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Hawaiʻi 3Rs to partner in $18M school playground repair and maintenance initiative
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education today announced an $18 million partnership with the nonprofit Hawaiʻi 3Rs to improve and replace public school playground equipment across the state.
Man injured in apparent shark encounter at ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay on Hawaiʻi Island
A man in his 60s was transported to the hospital after an apparent shark encounter at ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay on Hawaiʻi Island, state officials report.
Hawaiʻi man hits $337,000 jackpot at The California Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas
A Hawaiʻi man who is described as a regular to Las Vegas, hit a $337,654 jackpot at The California Hotel and Casino on Thursday, Dec. 8.
HVO: Mauna Loa and Kīlauea are “no longer erupting”; volcano alert levels reduced
“Kīlauea may have been diminishing already, and the Mauna Loa eruption may have caused enough physical changes to stop it, or it may have just been headed to stop on its own,” said Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Scientist in Charge Ken Hon, noting that scientists will continue to study any possible relation between the waning activity at the two sites over the next year or so as they comb through additional data.
Maui Island Trustee Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey unanimously re-elected OHA Board Chair
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees unanimously re-elected Maui Island Trustee Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey as its board chair, a position she has held since December of 2020.
The world’s most powerful solar telescope atop Haleakalā on Maui marks milestone with data release
The publication marks a new milestone in the telescope’s first year of its Operations Commissioning Phase, providing direct access to the scientific community of data from the world’s most powerful solar telescope atop Haleakalā on Maui.
Gov. Green, makes 17 more appointments critical to initiatives on housing, cost of living and climate change
Governor Josh Green, M.D. today announced 17 more appointments as part of his second round of nominees. The appointments are for positions of Director and/or Deputy Director and other appointed positions for state departments.
Kekuhaupio “Keku” Akana named Managing Director under Mayor-elect Bissen administration
Mayor-elect Richard Bissen today announced his first cabinet appointment of Kekuhaupio “Keku” Akana as his Managing Director.
Virtual meetings to discuss shared solar projects in Piʻiholo and Makawao on Maui
Nexamp will host virtual community meetings in January to discuss two planned Community Based Renewable Energy shared solar projects on Maui: Makawao Solar, and Pi’iholo Road Solar.
“Mournful aloha” shared with the passing of Princess Abigail Kawānanakoa
The passing of Princess Abigail Kinohiki Kekaulike Kawānanakoa was announced this morning by the Kawānanakoa Family, the Hale O Nā Aliʻi O Hawaiʻi royal Hawaiian society, and ‘Iolani Palace.
Blustery conditions as high pressures builds north of the state
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for portions of Maui County and the Big Island through 6 p.m. Monday.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustees sworn in, leadership selection planned
Maui Island Trustee Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey said participating in a working group to address issues surrounding OHA’s share of the Public Land Trust revenue and the development of OHA’s lands at Kakaʻako Makai – recently renamed Hakuone – will be key areas of focus for the agency in the coming year.
Inflation at Mauna Loa recorded despite inactive flow field
Incandescence was restricted to the fissure 3 lava cone at Mauna Loa over the weekend, with no observable activity on the rest of the flow field Sunday.
Nominations extended for Maui Navigation Team; members to identify priorities for marine resources
The team, consisting of approximately 20 representatives from the Valley Isle, will work with DAR to identify priorities for marine resources and propose a management plan for Maui’s nearshore waters.
Maui Mompreneur event to showcase 60-plus local vendors at new UHMC location
More than 60 vendors will offer handmade crafts, jewelry, art, baked goods and other gifts during the two-day Maui Mompreneur shopping event in Kahului next weekend.
Mauna Loa alert level reduced as lava flows stall and flow front stagnates
The volcano alert level at Mauna Loa was reduced from Warning to Watch on Saturday evening, as lava output and gas emissions wane.
Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center hosts Saturday night moonlit concert
The typically sleepy town of Lānaʻi City burst to life Saturday night as residents enjoyed a holiday concert under the stars featuring live music by Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winners Del Beazley and Ei Nei.
East Maui project hopes mosquito v. mosquito mating battle will save endangered birds
The National Park Service and state Department of Land and Natural Resources are proposing to release lab-raised incompatible male mosquitoes via drones to the existing wild population. If the incompatible male and the wild female mate, the two are unproductive and populations will be suppressed, leading to fewer cases of avian malaria and other mosquito-related diseases that impact birds.
Hundreds attend Maui County Christmas Drive-Thru
Hundreds of Maui residents enjoyed holiday cheer with Santa and his Maui County employee-elves Saturday evening during the County’s popular Christmas Drive-Thru at the Kalana O Maui Building in Wailuku.
Kimo’s inaugural Pioneers of Surfing Award issued to former professional surfer
Laura Lee Blears was the first woman to compete against men at a professional level and the first woman to win a check at a pro-surfing event. She was honored as the inaugural recipient of the Kimo’s Maui Pioneers of Surfing Award.
