I am sitting in my car at the defunct Pu‘ukoli‘i Train Station in Ka‘anapali at 8:45 in the morning. This is the designated meet up spot for the Malama Honokowai Project, a Saturday volunteer activity that takes you deep into Honokowai Valley. I have no idea what I am getting myself into but I am jazzed about seeing an area of the island I have never experienced, and excited to … [Read more...] about Summer for a Cause: Experience Maui while giving back with voluntourism
Kelly McHugh
Maui Whale Festival Picks Up Where Whale Day Left Off
Pacific Whale Foundation entered into a new grant partnership with County of Maui, Office of Economic Development, and the Friday Town Party program to recognize this month's Maui Whale Festival, which replaces Maui's long running Whale Day festivites. This year's event, designated "Kīhei 4th Friday Celebrates Maui Whale Festival," is scheduled for Friday, February 22, 2019 … [Read more...] about Maui Whale Festival Picks Up Where Whale Day Left Off
Maui’s Kelly McHugh honored as one of 40 under 40
Maui nonprofit specialist Kelly McHugh was honored as one of Hawai‘i’s “40 Under 40” future leaders during a celebratory event on June 8 at the Sheraton Waikiki. The event, sponsored by Pacific Business News, recognized exceptional business and community leaders in the state of Hawai‘i. McHugh, the new marketing manager at the Pacific Whale Foundation, is best known for her … [Read more...] about Maui’s Kelly McHugh honored as one of 40 under 40
Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission receives nearly $50,000 from federal government
The Kaho`olawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) has been selected to receive funding for a FY2016 Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services award. KIRC was one of 21 organizations nationwide to receive the funding. The $49,976 federal grant through the Institute of Museum and Library Services is geared to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic … [Read more...] about Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission receives nearly $50,000 from federal government