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Montage Kapalua Bay appoints Robert Friedl as General Manager
Montage Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Robert Friedl as general manager of Montage Kapalua Bay. In his new capacity, Friedl will be responsible for all the daily operations of the luxury beachfront resort.
16th Annual Kū Mai Ka Hula competition at the MACC, Sept. 8-9
The 16th Annual Kū Mai Ka Hula, Maui’s only adult hula competition, takes place live at the the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Sept. 8-9, 2023. Tickets go on sale Aug. 8.
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Hawaiʻi DOH launches “BE FAST for Stroke” campaign to identify the signs of stroke
The Hawai’i Department of Health launched a new public service announcement campaign identifying the common signs of stroke and the importance of calling 911 immediately, especially since stroke care starts in the ambulance.
Central Pacific Bank Foundation introduces third cohort in WE by Rising Tide Program
The Central Pacific Bank Foundation welcomed its third cohort of women entrepreneurs participating in the WE by Rising Tide program, an initiative that provides women entrepreneurs with the opportunity to enhance financial management skills, craft marketing strategies, and connect with fellow professionals.
Akakū Upstairs: action watersports cinematographer Jace Panebianco
Renowned action watersports cinematographer, producer, and director, Jace Panebianco, will host a screening and discussion at the next Akakū Upstairs salon on August 17.
Cat 4 Hurricane Dora on track to pass “well south” of Hawaiʻi over the next several days
Category 4 Hurricane Dora is forecast to pass “well south of Hawaiʻi” over the next several days, according to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.
High Wind Warning to bring gusty winds as Dora passes safely south of Hawaiʻi
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the Hawaiian Islands, saying gusty winds are possible today through late Tuesday night.
Maui’s Eli Hanneman earns career-changing win at Huntington Beach Pier
Maui’s Eli Hanneman won the Wallex US Open of Surfing presented by Pacifico over standout competitor Crosby Colapinto. Hanneman now jumps to No. 4 on the Challenger Series and is currently qualified for the 2024 Championship Tour with two events remaining to secure his place there.
Honor Flight from Hawaiʻi pays tribute to 25 local veterans
A group of 25 Veterans from Hawai‘i will travel to Washington, D.C. as part of the Honor Flight Network’s Lone Eagle program.
American Savings Bank reports 2nd quarter 2023 financial results
American Savings Bank, a subsidiary of Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc., announced a net income of $20.2 million for the second quarter of 2023.
AAA Hawaiʻi: State gas prices rise after oil price increase
According to AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch, the stateʻs gas prices have risen recently due to an uptick in oil prices.
Coldwell Banker Island Properties launches new commercial real estate division
Coldwell Banker Island Properties is launching a new commercial real estate division. With this expansion, the company broadens its services to include commercial real estate sales and commercial property management.
Aloha Petroleum’s Giving Pump campaign supports Make Lemonade Project
Aloha Petroleum, the gasoline marketer for the Shell brand in Hawai’i, is donating one cent per gallon of fuel to the Make Lemonade Project, aiding cancer patients through grants and support programs.
$2M in coral restoration grants awarded to US Pacific Islands
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation awarded over $2 million in grants to support coral restoration in the US Pacific Islands, including Hawaiʻi, American Sāmoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam.
Two prestigious awards to be presented to Hawaiʻi’s STEM stars at MEDB Dinner, Aug. 19
The Maui Economic Development Board announced the upcoming presentation of two prestigious awards during their Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at the Wailea Beach Resort–Marriott, Maui. This event will not only celebrate the achievements of Maui County’s community leaders, but also raise funds to support STEM education in the islands.
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.
