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Maui chef wins $100,000 national cooking competition

A Maui chef has won a major national cooking competition involving 24 chefs in a televised program on the Food Network. Lee Anne Wong secured first place in season three of “24 in 24: Last Chef Standing” by creating a Michelin-worthy meal after competing in eight three-hour shifts to ...

County urges hurricane preparedness as season begins

Maui County officials are urging residents and visitors to prepare for hurricane season, which began Sunday and 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

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 ...

Aunties Beach Day will be June 7 in Kahului

All “aunties” are invited to attend a fun morning of ocean and beach time to try new sports or improve at ones they are familiar with, including windsurfing, paddle boarding and Winging. All are welcome, regardless of skills or experience. The event will be from 9 a.m. to noon at the Hawaiian Canoe Club at 1 E. Ka‘ahumanu Ave., Ho‘aloha Park. Volunteers are welcome, especially if they have experience in windsurfing, paddle boarding or winging. To sign up, go to tinyurl.com/sjehhzsv. To volunteer, go to tinyurl.com/4ut98abc. The event is sponsored by Kelea Foundation, a ...

Marine debris cleanup June 5 at Baldwin Beach

The community is invited to help remove marine debris from 4 to 5:30 p.m. June 5 at Kapukaulua (Baldwin Beach) in Paia in observance of World Environment Day. Hosted by the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program, the Maui Surfrider Foundation and project partners, the event will include a beach cleanup as well as opportunities to learn about dune restoration, coastal resilience efforts and ongoing stewardship activities. Participants should meet near the main parking lot where the pavilion once stood and are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle or mug, sunscreen and a ...