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Roots School receives $10K grant for literacy program
Roots School in Haiku has received a $10,000 grant from the Atherton Family Foundation to support its English Language Arts program and expand early literacy efforts. School officials said the funding will be used to strengthen classroom instruction and provide additional in-school support for students needing extra help with reading. Head of School Melita Charan said the grant will allow the school to expand small-group instruction and targeted interventions during the school day. Director of Admissions and Administration Caitlin Mates will also take on the role of reading ...
Tofu poke bowls debut on Hawaii public school menus
Tofu poke bowls have been introduced on Hawaii public school lunch menus as part of an effort to expand locally inspired, plant-based options for students. The dish, prepared in school cafeterias, features tofu mixed with green onions and onions in a shoyu-based sauce with sesame oil, garlic ...
MEMA encourages community to attend free Emergency Preparedness Expo on May 9 in Kahului
The Maui County Maui Emergency Management Agency is encouraging community members to attend the annual Emergency Preparedness Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 9 at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului. The free event will bring together partnering agencies and organizations to provide the public with emergency preparedness education, resources and hands-on information to help build resilience across Maui Nui. “Maui County has faced significant challenges in recent years, including wildfires, tsunami warnings and, more recently, three storms within a single month,” MEMA ...
Off-site parking required for state high school surf championship at Hookipa
Spectators for the inaugural Hawaii High School Athletic Association Surfing State Championships will only be allowed to access Hookipa Beach Park via free HHSAA event shuttles from the parking lot off Holomua Road on Friday and Saturday. There will be no spectator parking at Hookipa Beach ...
Deadline to apply for FEMA assistance extended; SBA loans available following March storms
Maui County residents who were affected by the March 10-24 flooding from two kona low storms have until June 14 to apply for individual assistance from FEMA. Under the President’s Major Disaster Declaration, FEMA is available to help eligible individuals and households with basic, disaster-related needs that are not covered by insurance or other sources. If you have homeowners’ or renters’ insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible. By law, FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. If your insurance policy does not cover all your damage ...