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County urges hurricane preparedness as season begins

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Maui County officials are urging residents and visitors to prepare for hurricane season, which runs through Nov. 30. The National Weather Service is forecasting an above-normal season in the Central Pacific basin, including Hawaii, with a 70% chance of above-normal activity. Forecasters expect between five and 13 tropical cyclones, including tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes. The Maui Emergency Management Agency is recommending that households be “Two Weeks Ready” by maintaining at least 14 days of food, water, medications and other essential ...

Energy bill assistance applications open for Maui residents

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Maui County residents who need help paying their electric bills can apply for assistance through the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program during the month of June. According to Hawaiian Electric, the program provides a one-time credit to eligible lower-income households to help offset energy costs. Applications for the annual energy credit program will be accepted through June 30. On Maui, applications are processed by Maui Economic Opportunity. Households may qualify if at least one member receives benefits through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, the Supplemental Nutrition ...

World Ocean Day celebration planned for June 8 at Maui Ocean Center

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Maui Ocean Center will celebrate World Ocean Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 8 at the aquarium in Maalaea. The event will feature educational and cultural activities, live music, marine naturalist presentations and conservation exhibits. Activities include coral feeding demonstrations, a shark tooth dig and a diver presentation at 11 a.m. in the Open Ocean exhibit. The aquarium also will showcase its new Papahanaumokuakea Marine Debris Project display, an interactive exhibit focused on ocean conservation. Discounted kamaaina admission with a valid Hawaii ID is $15 for adults and $10 ...

Maui County Ag Department offers help preparing for grant applications

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The Maui County Department of Agriculture is offering free workshops to help nonprofits and businesses prepare for the 2027 fiscal year grant application period. The period to submit grant applications will be from June 22 to 4:30 p.m. July 22. Grant funding will focus on agricultural infrastructure, operations, education, recovery, livestock, non-food agriculture and feral animal control. Special emphasis will be placed on supporting operations on Molokai and Lanai. The upcoming workshops will cover eligibility, grant requirements and the application process. In-person and online ...