Ten student videos from Maui County are finalists in the 16th Annual ‘Ōlelo Youth Xchange Student Video Competition. The videos were selected from 1,062 submissions – a record number for the competition, which is the states oldest and largest contest of its type. Four finalists in the high school division were selected from Kamehameha Schools Maui. The videos were selected … [Read more...] about Maui Student Finalists Named in Statewide Video Contest
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Funding awarded to University of Hawai‘i, including $3.5 million for Maui high school and middle school students
Students from low-income families in Hawai‘i will benefit from $39 million in federal grants awarded to The University of Hawai‘i. The grants are designed to help increase the number of low-income middle and high school students statewide who succeed in college through GEAR UP, the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs from the U.S. Department of … [Read more...] about Funding awarded to University of Hawai‘i, including $3.5 million for Maui high school and middle school students
The Main Event: First Responders, The Special Olympics and Casey Gamiao’s Journey
On a warm February evening in Wailuku, a group of teenagers and a few scattered adults are sitting on the floor of an open garage. They’re preparing for battle. Many are dressed in martial arts gis and listen attentively as Clyde Holokai reads a Bible verse–James 2:17–which explores the subject of “faith without works.” Following a discussion on the verse and the ethics of … [Read more...] about The Main Event: First Responders, The Special Olympics and Casey Gamiao’s Journey
Kihei metal band Anesthesia is returning to Mulligan’s on the Blue
Anesthesia is a Kihei-based metal band that was formed by guitarist Ian Smith over 25 years ago. Formed in the 1990s, they eventually reached legendary status in the Maui metal community. Gone from the stage for two and a half years, they'll soon return with a Dec. 2 show at Mulligan's on the Blue. Drummer Kai Katchadourian says he met Smith when they were high school … [Read more...] about Kihei metal band Anesthesia is returning to Mulligan’s on the Blue
TODAY, Nov. 22: Sign-waving against hate in front of Maui High
These days, it's hard to look at the news without seeing a story about hate and vitriol somewhere in the U.S. spewed at Muslims, Jews, immigrants, non-whites, women and LGBT persons. That's why it's nice to see that this afternoon, a group of Maui High students will stand for stronger ideals: tolerance and acceptance. At 2:05pm, Maui High students will wave signs against … [Read more...] about TODAY, Nov. 22: Sign-waving against hate in front of Maui High