Today, it was announced by the Maui Jim Maui Invitational that this year’s event will be moved from the Lahaina Civic Center to Asheville, North Carolina. The decision was made as a result of the ongoing circumstances brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Councilmember Riki Hokama, chair of the Council’s Healthy Families and Communities Committee which oversees the … [Read more...] about Councilmember Hokama Expresses Support for Maui Jim Maui Invitational
Department of Parks and Recreation
Baldwin Beach Park closed from Aug. 21-27 due to ocean damage to pavilion structure
The County of Maui, Department of Parks and Recreation announces the temporary closure of Baldwin Beach Park from August 21 through August 27, 2020, due to the required removal of a portion of the pavilion structure that was damaged during recent ocean conditions. The Department asks the public to please remain outside of the construction area barriers for safety … [Read more...] about Baldwin Beach Park closed from Aug. 21-27 due to ocean damage to pavilion structure
The Kanaha ʻOhana Finds its Voice: How COVID-19 has rallied the forgotten homeless
We were talking about public housing options when it started to drizzle. Raindrops tapped on the sunbaked blue tarp that half-covered our heads and evaporated quickly from the hot ground. As the sprinkle turned to a shower, I looked up and angled my head for shelter. “Come,” Aunty Penny motioned to me with her hand, inviting me out of the rain, deeper into the home she … [Read more...] about The Kanaha ʻOhana Finds its Voice: How COVID-19 has rallied the forgotten homeless
Baldwin Beach Park Final Concept Plan Released Ahead of Thursday Open House
The County of Maui is inviting the public to view the newly released final concept for the Baldwin Beach Park Master Plan on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 4:30-7pm. Interested individuals can drop in at the Pa‘ia Community Center anytime during the event, which is the third and last open house for the project, said county assistant communications director Christopher Sugidono. The … [Read more...] about Baldwin Beach Park Final Concept Plan Released Ahead of Thursday Open House
Junior Lifeguard Registration Begins May 18
For all the young water safety enthusiasts, registration for Maui County's Junior Lifeguard Program will be Saturday, May 18, at the Kihei Aquatic Center. The Department of Parks and Recreation will begin registration at 8:30am on a first-come, first-served basis, and will continue until all spaces are filled. The Mini Junior Lifeguard Program is designed for keiki ages 7 to … [Read more...] about Junior Lifeguard Registration Begins May 18