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Ka‘ana Mana‘o: Meet the new director of our Water Quality Lab

We first used this space to inform you about our Water Quality Lab shortly after it was opened on our campus back in 2019. So, we think it’s definitely time for an update. Our lab has evolved into a perfect example of where our most important missions intersect — providing unique learning ...

Maui County Council backs higher fines for drivers who blast their music

The Maui County Council passed a bill on first reading Friday that would raise the fines on drivers caught blasting their music. During discussions, no one stood up for the drivers who cruise Maui County’s roads radiating music across the landscape, but some of the elected officials disagreed about how best to address what Council Chair Alice Lee described as an "escalating issue.” As a result, Bill 119 passed 7-2 with Council members Gabe Johnson and Keani Rawlins-Fernandez opposed. If passed on second reading, Bill 119 would increase the fines on drivers with overly loud ...

Commission defers action on Makena State Park facilities expansion

The Maui Planning Commission on Tuesday deferred action on a permit request for a proposed facilities expansion at Makena State Park in South Maui after hearing concerns about potential impacts on water quality and nesting turtles, including endangered hawksbills. The parks division of the ...

Maui Waena Intermediate School Principal’s List and Honor Roll

Maui Waena Intermediate School Fourth Quarter Principal’s List 4.0 Grade Point Average Grade 8 — Althea Kae Nicole Acob, Divine Bless Agdeppa, Jan Jaize Linnea Aguda, Alyssa Jianna Rayne Ancheta, Jin Xyron Arciaga, Aaron Jrae Arrocena, Ryka Jane Baculanta, Nyomie Badua, Aria Baniaga, Lurline Faith Barut, Kyren Benavides, Paul Jordan Bigornia, Sienna Blakeley, Jessica Melle Cabanting, Tori Cabatingan, Keely Shaye Cabreros, Bianca Anne Campano, Gabrielle Mei Camungao, Ezekiel Castaneda, Sharlyssa Castillo, Gabrielle Alexandria Chua, Kyre Zebedee Corpuz, Reign Chloe Eire Cu, ...

Aunties Beach Day connects Maui women through ocean sports

A morning of windsurfing, paddleboarding and winging at Hoaloha Park became more than a day at the beach for the women who gathered June 7 for Aunties Beach Day. The Kelea Foundation event, held at Hawaiian Canoe Club in Kahului, invited women of all skill levels to try new ocean sports, ...

Jonathan Helton: Council should heed report on boards, commissions

Maui County has more than three dozen boards and commissions that are supposed to advise the county on matters of policy — from housing to conservation to fire protection. Unfortunately, many of these volunteer-led boards do not have clear missions, have too few volunteers to meet quorums ...