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Free caregiver safety workshop set for July 30
Ohana Care Maui will host a free workshop July 30 in Kihei to help family caregivers, seniors and care partners safely assist with everyday movement and transfers. “Safe Transfers Save Everyone” will be from 4 to 4:45 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session, at Holiday Kalama Heights. The workshop is free and open to the community. Participants will learn safer body mechanics, techniques for reducing back and shoulder strain, proper positioning for standing and pivot transfers, and how gait belts and supportive footwear can improve safety. The class also will cover how to ...
Maui Rotary clubs plan Paint Party Friendraiser
The Central Rotary Clubs of Maui will host a Paint Party Friendraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. July 16 at Lokahi Pacific Pono Center in Wailuku. The event is intended to offer a casual introduction to Rotary and address how to engage people, particularly younger professionals and community members, who care about impact but have limited exposure to service structures. Participants will paint a “Red Jellyfish” design alongside Rotary members and have an opportunity to learn more about the organization’s activities on Maui. Light pupus will be provided, and attendees may bring their own ...
Bissen campaign plans Hana Hou Night
The Bissen 2026 campaign will host Hana Hou Night at 5:30 p.m. July 15 at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku with doors opening at 5 p.m. The campaign event will feature food, local entertainment and opportunities for attendees to meet with supporters of Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen’s re-election effort. The event is open to all ages. A suggested donation of $30 applies to attendees 18 and older. The campaign said the gathering will focus on its priorities for Maui County, including affordable housing, wildfire recovery, public safety, infrastructure and ...
National Park Service pauses tours at Kalaupapa National Historical Park
The National Park Service has backed away from a plan to start offering tours at Kalaupapa National Historical Park after Molokai residents protested the move, saying the federal agency failed to consider how increased visitation could affect them. Maui County Council Member Keani ...
Maui artists bring home Nā Hōkū honors
Several Maui musicians were among the winners at the 2026 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards presented Saturday at the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort. Having earned eight Nā Hōkū nominations for his album “Ku‘u Lei Lokelani,” Anthony Pfluke took home awards for contemporary acoustic album of ...