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Maui's $241M Solar Project Could Power 18,000 Homes by 2028
Innovation2h ago

Maui's $241M Solar Project Could Power 18,000 Homes by 2028

A massive solar energy project in Central Maui just cleared a major hurdle, bringing the island closer to affordable, renewable power for nearly 20,000 homes. The facility would lock in electricity rates for 20 years while creating over 1,500 construction jobs.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Hawaii Opens 24/7 EV Charging Station on Maui
SolutionsMay 22

Hawaii Opens 24/7 EV Charging Station on Maui

A new fast charging station just opened at Kapalua Airport, bringing reliable electric vehicle charging to West Maui residents and visitors around the clock. Hawaii is taking a fresh approach to building charging infrastructure that could help other states keep their stations running smoothly.

Electrek2 min read
Maui Wetlands Store 5X More Carbon Than Forests
Planet WinsMay 19

Maui Wetlands Store 5X More Carbon Than Forests

Hawaii's coastal wetlands are climate superheroes, storing five times more carbon than forests while protecting shorelines. After 23 years of restoration work, Maui's refuges are showing how nature-based solutions can fight climate change.

Google News - Climate Solution2 min read
10 Maui Students Win $37K in Legacy Scholarships
Acts of KindnessMay 19

10 Maui Students Win $37K in Legacy Scholarships

Ten Maui County high school seniors just earned $37,000 in scholarships for their academic excellence and community service. The Takitani Foundation honored these students as part of a statewide program that awarded $232,000 to 63 Hawaii teens this year.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Floatation Tanks Head to Maui to Heal Wildfire Trauma
Health & WellnessMay 18

Floatation Tanks Head to Maui to Heal Wildfire Trauma

A shipping container with three mobile floatation tanks is heading to Maui to help survivors of the 2023 wildfires that left thousands struggling with PTSD and anxiety. If successful, these spa-like therapy pods could become standard equipment in disaster zones worldwide.

New Scientist2 min read
Maui Gets $3.2M Fast-Charging Hub at Kapalua Airport
Planet WinsMay 16

Maui Gets $3.2M Fast-Charging Hub at Kapalua Airport

Hawaii just opened its third electric vehicle charging station, a $3.2 million facility at Kapalua Airport that makes going green easier for drivers across Maui. The station's four fast chargers run 24/7 and charge less during daylight hours when solar power kicks in.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
Shark Attack Survivor Surfs Hawaii Competition 7 Weeks Later
Community HeroesMay 6

Shark Attack Survivor Surfs Hawaii Competition 7 Weeks Later

A Maui surfer who lost his leg to a shark is back in the water competing in the Hawaii Adaptive Surfing Championships. Kenji Nonaka joins 90+ athletes showing that resilience can turn tragedy into triumph.

Google: survivor story2 min read
Maui Volunteers Repay Moloka'i After 2023 Wildfire Help
Community HeroesApr 22

Maui Volunteers Repay Moloka'i After 2023 Wildfire Help

Lahaina residents who survived devastating wildfires are traveling by boat to help flood-ravaged Moloka'i recover, returning the kindness their neighbors showed them. The volunteer effort shows how disaster can forge lasting bonds of mutual support.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Maui Pops Awards $5K to Four Young Musicians
SolutionsApr 10

Maui Pops Awards $5K to Four Young Musicians

Four talented Maui students won scholarships to pursue their musical dreams, with two sophomores breaking the tradition of senior-only awards. The Maui Pops Orchestra has now invested $50,000 in local youth since 2014.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Veterans Clear Routes for 22 Homes After Hawaii Storm
Community HeroesMar 17

Veterans Clear Routes for 22 Homes After Hawaii Storm

When a Kona storm trapped Maui families, nine veteran-led volunteers spent a day clearing fallen trees to help 22 homes, including a new mother with a six-day-old baby. Team Rubicon members worked tirelessly on March 15 to ensure trapped Kula residents could safely leave their properties.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
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Community HeroesMar 17

Hawaii Church Brings 2 Faiths Together to Rebuild Maui

More than two years after deadly wildfires devastated Maui, a historic church has opened its doors as a volunteer hub in an unprecedented partnership. Po'okela Church is hosting volunteers helping restore the island, marking the first time Presbyterian and United Church of Christ organizations have jointly created a disaster recovery site.

Google: volunteers help3 min read
Maui Resort Wins Top Honor for Wildfire Reforestation
Planet WinsFeb 15

Maui Resort Wins Top Honor for Wildfire Reforestation

A Wailea resort earned Hawaii's highest sustainability award for replanting fire-scarred landscapes and restoring coastal ecosystems. Their teams are helping Lahaina and Kula grow green again.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
Coast Guard and Boaters Save 10 After Maui Collision
Community HeroesJan 30

Coast Guard and Boaters Save 10 After Maui Collision

When a sailboat crashed into an outrigger canoe off Maui Thursday morning, nearby boaters and the Coast Guard teamed up to rescue all 10 people from the water in minutes. The quick response and tight-knit boating community turned a scary collision into a story of zero lives lost.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Maui Wind Farm Gets 25-Year Lease to Power 17,000 Homes
Planet WinsJan 27

Maui Wind Farm Gets 25-Year Lease to Power 17,000 Homes

A 20-year-old wind farm in West Maui just secured another quarter century of clean energy after Hawaii officials unanimously approved its lease renewal. The facility has been quietly powering thousands of island homes while funding statewide conservation efforts.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Maui Wind Farm Powers 17,000 Homes for 25 More Years
Planet WinsJan 26

Maui Wind Farm Powers 17,000 Homes for 25 More Years

A West Maui wind farm that's quietly powered thousands of homes since 2006 just got approved for 25 more years of clean energy. The decision keeps 30 megawatts of renewable power flowing while funding conservation work across Hawaii.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Maui Wind Farm Gets 25-Year Lease, Powers 17K Homes
Planet WinsJan 24

Maui Wind Farm Gets 25-Year Lease, Powers 17K Homes

Hawaii just locked in clean energy for a generation. The state renewed Maui's Kaheawa Wind Farm lease for 25 more years, ensuring renewable power for thousands of island families.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read