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The federal disaster center at the Lahaina Civic Center is moving to Hyatt Regency, and a state resource center will open at Royal Lahaina Resort in the coming days.Maui Business Applications available for 2024 Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival
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Maui High School’s Chelsey Konno named 2024 Citizen Scholar for Maui County
Maui High School’s Chelsea Konno was named the 2024 Citizen Scholar for Maui County. Also recognized from each public school within Maui County were: Penelope Tupou of Baldwin High School; Hennessy Arroyo of Hāna High & Elementary School; Gizelle Rodrigues of Kekaulike High School; M. Jee Abara of Lahainaluna High School; Hershey Lei Estacio Manuel of Lānaʻi High & Elementary School; and Kilinaheokekai Puhi of Molokaʻi High School.
Gov. Green approves Broadband Equity Access and Development state match plan
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., approved the use of $33 million in state funds for the state match plan for the Broadband Equity Access and Development grant program. Eight programs will be funded with this grant which will have a statewide impact on ensuring Hawai‘i’s goal toward universal broadband access.
Applications available for 2024 Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival
The Maui Chamber of Commerce invites product vendors and food truck operators to submit applications for participation in the 2024 Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival. Scheduled for Nov. 1-2, 2024, the 11th edition of this annual celebration will take place at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Emergency slope repairs will close remote Alelele Point roadway 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays starting May 1
A portion of remote county roadway at Alelele Point near Mile Marker 39 will be closed to all traffic, with the exception of emergency vehicles, between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday starting May 1, 2024, due to an emergency slope repair project on the makai side of the road, according to a County of Maui Department of Public Works announcement today. The road closure is expected to last five months, the department said. Alelele Point is located on the southeast side of Maui and connects Kaupō and Kīpahulu.
Hawaiʻi’s first reef-friendly landscaping certification course to be hosted by Maui Nui Marine Resource Council
The Maui Nui Marine Resource Council is launching its inaugural Reef-Friendly Landscaping certification course on May 22, 2024.
300 students observe oral arguments as part of Courts in the Community outreach program
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court convened at Kailua High School on Friday, giving more than 300 students the opportunity to observe oral argument in an actual case.
Bill to boost Hawaiʻi biosecurity to prevent and eradicate invasive pests advances, awaits final vote
The bill provides HDOA an additional 44 positions, including 22 inspector positions in the Plant Quarantine Branch.
Maui Humane Society offering reduced adoption fees during ‘Empty the Shelters’ event
Between May 1 to May 15, adoption fees at all Maui Humane Society adoption locations will be reduced in price. The “Empty the Shelter” event is part of a national effort that’s helped more than 226,000 pets find loving homes since 2016.
Wildfire property owners opting for Alternative Debris Removal Program encouraged to sign up for online notices
The County of Maui Office of Recovery is urging wildfire property owners who opt for the Alternative Debris Removal Program to stay informed by signing up online for important notices.
Post-disaster scams expected to target wildfire survivors seeking to rebuild
As Maui residents look ahead to rebuilding after the devastation of the August wildfires, there’s another danger awaiting them — fraudulent construction contractors.
Federal disaster recovery center at Lahaina Civic Center moving to Hyatt Regency; State resource center to open at Royal Lahaina
The federal disaster center at the Lahaina Civic Center is moving to Hyatt Regency, and a state resource center will open at Royal Lahaina Resort in the coming days.
Fine increased to $1.8M for yacht grounding at Honolua; includes cultural resource damages and community distress
The Board of Land and Natural Resources increased a fine against the owners and operator of the luxury yacht, Nakoa, to $1,818,85.97 on Friday, to account for biological and cultural damages, as well as “emotional distress to the community.”
Maui Business
Gov. Green approves Broadband Equity Access and Development state match plan
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., approved the use of $33 million in state funds for the state match plan for the Broadband Equity Access and Development grant program. Eight programs will be funded with this grant which will have a statewide impact on ensuring Hawai‘i’s goal toward universal broadband access.
