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Biden-Harris invest $16M to save Hawaiian forest birds from extinction
Nearly $16 million has been allocated to the Hawaiian Forest Bird Conservation Keystone Initiative, aimed at protecting the distinctive bird species of the Hawaiian Islands and addressing urgent challenges such as habitat loss, invasive species, climate change, and disease.
Binhi at Ani awards 25 scholarships to the Class of 2023
Binhi at Ani, an organization dedicated to promoting education, awards 25 scholarships to the Class of 2023.
Day 4 of Maui Film Festival features “Blueback” and “The Road to Patagonia”
Day four of the Maui Film Festival’s Stardust Cinema features two films: “Blueback” at 5:30 p.m, and “The Road to Patagonia” at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2023.
Maui Paratransit coupons to be honored beyond June 30
Maui County paratransit discount booklets will be honored beyond the June 30 expiration date that appears on coupons, according to program administrators.
Maui police launch Fourth of July impaired driving enforcement campaign
The Maui Police Department’s Traffic Division will be conducting sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols at various locations to address impaired driving over the Fourth of July holiday.
“Sustainability Together: Community-led Regenerative Action” speaker series, July 10
The County of Maui Environmental Protection and Sustainability Division will host the second installment of its speaker series “Sustainability Together: Community-led Regenerative Action” on July 10 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Molokaʻi Community Health Center. The event will be streamed live on Akakū Maui Community Media Channel 54.
2023 Makawao Stampede Rodeo to air on Akakū
The 2023 Makawao Stampede Rodeo will be broadcast LIVE on Akakū this weekend beginning with the Bull Bash on Friday, June 30 from 7-9 p.m, and continuing on Saturday and Sunday, July 1-2 from 1-5 p.m. on Akakū Channels 54 and 55.
Kīhei fire burns four acres near wastewater facility
An estimated four acres of brush burned in a fire near the wastewater facility off of the Piʻilani Highway in Kīhei on Thursday afternoon.
MEO Youth Services, Big Brothers Big Sisters join for beach cleanup
More than 35 youth and staff of Maui Economic Opportunity Youth Services and Big Brothers Big Sisters got together for a beach cleanup, barbeque and fun activities at Kanahā Beach Park on Wednesday.
Eruption pause, reduced lava supply at Kīlauea results in lowered Volcano Alert Level
Scientists with the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory lowered the Volcano Alert Level at Kīlauea from Watch to Advisory, and the Aviation Color Code from Orange to Yellow today. The action comes following the pause in eruptive activity declared earlier this month on June 19.
MAPA’s Summer Musical Theatre Camp presents Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr.
Maui Academy of Performing Arts’ Summer Musical Theatre Camp production of Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. opened Thursday night.
$25M Līloa Dr. Extension is part of long-discussed Kīhei North-South Collector Road
The County of Maui released further details about a $25 million federal grant announced earlier this week that will fund the proposed Līloa Drive Extension. The work is part of the first phase of a north segment of the long-discussed Kīhei North-South Collector Road.
Maui Humane Society, Jackson Galaxy create donation fund for at-risk cats, kittens
The Maui Humane Society has introduced a dedicated donation fund in collaboration with TV host Jackson Galaxy to provide essential care and attention to vulnerable cats and kittens within the shelter.
Day 3 of Maui Film Festival features “Immediate Family” and “Jules”
Day three of the Maui Film Festival’s Stardust Cinema features two films: “Immediate Family” at 5:30 p.m., and “Jules” at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2023.
Juried Biennial Exhibition runs July 5 to Aug. 6 at MACC’s Schaefer International Gallery
Maui Arts & Cultural Center announced the opening of the inaugural edition of the MACC Biennial—a new, statewide juried exhibition showcasing the voices of artists from across Hawai‘i through an open call for contemporary work. The exhibition dates are July 5 to Aug. 26, 2023 at Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Schaefer International Gallery.
Update: Piʻilani Highway OPEN following brush fire in Kīhei
The Piʻilani Highway is now OPEN. It was closed earlier this afternoon due to a brush fire in Kīhei between the wastewater treatment plant and Monsanto.
Update/restored: 3,000 customers without power in Kīhei on Maui
Hawaiian Electric on Maui is reporting that an estimated 3,000 customers are without power in the Kīhei area of South Maui. Crews have been dispatched to respond. The outage was reported at around 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
Maui police issue safety reminders ahead of Fourth of July
The Maui Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in preventing fires and injuries by being aware of surroundings and the hazards of fireworks during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday.
Trace levels of contaminant detected in Haleakalā National Park water system
Low levels of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid was recently detected for the first time during routine sampling collected at the Haleakalā National Park drinking water system. The small community system serves approximately 1,200 individuals in Kula, Maui.
Updates: Brush fire near Honolua Bay at Kapalua Plantation Estates
The Honoapiʻilani Highway is now OPEN at Plantation Club Drive in Kapalua. It was closed earlier today as crews battled a brush fire in the area.
