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The J. Walter Cameron Center celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of service to the Maui community. Since its establishment in 1973, the Cameron Center has been a catalyst for change, amplifying, incubating and supporting social services throughout Maui County.

Hawaiian Electric will hold a community meeting on July 11 to receive comments on its proposal to build new generating units that can run on a variety of renewable fuels, including biofuels.

Multi-Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winner Sean Naʻauao is the concert headliner at The Shops at Wailea on June 30. The live performance will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. and benefit Hospice Maui, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing care to local families experiencing a bereavement state. 

a $300,000 economic stability grant was awarded to Ma Ka Hana ‘Ike Building Program in Hāna, Maui, to provide job readiness training for students in vocational trades. A $10,000 ʻAhahui event grant was awarded to Hāna Arts to help support the Hāna Farmers Market.  

ʻAinakea, a play about Maui in the 1950s, debuts at the Historic ʻĪao Theater on July 10 at 6:30 p.m.

The Maui Police Department’s C.O.R.E. Unit launches its inaugural Project L.I.Y.T. (Live In Your Truth) Program. The program’s objective is to assist young individuals, ages 14 to 24, who may or may not be unsheltered, dealing with mental illness, substance abuse, and/or are at risk.

Kahi Kamaliʻi Infant Toddler Center, has received a donation of $15,000 from the Kāʻanapali Ocean Resort Charitable Trust, bringing their total contributions to $40,000 in three years.

The State Department of Health and the Hawai’i Fall Prevention Consortium are launching the annual Fall Prevention Campaign on June 22, featuring initiatives such as public service announcements, tai chi classes, community presentations, and free medication reviews to prevent falls among older adults.

The Friends of Haleakalā National Park hosts a service activity at the national park’s plant nursery in the Summit District of Haleakalā National Park on July 11 from 9 a.m. to noon.  

The Makawao Rodeo Parade returned in full flair on Saturday after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Spectators were greeted in true paniolo style with mounted and walking units, and popular stick horse races for keiki. The 2023 Parade Grand Marshal, Donna Otsuka directed the keiki pāʻū unit, and Duane Hamamura was the event’s Special Honoree this year. 

East Maui Council member Sinenci said the passage of this charter amendment returns the stewardship of the East Maui watersheds toward local residents of East Maui, “residents who have often sacrificed their lives maintaining this system, and who had to idly watch as their life suffered from a lack of water.”

This month’s popular Hawaiian Music Series will be held on June 29 at 6 p.m. on the Baldwin Home Museum lawn, and will feature young Hawaiian music talent, Wehilei.

Explore the world of detective fiction set in postwar Hawai’i as Scott Kikkawa takes the stage at the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center on July 1.

Rep. Jill Tokuda has taken a crucial step towards addressing food insecurity in by introducing the Grow Your Own Food Act, legislation that aims to enhance locally grown food production.

Purebred Fisherman, a fishing apparel brand known for its diverse range of fishing shirts, hats, shorts, sweaters, and accessories, has opened a new store at Maui Mall Village.

Pacita Asuncion, a former client in a kupuna employment program, has been named the Employee of the Month at Maui Economic Opportunity.

The LahainaTown Action Committee and the County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development are seeking donations from the community to support this year’s Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular in Lahaina Town.

Hale Kau Kau partners with ʻOhana Fuels’ “Fuel Up. Do Good.” program to provide free meals and meal delivery for those in need on Maui.

Governor Josh Green, M.D., notified legislative leaders and stakeholders on Friday of his intent to veto 11 bills passed by the Hawaiʻi State Legislature during the 2023 session. 

The Maui Police Department celebrated the 11th class of C.S.I. Camp graduates on Friday, June 23. The 10 participants completed 40 hours of instruction during the week-long program.