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Kahului Student Announced among Recipients of Cal Water 2020 Scholarship Program
California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) today announced awards totaling $80,000 in college scholarships for students living in the utility’s California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Washington service areas for the 2020-2021 academic year. Group selected 12 students for the upcoming academic year; winners were chosen based on outstanding academic achievement, community service, and financial…
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Down to Earth Keiki Chef Contest
We were blown away by the talented keiki chefs who entered our first contest featuring their spin on the classic peanut butter and jelly combo. Who knew that PB&J could be so fun!? We’re back with another fun challenge, a Smoothie Bowl! Smoothie bowls are a great, easy way to make healthy eating colorful and fun. We love…
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AKAKŪ’S FIRST EVER “VIRTUAL” PRIMARY ELECTION COVERAGE “LIVE” ON AKAKU, FACEBOOK, ZOOM, KAKU 88.5, YOUR iPHONE AND ON THE WEB
Akakū Maui Community Media will broadcast its first ever “virtual” primary election coverage this Saturday, August 8, 2020 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. or “until the sparks…
OpEd: “Mayor Needs to Focus on the Real Needs of Our Community” says Mike Molina
“In a press release dated August 5, 2020, Mayor Victorino responded to the transmission of a proposed resolution I sent to the Governance, Ethics, and Transparency Committee that…
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Free Will Astrology: Don’t take it personally, Sagittarius
Week of August 6-12, 2020 LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): At times in our lives, it’s impractical to be innocent and curious and blank and receptive. So many…
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Chef Bev Gannon on What it Will Take for Maui Restaurants to Survive the Pandemic
Chef Beverly Gannon is stunned. Like many in Hawaii’s tourist-dependent hospitality industry, the celebrated chef, caterer, and owner of two renowned Maui restaurants was not prepared for…
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Maui County invites the public to review the Hazard Mitigation Plan update
The public is encouraged to review and comment on the Maui Emergency Management Agency’s update to the County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan to address threats such as wildfires, beach erosion…
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Artist proposals sought in Kahului Street Art Project!
The Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Healthy Eating Active Living coalition are seeking artist proposals to design and implement a street art project at an intersection…
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County of Maui launches Virtual Job Fair website to assist job seekers and employers
Mayor Michael Victorino announced today the launch of a new website to assist Maui County residents seeking employment opportunities, job training or new career paths. The website, www.MauiCountyVirtualJobFair.com,…
Chef Takeover Tuesday in August at MĀLA!
MALA has invited Maui Chef’s to participate in their first every Chef Takeover! Tuesday, August 4th Mala Ocean Tavern Sous Chef Mark Duque with a Filipino Barrio FiestaTuesday, August…
TRIPLE DIGIT CORONAVIRUS CASE COUNTS CONTINUE INTO A SECOND WEEK
The highest, single-day record of new positive COVID-19 cases is being reported by the Dept. of Health today, at 207. Approximately 114 of these cases are the…
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Maui Huliau Foundation and local conservation organizations launch distance learning resources for teachers and students
Maui Huliau Foundation, a nonprofit organization offering environmental education programs to Maui youth ages 12-18, is partnering with at least 15 local conservation organizations to launch new…
Catch Halemanu at Maui Coffee Roasters Saturday Night
Maui Coffee Roasters is kicking off entertainment on Saturday evenings featuring live music and tasty sweet and savory treats from Fabiani’s bakery. Their first one is tomorrow…
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Free Will Astrology: Be ready to take advantage, Aquarius
Week of July 30-August 5, 2020 LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Notice what no one else notices and you’ll know what no one else knows,” says actor Tim…
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Introducing the Academy of Creative Media Maui
There’s something new happening at University of Hawaii Maui College. The Creative Media department is making the public announcement of the newly appointed Academy of Creative Media…
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Hua Momona Farm Box Giveaway Announced in Kapalua
The Plantation Estates Lot Owners Association has announced a Community Giveback with Hua Momona Farms on Saturday, August 15th at 8 am at the Kapalua Village Center. …
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Grand Wailea Intervenors Contested Case Reopened to the Public [zoom links here]
In 2018, the owners of the Grand Wailea Resort filed for permission from the Maui Planning Commission to remodel and expand the resort within a Special Management…
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