launches first Maui store inside The Shops at Wailea
The Shops at Wailea celebrates the grand opening of Maui’s first-ever Saint Laurent store, featuring exclusive seasonal collections.
McDonald’s reopens newly-remodeled restaurant in Kīhei
McDonald’s celebrates a newly renovated Kīhei restaurant with a more spacious 74-seat dining room, self-ordering kiosks and double drive-thru lanes for quicker and easier ordering.
The Salvation Army’s “Magical Maui Christmas” event brought holiday joy to over 2,000 Maui wildfire survivors
In the spirit of hope and community resilience, The Salvation Army’s “Magical Maui Christmas” event brought warmth and love to over 2,000 Maui wildfire survivors. The event took place at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center on Dec. 9, 2023, with the goal of creating a memorable Christmas experience for survivor families to uplift their spirits and bring some much-needed holiday joy.
Free concert from Ekolu, festive activities at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in December
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center presents a special concert by Ekolu on Dec. 15 and many festive events throughout December, including Santa visits, bingo nights, and movie screenings for the whole ʻohana.
The Shops at Wailea to host holiday events all month long
Celebrate the holidays at The Shops at Wailea with Santa photos, festive live music, complimentary gift wrapping and special performances throughout December.
Surfing Goat Dairy holding celebration to showcase new owner’s revitalization plan
Discover the revitalized charm of Upcountry’s Surfing Goat Dairy as it gears up for a grand reopening on Dec. 16, 2023, ushering in an era of enhanced visitor experiences and new efficiency for the farm.
15 firefighter recruits graduate with Maui’s 39th Recruit Class
The newly sworn in firefighters include: Curtis Abafo-Briones, Kai Adachi, Jonovan-Taje Akaka, Dane Andersen, Christian Balthazar-Chang, Jameson Fafard-Keuma, Noah Galvin, Jacob Gifford, Kyle Hayashi, David Isenmann, Jason Mangonon, Blake Nunes, Ian Stevens, Chandler Wade and Bryce Yoshida.
The Westin Maui names Joshua Hargrove as new general manager
The Westin Maui Resort and Spa, Kāʻanapali as named Joshua Hargrove as general manager of the property. Hargrove rejoins the Marriott family in his new post and brings more than 17 years of hospitality leadership experience, primarily with Marriott brands on Oʻahu, Maui, and Hawaiʻi Island.
Update: Night work on a section of Puʻunēnē Ave. scheduled 10 p.m. Dec. 10 to 5 a.m. Dec. 11
The Department of Water Supply reports a water service outage and road closure on Puʻunēnē Ave. scheduled Sunday, Dec. 10 from 7:30 p.m. to Monday, Dec. 11 at 5 a.m. The section of Puʻunēnē Ave. between W. Kaʻahumanu Ave. to E. Kamehameha Ave will be closed in both directions.
Dr. Kanoe Nāone named CEO of Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi
Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi appoints Dr. Kanoe Nāone as its new CEO, bringing over 20 years of leadership in nonprofit and educational sectors to guide the organization into its next phase.
Maui Office of Economic Development Grant Workshops in January
Take advantage of grant-seeking strategies by enrolling with experts during a series of county Office of Economic Development (OED) grant workshops in January.
MEO scheduling Mexican Consulate appointments Dec. 16 and 17 in Lahaina
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Enlace Hispano will schedule appointments for the Mexican Consulate’s visit to the Lahaina Civic Center on Dec. 16 and 17.
App Challenge winners focused on women’s safety, Maui fires and encryption software
The winning apps developed by high school students addressed women’s safety, focused on Maui fire recovery, and a developed encryption software.