Applications available for 2024 Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival
The Maui Chamber of Commerce invites product vendors and food truck operators to submit applications for participation in the 2024 Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival. Scheduled for Nov. 1-2, 2024, the 11th edition of this annual celebration will take place at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Workshops and webinars offering skills, networking and more with National Small Business Week
With National Small Business Week (April 29-May 3) coming up, a number of workshops and programs are available to small businesses of Maui to build skills and connections. Co-presented by Maui Economic Development Board, workshops include helping sub-contractors to work with government; teaching how to use Quickbooks for business; building a capability statement; and exploring the work of the Maui Food Innovation Center.
Construction Industry of Maui awards Maui High School with $26,000 this week
The Construction Industry of Maui today announced that it donated $26,000 to Maui High School this past week to benefits its high school construction vocational programs. The funds raised at CIM’s first annual golf tournament last September, a total of $50,500, includes the $26,000 disbursement to Maui High School. The second annual golf tournament is scheduled for Sept. 28 at The Dunes Maui Lani Golf Course.
Arts & Entertainment
Artist 2 Artist at the MACC features Kalaʻe & Kalena on April 26
Artist 2 Artist, a Maui concert series, sets the stage for beloved Hawaiʻi performing artist Henry Kapono to perform with husband-wife duo Kalaʻe & Kalena and special Maui guest artist Pat Simmons, Jr. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on Friday, April 26.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center welcomes May Day with lei-making, crafts and entertainment
May Day is Lei Day in Hawaiʻi nei, and Queen Kaʻahumanu Center will celebrate with the community on May 4 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m.
Maui Public Art Corps’ Hui Moʻolelo Film Festival, April 27
Maui Public Art Corps in collaboration with the County of Maui and Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House / Maui Historical Society will host its third “Hui Mo‘olelo Film Festival” from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. The event is FREE and will be held at ProArts Playhouse in Kīhei. The public is invited to this premiere of a new collection of animated film shorts that celebrate Maui history, culture and sense of place.
Kīhei 4th Friday town party features The Drivers on April 26
The April Kīhei 4th Friday Town Party will take place at Azeka Shopping Center Mauka on April 26 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Color Festival Hawaiʻi: There is Power in Color this Sunday, April 28
The Color Festival Hawaiʻi, Imua Family Services’ signature friend-raiser event, emerges with spring with a blast of multi-hued rainbows on Sunday, April 28 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. The event is a celebration of Maui’s diverse community and the vibrancy that connects us all together. Live music, food and explosions of color are among the highlights at this open air concert.
Maui’s Kamalei Kawaʻa’s ‘The Voice’ journey concludes, launching homecoming concert series
On Monday night, Kamalei Kawaʻa’s journey on NBC’s “The Voice” came to a close. The singer, originally from Paukūkalo, reached the Playoffs last week, securing a spot in the top 20 after a journey that began in early March.
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Kauai Surf Forecast for April 28, 2024
Surf heights will remain below advisory thresholds for all shores through the forecast period. A small northwest, medium- period swell will persist through...
Governor Green approves broadband equity access and development state match plan
"In an increasingly interconnected world, access to broadband is not just a convenience—it's a necessity," said Governor Green.
Ho‘omalu Ke Kai upcycling washed-up plastic, building beach cleanup stations, more
Using specialty machines, ocean conservation nonprofit Ho‘omalu Ke Kai is building beach cleanup stations using upcycled marine debris.
Big Island News
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for April 28, 2024
Surf heights will remain below advisory thresholds for all shores through the forecast period. A small northwest, medium- period swell will persist through...
New philharmonic initiative fosters musical excellence among Big Island youth
The Hummingbirds Youth Philharmonic, created by the Hawaiʻi Science and Technology Museum in Hilo, brings together talented high school band and orchestra students from around the island, giving them platform to hone their instrumental skills.
Big Island Now poll No. 53 results: Hawai‘i’s most important contribution to the world seems to be itself
No one choice received a majority of votes in our most recent monthly poll, but the option garnering the most was "All or a combination," with 337, or 29% of the total vote.
Southwest Airlines hosts first mock travel day for families with Autism Moms of Kona
This mock travel day was meant as a fun activity to help children with autism get more comfortable with the process of going through the airport — starting from the ticket counter, to going through security, and agriculture to boarding a plane and ending at baggage claim.