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Joshua Dimand: Why Hawaii must rethink youth mental health

In Hawaii, more young people die from suicide than from traffic crashes, cancer, or heart disease. According to the Hawaii Department of Health’s latest statistics, suicide was the leading cause of death for youth ages 10-19. For many keiki, the struggle is not just anxiety or depression, it ...

Maui Classical Music Festival returns Friday

Celebrating more than 40 years of presenting concerts on Maui, the annual Maui Classical Music Festival will return with its opening concert Friday at the Makawao Union Church. Additional concerts will be in Makena at the Keawalai Congregational Church, the Wananalua Congregational Church in ...

Kelly King to run for Maui County Council

Kelly King has announced her candidacy for Maui County Council, hoping to represent the South Maui seat she previously held for six years. In a campaign announcement, King said she is running a campaign focused on transparency, responsible governance and putting local residents at the center ...

State preservation plan open for public review

The Hawaii Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources has opened the 30-day public review period for the draft Statewide Historic Preservation Plan, Papahana Kāʻeuʻeu: Hawaiʻi’s Plan for Living Heritage Stewardship. The plan will guide how the state, county agencies, Native Hawaiian organizations and communities work together to identify, protect and steward Hawaii’s historic and cultural resources from 2026 through 2034. The draft plan reflects the statewide public input conducted in 2022 and 2025, including public meetings in 2022, ...

Hawaii Gas accepting summer hire program applications

Hawaii Gas, the state’s only regulated gas utility, has begun recruiting for this year’s Summer Hire program from May 26-Aug. 24. Summer Hire positions are available at locations in Honolulu, Kapolei, Kahului, Hilo, Kona and Lihue. Physical and clerical roles are available. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and have reliable transportation to and from work. Open positions are listed at hawaiigas.com/careers.

Maui County Federal Credit Union accepting applications for $1,000 scholarships

Maui County Federal Credit Union is offering $1,000 scholarships for 10 local students pursuing higher education through its Scholarship Program. MCFCU said recipients will be chosen through a random drawing, each receiving a $1,000 scholarship toward continuing their education. Applicants can go to mauicountyfcu.org for details and eligibility requirements. Completed applications must be submitted no later than May 31. For questions, email MCFCU at hello@mauicountyfcu.org.