Public hearings set on Maui for proposed changes to state conservation land rules

The Maui Community Orchestra hosts its 3rd Annual FREE Halloween Concert on Friday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. at ʻĪao United Church of Christ.

The office is an exclusively legislative branch office dating back to 1999 whose purpose is “to inspire Congressional and citizen diplomacy with global civic and political leaders.”

Hosted by the Simplifying Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development (SPEED) Task Force, the day-long summit will explore one central question: How can Hawaiʻi change its permitting processes to make it easier to build the homes, infrastructure, and businesses our communities need?

The Lahaina Energy Partnership will hold a virtual community presentation from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday on microgrids and strategies to strengthen the electric grid in Lahaina. Residents can register online to participate. The presentation will cover two topics, according to the partnership. One is microgrids, which are localized energy systems that could support critical facilities, […]

A two-day workshop for Maui farmers, makers, small-business owners, cultural practitioners and nonprofits interested in working with the visitor industry will take place Oct. 30–31 at the J. Walter Cameron Center in Wailuku.

Nearly 150 volunteers turned out to help spruce up Lahaina, removing approximately one ton of rubbish, scrap metal and appliances, along with 10 tires, from West Maui areas. “We are so grateful to everyone who gave their time, brought their families and friends, and helped make a meaningful difference,” event organizers said. “Their support helps us […]

The state Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands will hold two public hearings on Maui this month and Molokaʻi next month on proposed amendments to the rules that govern land use and permitting in Hawaiʻi’s Conservation District.

The Maui Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating 17-year-old Dayjahiah Valdivia, now classified as a juvenile runaway. A concerned family member reported her missing Saturday. The Kula teen was last seen at her Kula residence at approximately 7 a.m. and had not returned as of Sunday night. It is believed she […]

The University of Hawaiʻi and Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) are expanding Direct2UH in its second year, giving Hawaiʻi public high school seniors a streamlined pathway to all 10 UH campuses and extending the initiative to students at participating public charter schools for the first time.

Autumn months in Hawaiʻi bring risks for native seabirds, including the ʻaʻo (Newell’s shearwater), ʻuaʻu (Hawaiian petrel) and ʻuaʻu kani (wedge-tailed shearwater). Throughout this season, roughly Sept. 15 – Dec. 15, these birds leave their nests at night, navigating by the stars and moon  ̶  and may be confused by artificial lighting. Light from homes, businesses and streetlights can be disorienting, causing the birds to fall to the ground from injury or exhaustion.

Families, keiki and Halloween lovers of all ages are invited to celebrate at the Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 10:30 p.m. at the Lahaina Cannery. The free, family-friendly event will feature costumes, trick-or-treating, activities, vendors, live entertainment, and plenty of Halloween fun for the whole ʻohana.

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa in Kāʻanapali received a Silver Medal for Best Golf Resort – Far West in Northstar Meetings Group’s 10th annual Stella Awards, the resort announced.