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Maui Sea Cadets recognized for public service

The Maui Sea Cadets have earned the No Ka Oi Highway Hui Award from the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation, Highways Maui District, for their service to the Adopt-A-Highway Program. Officially named the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Maui, NAS Puunene Division, the Maui Sea Cadets is a ...

Khalilah Mitchell named Rainbow Wahine basketball head coach

The University of Hawaii announced Tuesday that Khalilah Mitchell has been hired as the ninth head coach of the Rainbow Wahine basketball program. Mitchell was an integral figure in Hawaii’s rise to Big West prominence over seven seasons as an assistant coach. She succeeds Laura Beeman, ...

Maui Marathon expects large turnout for Sunday's races

Organizers of the 56th annual Maui Marathon on Sunday are preparing for the largest field of participants to date. Runners and walkers participating in the West Maui event can pick up their race packets at the Maui Marathon Health & Fitness Expo in the Honoapiilani Ballroom at the Westin ...

Hot Kupuna Nights returns to Lahaina on Wednesday, April 22

The Maui County Office of Recovery will host its next Hot Kūpuna Nights event from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at the Lahaina Civic Center Social Hall. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. Free and open to the community, Hot Kūpuna Nights will feature live mele with Kuʻuipo Kumukahi & Friends, hosted by Alakaʻi Paleka. Those who plan to attend are asked to RSVP in advance via the RSVP link at MauiRecovers.org/events. Attendees are encouraged to bring their ukulele and join in for a kanikapila. Hot Kūpuna Nights creates a space for Lahaina kūpuna to gather, talk story and connect ...

Rotary Club of Wailuku to host Stormwater Maui

The Rotary Club of Wailuku will host Stormwater Maui for a presentation on stormwater management and the Adopt-A-Highway program from noon. to 1 p.m. April 23 at 130 Market St. The session will highlight how community efforts can reduce roadway litter and prevent pollutants from entering waterways and ocean. The Adopt-A-Highway program invites volunteer groups to maintain a 2 mile stretch of state highway through regular cleanups, safety training and ongoing stewardship. Participating groups receive supplies, training and recognition signage. Organizations interested in participating ...