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Jason Economou takes the helm as Maui United Way’s new CEO

Today, Maui United Way announced that Jason Economou is now serving as President and CEO of the organization.  Economou is a local attorney and nonprofit professional with a long history of community service and philanthropy.

Ka Ipu Kukui program celebrates 16th year; seeks applicants for 17th cohort

The Ka Ipu Kukui program marked its 16th year with a graduation ceremony at Heritage Hall on May 29, 2024. As this milestone is celebrated, the program is now inviting applications for its 17th cohort.

Ka Ipu Kukui fellows explore challenges of building resilience in Maui County

Sixteen fellows of the 2024 Ka Ipu Kukui cohort gathered recently to address building resilience for Maui County, a challenge that’s all the more daunting in the wake of the August wildfires.

Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows program completes 15th year; applications available for new cohort

The Ka Ipu Kukui program completed its 15th year with a graduation ceremony at the ProArts Playhouse on May 31, 2023, and is now seeking applicants for its 16th cohort.

Mayor Victorino announces grants for youth programs, leadership development

Mayor Michael Victorino announced the award of three grants to three nonprofit groups, for fiscal year 2022, totaling $84,000 for Maui County youth programs and leadership development.

Maui conservation leader named new Hawai‘i Terrestrial Director at The Nature Conservancy

With her team, Cohan managed one of the largest privately owned conservation landscapes in Hawai‘i – Waikamoi Preserve – and led innovative projects on Maui, Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i to safeguard native forests that provide freshwater, are home to native forest birds, and preserve local culture and resources. 

Young leaders brainstorm solutions for Maui Nui in ‘Civic-thon Challenge’

Fourteen aspiring leaders came together over the weekend, virtually, to work on solutions to diversify Maui’s economy.

Ka Ipu Kukui Accepting Applications for 2021-2022 Fellows Program

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2021-2022 Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows program. After 13 years, Ka Ipu Kukui has graduated a total of 170 leaders.

Ka Ipu Kukui 2020 Fellows Seeking Nominations

The Ka Ipu Kukui program completed its twelfth year with a Graduation Ceremony at UHMC on May 23 and is now seeking applicants for its thirteenth year.

Ka Ipu Kukui Program Now Accepting Applications

The Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows program, designed to help develop and train future Maui leaders, is now accepting applications for it’s 12th annual cohort.

14 Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows Graduate, New Applicants Sought

The Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows program is an initiative established by Decisions Maui and Focus Maui Nui. It was designed to help develop and train future leaders.

Ka Ipu Kukui Maui Leadership Program Selects 2016 Fellows

The Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows enters into its ninth year by welcoming 14 new fellows into the 2016 cohort on Aug. 11, 2015.

Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows Seeks New Applicants

The year-long program is designed to develop future leaders to address planning for Maui’s future, and was developed in collaboration between Decisions Maui and Focus Maui Nui.

Land Acquisition at Launiupoko Among Items on Council Calendar

Maui’s Budget and Finance Committee today will consider a bill to appropriate $6.5 million for the acquisition and preservation of more than 186 acres at Launiupoko in West Maui.

Ulupalakua Sparkles Rings in the Holidays, December 4, 2011

The Ulupalakua Sparkles event is one of four seasonal Sunday Drive presentations honoring the different aspects of this unique historic area. The winter Ulupalakua Sparkles event rings in the holidays in true Hawaiian style with entertainment by award-winning musicians; mouth-watering food; free wine tasting; and a chance to shop for only-on-Maui gifts for the whole ‘ohana.