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Maui Hosts Free Recreation Summer Programs
The County of Maui is celebrating Parks and Recreation Month in July with free summer programs including movies, dancing and swimming under the stars.
Urban and Community Forestry Grants Available
The DLNR’s Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program announces a call for statewide grant applications to support urban and community forestry projects.
OHA Seeks Nonprofit for $1.66 Million Grant
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs announced that it is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for a $1.66-million grant.
Getting in the “Rift” Zone: Why & How They Erupt
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?
Interpreting Surface Deformation at Kīlauea
Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar calculates the difference between two radar images taken at different times but looking at the same place on Earth.
Maui United Way Campaign Raises Over $890,000
Maui United Way raised a total of just over $890,000 this year which will go toward 33 health and human services programs in Maui County.
UH Maui College Wins Nā Hōkū Hanohano Music Award
UHMC’s Institute of Hawaiian Music’s final recording project was selected as the Hawaiian EP of the Year at the 2019 Nā Hōkū Hanohano music awards.
Maui Electric Upgrading Olinda and Pi‘iholo Powerlines
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.
Haleakalā National Park Unveils New Park Film
Haleakalā National Park has officially released a new park film “Haleakalā: A Rare and Sacred Landscape”.
Hawaiian Airlines Seeks Japanese Speaking Flight Attendants
Hawaiian Airlines is hiring Japanese speakers to join its flight attendant team as the company advances its ongoing growth in Asia and beyond.
New Eyes in the Sky for Monitoring Hawaiian Volcanoes
The 2018 eruption of Kīlauea Volcano presented an opportunity for the U.S. Geological Survey to adopt unmanned aerial systems to better monitor the eruption.
Wailuku First Friday Presents “Aloha Summer”
Wailuku First Friday presents “Aloha Summer” tonight, June 7, 2019. This free family event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Market Street.
World Oceans Day at Maui Ocean Center, June 8
Maui Ocean Center is hosting The Worlds Ocean Day event featuring live performances by Marty Dread and Nā Wai ʻEhā at the Aquarium on Saturday, June 8, 2019.
Monthly Siren and Emergency Alert System Test, June 3
The monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Monday, June 3, 2019 at 11:45 a.m.
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Science Symposium Maps Next Steps
Top scientists and managers engaged in the fight against Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death in the first ever science symposium of its kind.
USGS to Survey Kīlauea Volcano From its Summit to Kumukahi
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists have wanted to resurvey Kīlauea Volcano’s ground surface to document changes brought about by the Puna eruption.
Outstanding Maui Filipino Community Leaders Named
The Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce announced four recipients of the Gintong Pamana Leadership Award.
Gabbard Urges Action on IDs for COFA Migrants
US Rep. Tulsi Gabbard urged the Department of Homeland Security to take immediate action in granting Compact of Freely Associated States migrants REAL IDs.
Maui Electric Company Prepares for Hurricane Season
Maui Electric has been working to build a more resilient island grid ahead of the 2019 Central Pacific hurricane season, which begins June 1, 2019.
New Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care Program
The Hawai‘i Department of Health and Wahiawa General Hospital are partnering to provide short-term mental health “stabilization” beds in a hospital setting.
