The State House of Representatives approved $337.4 million in Capital Improvement Project funding for the fiscal years 2020 and 2021. The funding was announced after the House adjourned its 2019 session last week. CIPs are defined as renovations, repairs, and major maintenance to existing facilities, landscape improvements, new construction, land acquisition, and utility … [Read more...] about Maui County Receives Millions From State for Capital Improvements
Kahului Elementary School
Pukalani Superette donates to Kahului Elementary School fire recovery
Pukalani Superette donated $1,000 to help Kahului Elementary School recover from the Nov. 24 fire on campus. The fire caused an estimated $1.2 million in damage to classrooms and their contents; the school was forced to close for a week. “Mahalo to our generous customers for their support in helping out the staff and students of Kahului School,” said Pukalani Superette … [Read more...] about Pukalani Superette donates to Kahului Elementary School fire recovery
Big Brothers Big Sisters Take A Royal Trip To Hana
Twenty-nine mentors and children from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui were treated to a “Road to Hana” trip on Nov. 15. Platinum Tours owner John Fierro took Maui’s “Bigs” and “Littles” in a luxurious bus for a trip to the remote part of the island that they otherwise might not be able to enjoy. The children and mentors from Kahului Elementary, Wailuku Elementary, … [Read more...] about Big Brothers Big Sisters Take A Royal Trip To Hana
Big Brothers Big Sisters Maui Gets Grant From Walmart
Walmart recently bestowed Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui a $2,500 grant to support two local after-school mentoring programs at Kahului Elementary School and the Mentor Center. The grant, provided by the Walmart Foundation and Maui's Walmart Store #3209, supports Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii in counteracting the negative influences that at-risk youth face. The grant will … [Read more...] about Big Brothers Big Sisters Maui Gets Grant From Walmart
Duke’s Announces Winners of Holiday T-Shirt Design Contests
Duke’s Beach House recently presented several Maui students awards for winning its second annual Holiday T-Shirt Design Contests. During its fourth anniversary party, the restaurant named Stephanie Lawless of Lahainaluna High School as the winner in the Adult Holiday T-Shirt Design Contest. The Facebook Fan Favorite winner was Julie Rasos of Maui High School. Nyla Nobriga of … [Read more...] about Duke’s Announces Winners of Holiday T-Shirt Design Contests