Habitat for Humanity Maui has completed its first home rebuild in Lahaina, marking a meaningful milestone for the organization and the community. The home was originally one of 10 built by Habitat Maui in 2020. The rebuild was made possible by volunteers, donors, partners and community ...
The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, Good Jobs Hawaii, PCATT and University of Hawaii Maui College will host an IT employer meet-and-greet from 4 to 6 p.m. May 7 at the UH Maui College campus. The networking event is meant to connect local IT employers with students from the college’s Applied Business and Information Technology program and Good Jobs Hawaii participants. Unlike a traditional job fair, the session is designed for small-group "talk story" interactions to discuss career paths and industry expectations. The event supports the 2030 Blueprint for Hawaii’s goal of ...
The Maui Chamber of Commerce will host the Hawaii Economic Update Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 8 at the King Kamehameha Golf Club. The event marks the first time Maui will host the Hawaii Statewide SBA Awards, which will honor 22 small businesses from across the islands for innovation and leadership. Following the awards, economist Paul Brewbaker will provide a data-driven outlook on the state’s economy and its impact on local business planning and resilience. Tickets and sponsorships are available at MauiChamber.com or by calling (808) 244-0081.
Wailuku First Friday will celebrate Lei Day from 6 to 9 p.m. May 1 on Market Street. The free event features lei-making, local vendors, food and live entertainment. The Market Street stage will host Ma‘awe from 6 to 7:30 p.m., followed by Kaina Kountry from 7:45 to 9 p.m. At the Wailuku Garage, attendees can participate in free lei-making while DJ Z performs. Market Street will close to vehicles at 5:30 p.m. Free parking is available after 6 p.m. at the Wailuku Municipal Parking Garage, with access via Church Street. Vehicles remaining on Market Street after the closure will be ...
Maui Economic Opportunity assisted 54,780 Maui County residents from Oct. 1, 2024, through Sept. 30, 2025, according to the agency’s annual report. The nonprofit agency reported providing 266,400 rides through its Maui Bus paratransit and human services transportation programs, while also supporting 7,560 survivors of the 2023 wildfires. MEO also assisted 1,389 residents with housing stability and 1,347 youth were served through programs aimed at preventing risky behavior and building leadership skills. MEO operated on a $37 million budget during the fiscal year, with funding ...
When Maui resident Rachel Bennett Steury gave away one of her kidneys to save the life of a person she had never met before, she felt like she was helping a larger movement. “I understand looking back at it that this isn’t something that everyone chooses to do,” she said. “It just ...
