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With wedding season and graduation parties fast approaching, Wailuku First Friday is partnering with Kollab by Kuuipo Weddings & Events to present a Wedding & Events Vendor Showcase on Friday, April 4, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m.

The annual Maui County Charity Walk returns on May 10, 2025, at the War Memorial Special Events Complex in Wailuku, offering residents and visitors a chance to support local nonprofits while enjoying fitness, food and entertainment.

Longtime musician and on-air Maui radio personality, Shane Kaonohiokalā Kahalehau, was recognized by the Hawaiʻi Academy of Recording Arts with the 2024 Nā Hōkū Hanohano award for Most Promising Artist of the Year.

Dr. Lee Weiss, Regional Director of Emergency Medical Services discussed the logic behind proper masking, the cause of the recent uptick in cases, and why deaths from COVID-19 are not attributed to preexisting conditions.

Dr. Jennifer Mathieu, an OBGYN with Maui Lani Physicians and Surgeons and OB Department Chair for Maui Health discuses protocols to protect OB patients providers and staff at the Maui Memorial Medical Center.

Travelers are encouraged to get to the airport in plenty of time to clear health screenings, which includes submittal of the travel form and a thermal screen. Anyone who does not provide the form or has a temperature of greater than 100.4 degrees will not be allowed to fly. The health information is collected prior to TSA security screening.

US Senator Mazie Hirono discussed her advocacy for national testing, federal funding of the US Postal Service, distribution of CARES Act Funding and the impacts of lost tourism in the islands.  The information was shared in a series of interviews with Pacific Media Group radio stations KPOA 93.5 FM and 99.9 KISS FM Maui earlier today. 

“The first week of June will be a big week,” said Mayor Michael Victorino as he continues to make announcements surrounding the phased reopening of businesses in Maui County. 

Maui will allow passive recreation at Maui Beaches effective Saturday, May 16th for a trial period of two weeks (May 16 to 30). This is on a temporary basis only and will be reassessed.

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino is providing updates on Pacific Media Group’s network of Maui stations as the County continues to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Today, the Mayor spoke with Shane Kahalehau of KPOA 93.5 FM on Maui, and shared his thoughts on the progress of the phased reopening of businesses in Maui County.

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino is providing updates on Pacific Media Group’s network of Maui stations as the County continues to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Today, the Mayor spoke with Shane Kahalehau of KPOA 93.5 FM on Maui, and shared his thoughts on May Day, graduations, the economy, phase reopening of businesses, dental hygiene business updates and more. 

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino provided a glimpse into the thought process for reopening businesses on Maui saying, “Public health has to be the priority… followed by community–that our communities open up with some resiliency… and of course the economic part… That is the triangle that needs to be put together.”

Today’s guest is Dr. David Ulin, Chief Medical Director, Maui Health.  In his interview, Dr. Ulin discussed survivability of the virus on surfaces, blood plasma donations and how long social distancing will last.

Today’s guest is Dr. David Ulin, Chief Medical Director at Maui Health.  In his interview, Dr. Ulin discussed antibody testing, new requirements for the public to wear cloth masks at the hospital and ways to keep kids entertained and hone new skills.

Dr. David Ulin, Chief Medical Director at Maui Health discussed differences between rapid testing and testing conducted at pop-up drive-through test sites, mask usage, how many COVID-19 positive cases have since recovered, and if the virus can survive in ocean waters where people surf and swim.

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino is providing updates on Pacific Media Group’s network of Maui stations as the County continues to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the mayor spoke with listeners of KPOA 93.5 FM on Maui, and shared his thoughts on new rules that take effect tonight, including a pilot nighttime curfew program that is in effect from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Dr. Thompson spoke with KPOA’s Shane Kahalehau, discussing how families can talk to their children about the pandemic, avoid overexposure to information, and create learning experiences out of preparation and activities.

A new radio feature launched last week featuring executives and doctors with Maui Health who are providing updates and answering questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s guest is Mike Rembis, Chief Executive Officer, Maui Health.

Mayor Victorino reiterated the need for social distancing and refraining from travel unless absolutely necessary.  If medical treatment is needed off-island, medical transport is still permitted, but self-quarantine would be required upon their return home.  Most medical facilities are not doing elective surgeries at this time, according to Mayor Victorino.  

The station was established in October, 1984 as the first radio station in Lahaina, and Hawaiʻi’s first Hawaiian Music FM station.