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Central Maui residents invited to ‘āina stewardship session

Local News July 27, 2026

Central Maui residents are invited to a Pili Nā Moku listening and visioning session from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at the University of Hawaii Maui College. Hosted by the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program, the session will bring together residents, community organizations and cultural practitioners to discuss priorities for protecting Central Maui’s natural and cultural resources. The event also will include information about a community funding opportunity that will provide up to $1.4 million for locally led biocultural stewardship and resilience projects. The meeting ...

Local News July 27, 2026

The Hawaii Department of Health has confirmed two additional travel-related cyclosporiasis cases in Hawaii residents, bringing the state’s total this year to three. The two people, who live in the same household, traveled together internationally and to a U.S. state reporting an outbreak. Health officials determined both infections were acquired outside Hawaii. The department said there is no evidence of locally acquired infections or community transmission in the state. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a parasite and is usually spread through contaminated food ...

County launches human resources modernization initiative

Local News July 27, 2026

Maui County has launched a comprehensive initiative to modernize human resources across county departments, the Maui County Department of Management announced Friday. Called Align HR, the initiative is meant to review and update human resources administrative rules, policies and procedures while developing a long-term strategy to strengthen and support the county's workforce. "The strength of the County of Maui has always been its people. Every service we provide begins with the dedication, talent and compassion of our employees," Mayor Richard Bissen said in a news release. "This ...

East Maui Holomua Kakou gatherings postponed

Local News July 27, 2026

Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen’s annual Holomua Kakou talk-story gathering and drop-in center scheduled for Monday and Tuesday in Hana have been postponed because of the potential for severe weather, the Maui County Office of Public Affairs announced Friday. New dates will be announced at a later time. The mayor had planned a community talk story Monday evening at Helene Hall Community Center. Staff from the Office of the Mayor also were scheduled to be available Monday and Tuesday to answer questions and assist residents. Holomua Kakou gatherings remain scheduled for Aug. ...

Maui Humane Society welcomes new CEO

Local News July 27, 2026

Maui Humane Society named Alexis Pagoulatos as its new chief executive officer in a Sunday email blast welcoming her to the role. According to the nonprofit, Pagoulatos brings more than a decade of executive leadership experience in animal welfare. Most recently, she served as executive ...

DLNR urges public to avoid waters near humpback whale remains off Molokai

Local News July 27, 2026

State officials are urging residents and visitors to stay out of the water along Molokai’s south shore near the remains of a humpback whale that died July 10. According to the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Aquatic Resources, the whale died after spending more than two months in a reef pocket off the island with her calf. The calf has since left the area and has not been seen, but tides are carrying the whale’s remains through areas used by fishers and commercial tour operators. At the recommendation of Kia‘i Kanaloa Molokai, a group of Molokai ...