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Study finds low calf numbers among Hawaii Island spinner dolphins

A new study led by the University of Hawaii found unexpectedly low numbers of calves among spinner dolphins off Hawaii Island, raising concerns about the long-term survival of the isolated population. The study, led by scientists with the Marine Mammal Research Program at the University of ...

Tadashi Yanai donates $500K to Aloha Puʻu Kukui

Tadashi Yanai, owner of Kapalua Golf and president of TY Management, has donated $500,000 to Aloha Puʻu Kukui to support restoration work in West Maui’s Puʻu Kukui Watershed Preserve. The latest gift brings Yanai’s total support for the watershed to $1.5 million since 2024, according ...

AlohaCare scholarships awarded to 4 Maui County students

Four Maui County students pursuing careers in health and social services have been named recipients of AlohaCare Foundation scholarships. The students are Maui residents Jasmine Jackson-Richmond and Kalem Ringlen, Molokai resident Kaiya Dunnam Enos and Lanai resident Kelly Raqueno. AlohaCare ...

Rotary clubs on Maui install new presidents

More than 90 members and friends of Maui’s nine Rotary clubs gathered recently at Lahaina Cannery Mall to celebrate the induction of the 2026-27 club presidents and honor outgoing presidents. The event was led by master of ceremonies Wilmont Kamanu Kahaialiʻi, who also offered the opening ...

Allison Springer named MEO Employee of the Quarter

Maui Economic Opportunity Finance Manager Allison Springer has been named the agency’s Employee of the Quarter for the April-through-June period. Springer was recognized for her work in financial compliance and processing payments for the grants that support MEO programs. “She is ...