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Energy bill assistance applications open for Maui residents

Maui County residents who need help paying their electric bills can apply for assistance through the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program during the month of June. According to Hawaiian Electric, the program provides a one-time credit to eligible lower-income households to help offset energy costs. Applications for the annual energy credit program will be accepted through June 30. On Maui, applications are processed by Maui Economic Opportunity. Households may qualify if at least one member receives benefits through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, the Supplemental Nutrition ...

Marine debris cleanup June 5 at Baldwin Beach

The community is invited to help remove marine debris from 4 to 5:30 p.m. June 5 at Kapukaulua (Baldwin Beach) in Paia in observance of World Environment Day. Hosted by the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program, the Maui Surfrider Foundation and project partners, the event will include a beach cleanup as well as opportunities to learn about dune restoration, coastal resilience efforts and ongoing stewardship activities. Participants should meet near the main parking lot where the pavilion once stood and are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle or mug, sunscreen and a ...

Aunties Beach Day will be June 7 in Kahului

All “aunties” are invited to attend a fun morning of ocean and beach time to try new sports or improve at ones they are familiar with, including windsurfing, paddle boarding and Winging. All are welcome, regardless of skills or experience. The event will be from 9 a.m. to noon at the Hawaiian Canoe Club at 1 E. Ka‘ahumanu Ave., Ho‘aloha Park. Volunteers are welcome, especially if they have experience in windsurfing, paddle boarding or winging. To sign up, go to tinyurl.com/sjehhzsv. To volunteer, go to tinyurl.com/4ut98abc. The event is sponsored by Kelea Foundation, a ...

Photo of the Day: Fragrant Stephanotis

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County seeks public input on proposed disaster recovery plan amendment

Maui County is accepting public comments through July 1 on proposed changes to its Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Action Plan related to the Strategic Voluntary Mitigation Buyout Program. The county announced Monday that the proposed updates are available for review on the Hoʻokumu Hou recovery website. The public comment period began June 1 following the posting of a public notice required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. According to the county, the proposed amendment would establish a maximum assistance amount per property, create ...

Marine Institute educator selected for Pacific ocean exploration mission

A Maui educator has been selected for a deep-sea exploration expedition in the Pacific Ocean as part of a program designed to connect students and communities with ocean science. Sabrina Medina, education program coordinator for the Marine Institute at Maui Ocean Center, was chosen by the ...