Gov. Josh Green has asked the White House to issue a presidential emergency declaration for Hawaii following Hurricane Lala. The request, signed Saturday, covers Maui County, Hawaii County and the city and county of Honolulu. The governor’s request seeks federal assistance to protect ...
Scouting America, Aloha Council is inviting Hawaii families to enroll children in its fall programs, which offer outdoor activities, STEM education, community service and leadership opportunities. Programs are open to youth from kindergarten through age 17. Cub Scouts serves children in kindergarten through fifth grade, while older youth may participate in Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, Venturing and Exploring. Financial assistance is available to eligible families to help cover registration and uniform costs. Scouts also can participate in the council’s annual popcorn fundraiser to support ...
Festivals of Aloha will kick off its 2026 schedule of events Sept. 4 with Wailuku First Friday, but that’s just the beginning of the celebrations in September and October. Events are planned across Maui, Lanai and Molokai under the theme “Ea Mai Ke Kai Mai – Rise Up from the Sea,” in ...
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Approximately 200 customers in West Kuiaha and Awalau areas of Haiku have had low water pressure or no water since 11 a.m. Sunday due to a well outage, according to the Maui County Department of Water Supply. Drinking water tanks have been stationed in the area until service is restored. The well is out of service due to major electrical issues impacting its pump, and there is currently no estimated timeline for repair. Drinking water tanks, also known as water buffaloes, have been deployed throughout the affected Haiku areas: • Hanzawa’s Variety Store: Two tanks • West Kuiaha ...
Commissioner Gloria Nevarez tried to put a good face on the new Mountain West, and maybe she will be proven correct in the long run that the conference indeed has a bright future. There is no question, however, the Mountain West faces a pivotal moment as the league enters its 28th ...
