Tourism officials are asking visitors to steer clear of one of Hawaii’s most picturesque islands as residents and businesses work to recover from the latest tropical storm to thrash the state. Intense wind and surging waves from Hurricane Lowell damaged oceanfront resorts, ripped apart ...
The Auwahi Forest Restoration Project will hold a volunteer greenhouse workday from 9 a.m. to about 2 p.m. Sept. 19 at Ulupalakua Ranch. Volunteers will assist with native plant propagation work. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes with good traction and bring water, lunch and sun protection. Space is limited, and email confirmation is required. To request a spot, email volunteer@auwahi.org. More information is available at www.Auwahi.org.
The campaign to elect Carol Lee Kamekona to the Kahului residency seat on the Maui County Council will hold a Voter Jam fundraiser from 6 to 11 p.m. Sept. 17 at da Playground Maui. The event will combine voter education with live music, comedy and discussions about Maui County government. Attendees also will be able to speak with Kamekona and learn about her campaign priorities. The entertainment lineup will include Rootz N Creation featuring Kokomon, a kani ka pila session featuring Kaniloa and comedy performances by Chino LaForge, Ted Anderson, Ivan Natanson and Chuck ...
Employees at Avis at Kahului Airport recently collected 148 items for Maui Humane Society as part of a donation drive marking the rental car company’s 80th anniversary. The two-week drive nearly doubled the team’s original goal of collecting 80 items. Donations included toys, animal care products and other supplies for shelter animals awaiting adoption. “We have a lot of pet lovers, so it was a big, huge thing for us to support the shelter,” said Antoinette Campbell, a 10-year Avis employee who helped organize the effort. The donations will support the daily care and ...
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HONOLULU — Hurricane Lowell's intense winds and storm surge that battered Hawaii's western islands this week are suspected in the deaths of at least two people. On the island of Kauai, the storm damaged oceanfront resorts, knocked out power and ripped apart roads, while on Lanai, a cargo ...
