Maui County has more than three dozen boards and commissions that are supposed to advise the county on matters of policy — from housing to conservation to fire protection. Unfortunately, many of these volunteer-led boards do not have clear missions, have too few volunteers to meet quorums ...
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The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1260 has endorsed Sne Patel in the race for Hawaii State House District 14, Patel’s campaign announced. The union represents more than 3,500 members in Hawaii and Guam in utilities, construction, communications, government, ...
Hale Kau Kau provided a record number of meals in May, the most in a single month in the organization’s 35-year history, according to Barry Rosenfeld, president of Hale Kau Kau. The organization delivered 3,475 meals to kupuna and people with disabilities, an average of 112 meals per night. Hale Kau Kau also served 2,625 meals onsite in Kihei to people facing food insecurity, an average of 85 dinners per night. Rosenfeld said the organization continues to deliver meals to the Maui Food Bank in Kahului and has agreed to provide lunch once a week to the Lahaina Resource and Recovery ...
Pukalani Terrace Center will host its Fifth Annual Back-to-School Drive from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 18 in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui. The community event will collect and distribute school supplies for Upcountry students preparing for the 2026-27 school year. The event will include live entertainment, keiki activities, a live radio broadcast and giveaways throughout the day. Prizes include an overnight stay at the Maui Coast Hotel, Kula Country Farms gift certificates and a $75 Fabianis gift card. Families may pre-register through July 14 for a chance to ...
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