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Primary election ballots expected by July 21

Hawaii voters should receive their 2026 primary election ballots in the mail by July 21, according to the state Office of Elections. Voters must sign the ballot return envelope for their ballot to be accepted. Completed ballots must be received by 7 p.m. Aug. 8; ballots postmarked by the deadline but received later will not be counted. Voters can track their ballots and sign up for notifications at elections.hawaii.gov or by calling (808) 453-8683. Those who make a mistake on a ballot should not try to correct it and instead follow the instructions provided to request a ...

Maui MPO welcomes new executive director

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 ...

Vocational Service Award Winners to be recognized

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 ...

National Park Service pauses tours at Kalaupapa National Historical Park

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 ...

Maui artists bring home Nā Hōkū honors

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 ...