Jack Gist, Author at Akamai Daily News

The history of Moku’ula

Tuesday, May 6 by Jack Gist

This month’s screening of E Hoʻi Ka Nani I Mokuʻula will take place this Friday, May 9, at 6 pm in The Sphere at Maui Ocean Center. Doors open at 5:30 pm. This 360-degree animated film offers a unique and immersive experience about the... Read More.

Hawaiian Electric Working on the Highway

Friday, May 2 by Jack Gist

Hawaiian Electric crews and contractors will be upgrading utility poles using bucket trucks on Honoapi‘ilani Highway between mile markers 21 and 22 between Lahainaluna Rd. and Hinau St. in the West Maui area from Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9, from 9... Read More.

An Increase To Hawaii’s Tourist Tax

Thursday, May 1 by Jack Gist

Governor Josh Green welcomed the lawmakers’ decision to increase tourist taxes and dedicate the new money to what’s called Hawaii’s climate emergency. Now he says there will be hundreds of millions for climate-related projects without driving visitors away. The money could be enough to... Read More.

Na Hale O Maui Golf Fundraiser

Thursday, May 1 by Jack Gist

Nā Hale O Maui raised more than $56,000 at its 9th annual golf tournament fundraiser held on April 6 to support affordable housing construction in Kahului. Held at Mākena Golf & Beach Club, this year’s sold-out “Swing for Aloha: Driving Hope, Building Homes” tournament... Read More.

Maui Community Water Meetings

Wednesday, April 30 by Jack Gist

County of Maui Department of Water Supply is continuing its community meetings on the future of Maui island’s drinking water supply with six in-person events in May. The Department’s partnering with national nonprofit US Water Alliance to assist with the meetings, which will... Read More.

55th Maui Marathon Returns

Tuesday, April 29 by Jack Gist

The 55th Annual Maui Marathon made a welcome return to West Maui this past weekend, drawing more than 2,200 runners and walkers alike across the full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K events. This year’s race marked the first time the event returned to... Read More.

First Friday Celebration on Maui

Monday, April 28 by Jack Gist

The Maui Visitors Bureau will be hosting a May Canoe Crop Corner at the Wailuku First Friday celebration this Friday, May 2, from 6 to 9 pm on the first floor of the Wailuku Garage facility 30 N. Church St.. The public’s invited to... Read More.

Dengue in Hawaii

Friday, April 25 by Jack Gist

A sharp rise in dengue around the world and in Hawaiʻi has prompted the Hawaiʻi Department of Health to update dengue testing to strengthen the department’s detection and rapid response capabilities. So far in 2025, there have been seven confirmed dengue cases in the... Read More.

Maui Public Art Corp Event

Thursday, April 24 by Jack Gist

This weekend, the community is invited to Keōpūolani Regional Park for a live utility box painting event, part of Maui Public Art Corps’ new effort to build a more informed, inspired and connected community—one box at a time. Events take place Saturday and Sunday,... Read More.

The Construction Industry of Maui Scholarships

Thursday, April 24 by Jack Gist

The Construction Industry of Maui (CIM) is now accepting applications from graduating students of a Maui high school, for its annual Bob Poulson CIM Scholarships. Selected students will receive scholarship money to pursue a degree in architecture, engineering, construction, landscaping or other applicable programs –... Read More.

Author: Jack Gist