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Love’s ‘Spirit of Giving’ campaign has $50K available for Hawai‘i nonprofits
The Love’s Brand “Spirit of Giving” campaign is back for its fifth year, offering a total of $50,000 in donations to support nonprofit organizations across Hawai‘i.
Picklum, Bryan, Nichols and Peterson find success on opening day of Corona Cero Open J-Bay
The Corona Cero Open J-Bay, Stop No. 10 on the World Surf League 2025 Championship Tour, kicked off its opening day in three-to-five foot surf at Supertubes.
Hawaiʻi’s health system performance ranked among best in the nation
Hawaiʻi has once again been recognized as one of the healthiest states in the nation, achieving second place overall in the 2025 Scorecard on State Health System Performance, released on June 18 by The Commonwealth Fund.
The Dirty Cello band returns to ProArts on June 26
The Dirty Cello band features classical cellist gone rogue, Rebecca Roudman on cello and vocals, who is backed up by a top-notch rhythm section.
Housing Hawaiʻi’s Future forms inaugural advisory council to address workforce housing crisis
Housing Hawaiʻi’s Future has launched its first Advisory Council, bringing together a cross-section of local leaders to support its mission of creating a more affordable and livable Hawaiʻi.
Da Kava Spot to celebrate Grand Opening in Wailuku on Friday
A new gathering place centered around traditional Polynesian kava will open in Wailuku on Friday, June 6.
Nominations open for 2025 Mayor’s Small Business Awards
The Maui Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Mayor’s Small Business Awards, which recognize outstanding small businesses in Maui County.
Senators back bill to boost reimbursements for farmer and rancher transportation costs
The program reimburses farmers and ranchers in Hawaiʻi, Alaska and other insular areas for transportation costs of supplies like feed, fertilizer and equipment parts.
Injured humpback whale ‘Schooner’ makes remarkable return to Salish Sea
A humpback whale missing part of its tail has been spotted off the coast of Anacortes, Wash., after completing a more than 2,600-mile journey from Maui.
Maui’s Aja Eyre named winner of the ‘Anything but Iʻa Poke Recipe Contest’
The Maui Visitors Bureau announced the winner of its sustainable poke contest during an “Earth Night” celebration at the Maui Ocean Center on Saturday, April 26.
4,000 meals raised for Hawaiʻi Foodbank at State Capitol
The two-day event, held April 16–17, featured local businesses and raised awareness about food insecurity as part of the 26th Annual State Employees’ Food Drive.
Mayor Bissen proclaims April 2025 as Alcohol Awareness Month
In a continued effort to protect the health, safety and well-being of residents and visitors, Mayor Richard T. Bissen, Jr. has officially proclaimed April 2025 as Alcohol Awareness Month in the County of Maui.
ʻOhana Fest returns Saturday with family support and child abuse prevention efforts
The Hoʻoikaika Partnership, a coalition of more than 75 organizations and individuals, will host a series of community events this month to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect prevention in Maui County.
‘Earth Night’ returns April 26 with poke contest, conservation groups, dive presentations and ‘Koholā’ film
Maui Ocean Center will host its second annual “Earth Night” event from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Duke’s Maui honors Emily Fielding with 2025 Koho Pono Award
Duke’s Maui has named Emily Fielding as the recipient of its 2025 Koho Pono Award, recognizing her decades of work to protect Maui County’s cultural and natural resources.
Queen’s Challenge returning to the East Maui Taro Festival
After a five-year hiatus, the Queen’s Challenge competition—honoring Queen Emma and celebrating the skills and pride of Maui’s kalo (taro) farmers—will return at the 2025 East Maui Taro Festival on April 26 at Hāna Ballpark.
He-Man Competition returns to Slim’s Power Tools in Kahului
The 32nd Annual He-Man Competition—a test of strength, skill and precision—returns to Slim’s Power Tools in Kahului on Saturday, April 26.
Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset to host ‘Bite of Lahaina’ fundraiser and online auction
The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset will host a food tasting fundraiser on Tuesday, May 6, from 5 to 7 p.m., aiming to raise $15,000 for scholarships, environmental projects and youth services in West Maui.
Schatz, Democrats reintroduce Paycheck Fairness Act on Equal Pay Day
Women in Hawai‘i earned an estimated 82 cents on the dollar compared to men in 2023.
Hale Aloha Cemetery project receives $41,850 in Rotary funds for restoration of historical cemetery
A project to restore the Hale Aloha Cemetery, one of Lahaina Town’s historic sites, has been awarded $41,850 in funding from the Rotary D5000 Foundation.
