The State House of Representatives approved $337.4 million in Capital Improvement Project funding for the fiscal years 2020 and 2021. The funding was announced after the House adjourned its 2019 session last week. CIPs are defined as renovations, repairs, and major maintenance to existing facilities, landscape improvements, new construction, land acquisition, and utility … [Read more...] about Maui County Receives Millions From State for Capital Improvements
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Missing dentures, paint overspray and weed whackers: 2016 in paid Maui claims against State of Hawaii
Hell of a year we've had, don't you think? Death, destruction, hopeless–and that's just the latest Star Wars film! For a miserable year like this, there can be no greater tribute than a look at all the claims the State of Hawaii paid out to Maui residents during the 2016 fiscal year (under $10,000, of course). Everything that's below comes from this report–State of Hawaii … [Read more...] about Missing dentures, paint overspray and weed whackers: 2016 in paid Maui claims against State of Hawaii
Kalama Intermediate School Garden Fundraiser at Flatbread Paia this Tuesday
Kalama Intermediate School's garden agriculture program may still be in its infancy, but ag teacher Garth Marriott has things in full swing. So much so the class is already growing toppings for the pizza at Flatbread for their upcoming fundraiser night this Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 5-10pm. "We were trying to make it a goal to grow toppings for the pizza,” says Marriott. … [Read more...] about Kalama Intermediate School Garden Fundraiser at Flatbread Paia this Tuesday
Two Maui schools join national mobile technology program
Lokelani Intermediate School and Kalama Intermediate School have joined a groundbreaking national program that grants 24/7 internet access and tablets to every student. The Maui-based middle schools were recently selected to join the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools (VILS) program, which is using mobile technology to extend learning beyond the traditional classroom. The … [Read more...] about Two Maui schools join national mobile technology program
Two Maui Residents To Appear On ‘Wheel Of Fortune’
Next month, two Haiku residents will appear on the game show Wheel of Fortune. Claire Bediamol and Kelly Lau will appear on the episode, which is part of a special series on best friends. The episode will air at 6:30pm on Thursday, Nov. 13 on KHON 2. "It was an amazing experience, really fun," said Bediamol. "It was probably the most fun I've ever had." Bediamol is a … [Read more...] about Two Maui Residents To Appear On ‘Wheel Of Fortune’