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The informational briefing scheduled for Monday afternoon, April 6, comes at a critical time as Hawaiʻi continues to respond to impacts from recent back-to-back kona lows that slammed into the state in March.

“Michael’s leadership is nothing short of visionary,” wrote Hawaiʻi State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus (LGBTQ+) Commission in a joint statement. “From shaping policy to building community, he has dedicated his life to ensuring that LGBTQ+ people in Hawaiʻi are not only protected but empowered to thrive.”

Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program successfully recruits and nurtures professionals-in-training for the state’s most needed primary and mental health care disciplines; they are prepared to deliver quality, culturally informed health services.

Proof-of-concept launches statewide network to grow Hawaiʻi’s healthcare workforce.

Citing successful houseless programs in major California cities and her deep experience addressing human needs with compassion, Mayor Richard Bissen appointed Margaret “Maggie” Willis as the new County of Maui Director of the Department of Human Concerns.

The Hawai’i-based brands partnered to give some extra aloha and holiday cheer to people on several flights Thursday (Dec. 4) by greeting them with complimentary peppermint macadamia cookies on World Cookie Day.

Gas prices in Hawaiʻi saw a slight drop overall, with the state’s average for regular unleaded remaining at $4.77 per gallon.

According to AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch, the stateʻs gas prices have risen recently due to an uptick in oil prices.

Summer Local Colors will have an opening reception with the artists on July 8 at 5 p.m.

Here are 5 tips to keep your animals safe during 4th of July from the Maui Humane Society.

Hawaiʻi’s gas prices remained stable as Memorial Day travelers returned home, according to the AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch.

Deidre Tegarden returns to her previous post as executive director of the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center. It was a position she held prior to accepting a role as Chief of Staff for Maui Mayor Michael Victorino last year–which she resigned from effective Dec. 15, 2019.

The DLNR’s Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program announces a call for statewide grant applications to support urban and community forestry projects.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs announced that it is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for a $1.66-million grant.

The rift zones extend from Kīlauea Caldera and, like the summit region, are prone to volcanic activity. But why are the rift zones so active?

Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar calculates the difference between two radar images taken at different times but looking at the same place on Earth.

Maui Electric Company is upgrading utility poles and using new insulated conductors in parts of Olinda and Pi‘iholo to prevent wind and tree-related outages.

Hawai‘i Department of Health partners with Longs Drugs to promote emergency preparedness statewide

The 2019 Maui Film Festival kicked off last night in Wailea.  There are a host of honorees, screenings and special events happening from June 12-16, 2019….

The 2019 Maui Film Festival kicked off last night in Wailea.  There are a host of honorees, screenings and special events happening from June 12-16, 2019.