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Community Talk Story Sessions continue next week

The Maui County Department of Agriculture will host its next Community Talk Story Session from 5:30-8 p.m. March 7 at the Lāna'i Filipino Club Hous. The sessions are aimed at validifying the findings from its Maui Nui Food System Needs Assessment and to gain the community’s insight on what ...

Economic development grant applications sought

The County of Maui Office of Economic Development will accept new grant applications for programs, projects and events that promote and nurture economic development in Maui County. Approximately $450,000 in funding is available. The application process opens March 8 and runs until funds have ...

Mathletes receive honors to cap Engineers Week

Seabury Hall mathletes recently received the 2024 MathCounts team championship trophy at the Engineers Week Banquet hosted by the Hawaii Society of Professional Engineers Maui Chapter at Cafe O'Lei at the Plantation in Waikapu. Lahainaluna High School senior Carla Mae Agrade and Baldwin High ...

Local dispatchers garner national award

Last week, at the 2024 annual 911 Honor Awards in Washington D.C., the Board of the NG9-1-1 Institute announced Maui County dispatchers as the recipients of the Outstanding Call Center award. the recognition is a testament to the exceptional teamwork, leadership and expertise exhibited by ...

Taiwerpiy promoted to rank of lieutenant

The Maui Police Department announced Thursday the promotion of Pius Taiwerpiy to the rank of lieutenant, scheduled to take effect today. Taiwerpiy joined the department in 2002, where he began his career as a Police Officer I in the Wailuku Patrol District. During his 15 years of service, he ...

Blystone confirmed as County of Maui planning director

Kate Blystone was confirmed as the planning director for the County of Maui by the Maui County Council on Wednesday. Blystone has more than 20 years of experience as a land planner and community engagement professional in the public, private, nonprofit and education planning sectors. “Our ...

Resident feedback on new Ola Lahaina page sought

The County of Maui Office of Recovery invites residents to participate in an online feedback activity on its recently launched Ola Lahaina page, the central hub for online community engagement for Lahaina’s wildfire recovery efforts. The feedback activity will be available through March 15, ...