There’s a Hawaii Trust Counsel Talk at Wailuku Public Library on Thursday, October 11th. Attorney John Roth of Hawaii Trust and Estate Counsel will discuss the pros and cons of using a trust for estate planning. He will also share little known stories about real trusts that were established by Princess Pauahi, Queen Liliuokalani, Queen […]
Hawai‘i Chamber of Commerce contributes $600,000 to fight constitutional amendment, Civil Beat reports a day before teachers protest for funding
On Mon., Oct. 1, Honolulu Civil Beat reported on the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii’s transfer of $600,000 to the Affordable Hawai‘i Coalition PAC, a political action committee formed in opposition to the proposed state constitutional amendment to give the legislature the power to implement a surcharge on investment property to support public education. The contribution […]
Pacific Whale Foundation offers Plastic Pollution Solutions program
A new Plastic Pollution Solutions program is available to all middle and high school students in Maui County. The program is a product of a grant awarded to Pacific Whale Foundation through the County of Maui Environmental Protection and Sustainability Division. The goal is to familiarize students with the environmental issue of plastics in […]
Westin Nanea Ocean Villas awards its first academic scholarship
Kale‘a Paiva is the recipient of the first academic scholarship awarded by The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas. Paiva – a graduate of Kula Kaiapuni, King Kekaulike High School’s Hawaiian immersion program – completed her high school career with a 4.02 GPA and began her first semester at Pacific Lutheran University in Washington to further her […]
Funding Our Keiki’s Future: Is a constitutional amendment the answer?
This election, voters will have the chance to amend the state constitution. The ballot question, “Shall the legislature be authorized to establish, as provided by law, a surcharge on investment real property to be used to support public education?” has been the subject of heated debate. If the majority of votes cast and tallied for […]
University of Hawai‘i campuses ranked most diverse in nation
Hawai’i’s colleges and universities are some of the most diverse in the country. All University of Hawaiʻi campuses ranked in the top 10 in the U.S. for greatest racial and ethnic diversity among four-year and two-year institutions, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education’s 2018 Almanac diversity rankings. UH Maui College is the third most […]
More qualified, more educated, less pay: Average teacher salary in Hawai‘i declines 6.4 percent
Contract negotiations may have won Hawai‘i’s teachers nominal pay raises, but data shows that average teacher pay, when adjusted for inflation, is actually lower than it was in 2009. On Sep. 5, The Guardian US published an article headlined “Teacher Pay Drops 5% in Last Decade – Despite Better Qualified Staff,” in which author Erin […]
I Ka Nani O Lele at Lahainaluna Highschool
I Ka Nani O Lele will happen at Lahainaluna Highschool on Saturday, September 15th. Lahainaluna’s annual high school festival will feature Maui’s favorite eateries and food trucks, local artisans, vendors, game booths, keiki activities, a silent auction, and live entertainment. See performances by Uncle George Kahumoku Jr., Leipono, Matagi Trio, Kaleo Phillips, Lahainaluna Hawaiian Club, […]
Official statewide text alerts for Hawai‘i public schools
Hawai‘i State Department of Education schools are formally transitioning to a SchoolMessenger text messaging system that will allow schools to mass message parents via text message, email, and phone calls with important school updates. Most of Maui’s schools are participating in this notification system. To launch the transition, SchoolMessenger sent an automated text message from […]
Pioneers of Electronic Music Lecture at Lahaina Public Library
The next edition of the Pioneers of Electronic Music Lecture will be at Lahaina Public Library on Saturday, September 8th. Presented by Ebb and Flow Arts, attend a talk about electronic music culture curated by Technical Producer, Peter Swanzy. Learn more about the historical impact of electronic music in the early 20th century and movement […]
Lahui Sexuality Panel Discussion at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
The Lahui Sexuality Panel Discussion will happen at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Thursday, September 6th. As part of the annual Ku Mai Ka Hula Competition, the presentation will discuss some of the deeper themes of Hawaiian arts. Topics include: “What is Hawaiian Sexuality?” and “What does Cultural Memory Tell Us About Our Relationships […]
Alternative Education Program Showcase at UHMC
There’s an Alternative Education Program Showcase at UHMC on Saturday, August 25th. Hosted by the Hawai‘i Homeschool Network, here’s a chance to learn more about alternative homeschooling programs on Maui. Presenters include: Blossom and Root, Christian Homeschool Educators of Maui, Classical Conversations, Harmony Educational Services, Hawai‘i Technical Academy, Historical Conquest, Hypatia Math Ed Consulting, Kanu […]
Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit at Grand Wailea Resort
MEDB’s 2018 Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit will be at the Grand Wailea Resort on Saturday, August 25th. Proceeds from the Maui Economic Development Board’s (MEDB) annual dinner and auction will help to advance STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education programs on Maui. Support and celebrate the achievements of Maui’s STEM students! $200+. 4:00pm. […]
Training For Trainers Workshop at Mental Health America of Hawaii
The Training For Trainers Workshop will be at Mental Health America of Hawai‘i on Monday, August 27th and Tuesday, August 28th. The two-day event is a workshop for the Youth Suicide and Bullying Prevention (YSBP) project. Participants will be certified YSBP trainers qualified to present trainings in their communities. Registration includes materials, breakfast, and lunch […]
Symphony program brings the arts to Moloka‘i youth
The Hawaii Youth Symphony’s Molokai Strings Program continues to provide musical opportunities to students living on the Friendly Isle. This summer’s program – presented in partnership with Kaunakakai Elementary School teacher Bob Underwood – consisted of weekend-long workshops in which students received group and private instruction from experienced musicians Helen Liu (violin), Colin Belisle (viola), […]
The Threat of Nuclear War at Okinawa Cultural Center in Wailuku
“The Threat of Nuclear War – And What We Can Do To Prevent It” will be at Okinawa Cultural Center in Wailuku on Sunday, August 5th. Bill Durston, M.D., is a an activist for the prevention of nuclear warfare and gun violence. He’ll be the keynote speaker and will present a talk during Maui’s commemoration […]
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