A 4.7 magnitude earthquake was reported off Hawaii Island late Tuesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake occurred at 10:37 p.m. east of Papaikou at a depth of 39 kilometers. As of Wednesday morning, nearly 800 people had reported feeling the quake through the ...
With summer break underway across Maui County, the Maui County Commission for Youth and Children is encouraging community members who work with children and families to complete a new statewide online training on recognizing and reporting possible child abuse and neglect. According to the commission, reports of suspected child abuse and neglect decline when school is out because fewer trained adults regularly interact with and monitor the well-being of children. “Because school providers are the primary source of mandated reports, summer is a critical time to strengthen our ...
Kula golfer Robert Loree captured the boys 13-14 division title and earned a berth in the Uswing Mojing Junior World Championship during the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association's Uswing Mojing Junior World Qualifier held June 3-5 at Wailea Gold Golf Course. Loree was the only Maui player ...
Maui County Council member Kauanoe Batangan will host a town hall from 6 to 8 p.m. June 12 at Pōmaika’i Elementary School. For more information, call 808-270-5501 or email kauanoe.batangan@mauicounty.us.
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The West Maui Taxpayers Association will host its 2026 Primary Candidates Night on June 25 at the Lahaina Civic Center Social Hall. The free public event will begin with a meet-and-greet at 4 p.m., followed by a candidate forum at 5 p.m. Complimentary food and beverages will be provided. Akaku will livestream the event. Candidates appearing on West Maui primary election ballots for state and Maui County Council seats have been invited to participate. The Lahaina Civic Center is at 1840 Honoapiilani Highway.
