A 4.7 magnitude earthquake was reported off Hawaii Island late Tuesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake occurred at 10:37 p.m. east of Papaikou at a depth of 39 kilometers. As of Wednesday morning, nearly 800 people had reported feeling the quake through the ...
Maui County Council member Kauanoe Batangan will host a town hall from 6 to 8 p.m. June 12 at Pōmaika’i Elementary School. For more information, call 808-270-5501 or email kauanoe.batangan@mauicounty.us.
With summer break underway across Maui County, the Maui County Commission for Youth and Children is encouraging community members who work with children and families to complete a new statewide online training on recognizing and reporting possible child abuse and neglect. According to the commission, reports of suspected child abuse and neglect decline when school is out because fewer trained adults regularly interact with and monitor the well-being of children. “Because school providers are the primary source of mandated reports, summer is a critical time to strengthen our ...
The Hawaii Government Employees Association has endorsed Green Party candidate Pāʻele Kiakona in the race for Hawaii House District 14. Kiakona, a Lahaina native, community organizer and advocate for Lahaina Strong, is running on a platform that includes housing opportunities for local ...
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Hale Makua has received recognition for its participation in the American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline Stroke post-acute care initiative, a program designed to enhance guideline-based care for stroke patients and improve recovery outcomes. According to the American Heart ...
