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Saturday Market Returns to Kaunakakai
For many years, the Saturday Market in Kaunakakai was a gathering place for the community. Vendors sold produce, food, clothing, art, crafts and much more – until the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to the market in early 2020. It might have taken four years for the market to return to town, but it has officially kicked off last Saturday.
10th Annual Keiki Fishing Tournament
There was a time when Robert Kalawe Jr. got so good a hooking the biggest fish that he wasn’t allowed to enter fishing tournaments on Molokai anymore. So he decided to open his own fishing tournament. The irony, however, is that he wasn’t allowed to participate even in his own tournament – it was only for the keiki.
Amended sewer service status announced for several areas of Lahaina, Maui
The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management’s Wastewater Reclamation Division announced that it has amended the Sewer Service Status from “red,” which indicates a property does not currently have active sewer service, to “green,” meaning the sewer service is active for a property, in the following areas:
Webinar for Lahaina homeowners impacted by wildfire to be held July 25
Lahaina homeowners impacted by the August 2023 wildfire are encouraged to attend the County of Maui Office of Recovery’s Homeowners Webinar on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. Officials will discuss topics related to rebuilding and housing including permitting, temporary structures, permanent housing, interim housing, and financial assistance...
After 180 days Maui wildfire debris dumpsite shows no signs of environmental impact
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - After 180 days, the temporary dump site for Maui wildfire debris is still showing no signs of environmental impact, according to Maui County’s second quarterly report. Officials say 300,000 tons of ash and debris from nearly 1,400 Lahaina properties have been dropped off at the Olowalu...
Bank of Hawai‘i Promotes James C. Polk to President; Appoints Matthew K.M. Emerson Chief Retail Banking Officer
HONOLULU--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 19, 2024-- Today, Bank of Hawai‘i Chairman and CEO Peter S. Ho announced that Vice Chair and Chief Banking Officer James C. Polk has been promoted to President of Bank of Hawai‘i Corporation and its primary operating subsidiary Bank of Hawai‘i (together, the “Company”), and Vice Chair Matthew K.M. Emerson has been appointed Chief Retail Banking Officer. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240718875567/en/ Bank of Hawai‘i Vice Chair and Chief Retail Banking Officer Matthew K.M. Emerson (Photo: Business Wire)
July 18 Officially Dubbed Carrie Underwood Day in Hawaii in Celebration of Her First Concert in the Aloha State
Since winning American Idol in 2005, Carrie Underwood has played shows across the nation and around the world. Currently, she has performed in 49 of the 50 United States. Tonight, she’ll make it 50 when she performs her first-ever show in Hawaii. To mark the occasion, officials dubbed yesterday (July 18) Carrie Underwood Day in Hawaii.
New 50-Year Lease Guarantees Continued Operation Of Hawaii’s Dillingham Airfield
Hawaii’s Kawaihapai Airfield, also known as Dillingham Airfield, will continue operating for the next 50 years thanks to a new lease between state officials and the U.S. Army. The long-term lease, which was introduced on July 5, ensures military training and several small aviation businesses can continue to operate...
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