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Gov. Green signs bills to strengthen and protect essential public services
Gov. Josh Green signed four measures into law today to strengthen public services, support working families and improve government operations across Hawaiʻi. Together, he said, these bills reflect the state’s commitment to responsive governance and prioritizing the well-being of local communities.
MEO still looking for 4 Human Services drivers
Maui Economic Opportunity continues to seek Human Services Passenger Assistance Technician bus drivers.
Dawn Joao-Harris earns CDL on Molokaʻi, helps restore MEO bus routes
Dawn Joao-Harris became the second Molokaʻi resident to earn a Commercial Driver’s License through an Maui Economic Opportunity training program and will allow MEO to restore five routes on the island suspended due to a driver shortage.
Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement starts free Maui workforce development program
The first 60 students of a free Maui workforce development program began classes on Friday to learn skills that will help them land fire recovery jobs.
Free workforce certification courses for displaced Maui residents interested in rebuild related jobs
In response to community concerns about keeping jobs in Hawai‘i for local businesses and workers, the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement has pivoted its Hawaiian Trades Academy to focus on workforce development with the launch of its Maui Workforce Development Program. This program will provide free certification and job training courses to Maui residents beginning Sept. 15, 2023. In-person instruction will be held at a new classroom space near CNHA’s Kākoʻo Maui Resource Hub at Maui Mall Village in Kahului.
No end in sight for shortage of school bus drivers on Maui and statewide
Maui, like much of the country, is experiencing a shortage of school bus drivers, with no end in sight.
Want to test drive a school bus? Dept. of Education looking for drivers on Maui
Maui residents who are interested in becoming a school bus driver can test drive the big yellow vehicles during a June 25 event at Maui High School.
LETTER: Are Maui School Bus Deficiencies More Extensive than Reported?
Are Maui school bus issues more extensive than what has been reported and what the state has led the public to believe?
School Bus Talks on Maui Still Unresolved
“Barring a resolution before Tuesday, I strongly urge parents to please make other arrangements for their children to get to school,” said Mayor Arakawa.
RED LIGHT PHOTO ENFORCEMENT AMONG BILLS UNVEILED BY STATE LEADERS
State leaders unveiled five pieces of legislation yesterday aimed at improving traffic safety on Hawai`i’s roadways.  Senator J. Kalani English and Rep. Joe Souki of Maui, joined Governor Linda Lingle and the state Department of Transportation in making the announcement. The first piece of legislation is intended to help young motorists develop good driving […]
