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An update on Lahaina News

The outpouring of support for Lahaina and West Maui has been monumental and inspiring during the past two weeks, and the world is seeing what an incredible community we have here. We pray that all Maui families affected by the devastating wildfires are linked up with support services ...

Drought conditions impacting Maui

The U.S. Drought Monitor recently reported that severe drought conditions are now impacting the southern and western coastal areas of Maui. State Division of Forestry and Wildlife State Protection Forester Mike Walker explained, “It’s no surprise we’re seeing wildland fires ...

Stand Up Maui taking on county’s housing crisis

Stand Up Maui (SUM) has received a $20,000 grant from the Cooke Foundation to create a comprehensive list of affordable housing projects and launch a communications campaign to highlight Maui County’s housing crisis — and solutions to resolve it. SUM calls the project The Scorecard. ...

Join the 2023 Hawaii Commute Challenge

According to the Blue Planet Foundation, transportation accounts for almost two-thirds of Hawaii’s fossil fuel use. It’s also one of the highest contributors to the state’s greenhouse gas emissions. When it comes to ground transportation, nearly 70 percent of Hawaii’s ...

Institute: New law will help ease Hawaii’s doctor shortage

According to the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, our state just took a big step toward resolving its longstanding doctor shortage with the adoption of Senate Bill 674. Two prominent medical experts will explain why at a luncheon on Thursday, July 27, at the Maui Arts & Cultural ...

UHERO details issues in the sad state of housing in Hawaii

A new report by the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization (UHERO) assesses the current state of housing in Hawaii, and there are some ugly truths. Available for review at https://uhero.hawaii.edu/the-hawaii-housing-factbook/, “The Hawaii Housing Factbook” concludes: ...

Public urged to assemble emergency preparedness supplies

As hurricane season begins, the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) urges residents to take the first step to build up emergency supplies. A recent HI-EMA survey found that most Hawaii residents believe they would be prepared if a disaster struck the state soon. But the rest ...

Offer feedback on county parks and recreation facilities

The county Department of Parks and Recreation last week launched a countywide survey to assess park and recreation use, preferences and needs. Administered by Anthology Marketing Group in Honolulu, the survey is voluntary, confidential and anonymous for respondents. The county ...

Remember the meaning of Memorial Day

This weekend, as you enjoy time with family and friends, take a moment to think about Maui soldiers and the true meaning of Memorial Day. While many people on Monday’s holiday celebrate the end of the school year and the start of summer coming in June, the late U.S. Sen. Daniel ...