Maui News
Tokuda leads effort to protect labor rights of Department of Defense educators
US Rep. Jill Tokuda led 44 bipartisan members of Congress in urging the Secretary of Defense to protect the collective bargaining rights of educators and educational support staff at the Department of Defense Education Activity. The letter requests a response no later than Thursday, April 10, 2025.
Volunteers sought in support of nonprofits facing federal funding cutbacks in Hawaiʻi
April is Volunteer Month in the State of Hawai‘i and nonprofit community organizer Kanu Hawaii is encouraging companies and residents to seek out volunteerism opportunities that will strengthen the local network of nonprofits that are maintaining the frontline of Hawaiʻi’s community services.
Fair Housing Month Conference, April 24
The Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission and agencies statewide are hosting a free Fair Housing Month Conference on April 24, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to promote awareness and understanding of fair housing laws. The event will provide key insights on Hawaiʻi’s fair housing protections, best practices for housing professionals, and resources for tenants and property owners.
Winners emerge in HSJGA Maui Spring Classic at Wailea Blue Golf Course
A total of 38 junior golfers from across the state teed up in the event, with a feature from a few mainland players as well. Lahaina’s Ashwin Patel earned a top spot in the Boys 7-10 division.
DOH to launch statewide health and media survey recruitment via text messages
Each year, the Hawai‘i Department of Health conducts surveys to learn about health behaviors and attitudes of Hawai‘i residents. Beginning later this month, the department will launch the Hawai‘i Health and Media Survey to learn more about how people access and respond to health-related information.
Senate passes Hirono resolution designating April as ‘National Native Plant Month’
The US Senate unanimously passed a resolution led by Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), designating April 2025 as “National Native Plant Month.”
Lower tuition rates make UH Community College summer classes more affordable
Registration for summer courses at a lowered tuition rate for Hawaiʻi residents is open at all seven University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges, providing students with an accelerated and cost-effective way to earn credits. Hawaiʻi residents pay just $131 per credit (normally $248), and can use this opportunity to save money, get ahead academically and explore new classes—all in a shorter time frame.
DHHL awards nearly 100 turnkey homes in Waikapū as part of Puʻuhonua Phase II
The Department of Hawaiian Homes Lands awarded a total of 91 turnkey homes as part of Puʻuhona Phase II on Saturday during a ceremony at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College.
Hands-on STEAM program for Maui keiki expands with new funding
A hands-on learning initiative designed to introduce Hawaiʻi preschool keiki and their ʻohana to STEAM concepts is expanding, thanks to funding from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program.
High surf warning posted for north- and east-facing shores of Hawaiian Islands
The National Weather Service has posted a high surf warning for north- and east-facing shores of Maui, Molokaʻi, Hawaiʻi Island, Oʻahu and Kauaʻi. Forecasters said the warning generated by a large, long-period north swell peaked Saturday night and into Sunday morning. A gradual decline of surf is forecast to continue over the next few days. […]
Central Pacific Bank announces senior management promotions
Liuone Faagai, Laurie Okinaga, Riley Angell and Lance Ming all received promotions within Central Pacific Bank, per an announcement on Wednesday.
Nāpili Place traffic to be impacted due to tree trimming, April 7
To maintain reliable service, Hawaiian Electric contractors will be performing tree trimming along Nāpili Place in the West Maui area on Monday, April 7, from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Schatz leads bill to permanently expand telehealth as pandemic-era coverage nears expiration
Without Congressional action, current Telehealth flexibilities will expire Sept. 30, 2025.
Hirono warns of mental health crisis impacts from proposed federal agency cuts
Lawmakers: “We strongly urge you to reconsider these devastating cuts and instead work to ensure that SAMHSA and the American people have the resources they need to fully address their mental and behavioral health concerns.”
Trilogy Excursions to offer private cruise for top sponsors of Cameron Center gala
Admiral-level table includes a sunset cruise for 30 guests, a $5,500 value.
Cost of raising a child in Hawaiʻi surges to $362,891—the most expensive in the US
Over 18 years of raising a child, Hawaiʻi’s families are projected to spend more than $360,000, the most of any state nationwide, a new study says.
Are more kamaʻāina leaving Hawaiʻi for a better life? A nuanced moʻolelo
While stories, or moʻolelo, about local residents leaving Hawai‘i for more affordable lives on the Mainland are widespread and told often, a University of Hawai‘i economist says these anecdotes don’t fully capture today’s picture of migration trends. In a recent blog post for the University of Hawai‘i Economic Research Organization, economist JoonYup Park analyzed US Census Bureau […]
MAPA presents the comedy ‘Love, Loss, and What I Wore’ at its Living Room venue, April 11-26
Coming up next in MAPA’s Living Room is the comedy “Love, Loss, and What I Wore,” written by Nora and Delia Ephron and based on the bestselling book by Ilene Beckerman.
DOH employees recognized for work in pediatric mental health
Hawaiʻi Department of Health employees Renzy Baloran and Eden Sun were recently recognized as emerging professionals in their field at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Salary Commission boosts pay for mayor, council members, department heads
The Maui County Salary Commission has given hefty pay raises to elected and appointed executive and legislative branch public officials, based on a “classification and compensation report” carried out by government consultant MGT. In a letter to County Council members, acting Salary Commission Chair Grant Nakama reported that the commission voted in favor of the […]
