Kane Parsons’ “Backrooms” began as a series of YouTube short films, creating a striking world of vast, empty hallways and vacant rooms that have no end. The film expands on the idea without trivializing or over-explaining it, adds a gripping narrative and is anchored by two powerhouse ...
The Pet of the Week is submitted by the Maui Humane Society to promote adoptions at the Maui Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. For more information or to make an appointment, call (808) 877-3680, ext. 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday or visit MauiHumaneSociety.org.
The Maui Police Department welcomed more than a dozen new officers with the graduation of its 99th Recruit Class on Friday at the Grand Wailea Resort. The new officers are Jayson Cuaresma, Keanu Deboma, Kainoa Deguilmo, Casey James Del Rosario, Renelyn Domingo, Dalton Jardine, Kelvin Ly, ...
The University of Hawaii has expanded its Hoapili Teacher Pathways program statewide after the initiative helped more than 60 students transition into teacher licensure and education careers since launching at UH Maui College in 2023. The program, now available across all 10 University of Hawaii campuses, offers tuition-free online courses, flexible enrollment options and support services for aspiring elementary school teachers. Classes are held online and scheduled during after-work hours to accommodate working adults. The program is open to new and continuing UH Community College ...
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U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda has introduced a congressional resolution commemorating the 120th anniversary of the arrival of the first Filipino immigrants to Hawaii. The resolution honors the 15 Filipino plantation workers, known as Sakadas, who arrived in Hawaii in 1906 and helped shape the islands’ economy, labor movement and culture. Tokuda said the measure recognizes the sacrifices and contributions of the Sakadas, who endured harsh working conditions and discrimination while helping build Hawaii's sugar and pineapple industries. The resolution also highlights the role Filipino ...
