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UH extramural funding hits record $505M in FY2022
Extramural funding is external investments from the federal government, industry and nonprofit organizations that support research and academic activities conducted by university faculty and staff.
RIMPAC 2022 partners complete simulated mass rescue operation
A team of personnel from four partner nations responded to a simulated mass recovery operation at sea exercise as a part of exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, on July 15.
Guest violinist, former Valley Isle resident
Duane Padilla remembers when Maui Youth Orchestra founder Iolani Yamashiro enlisted him to make a trip every Monday for 10 years to teach violin to youth in her music program on the Valley Isle, including King Kekaulike High School student Kisa Uradomo.
ClimbHI launches new Hospitality for Me program for high school students
The nonprofit ClimbHI is launching a new program called Hospitality for Me, which provides a full suite of hospitality resources for high schools statewide, making hospitality education and job readiness a standard offering for students.
Maui County’s unemployment rate up to 4.9% in June
Maui County’s unemployment rate in June of 2022 was 4.9%, up from 4.2% in May, and down from 8.3% at the same time last year.
Hirono highlights urgent need to restrict access to military-style assault weapons
US Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) today emphasized the need to restrict widespread civilian access to military-style assault weapons amid the nation’s gun violence epidemic at a full Judiciary Committee hearing.
Maui County residents urged to use online form to report large surf damage
Maui County residents are urged to report significant property damage inflicted by large surf and swells that impacted the coastlines of Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi earlier this month.
Make-A-Wish Hawaiʻi celebrates 40 years of granting wishes
Make-A-Wish Hawaiʻi is celebrating 40 years of granting life-changing wishes for local children with critical illnesses. To celebrate this significant milestone, MAWH is hosting free anniversary events every Saturday in August starting on Kauaʻi then Maui, Hawaiʻi Island and Oʻahu.
MEO assists dozens leaving Lānaʻi after rough seas from Darby halts ferry
About 85 people were flown from Lānaʻi Airport to Kapalua Airport on Sunday with MEO buses transporting about 40 people from Kapalua Airport to Lahaina Small Boat Harbor and other destinations in Lahaina near parking lots.
Maui Job Openings: Featured Positions from July 12 – 19
Maui Now’s featured jobs from July 12 to 19, 2022. Add your job listing.
State designates July 31 “A Special Day of Observance” remembering Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea
The day recognizes the accomplishments of King Kauikeaouli Kamehameha III who worked to restore the sovereignty of the Hawaiian Kingdom and seeks to honor upstanding members of the Hawaiian community today.
Pedestrian crossing study launched for new Kīhei high school
A study has been launched to evaluate alternatives for a grade-separated pedestrian crossing at Pi‘ilani Highway to serve the new high school being built in Kīhei.
Maui Ocean Safety officers responded to 50 active rescues during South Swell event
In total, Maui Ocean Safety Officers responded to 50 active rescues and conducted over 7,500 preventative actions over the weekend. On Sunday, one victim required Medic transport to the Maui Memorial Medical Center.
Family of Maui shooting victim offering $10K reward
The family of a man who was shot while driving on the Maui Veterans Highway in Kīhei last month, is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible.
Earthquake swarm at Kamaʻehuakanaloa “Lōʻihi” Seamount likely due to magma movement
Increased seismic activity beneath Kamaʻehuakanaloa “Lōʻihi” seamount is likely the result of magma movement beneath the surface, according to scientists with the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
With 500+ animals, the Maui Humane Society is looking to Empty the Shelters
With more than 500 animals in their care, the Maui Humane Society is seeking individuals and families who would like to adopt a new pet.
Maui County officials warn of high surf along south facing shores
High surf on south-facing shores is expected to peak today at 18-24 feet, and residents and visitors are cautioned to stay away from impacted areas.
“Music Legends on Maui” features 80 interviews compiled over 40 years
The new book features more than 80 interviews compiled over the course of 40 years. Many musicians featured in the publication reference how the Hawaiian islands impacted them,
Surfrider Foundation’s Blue Water Task Force reports high bacteria levels at five Maui sites
Maui Chapter volunteers collect samples from 18 different sites along Maui’s North Shore. They partner with Professor Donna Brown and her Marine Biology students at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College to have the samples processed within her lab to determine the levels of enterococcus fecal indicator bacteria.
RIMPAC sinking exercise: live fire sinks decommissioned vessel north of Kauaʻi
Live fire from Rim of the Pacific 2022 partner nation ships and aircraft sank the decommissioned ex-USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60) July 12, in waters 15,000 feet deep, 50 nautical miles north of Kauaʻi.
