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Playground Communication Board unveiled for nonverbal kids at Maui’s Keōpūolani Park
The County of Maui unveiled a Playground Communication Board, which can be used by nonverbal individuals to communicate with others, at Keōpūolani Park in Kahului on March 31.
Aloha House awarded Neighborhood Grant from The Starbucks Foundation
Aloha House was selected to receive a $2,000 grant from The Starbucks Foundation’s Neighborhood Grants program. This grant award was awarded, thanks to nominations from local Starbucks partners (employees) who recognized Aloha House’s work helping people with substance use and mental health issues on Maui.
Maui teen named 2023 Hawaiʻi Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Club
A Lahaina teen was recognized by the Boys & Girls Club of America at the Hawai‘i State Capitol yesterday as part of the Youth of the Year competition, which honors our nation’s most awe-inspiring young people on their path to great futures.
Update: Female pedestrian dies, struck by vehicle on Puʻunēnē Ave. in Kahului
Maui recorded another pedestrian fatality, this time as the result of a motor vehicle collision that occurred on Puʻunēnē Avenue in Kahului Tuesday night. The Kahului accident involved a 49-year-old woman who was walking in the middle of the road on Puʻunēnē Avenue, outside of a marked crosswalk, according to police.
Sweep of Uncle Billy’s Hotel in Hilo nets two arrests, 10 citations
A three-agency sweep of the condemned and dilapidated former Uncle Billy’s Hotel and Resort, on Banyan Drive in Hilo, resulted in the arrest of two people on outstanding warrants and 10 citations for simple trespass.
Duke’s Beach House Maui receives Nō Ka ʻOi Highway Hui Award
Duke’s Beach House at the Honua Kai Resort & Spa has been selected by the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, Highways Maui District as its first Nō Ka ʻOi Highway Hui Award recipient of 2023.
April proclaimed as Native Hawaiian Plant Month
Gov. Green has proclaimed April as Native Hawaiian Plant Month. On Maui, a sedge known as Cyperus prescottianus had not been seen for more than 100 years, but was rediscovered along a stream bank. Rebounding species include the coastal shrub naupaka papa on Molokaʻi, and uhiuhi on Lānaʻi.
Maui schools earn 16 finalists awards in ‘Ōlelo Youth Xchange Student Video Competition
Maui schools earned 16 finalists awards in the 20th Annual ‘Ōlelo Youth Xchange Student Video Competition, presented by First Hawaiian Bank.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, April 6-12
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for March 30 – April 5, find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Rep. Jill Tokuda to host Maui town hall, April 6
Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) will host a Maui town hall event on Thursday, April 6, 2023 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Pāʻina Building in Kahului.
Kaunoa Senior Services announces April classes
Kaunoa Senior Services will offer virtual classes for seniors age 55 years or older in April. The classes are available online via Zoom.
Final design for Lānaʻi Skate Park to be presented at April 12 meeting
The final design for the Lānaʻi Skate Park will be presented at a County of Maui community meeting from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at Hale Kupuna o Lānaʻi in Lānaʻi City.
Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency to gather input on hazard mitigation
A series of meetings across the state this month will give members of the public an opportunity to weigh in on the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Maui meeting is set for April 20 in Kahului.
Molokaʻi Real Property Assessment office closing temporarily due to staff shortage
The County of Mauiʻs Molokaʻi Real Property Assessment office located at Mitchell Pauole Center in Kaunakakai will close temporarily from Tuesday, April 4 to Friday, April 14 due to a staffing shortage.
Maui Police Department promotes Keola Tom to Assistant Chief of Uniformed Services
The Maui Police Department announced today the promotion of Keola Tom to Assistant Chief of Uniformed Services.
Evening budget meeting scheduled for Thursday in Hāna
The Maui Council’s Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee will receive testimony on the fiscal year 2024 budget on Thursday, April 6, at 6 p.m. at Hāna High and Elementary School Cafeteria.
Hawaiian Electric hosts Maui update on renewable energy and generation plans
Hawaiian Electric will hold a community meeting on April 13 to provide an update on the renewable energy transition and recent developments on the status of the island’s existing power generation resources.
Preparedness urged as Hawaiʻi observes Tsunami Awareness Month
The earliest confirmed tsunami to reach Hawaiʻi took place in 1812. The most destructive tsunami in Hawaiʻi history occurred on April 1, 1946, and resulted in significant loss of life and property damage.
Traffic fatality: Pedestrian dies, struck by vehicle on Honoapiʻilani Highway in Olowalu
A 42-year-old woman died after being struck by a vehicle while she was crossing the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Olowalu Monday night. The incident was reported at around 7:40 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2023, on the Honoapiʻilani Highway (30) in the area of Mile 13.9.
Hawaiian Telcom’s Climate Action Plan builds on its mission to expand fiber network
In celebration of Earth Month, Hawaiian Telcom is sharing information about its climate action plan that aims to reduce the company’s greenhouse gas emissions by 40% in seven years.
