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Lahaina Homecoming planned for July 17-19; applications open for vendors

A three-day community gathering focused on culture, connection and recovery will take place July 17-19 along Front Street in Lahaina, according to the Maui County Office of Recovery. The Lahaina Homecoming will feature cultural experiences, storytelling, resource sharing and community-focused programming designed to welcome people back to Lahaina, honor its heritage and strengthen ties among residents, families and supporters as recovery efforts continue. Applications for vendors and exhibitors are being accepted through June 15 at lahainahomecoming.com, with selection notifications ...

Jack Johnson, Bull Kotter documentaries highlight festival

In the new documentary “SURFILMUSIC,” opening the inaugural Wailuku Film Festival on June 17, Oahu resident Jack Johnson was asked how he became so big. Johnson humbly responded, “I actually don’t know.” With more than 25 million albums sold worldwide, Johnson is known for iconic ...

Five donors unite to provide $5M for University of Hawaii athletes

University of Hawaii athletic programs got a major boost Wednesday with five donors committing to give $5 million to the UH Foundation to support name, image and likeness opportunities for student-athletes. The commitment will provide $1 million annually over the next five years to help UH ...

Construction Industry of Maui awards scholarships

Maui High School student Dominick Philippe Guiwa said he noticed that the foam used to suppress fires was highly toxic and contained chemicals that had a long lifespan once introduced into the environment. As an independent student researcher, Guiwa took the initiative to get a $1,000 grant ...