Ongoing drought conditions have triggered operational changes for domestic water supply delivery to about 2,000 customers on the Upper Kula water system, according to the Department of Water Supply. Beginning Monday, Sept. 21, water supplied to the Upper Kula water system will be treated with chlorine disinfectant instead of chloramines. This is because water will be pumped … [Read more...] about Drought conditions bring temporary change to Upper Kula water system
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SCHATZ SECURES $27 MILLION IN NEW FEDERAL FUNDING FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN EDUCATION
In August, Schatz Urged U.S. Department of Education Not To Delay Release Of Grant Funding, Citing Challenges Caused By COVID-19 Pandemic Today, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) announced that Hawai‘i will receive $26,992,923 in new federal funding to support grants under the Native Hawaiian Education Program (NHEP). This federal funding, secured by Senator Schatz … [Read more...] about SCHATZ SECURES $27 MILLION IN NEW FEDERAL FUNDING FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN EDUCATION
‘Love Has Won’ Cult, Rerouted to Colorado
On September 7, 2020 at about 3:20 p.m., the Maui Police Department received notification that the Love has Won Cult, that had been on Kauai was en route to Maui. It was reported that leader Amy Carlson (44), Jason Castillo (45) and Miguel Lamboy (42), all from Colorado where scheduled to arrive at the Kahului Airport. The three arrived on Kauai about a month ago and rented … [Read more...] about ‘Love Has Won’ Cult, Rerouted to Colorado
Two Families Receive Keys to Their New Home as Part of Habitat for Humanity Maui’s Housing Program
Habitat for Humanity Maui completed two more homes in their affordable housing project in Lahaina. Both homes are located in the Kahoma Residential Subdivision and feature two and four-bedroom floorplans ranging from 864 to 1,200 square feet. The family partners are longtime Lahaina residents and had over 44 family members and friends, in addition to community volunteers, … [Read more...] about Two Families Receive Keys to Their New Home as Part of Habitat for Humanity Maui’s Housing Program
Kahikinui Roadway Repairs
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL), through its contractor Goodfellow Bros. LLC, will begin roadway repairs in Kahikinui, Maui on September 8, 2020. The project involves the construction of approximately 2,200 linear feet of new reinforced concrete roadway, concrete swale, and concrete spillways. It will include the clearing, grubbing, and removal of vegetation and … [Read more...] about Kahikinui Roadway Repairs