Mayor Michael Victorino announced another food distribution event for residents in need because of impacts of COVID-19 beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, at the War Memorial Gymnasium parking lot (700 Halia Nakoa Street). About 300 bags of food will be distributed. Bags will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. The War Memorial Gym parking … [Read more...] about Food Distribution for Central Maui Residents in Need on Thursday, May 14
Maui Humane Society Hands Out Donated Dog Food
Despite the wet weather, a team of Maui Humane Society volunteers and staff distributed over 2,600 lbs of dog food and supplies to Maui community members in need this past weekend. Volunteers wearing masks and maintaining social distancing hauled bags of food into vehicles at a drive-thru station set up in the MHS parking lot and offered used collars and leashes if … [Read more...] about Maui Humane Society Hands Out Donated Dog Food
Four Seasons hands out Ghost Hugs and Food Bags for Employees
The dedicated employees of Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea have always lived by the Golden Rule. For 30 years, the Resort’s staff of over 800 hospitality workers have taken care of others day after day, whether it be guests or the local community. The Resort’s recent COVID-19-related temporary closure has been devastating for these employees. However, on May 6 and … [Read more...] about Four Seasons hands out Ghost Hugs and Food Bags for Employees
COVID19 Weighs Heavy -Man Climbs Utility Pole in Makawao
On May 12, 2020 at about 6:46 a.m., Upcountry Sector Officers were sent to the area 1100 Makawao Avenue, Makawao regarding an adult male, later identified as Tyler Stout (33) of Haiku, standing on top of a utility pole. Upon police arrival Stout was on the very top of the utility pole, appeared upset, yelling and rambling about various topics such as the airport being closed … [Read more...] about COVID19 Weighs Heavy -Man Climbs Utility Pole in Makawao
Emergency Financial Assistance Available from MEO
Hawaii Emergency Laulima Partnership (H.E.L.P.) program still accepting applications Mayor Michael Victorino announced today that Maui Economic Opportunity Inc. is still accepting applications for the Hawaii Emergency Laulima Partnership (H.E.L.P.) program. MEO has processed 1,677 applications for financial assistance through the program, for a total of $707,000 in … [Read more...] about Emergency Financial Assistance Available from MEO