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Foodland launches Meals of Aloha with The Salvation Army
The public is invited to join Foodland and The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands in providing meals for those in need through ‘Meals of Aloha’ point of sale program. Now through April 30, Foodland will be accepting in-person monetary and Maikaʻi points donations that will go directly towards supporting Hawaiʻi’s families.
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death has killed more than 1 million ʻŌhiʻa trees since 2014
The Continued Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Response Act of 2023 authorizes $55 million in federal funding over the next 11 years to support ongoing efforts by federal agencies including the US Geological Survey, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and US Forest Service, working in partnership with state agencies, to help combat ʻŌhiʻa tree death in Hawaiʻi.
Local businesses sought to participate in 2023 Tokyo International Gift Show
Maui Food Technology Center is seeking local businesses interested in showcasing their products during Japan’s largest B2B lifestyle and gift trade show, the Tokyo International Gift Show. This year’s event will be held in Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo International Exhibition Center Tokyo, Sept. 6-8, 2023.
Seabury Hall’s Middle and Upper school ensembles present “A Night in Hall-ywood”
Seabury Hall’s band and chorus will present A Night in Hall-ywood concerts at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, and at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 31.
Gov. Green announces Kūlanihāko‘i High opening agreement
The State and Maui County have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement in which the Department of Education will receive a temporary certificate of occupancy in exchange for the State temporarily agreeing to indemnify the County against theoretical future claims of liability.
Maui Police Department promotes six officers to Sergeant
The Maui Police Department announced the promotion of six officers to the rank of Sergeant. All promotions are scheduled to take effect on April 2, 2023. The promotions include: Chase Bell, James Burkett, Carl Eguia, Jonathan Honda, Frank Kuamoo II and Randy Takayama.
Polynesian Voyaging Society launches a four-year Moananuiākea Voyage
The Polynesian Voyaging Society announced that it will launch a planned circumnavigation of the Pacific upon arrival in Juneau, Alaska on June 10, 2023. PVS spent five years planning for the Moananuiākea Voyage, which will take four years to complete.
Baldwin High School artists selected by Four Seasons Resort Maui for START mentorship
Maui’s Bryceson Gaoiron and Aliyah Englert were awarded the resort’s student artist mentorship for 2023.
Mayor Richard Bissen, Jr. identifies priorities in his first State of the County Address
In his address, Mayor Bissen described work by his administration in priority areas of housing, water, infrastructure, economic development, and environment. He also discussed work to find a resolution surrounding the opening of the long-awaited Kūlanihākoʻi High School in South Maui.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, March 23-31
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for March 16 – 22, find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Maui Matsuri accepting entries for Art Contest
The 21st annual Maui Matsuri is now accepting entries for its Art Contest from eligible students who can win up to $100 in cash prizes. The Maui Matsuri Art Contest is sponsored by HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts Maui.
Emma Donovan & The Putbacks, voices of Australia’s soul music make their Maui debut
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents in a Maui debut, Australia’s Emma Donovan & The Putbacks featuring the acclaimed Indigenous vocalist and the Melbourne rhythm combo. The concert is in Castle Theater Saturday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale online only Wednesday, March 22 at 10 a.m.
Maui hotels lead the counties in February 2023 Hawai‘i Hotel Performance Report
Maui County hotels led the rest of the counties throughout the state in the February 2023 Hawaiʻi Hotel Performance Report published by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority with a RevPAR of $465, ADR of $655, and occupancy of 71%.
Council committee accepting East Maui Regional Community Board applications
The East Maui Regional Community Board will appoint the director and set policies for the new East Maui Community Water Authority, which is responsible for a long-range watershed-management plan.
Shark warning signs removed after apparent shark bite incident on Hawaiʻi Island
The DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources took down shark warning signs on Monday at ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay on Hawai‘i Island, following an apparent shark bite incident over the weekend.
Partial road closure on Dickenson Street in Lahaina due to waterline work, March 22
A portion of the westbound lane of Dickenson Street between Waineʻe Street and Honoapiʻilani Highway in Lahaina will be closed Wednesday, March 22 from 8:30 a.m. to noon while work is done on a new water service line.
Maui Council tradition of evening budget meetings returns starting March 30
The Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee will hold evening meetings throughout the county to receive community input on the fiscal year 2024 budget from March 30 through April 13.
Mayor is featured speaker at Kula Community Association meeting, March 22
After three years the Kula Community Association will again have an Upcountry community meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday March 22 at the Kula Community Center.
Bissen delivers State of the County address tonight, Budget presentation on Friday
Mayor Richard Bissen will deliver his first State of the County address at 5 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 21 on the front lawn of Kalana O Maui, the County Building in Wailuku.
Striking UPW workers reject latest contract offer from Maui Health
With an overwhelming number of members voting NO to the latest three-year offer, the strike continues with no clear timeline on where contract discussions go from here.
