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494 firearms recovered at Oʻahu Gun Buyback event
State officials recovered 494 firearms and distributed 82 gun locks at a Gun Buyback event held over the weekend in Honolulu and Waiʻanae on Oʻahu.
Welcome Home the Whales with Pacific Whale Foundation and OCEAN Organic Farm, Oct. 26
OCEAN Organic Farm & Distillery, a dedicated advocate and partner of ocean conservation nonprofit, Pacific Whale Foundation, will present the organization with a donation, celebrating the annual return of humpback whales to Maui Nui waters.
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Hawaiʻi delegation advocates for enhanced recovery funds in Washington D.C. after Maui wildfire
Following the wildfires on August 8 that devastated areas of Maui County, a delegation from Hawaiʻi is set to meet officials in Washington D.C. this week. The primary objective is to evaluate current recovery allocations and to discuss the potential for additional resources to facilitate economic recovery and both immediate and sustainable relief for Maui County.
Hawaiian Music Series features Marvin Tevaga at the Bailey House in Wailuku, Oct. 26
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation’s Hawaiian Music Series will be back or a monthly edition on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m., at Hale Hoʻikeʻike at the Bailey House Museum in Wailuku. This free concert will feature local talent Marvin Tevaga.
No application fee for Hawaiʻi residents applying to UH campuses
Hawaiʻi residents can now apply to any of the University of Hawaiʻi’s 10 campuses without an application fee, as the University seeks to strengthen the pipeline into public higher education across the state.
‘Drive Aloha’ video contest challenges Hawaiʻi high school students to promote safe driving
Hawai’i high school students have the chance to win up to $2,000 for their school by creating a 60-second video that creatively answers the question, “What does Drive Aloha mean to you?”
Azeka Shopping Center in Kīhei will host annual Trunk-or-Treat event Oct. 31
Azeka Shopping Center will host its annual Halloween Trunk-or-Treat event on Oct. 31, offering children of all ages a safe and fun environment to enjoy trick-or-treating.
Maui Behavioral Health Resources is hiring for several positions
Maui Behavioral Health Resources is looking to hire several positions to better serve the community’s behavioral health needs during the aftermath of the tragic fires.
More than 1,000 backpacks distributed to Lahaina students
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association, in partnership with Kamehameha Schools, has provided more than 1,000 backpacks to Lahaina students affected by wildfires.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center announces October lineup of events
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center has released a lineup of events for the month of October, including a chance to donate clothing for Lahainaluna students, enjoy Kama‘āina Nights, Keiki Club, Miss Maui Pageant, Holo Holo Halloween and more.
Project Hawaiʻi receives $20,000 grant from Spectrum for teen mentoring program
The nonprofit Project Hawai’i has received a $20,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for funding its Teen Mentoring Program, which works hands-on with homeless teenagers to create a learning environment to end their cycle of poverty.
Hawai‘i Department of Health reinforces commitment to transgender rights
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has released the “Statement on Transgender Rights and Public Health” to address discrimination and health disparities.
Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency launches interactive map of statewide alert sirens
The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency has made an interactive map available to the public, displaying the locations of 418 alert and warning sirens across the state, alongside their operational status.
Hui O Ka Wai Ola adds four new coastal water testing sites in Lahaina
Hui O Ka Wai Ola increased its response to the Lahaina wildfires by launching four additional coastal water testing sites in West Maui (Māla Tavern, Māla Ramp, Papalaua Street, and Lahaina Harbor) and by hiring the organization’s first Fire Response Team Lead.
Boy Scouts of America visit Carnival Cruise Line in Kahului
Carnival Cruise Line welcomed 30 scouts from the Aloha Council of the Boy Scouts of America aboard the Carnival Miracle in Kahului as a gesture of appreciation for their assistance in providing essential supplies following the Maui wildfires.
Free confidential crisis counseling available to Maui fire survivors
The US Department of Health and Human Services and FEMA have approved crisis counseling services to assist those grappling with emotional distress or mental health issues following the Maui wildfires.
Kīhei 4th Friday Haunted Halloween Block Party, Oct. 27
The Kīhei 4th Friday Haunted Halloween Block Party takes place Oct. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Azeka Shopping Center Mauka.
MPD ‘Credible List’ of unaccounted for individuals from Lahaina wildfire drops to six
Maui police released photos of the six people who remain unaccounted for following the Aug. 8 Lahaina wildfire.
DOH continues monitoring of Navy water distribution system
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health was informed late Wednesday night that 12 Navy water system users reported symptoms they had attributed to exposure to tap water.
Maui Relief TANF program assists families with children impacted by wildfires
In partnership with the state Department of Human Services, Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. is administering the Maui Relief TANF Program that will provide help with housing, auto and utility payments and other expenses for income-eligible families with children who were directly impacted by the Aug. 8 wildfires.
