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The Hawaiʻi State Public Library System is now modernized. New resources such as e-books and audiobooks are accessible v...
05/28/2026

The Hawaiʻi State Public Library System is now modernized. New resources such as e-books and audiobooks are accessible via user-friendly apps on smartphones. This modern approach allows patrons to borrow materials without waiting in line or even stepping foot inside if they prefer digital access. The library inspires curiosity and creates opportunities for all to read, learn, and connect with almost any subject imaginable. Rooted in the ʻohana spirit, the library embodies aloha, cultural richness, and the environmental beauty of Hawaiʻi through its books, digital collections, community programming, and welcoming spaces. It boasts an extensive collection that spans many genres, from standard references to contemporary fiction and much more. Please read full story in this week’s Focus Maui Nui, also published weekly in The Maui News.

The Hawaiʻi State Public Library System is now modernized. New resources such as e-books and audiobooks are accessible via user-friendly apps on smartphones. This modern approach allows patrons to borrow materials without waiting in line or even stepping foot inside if they prefer digital ac...

Founded in the wake of the August 2023 Kula wildfire that claimed 20 homes and scorched over 200 acres of Upcountry prop...
05/21/2026

Founded in the wake of the August 2023 Kula wildfire that claimed 20 homes and scorched over 200 acres of Upcountry property, the nonprofit Mālama Kula is still committed to serving their Upcountry community. Mālama (care for) Kula is well-known for being action-oriented and results-driven while also being quick to adapt to new challenges, such as the recent Kona low storms. Please read full story in this week’s Focus Maui Nui, also published weekly in The Maui News.

Founded in the wake of the August 2023 Kula wildfire that claimed 20 homes and scorched over 200 acres of Upcountry property, the nonprofit Mālama Kula is still committed to serving their Upcountry community. Mālama (care for) Kula is well-known for being action-oriented a...

With his team of volunteers, Maui resident Scott Hansen, Executive Director and CEO of Maui Rescue Mission (MRM), a 501(...
05/14/2026

With his team of volunteers, Maui resident Scott Hansen, Executive Director and CEO of Maui Rescue Mission (MRM), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provides assistance and essential help to the houseless on Maui. Hansen serves alongside his ‘ohana with a deep respect for the people, culture, and land. Please read full story in this week’s Focus Maui Nui, also published weekly in The Maui News.

With his team of volunteers, Maui resident Scott Hansen, Executive Director and CEO of Maui Rescue Mission (MRM), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provides assistance and essential help to the houseless on Maui. Hansen serves alongside his ‘ohana with a deep respect for the people, culture, and land. “MRM...

The Sheraton Waikīkī’s conference venue was packed with middle and high school students, including many from Maui Nui, f...
05/07/2026

The Sheraton Waikīkī’s conference venue was packed with middle and high school students, including many from Maui Nui, for the 17th annual Hawaiʻi STEM Conference on April 15th and 16th. Organized by STEMworks ™, a program of Maui Economic Development Board, Inc. (MEDB), the 2-day event is the program’s largest student career awareness and teacher professional development event of the year. The 2026 conference welcomed a total of 612 attendees from all across the state despite moving to a smaller venue due to the closure of the Hawaiʻi Convention Center. Many of the workshops were standing room only, showing the high demand for engaging, industry-led STEM education opportunities among both students and teachers. Please read full story in this week’s Focus Maui Nui, also published weekly in The Maui News.

The Sheraton Waikīkī’s conference venue was packed with middle and high school students, including many from Maui Nui, for the 17th annual Hawaiʻi STEM Conference on April 15th and 16th. Organized by STEMworks™, a program of Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB), the 2-day event is the progr...

Gabe Amey, founder and director of Our Kūpuna, is always concerned about Hawaiʻi’s elderly. During the Covid-19 pandemic...
04/30/2026

Gabe Amey, founder and director of Our Kūpuna, is always concerned about Hawaiʻi’s elderly. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he asked himself, “How can I help?” The answer is this service. Our Kūpuna was developed to serve a need in the community during a very uncertain time. It was launched statewide on March 23, 2020 as a community project and became an official 501(c)3 nonprofit organization under the Hawaiʻi VA Foundation. Currently, their mission is to continue to connect Hawaiʻi’s kūpuna with volunteer sponsors to help them with their daily needs. Please read full story in this week’s Focus Maui Nui, also published weekly in The Maui News.

