U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda said Kalaupapa National Historical Park officials expressed no immediate plans to restart ranger-led tours following community protests over the lack of consultation with Molokai residents. “They understood that they need to do this right,” Tokuda said by phone ...
The Kula Community Association is urging the development of two new high-elevation water tanks to fight wildfires in Kula. Jordan Hocker, president of the association, said no tangible progress has been made to secure a water backup system since the August 2023 wildfires destroyed a number of homes in the Upcountry area. Hocker said the association has been working to have two 500,000-gallon water tanks built at a high enough elevation in Kula to enable gravity-fed water to fight wildfires, but the association hasn’t received any assurances. “It seems not to be a priority for ...
Maui Health and Mauliola Pharmacy are working together to provide bedside prescription delivery services for patients being discharged from Maui Memorial Medical Center. According to Maui Health, the partnership has led to two new programs — Meds to ER and Meds to Beds — that are designed to make the transition from hospital to home easier, safer and more convenient for patients. Meds to ER provides discharge medications directly to patients leaving the Emergency Department, including after hours when community pharmacies may be closed. Meds to Beds delivers prescriptions to ...
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The public is invited to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the Lahaina Recreation Center Playground at 1 p.m. July 30. The new playground at 245 Shaw St. will feature the largest shaded play area of any Maui County park, according to the county. Mayor Richard Bissen will speak following ...
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 ...
