#Kailea Wittmer

Local 9-year-old Kailea Wittmer in final hours of national wildlife contest, seeks community’s help to advance

Maui’s own Kailea Wittmer, 9, is in the final hours of the quarterfinal round in the Jr. Ranger Competition. She must place first in her group by 4 p.m. HST on Thursday, July 10, to move on to the semifinals.

Maui 9-year-old named quarterfinalist in national Jr. Ranger Rick competition

Nine-year-old Kailea Wittmer of Maui has advanced to the quarterfinals of the National Wildlife Federation’s 2025 Jr. Ranger Rick Competition, and she’s asking for the community’s support as she vies for a national title.