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Winners announced for 18th Annual Kū Mai Ka Hula competition

The winners have been announced for the 18th Annual Kū Mai Ka Hula Competition, held on Friday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 13 in Castle Theater at Maui Arts & Cultural Center.

Maui’s Holt-Padilla Honored as Native Hawaiian Community Educator of the Year

Maui kumu hula, educator and cultural practitioner Hōkūlani Holt-Padilla was honored today with the Kamehameha Schools 2015 Native Hawaiian Community Educator of the Year award at the 14th annual Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement Convention.

Ka‘ehu Wetland Acquisition Complete

The County of Maui completed the $996,000 purchase of 64 acres of undeveloped coastal wetlands at Ka‘ehu Bay in Paukukalo. Ka‘ehu is the last open space between Waiehu and Waihee and is used for cultural groups and practitioners. There is also an effort underway to eventually restore taro patches and fishponds in the area.

Council Gives Initial Approval to Purchase of Ka’ehu Wetlands

The $996,000 price tag garnered initial approval by all members, but also drew some reservations by members who say unresolved issues remain.

County Considers Ka’ehu Acquisition, Last Open Space in Paukukalo

The proposed acquisition of 63.7 acres of coastal wetlands in Paukukalo resurfaces again before the Council’s Budget and Finance Committee this week. The county is considering the acquisition of the property for an estimated $996,000.