Longtime Maui High School teacher Janyce Omura stands as one of 78 educators from across the United States who have been nominated for the 2026 National History Day Teacher of the Year Award. The National History Day program centers around an international student history contest that ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
