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The Peek-a-Bows featured in screening and discussion event at Akakū
Local creators of the animated keiki series, The Peek-a-Bows will be on hand during this month’s edition of the Akakū Upstairs salon, happening Thursday, May 18, 2023.
Maui High School student named finalist in Congressional Art Competition
Mauiʻs Cailyn Omura was among three students from Hawaiʻi selected as finalists in the US House of Representatives Artistic Discovery Contest.
Mongoose captured on Kauaʻi at Nāwiliwili Harbor
A live mongoose was captured on Kauaʻi at Nāwiliwili Harbor on Friday morning, and handed over to the state Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services for analysis.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center welcomes new tenants, local jewelry pop-up this weekend
The Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center (QKC) welcomes two new tenants – Maui Slime Co. and Heart + Sol – and Henua Designs, a local jewelry company who will be popping up through the weekend.
Report: Much needed rain returns to Maui in April with 21+ inches at Puʻu Kukui
The rain gauge at Puʻu Kukui got the county’s highest monthly total of 21.38 inches and the highest daily total of 6.37 inches on April 2. The monthly total was 56% of average, according to State Senior Service Hydrologist Kevin Kodama with the National Weather Service’s Forecast Office Honolulu who compiled the report.
Grading work begins at Pulelehua project site
The Pulelehua housing project in West maui has received its grading permit for the first phase of Mahinahina Hills. The project still needs a building permit to begin vertical construction according to West Maui Taxpayers Association President, Joseph Pluta.
War Memorial stadium to open briefly for HHSAA State Track & Field Championships
War Memorial football stadium and Satoki Yamamoto track and field will be open today and Saturday to host Hawaiʻi High School Athletics Association State Track & Field Championships, the county Department of Parks and Recreation announced.
Return of nesting sea turtles prompts suspension of overnight camping at Bellows
With the return of the sea turtle nesting period approaching, Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i and the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation announced the suspension of overnight at camping for Bellows Field Beach Park on Oʻahu for 15 weeks.
People can ensure that they successfully lay their eggs by keeping a respectful distance of at least 10 feet from sea turtles and their nests.
WHO says COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency of international concern
The World Health Organization today said that COVID-19 is now an established and ongoing health issue, and no longer constitutes a public health emergency of international concern.
Green touts legislative progress in housing, affordability, climate change, health care
“The end of the 2023 Legislative Session marks an important date as a critical first step to lower Hawaiʻi’s cost of living, construct truly affordable housing, protect our natural environment, and promote the health and wellness of our residents,” according to Gov. Green.
Hawaiʻi House adjourns, prioritizes financial relief and support of local families
The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives officially adjourned sine die on Thursday, marking the end of the 32nd legislative session. Throughout the past four months, House leaders said the chamber made significant progress on the priority areas of affordable housing, financial relief for low-income families, mental health services, and protecting Hawaiʻi’s natural resources.
Mayor declares May Community Action Month
Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen declared May Community Action Month in Maui County and recognized the county’s Community Action Agency, Maui Economic Opportunity.
State announces distribution of payment from $141M settlement with Intuit
Consumers who were “deceived” by TurboTax’s owner Intuit Inc. into paying for free tax services will begin receiving checks from a multi-million multi-state settlement. Up to 15,904 Hawaiʻi consumers who were impacted, will receive checks in the mail. Most consumers are expected to receive between $29 and $30.
Lawmakers announce passage of bills to help end traffic fatalities
Lawmakers were joined by families of victims, school leaders, and community advocacy groups to announce the passage of key bills that will help end traffic fatalities on our streets. The action comes following multiple traffic fatalities near schools this year.
Maui Fire Department to close lane fronting Kahului Station on Friday, May 12
The Maui Fire Department announced the temporary closure of the road fronting the Kahului Fire Station (200 Dairy Road, Kahului) on Friday, May 12, 2023 from 8 a.m. to noon.
Maui County Office on Aging in Wailuku to close briefly for May 5 event
The county’s Office on Aging in Wailuku will be closed to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 5, for the 54th Maui County Outstanding Older American Recognition Awards event. It will reopen from 2 to 4:30 p.m. that day.
Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool in Wailuku to close briefly May 5 for swim test
The Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool in Wailuku will be closed from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, May 5, for a swim test that’s part of pool guard recruitment, the county Department of Parks and Recreation announced. The pool will reopen from 1 to 4 p.m. that day for lap and recreational training.
2023 Hawaiʻi and National Youth Poet Laureate selected during Maui event
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center announced the selection of Corina Yi as Hawaiʻi’s third Youth Poet Laureate. She is a high school senior at Oʻahu’s Mililani High School. As part of the event, the National Youth Poet Laureate was also named, Salome Agbaroji of Los Angeles representing the Western Region.
Maui student honored with first annual Honsador $5,000 scholarship
A Maui student has been selected as the winner of the first annual Honsador Lumber $5,000 scholarship. Kaitlin Kitagawa, a senior from King Kekaulike High School, was hand-selected for the award by committee members for her academic excellence, community involvement, and extracurricular activities.
Kamehameha Schools Maui students paint a mural with a message at Kahului Airport
Students say the mural was created with the hopes that visitors and residents alike properly treat the land and water with respect and understand its importance.
The ‘ōlelo no’eau (Hawaiian Proverb) that is on the mural reads, “I ola ‘oe, i ola mākou nei”, “My life is dependent on yours; your life is dependent on mine.”
