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Maui AMR offers advice for hurricane season in Hawaiʻi
American Medical Response reminds citizens of Maui County to be prepared during hurricane season, which started on June 1, and runs through November.
An Evening with Wooden Wave, artist talk story event, June 22
Small Town * Big Art presents an Evening with Wooden Wave at the Wailuku Public Library on June 22, from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. The event is free. RSVP is available online.
The MACC Presents Kumu Kahua Theatre’s production of Folks You Meet At Longs
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents Kumu Kahua Theatre’s production of Folks You Meet At Longs, July 22-23 at the McCoy Studio Theater. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, June 13 at 10 a.m.
Community review sought for Maui MPO’s Public Participation Plan
The community is requested to provide comments on an updated draft of Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Public Participation Plan and is invited to a virtual presentation and public meeting via Zoom. Two meetings will be available: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 6 p.m.; and Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 12 p.m.
Rodriguez and Larson win in playoff at 2023 Kā‘anapali Pro-Pro Championship
Propelled by back-to-back rounds of 65 on Royal Kā‘anapali, Nanea Golf Club’s Juan Rodriguez and Hunter Larson defeated Kapalua Golf Academy’s Ben Hongo and Douglas Bohn in the first playoff hole to win the 2023 Kā‘anapali Pro-Pro Championship Presented by Golf Concepts.
Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem Foundation awards 6 scholarships to Maui students
The Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem Foundation has awarded 2023 scholarships to six outstanding Maui students. Each recipient was awarded a $2,500 scholarship for their college or university expenses.
First Pāʻu Queen in 10 years rides Kamehameha Day in Lahaina, June 17
The 2023 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade and Hoʻolauleʻa will host a Pāʻū Queen for the first time in 10 years this Saturday, June 17, 2023, event organizers said. As the longest running event in West Maui, the parade will showcase eight pāʻū units, decorated vehicles and floats by Maui’s businesses and nonprofits, and will be led by the Royal Order of Kamehameha.
VIDEO: Kīlauea lava fountains remain about 30 feet high
The agency reports that lava fountain heights have decreased since the eruption onset on June 7, but remain up to about 30 feet high.
MEDB’s Annual Ke Alahele Education Fund Dinner, Aug. 19
Maui Economic Development Board, Inc. announced the return of the Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction, themed “Pathways to Our Future.” The event will take place on Aug. 19, 2023, at the Wailea Beach Resort–Marriott. The evening will commence with a reception and silent auction at 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m.
Rare, Quadruply Lensed Supernova discovered using data from observatory on Hawaiʻi Island
Astronomers have discovered a supernova whose light was so warped by the gravity of a galaxy that it appears as four images in the sky.
Upcountry agriculture is focus of upcoming Kula Community Association meeting
The status and future of Upcountry agriculture is the focus of the Kula Community Association’s upcoming meeting. The community meeting begins at 7 p.m. on June 14 at the Kula Community Center.
Native Hawaiian and Hawaiʻi-made products coming to Las Vegas, June 19-22, 2023
When the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement rolls in to Las Vegas from June 19-22, 2023 for its Inaugural Western Regional Native Hawaiian Convention, they will also be holding a Pop-Up Mākeke, or marketplace, featuring 700 distinct Native Hawaiian and made-in-Hawai‘i products.
Hōkūleʻa greeted by hundreds at Auke Bay in Juneau, Alaska
Hundreds lined the shore of Auke Bay Saturday to welcome voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa under the leadership of Captain and Pwo Navigator Bruce Blankenfeld.
Update/Open: Water disruption forces closure of popular Diamond Head State Monument on Oʻahu
Diamond Head State Monument will reopen on Monday, June 12, 2023. The state Department of Land and Natural Resources reports that the water main outage that forced the closure of the park on Sunday has since been repaired.
Case study unveiled on community-led management of Hawaiʻi State Parks
“The Transformation of Hā‘ena State Park,” is described as a comprehensive playbook that details how this once overcrowded, overtaxed, and over-loved park – literally at the end of the road on Kauaʻi’s north shore, has experienced a complete makeover.
US Citizenship Clinic offers help in completing applications, June 24 at MEO
A Citizenship Clinic on June 24 at MEO will help residents fill out the lengthy Citizenship application. The Clinic, sponsored by the Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i, Pacific Gateway Center and MEO, is offered at no cost to attendees. US Citizenship and Immigration Services photo.
Exclusive culinary experience at the Whale Trust Benefit Chef’s Dinner
A unique and special Chef’s Dinner, featuring the renowned culinary talents of award-winning Executive Chef, Riko Bartolome will benefit the Whale Trust.
Hōkūleʻa wraps up Heritage Sail on eve of tribal welcome in Juneau, Alaska
The end of Leg 2 of the Moananuiākea Voyage came to an end Friday, bringing to a close Hōkūleʻaʻs Heritage Sail through Southeast Alaska, paying homage to the Alaska family of the canoe that dates back more than three decades.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson drops in at Maui Powerhouse Gym in Kīhei, makes lasting impression
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the actor, producer and professional wrestler of WWE fame, made a surprise appearance at Maui Powerhouse Gym in Kīhei on May 23.
MACC presents: 32nd Annual Kī Hōʻalu Festival free concert, livestream
The 32nd Annual Kī Hōʻalu Festival returns to Maui Arts and Cultural Center on June 25, featuring live performances by renowned slack key guitar players.
