Performing a mix of jazz standards, Brazilian bossa nova, Hawaiian swing and original music, the husband-and-wife duo of Phil and Angela Benoit have lately been putting a unique spin on some pop classics. “We write songs together and we’ve been doing arrangements of pop tunes,” Phil ...
After many years away, the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra returns to Maui for a historic “Mele for Maui” concert on Sept. 19 at the Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows, with artistic director Dane Lam leading 64 symphony musicians in an evening of music inspired by the island’s land, culture ...
The University of Hawaii has launched a free online course intended to give members of the public a basic understanding of artificial intelligence and practical experience using the technology. “Artificial Intelligence for Hawaii” is an open-access, self-paced course covering AI fundamentals, applications and responsible use. No affiliation with UH or account login is required. The course is available through the UH OneAI Hub at aiforhi.hawaii.edu. University officials said the course is intended for people with varying levels of experience, including students, educators, ...
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Maui County and state crews are working to clear roads in South Maui and other parts of the county after coastal flooding from Hurricane Lowell deposited mud and debris and damaged transportation infrastructure. Lowell passed closest to Kauai County overnight as a Category 2 hurricane before ...
Two Maui County educators are among 16 public and charter school teachers named Hawaii’s 2027 Complex Area and Charter School Teachers of the Year. Troy “Leven” Abshire Jr. of Makawao Elementary School was selected to represent the Baldwin-Kekaulike-Kulanihako‘i-Maui Complex Area. Robert Livermore of King Kamehameha III Elementary School was selected for the Hana-Lahainaluna-Lanai-Molokai Complex Area. The awards recognize excellence in the classroom, commitment to students and contributions to school communities, according to the Hawaii Department of Education. The 16 ...
