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Virtual seabird sanctuary tours offered online

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources is offering new virtual field trips to two remote Hawaiian seabird sanctuaries as part of the “Year of Our Coastal Kuleana.” The online interactive tours explore Lehua Island near Niihau and Holaniku, also known as Kure Atoll, in the ...

Bissen to meet with residents on Molokai on June 29

As part of his "Holomua Kākou" initiative to take government to Maui County’s rural communities, Mayor Richard Bissen and staff from his office plan to meet with residents on Molokai on June 29 and June 30. Bissen will host a community talk story from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 29 at Kaunakakai ...

Volunteer opportunities available at Kula’s Fire Restoration Nursery

The Rotary Club of Upcountry Maui will host a community volunteer service day at the Kula Community Watershed Alliance Community Restoration Nursery from 9 a.m. to noon May 29. Located in Upper Kula just off Kekaulike Avenue near Kula Lodge, the event is open to the public and welcomes ...

Volunteers sought for Haleakala backpacking service trip June 19-22

Friends of Haleakala National Park is seeking volunteers for a strenuous three-night backpacking service trip June 19-22 in Haleakala National Park. Volunteer work may include invasive weed removal, native seed collection, trail clearing and cabin maintenance. The trip includes more than 21 ...

Ride of Silence honors cyclists lost on Maui roads

Cyclists, community leaders and advocates gathered Saturday for the 2026 Maui Ride of Silence to honor riders killed on Maui roads and promote traffic safety. Hosted by the Maui Bicycling League, the annual memorial ride began at the Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum in Puunene. Despite ...

Photo of the Day: Crown Flower at dusk

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