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Sierra Club Maui recognizes individuals

Local News October 10, 2026

During its 50th anniversary celebration, Sierra Club Maui is recognizing individuals in the community who have made significant contributions to help the environment. They include: • Moananuiakea Award — Sol Kaho’ohalahala and Ekolu Lindsey for their global efforts to educate about the threats of deep-sea mining. • Onipa’a Awards — Shay Chan-Hodges and Ian Chan-Hodges for their longtime advocacy for environmental and economic justice; and Kekai Keahi, Kapali Keahi and Archie Kalepa for their leadership to restore stream flows and kalo growing in Maui Komohana. • Ola ...

Sierra Club Maui to celebrate 50th anniversary Saturday

Local News October 10, 2026

For 50 years, the Sierra Club Maui Group has been at the forefront of protecting humpback whales, native stream life and wildlife areas such as Kealia Pond and Makena State Park. Club members will host a gathering at 11 a.m. Oct. 10 at a farm in Haiku to celebrate the Sierra Club’s 50th ...

Nominees for Small Business Awards announced; winners coming Oct. 21

Local News October 10, 2026

Nominees have been announced for the 2026 Mayor’s Small Business Awards, with winners to be named Oct. 21 at the King Kamehameha Golf Club Waikapu Ballroom. Presented by the Maui Chamber of Commerce, the awards recognize Maui County businesses with 100 or fewer employees. Criteria include business leadership, workplace quality, customer service and community partnerships. The awards ceremony will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Registration is required. Tickets are $150 per person at MauiChamber.com or by calling the Maui Chamber of Commerce at 808-244-0081. Nominees for Exceptional Small ...

Two kayakers rescued off Kahului Harbor

Local News October 10, 2026

Two Maui men in their mid-20s were rescued Thursday morning after becoming separated from their group while kayaking outside Kahului Harbor. Maui County Department of Fire and Public Safety crews responded at 8:25 a.m. to a U.S. Coast Guard report of two missing kayakers. Ocean Safety officers at Kanaha spotted the men near the “3-mile buoy” outside Kahului Harbor and directed rescue crews to their location. The kayakers were unable to paddle back to shore because of strong winds, so a Coast Guard vessel picked up both men, while Ocean Safety officers aboard rescue watercraft ...

Kamehameha Schools Maui fundraiser generates more than $19,800 from musubi sales at fair

Local News October 10, 2026

A Kamehameha Schools Maui Class of 2030 fundraiser generated more than $19,800 in gross musubi sales during the Maui County Fair, with proceeds going toward student activities and Project Graduation. The fundraiser, organized through the Kamehameha Schools Maui Parent Teacher Student Ohana, ...

Maui WaiWise Stewardship Summit set for Nov. 9-10

Local News October 10, 2026

The Maui County Department of Water Supply will host the free Maui WaiWise Stewardship Summit on Nov. 9-10 for hotel, resort and condominium professionals interested in water conservation and efficiency. The two-day summit will provide information on water conservation, operational efficiency, best management practices and resilient design. Board members, property managers, operations and maintenance staff, and others responsible for facility management are encouraged to attend. The program will feature keynote speaker Michael Chang, vice president and head of sustainability and ...