Kasie M. Apo Takayama has been appointed to become the executive director of the Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization. According to the organization, Apo Takayama brings nearly a decade of public service experience with Maui County Office of Council Services, where she served as senior ...
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On July 21, the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset will present the 2026 Vocational Service Awards, given annually to an individual, a nonprofit and a business for exceptional service to the community or club. Awardees are chosen for exemplifying Rotary's “Service Above Self” philosophy and serving as models of ethical behavior. According to the club, Nancy Eckman will be honored with the Individual Award for her continued support of the club’s financial literacy courses at Lahainaluna High School and the Boys and Girls Club. Winner of the Business Award, Maui Kuia Estate Chocolate ...
The National Park Service has backed away from a plan to start offering tours at Kalaupapa National Historical Park after Molokai residents protested the move, saying the federal agency failed to consider how increased visitation could affect them. Maui County Council Member Keani ...
Several Maui musicians were among the winners at the 2026 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards presented Saturday at the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort. Having earned eight Nā Hōkū nominations for his album “Ku‘u Lei Lokelani,” Anthony Pfluke took home awards for contemporary acoustic album of ...
Ohana Care Maui will host a free workshop July 30 in Kihei to help family caregivers, seniors and care partners safely assist with everyday movement and transfers. “Safe Transfers Save Everyone” will be from 4 to 4:45 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session, at Holiday Kalama Heights. The workshop is free and open to the community. Participants will learn safer body mechanics, techniques for reducing back and shoulder strain, proper positioning for standing and pivot transfers, and how gait belts and supportive footwear can improve safety. The class also will cover how to ...
