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Subaru Hawaiʻi’s Tools for Schools program offers $25,000 to support local educators
Subaru Hawaiʻi has launched its Tools for Schools program, committing $25,000 to support project requests from teachers across the state.
Feed The Hunger Fund awards $260,000 to 3 Hawaiʻi small-scale food entrepreneurs
Feed The Hunger Fund, in partnership with Hawaiʻi Pacific Health and Kamehameha Schools, has granted $260,000 to support three small-scale food entrepreneurs in Hawaiʻi.
Eli Hanneman soars into US Open of Surfing Semifinals
Maui surfer, Eli Hanneman’s highly-anticipated breakthrough in 2023 now takes him into the Semifinals for a Finals Day showdown where he will face two-time US Open of Surfing winner Kanoa Igarashi (JPN).
Maui Neurosurgeon Dr. Christopher Taleghani named as one of Hawaiʻi’s Top Doctors
Maui Memorial Medical Center Outpatient Clinic congratulates neurosurgeon Dr. Christopher Taleghani on being named in Honolulu Magazine’s Top Doctor 2023 list. This is the second consecutive year he has been included on this distinguished list which honors the best doctors across the state of Hawaiʻi. Dr. Taleghani’s neurosurgery practice, Maui Brain and Spine, is located in Maui Memorial Medical Center Outpatient Clinic in Wailuku.
Action planned to address health and safety risks at former Uncle Billy’s hotel
The dilapidated and condemned Uncle Billy’s hotel will have a perimeter fence constructed around the entire property beginning this month. The purpose of the fence is to physically secure the site from continued illegal occupation and to alleviate health and safety concerns. Demolition of the building could begin by the end of the year.
Hawaiian Airlines, Honolulu CC aviation maintenance program producing more technicians
Hawaiian Airlines and Honolulu Community College are celebrating the success of their partnership to graduate more local students as aviation maintenance technicians.
Valley Isle Federal Credit Union, Kiwanis Club donate school supplies to MEO Head Start
Valley Isle Federal Credit Union on Thursday dropped off school supplies collected for Head Start preschoolers during a drive that ran from June 26 to July 28.
Department of Health reports travel-related dengue virus cases in Hawai‘i
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has received two reports of travel-related dengue cases in Hawaiʻi, one in Kauaʻi County and one in Hawaiʻi County. Both cases were in individuals who had recent travel to countries where dengue is commonly found. The last confirmed case of locally acquired dengue in the state was in 2016.
Transportation officials urge drivers to be cautious after deadly traffic collisions
A total of 51 lives were lost on Hawai‘i roads so far this year. Transportation officials say “zero is the only number that is acceptable.”
Transform your lashes and living space at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
The Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center introduces two new tenants: Lashsav, a 100% certified vegan eyelash company, will be opening a vending machine next week; and Home Hawaiʻi Design that sells wood home furniture and décor is already open.
Update/Open: Food Safety Branch issues red “closed” placard to gas station business in Kahului
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Food Safety Branch issued a green “Pass” placard to Port Town Texaco during a follow-up inspection on Aug. 7, 2023, allowing the establishment to reopen.
Central Maui Senior Little League’s World Series journey ends with No. 2 spot in the US
Central Maui Senior Little League reached the end of their World Series journey, earning the No. 2 spot in the US. The Maui boys came within one win of the US title and two wins of the World Series title, but fell to Cherry Hill, New Jersey in a 12-2 loss on Friday afternoon.
Update/Open: Brush fire briefly shuts down landing operations at Kahului Airport
Update: Kahului Airport (OGG) has reopened after the FAA shut down operations for about 30 minutes because of a nearby brushfire. Five inbound Maui flights had to be diverted to the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Central Maui advances to US Championship game of Senior League Baseball World Series
This morning’s 4-0 win against South Carolina, puts the Maui boys within one win of a US title, and within two wins of a World Series title. Central Maui Little League senior team will appear in a 1:30 p.m. game today for the US title against New Jersey.
Maui Tradewinds Vocational Training Program registration opens
The newly created Maui Tradewinds Vocational Training Program has opened registration for its workforce facility engineer training program. The program is free to attend, and selected trainees will be paid a stipend of $15 per training hour.
Book signing event for biography on Maui businessman, Bruce Bowman
A book signing event will be held for Bipolar, Epileptic Papa and Businessman, a new book by Maui’s Bruce Bowman. The event takes place on Saturday, Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. at Barnes & Noble at the Maui Market Place in Kahului.
Dora maintains hurricane strength, still on track to pass south of Hawaiʻi
Even while weakening, Dora is expected to remain a hurricane through the entire 5-day forecast period, according to forecasters with the National Hurricane Center. The National Weather Service advises that “while it should continue to be monitored, guidance shows Dora passing south of the islands.” Forecasters with the NWS are anticipating limited showers with trade winds becoming strong and gusty on Tuesday.
Tennis courts at War Memorial Complex vandalized to accommodate pickleball use
Vandalism has reportedly altered one of the main county tennis courts in Wailuku. According to county officials, the upper tennis court at the War Memorial Complex was painted to accommodate pickleball use and a bracket was installed into a wood panel of the facility fence for shade.
Maui firefighters douse boat fire at Māʻalaea Harbor
Maui firefighters responded to an early morning alarm regarding a boat fire at Māʻalaea Harbor on Thursday. Damages were estimated at $8,000, according to Maui Fire Department officials.
Senate WAM Committee delves into priorities during recent site visit to Maui and Molokaʻi
During a three-day site visit, members of the Senate Ways and Means Committee were met by state officials and community members who delivered presentations on their plans for a range of both Governor’s and Senate priorities, including: economic and workforce development, investments in infrastructure, and the coalescing of a food innovation network. The group also discussed the future of Kahoʻolawe and Kalaupapa.
