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Study finds low calf numbers among Hawaii Island spinner dolphins

A new study led by the University of Hawaii found unexpectedly low numbers of calves among spinner dolphins off Hawaii Island, raising concerns about the long-term survival of the isolated population. The study, led by scientists with the Marine Mammal Research Program at the University of ...

Cemetery History Theatre returns to Makawao

Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives and the Makawao Cemetery Association will present "Cemetery History Theatre: Caring for Our Community" on July 18 and 19 at Makawao Cemetery. The living history program, now in its 15th year, uses archival research and theatrical performance to tell stories from Hawaii history. This year’s theme honors three people whose lives centered on service, healing and advocacy: Emily Whitney Alexander Baldwin, Dr. Iga Mōri and Lucy Kaiaka Ward. Baldwin, who was born at Lahainaluna in 1846, married Henry Perrine Baldwin and became a major ...

County to hold sessions on coconut rhinoceros beetle

Maui County officials are encouraging residents to attend a free two-part series on the threat posed by coconut rhinoceros beetles, invasive pests recently detected on Maui. The first session will be a virtual town hall from 4 to 6 p.m. July 9 on Microsoft Teams at bit.ly/CRBTownHall. The ...

Maui United Way gives nonprofits serving Maui, Molokai and Lanai a boost

After receiving a record number of applications during this grant cycle, Maui United Way has awarded $900,000 in Community Resiliency Grants to 13 nonprofit organizations that serve Maui, Molokai and Lanai. According to Maui United Way, the grants provide three years of funding to help the 13 nonprofits strengthen essential services, build organizational capacity and support community resilience. The nonprofits awarded grants include Emergency Animal Care & Help, Family Hui Hawaii, Hale Mahaolu, Hāna Arts, Hawaiian Community Assets, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of ...