Gabe Amey, founder and director of Our Kūpuna, is always concerned about Hawaiʻi’s elderly. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he asked himself, “How can I help?” The answer is this service. Our Kūpuna was developed to serve a need in the community during a very uncertain time. It was launched s...

Mauna Kahālāwai, commonly referred to as the West Maui Mountains, is an ancient, heavily eroded shield volcano rising to...
04/23/2026

Mauna Kahālāwai, commonly referred to as the West Maui Mountains, is an ancient, heavily eroded shield volcano rising to 5,788 feet at the summit of Puʻu Kukui. Receiving over 380 inches of rain a year, Puʻu Kukui is one of the wettest spots on Earth, and that rainfall is filtered down through bogs, shrublands, and critical watershed forests. The Mauna Kahālāwai Watershed Partnership’s (MKWP) mission is to protect these resources to ensure that West Maui has a continuous supply of water for generations to come. Please read full story in this week’s Focus Maui Nui, also published weekly in The Maui News.

Mauna Kahālāwai, commonly referred to as the West Maui Mountains, is an ancient, heavily eroded shield volcano rising to 5,788 feet at the summit of Puʻu Kukui. Receiving over 380 inches of rain a year, Puʻu Kukui is one of the wettest spots on Earth, and that rainfall is filter...

Bringing together leaders, policymakers, cooperatives, and energy innovators, the 2026 Hawaii Energy Conference will dis...
04/16/2026

Bringing together leaders, policymakers, cooperatives, and energy innovators, the 2026 Hawaii Energy Conference will discuss pathways to resilience and sustainability using firm (dispatchable source) power, while incorporating the lessons learned from successful indigenous projects. Please read full story in this week’s Focus Maui Nui, also published weekly in The Maui News.

Bringing together leaders, policymakers, cooperatives, and energy innovators, the 2026 Hawaii Energy Conference will discuss pathways to resilience and sustainability using firm (dispatchable source) power, while incorporating the lessons learned from successful indigenous projects. From geothermal....

For young people who choose not to pursue a college degree, Job Corps offers alternative options as the largest free, re...
04/09/2026

For young people who choose not to pursue a college degree, Job Corps offers alternative options as the largest free, residential education and job training program in the US. Providing comprehensive pathways to stable careers, they offer not only educational services but also housing, food, medical care, and career counseling to participants. Maui’s own Job Corps center is in Makawao. Please read full story in this week’s Focus Maui Nui, also published weekly in The Maui News.

For young people who choose not to pursue a college degree, Job Corps offers alternative options as the largest free, residential education and job training program in the US. Providing comprehensive pathways to stable careers, they offer not only educational services but also housing, food,...

In its most recent Maui Tech ʻOhana, a business support and networking opportunity, Maui Economic Development Board, Inc...
04/02/2026

In its most recent Maui Tech ʻOhana, a business support and networking opportunity, Maui Economic Development Board, Inc. (MEDB) offered an interactive gathering with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI). During the session, guest speaker Doug Nelson, founder and CEO of Kinection and an AI consultant with The Prompt, explored some of the human skills that matter most for effective collaboration, even as AI becomes an increasingly important part of the workforce. Please read full story in this week’s Focus Maui Nui, also published weekly in The Maui News.

In its most recent Maui Tech ʻOhana, a business support and networking opportunity, Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) offered an interactive gathering with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI). During the session, guest speaker Doug Nelson, founder and CEO of Kinection....

From muddy pastures to midnight emergencies, Dr. Christy Haines from Makawao Veterinary Clinic (MVC) brings her heart an...
03/26/2026

From muddy pastures to midnight emergencies, Dr. Christy Haines from Makawao Veterinary Clinic (MVC) brings her heart and hustle to large-animal veterinary care. A kamaʻāina born and raised in Upcountry Maui, Haines holds a degree in biology from the University of Virginia and received her doctorate from Colorado State University Veterinary School. She then completed an equine internship at Blue Ridge Equine Clinic, a referral and surgical center for horses in Virginia. Please read full story in this week’s Focus Maui Nui, also published weekly in The Maui News.

From muddy pastures to midnight emergencies, Dr. Christy Haines from Makawao Veterinary Clinic (MVC) brings her heart and hustle to large-animal veterinary care. A kamaʻāina born and raised in Upcountry Maui, Haines holds a degree in biology from the University of Virginia and received h...

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