Maui News

Join the Hawaiʻi Farmers Union United, Haleakalā Chapter’s next community meeting on Sept. 26 at the Heritage Hall in Pāʻia from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Organizers will share Fire Relief Resources and open up the floor for community conversation.

Eight staff in the Parks department lost their homes to the fire, but worked to ensure the beach park could reopen so families could enjoy it over the weekend.

Aloha Petroleum invites Hawaiʻi high school students to participate in its annual commemorative mug design contest. This year’s theme is “What Does Aloha Mean to You?”

Join Teri Holter, LCSW, SEP, at the Royal Lahaina Resort on Sept. 26 and Oct. 3 for free Self-Help Solutions sessions aimed at helping Maui residents recover from trauma.

The Maui Police Department identified six more victims of the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire on Sunday: Michael Morinho, 61; Ediomede Pavian Castillo, 35; Alfred Rawlings, 84; Maria Victoria Recolizado, 51; Justin Recolizado, 11; and Terri Thomas, 62. All were from Lahaina.

Researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, led by Dr. Haining Yang and Dr. Michele Carbone, have discovered the critical role of the HMGB1 protein in asbestos-induced mesothelioma.

Noah Haidle’s play, “Birthday Candles,” directed by David C. Johnston and featuring a talented cast of Maui actors, will take center stage at the Maui Academy of Performing Arts from Oct. 6 to 22.

Keiki O Ka ‘Āina Family Learning Centers of Maui is actively hiring for various positions with a focus on supporting families and children affected by the Lahaina fires.

Brigit and Bernard’s Garden Café in Kahului is dedicating a portion of its annual Oktoberfest proceeds to support Maui wildfire relief efforts through the local nonprofit Maui Strong.

Big wave surfing returns to the global stage with the New Big Wave Challenge, created by Bill Sharp, founder of the XXL Big Wave Awards.

Sentry, a mutual insurance company, is donating $377,616 to Maui Food Bank and Maui United Way as the community continues to work through the aftermath of the Maui wildfires.

Maui author Malia Bohlin will share her experience and tips on writing a personal or family story over refreshments at a free AARP Maui Café event on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 9:30 a.m. at the Cameron Center in Wailuku.

FEMA specialists will be available from Monday, Sept. 25, to Saturday, Sept. 30, at Lahaina Gateway Ace Hardware, located at 325 Keawe St., Suite A101.

A team from the Office of Head Start visited Maui Economic Opportunity to provide support and assistance to staff and parents affected by the wildfires.

Maui Arts & Cultural Center again celebrates the musical tradition of Hawai’i’s famous four-string instrument at the 16th annual Maui ‘Ukulele Festival, a free Maui community music event on Sunday, Oct. 8, in the A&B Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion. Gates open at 2:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 3 p.m.

An emotional community meeting was held Friday night at the Lahaina Community Center to provide information to fire surviors — and hope that many people are working to help them.

New lighting solutions designed to help protect native seabirds and sea turtles have been installed at the parking lot managed by Mā‘alaea Triangle Association.

The state Commission on Water Resource Management held a marathon 12-hour meeting Tuesday as it dealt with questions surrounding the State Water Code, the status of deputy Kaleo Manuel, and management of water resources in West Maui.

The Maui Youth Philharmonic Orchestra is gearing up for a series of classes and rehearsals taking place at the Queen Ka’ahumanu Center.

FEMA is hiring. A job fair takes place today, Saturday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center.