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Rare plant thought to be extinct discovered on Kamehameha Schools land on Hawaiʻi Island

A small population of Delissea argutidentata, a plant thought to be extinct in the wild, was discovered in a crater on Kamehameha Schools land in a remote section of ma uka Kona on Hawai‘i Island.

Ballot tracking service available for Hawaiʻi voters

Hawaiʻi voters can sign up to receive text, email, or voice alerts letting them know where their ballot is in the voting process. 

Land Use Commission approves public-private partnership in Waikapū, Maui

The Land Use Commission unanimously approved Waikapū Properties’ petition to amend conditions now covered by a public-private partnership between the County of Maui and the developer.

Maui County releases Public Transportation video

“Public Transportation in Maui County” outlines services on The Maui Bus, Maui Economic Opportunityʻs paratransit and Human Services transportation.

Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Oct. 9, 2022

Maui Obituaries for the week ending Oct. 9, 2022. May they rest in peace.

Agricultural Micro Grant informational meetings, Oct. 12 and 13

Two informational workshops on the Maui County Agricultural Micro Grant Program 3.0 will be held Wednesday, Oct. 12, at MEO Family Center in Wailuku and Thursday, Oct. 13, at Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani.

Land Conservation Fund has nearly $6 million for grants to acquire and preserve land

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources, through its Legacy Land Conservation Program, is now accepting applications for grants to acquire and preserve land that has natural, environmental, recreational, scenic, cultural, agricultural production or historic value.

Maui youth orchestra members sought

The Maui Youth Philharmonic Orchestra is returning to the stage after more than a two-year break, and organizers are looking for new members with the ability to play strings, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. 

Maui martial arts academy teams up with nonprofit to help kids train for free

The “life-changing” benefits of martial arts are why Sanchez is teaming up with the Guardian Project to offer free Brazilian jiu-jitsu training and supplies to underserved Maui kids.

Maui Job Openings: Featured Positions from Oct. 1 – 9

Maui Now’s featured jobs from Oct. 1 to 9, 2022.

Rookie Gustav Iden smashes Kona course record to win 2022 Ironman World Championship

Norwegian Gustav Iden won the 2022 Ironman World Championship in Kona by smashing the old course record for the 140.6-mile race by nearly 11 minutes with a time of 7:40:24.

Maui County unveils new electric buses

The County of Maui Department of Transportation unveiled six new GILLIG BAE hybrid electric buses.

Preliminary work for Kahekili Highway slope repair project set for Oct. 17-24

Drilling of soil test borings for the Kahekili Highway slope repair project will be done in Kahakuloa on the south side of Waihali Gulch, in the vicinity of Milepost 15, from Oct. 17 through Oct. 24, 2022.

Maui boaters blast state cutting spigots at harbors, urge water enforcement instead

Local recreational boaters said water spigot reductions at state harbors are fueling frustrations over water distribution — especially when thirsty hotel users continue to irrigate their properties.

Hawaiian Falsetto album celebrates 20 years of the Richard Hoʻopiʻi Leo Kiʻekiʻe Contest

In celebration of 20 years of the Richard Hoʻopi‘i Leo Ki’eki’e Falsetto Contest, Festivals of Aloha along with Haku Records present a legacy music project entitled, ʻHawaiian Falsetto Vol 1ʻ. The compilation features contest champions, judges and even a song from the namesake himself, Richard Ho‘opi‘i.

AIDS event supports health services

The Maui AIDS Foundation is hosting a fundraiser at Maui Ocean Vodka Farm and Distillery in Ōmaʻopio Sunday, Oct. 23, from 4 to 7 p.m.

New Hawaiʻi Dept. of Health campaign shares effects of teen vaping on mental health

The campaign aims to reach and educate Hawai‘i youth, especially those ages 13-18, about the negative impact nicotine has on mental health through a multi-channel approach, delivering prevention messages to counter pro-vaping imagery on channels that feature pro-vape content, and inspire Hawai‘i’s youth to live vape-free.

Nō Ka ʻOi Coffee: 10 best coffee shops on Maui according to Yelp

Maui’s 10 best coffee shops feature lattes and mochas and espressos from across the island. In its search for the best of the best, Yelp named VigiLatte Artisan Coffee in Lahaina, nō ka ʻoi on the Valley Isle.

ʻAi Hua fresh food vouchers still available to Native Hawaiian families on Maui

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has extended to the end of the year the Maui Economic Opportunity-run ‘Ai Hua fresh food voucher program for Native Hawaiian families impacted by COVID-19.

New Kekaulike High School Foundation and Upcountry East fundraiser

The newly formed Kekaulike High School Foundation is awarding scholarships to King Kekaulike High School seniors for the 2021-22 school year.
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