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The Adventure Park on Maui announces its first 2023 Glow in the Park event
The Adventure Park on Maui, a zipline and climbing adventure experience in Lahaina, announces the launch of Glow in the Park on June 24 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday concert film at the MACC, June 10
Blackbird Presents and the Maui Arts & Cultural Center present a world premiere screening Saturday, June 10 outdoors under the stars in the A&B Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion featuring an in-person introduction by Willie Nelson of the recent filmed concert event at the Hollywood Bowl honoring his 90th birthday.
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Community review sought for Maui MPO’s Public Participation Plan
The community is requested to provide comments on an updated draft of Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Public Participation Plan, and is invited to a virtual presentation and public meeting via Zoom. The draft PPP is available online and those interested to attend may register on mauimpo.org. Two meetings are scheduled for the following dates and […]
Maui Youth & Family Services receives $5,864 from ʻOhana Fuels program
These funds benefit Maui Youth & Family Services programs, including mental health and substance abuse treatment, emergency shelter and therapeutic foster homes, outreach and advocacy, independent living and substance use prevention programs.
Volunteers needed for Mālama Maui Nuiʻs Pūlehu Road cleanup June 3
Mālama Maui Nui, in collaboration with Pūlehu Posse, invites the public to join the Pūlehu Rd. Event on June 3 from 8 to 11 a.m.
42nd Annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival features return of the Grand Tasting Gala
In addition to the Grand Tasting Gala, a series of interactive experiences will be held over Festival weekend June 8–11, including wine tasting seminars, brunches/lunches and intimate and exclusive winemaker dinners at resort restaurants.
Working group to discuss DHHL execution of $600M in appropriated funds
The House’s ACT 279 Working Group will convene on Thursday to discuss the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands’ execution of $600 million in appropriated funds to address the urgent needs of its beneficiary waiting list.
Monthly siren and EAS test set for June 1
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
Maui Fire Department to conduct live fire training, June 1-27
The Maui Fire Department will conduct live fire training, June 1-27, in an area just below (east) of the Maui Tropical Plantation.
Maui Director and Deputy Director of Personnel Services sworn in
Cynthia Razo-Porter was sworn in as County of Maui Director of Personnel Services on Wednesday. She has served as deputy director of the department since 2016 and has been employed at the County of Maui for more than 26 years, starting in 1996.
DLNR: 50-60 coral colonies were damaged by lane markers from canoe regatta
Approximately 50-60 coral colonies sustained a range of minimal-to-significant damage from 60-pound cinder blocks placed in the ocean for a canoe regatta on Hawaiʻi Island last weekend, officials said. Dive teams with the state Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Resources spent Tuesday documenting and photographing damage at Kailua Bay.
Applications still being accepted for the East Maui Regional Community Board
Applications for the East Maui Regional Community Board will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on June 6. Applications that were submitted prior to the original April 28 deadline are still valid.
8 public schools in Maui County among 86 across Hawaiʻi offering summer meals to kids
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education announced today that 86 public schools will serve meals free of charge over the summer to children ages 18 years and younger, regardless of public school enrollment status, through its summer food service program. Beginning in early June, the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) program will serve meals at select […]
Former Gov. Neil Abercrombie among interim appointees to the UH Board of Regents
Former Governor Neil Abercrombie, Attorney Lauren Akitake (born and raised on Maui), and Global Resiliency Hub CEO Alapaki Nahale-a will fill seats for the term beginning July 1, 2023 for five-year appointments, subject to confirmation by the Hawai‘i State Senate.
BEHawaiʻi launches Lei Poinaʻole Project to revitalize Hawaiʻi’s lei industry
The nonprofit BEHawaiʻi launches a new program called the Lei Poinaʻole Project, to revitalize, strengthen, and support the Hawaiʻi lei industry.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program applications period starts June 1
Electric customers in need may apply for a one-time credit to reduce their energy bills under LIHEAP–the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
7th Annual World Whale Film Festival kicks off June 8
Pacific Whale Foundation, a nonprofit organization with a mission to protect the ocean through science and advocacy and inspire environmental stewardship, invites cinema lovers to PWF’s 7th Annual World Whale Film Festival fundraiser. The festival kicks off June 8, 2023, in honor of World Ocean Day.
Hunting licenses to be issued for season, OuterSpatial app for hunters launched
Hunters are encouraged to use the OuterSpatial mobile app for electronic hunter check-in and check-out, and to purchase special tags and permits online.
County of Maui commemorates 15 years of Sister City relationship with Fukuyama, Japan
The County of Maui commemorated the 15thanniversary of its Sister City relationship and lasting friendship with the people of Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan when Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen traveled there to meet with city dignitaries.
Top 20 things to do on Maui June 1-7: Paula Fuga at AgFest, ʻukelele masters show, Thunderstorm Artis
The 14th Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair tops the list of 20 things to do this upcoming week in Maui, June 1-7. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
