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Hawaii’s Junior Lifeguard Championship

Thursday, July 10 by Jack Gist

Hawai‘i’s largest Junior Lifeguard championship to date returns to Kā‘anapali Beach Saturday, August 9, where more than 120 of Hawai‘i’s most promising young ocean leaders will gather from across the islands to compete, showcasing their lifesaving skills, ocean knowledge, athleticism and teamwork. Each summer the... Read More.

Hawaii’s Governor Stays Busy

Wednesday, July 9 by Jack Gist

Gov. Josh Green has enacted legislation to solidify the global settlement for claims relating to the August 2023 Maui wildfires and to further codify the role of Hawai‘i’s first State Fire Marshal in nearly 46 years, Dori Booth. House Bill 1001 establishes the Maui... Read More.

Kahului Library Reopening

Wednesday, July 9 by Jack Gist

After a major renovation project, the Kahului Public Library, located at 90 School Street, near the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, is ready to welcome the community back. The public is invited to a reopening celebration this Saturday, July 12, at 9 am. The celebration kicks off... Read More.

Maui Fitness Courts

Tuesday, July 8 by Jack Gist

Two free Fitness Courts, one at Keōpūolani Regional Park and one at Kahului Community Center Park, opened to the public after a blessing this week at Keōpūolani, due to the partnership among the County of Maui, Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association and National Fitness... Read More.

Lahaina Debris Transport

Tuesday, July 8 by Jack Gist

As of July 7, 18% of nonhazardous Lahaina wildfire debris has been transferred from the Temporary Debris Storage site at Olowalu to the Permanent Disposal Site adjacent to the Central Maui Landfill in Puʻunēnē. The number of trucks transporting the debris is fluctuating between 50... Read More.

Maui Hospice Volunteers Needed

Monday, July 7 by Jack Gist

Hospice Maui is inviting interested community members to join its team of volunteers by participating in its annual training program this fall. The multi-day training will be held on October 16-18 and also October 23-25, designed to prepare volunteers to provide meaningful support to... Read More.

Maui Job Recruitment

Monday, July 7 by Jack Gist

The state of Hawaiʻi Department of Human Resources Development will host a recruitment event this Thursday, July 10, from 9 am to 2 pm at the Maui State Office Building in Wailuku. The one-day recruitment event will showcase more than 300 state job openings... Read More.

Maui County Fair Returns

Thursday, July 3 by Jack Gist

After a six-year hiatus, the Maui County Fair is making its long-awaited return. For the first time since 2019, the Fair will bring back the joy, traditions and community spirit that Maui has celebrated for nearly a century. The 98th Maui County Fair will take place October... Read More.

Hawaiian Electric Goats

Wednesday, July 2 by Jack Gist

As part of its ongoing wildfire safety strategy, Hawaiian Electric completed a successful demonstration on Maui using livestock as another vegetation management option for landowners and communities. The company recently partnered with Surfing Goat Dairy who works with property owners to determine if a site is... Read More.

Hawaii’s EV Vehicles

Wednesday, July 2 by Jack Gist

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has implemented its Hawaiʻi Road Usage Charge program for light-duty passenger electric vehicles, replacing the current $50 EV registration surcharge. The Hawaiʻi Road Usage Charge gives EV drivers two options: pay $8 for every 1,000 miles driven, up to... Read More.

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