Some Maui residents are critical of a plan to expand the facilities at Makena State Park in South Maui, saying the project would threaten endangered hawksbill turtles and increase the likelihood of serious spinal injuries. The 164.4-acre park stretches along the coastline for 1.5 miles and ...
The Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai recently awarded two $1,000.00 scholarships to Aaron Omuro and Cara Kurokawa, both of whom graduated from Maui High School. Omuro is the son of Curtis Takashi and Jennifer Omuro of Kahului. He plans to attend UCLA and major in chemical engineering focusing on ...
The Maui County Office of Economic Development, in partnership with the Maui County Department of ʻŌiwi Resources, has opened the application period for its fiscal year 2027 Makahiki Grant Program. Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. July 10. Application materials, eligibility requirements, funding guidelines and program details are available at mauioed.submittable.com/submit. A total of $850,000 in grant funding is available to support organizations, community groups, educational institutions, cultural practitioners, businesses and other eligible applicants interested in ...
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Kaibigan Ng Lahaina has been selected as the grand marshal for the 2026 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade on Saturday in Kahului. The parade will begin at 9:45 a.m. and proceed along Kaʻahumanu Avenue under the theme “E Kū, E Hoʻololi” (Stand Upright and Change Unpleasant ...
The Credit Unions of Maui will hold their 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on July 25 at Waiehu Municipal Golf Course, with proceeds benefiting the Maui Junior Golf Association. The tournament will feature four-person teams competing in a modified scramble format. Registration begins at 5:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 6:30 a.m. The cost is $175 per player and includes green fees, a cart and two mulligans. The registration deadline is July 11. Participants will have opportunities to compete in par-3 contests and on-course games, and will receive a post-tournament lunch ...
