“With new Maui fire origin report in hand, many look to future prevention.”

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With new Maui fire origin report in hand, many look to future prevention

The community has been waiting for over a year for answers from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Maui County about the cause and origin of the Lahaina fire that killed 102 people last year. Now that the report has been released, lawmakers want to see policies put in place and enforced to prevent future disasters.

Hawaiʻi Public Radio.

Farmers convention promotes sustainable solutions

The Hawai‘i Farmers Union United is opening its 14th annual convention on Maui this weekend with speakers focused on sustainable agriculture, food systems and security, and community resilience.

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Report: Breast cancer rates for AAPI women have risen over last 2 decades

While the cancer mortality rates in the U.S. have dropped 44% across all races since 1989, not all women are benefiting from the progress. The report notes that in 2021, the rates of AAPI women having breast cancer surpassed Hispanic and Black women across the nation.

Hawaiʻi Public Radio.

New Hawaiian Language apps launched

ʻAha Pūnana Leo announced the release of their first iOS educational app, Ka Hakalama me Pākaʻa, a groundbreaking language tool designed to revolutionize the teaching and learning of the Hawaiian syllable chart.

Maui Now.

Park Lane Ala Moana | All photos courtesy of Kobayashi Group

Kobayashi Group: Honoring Our Legacy, Shaping the Future

Introducing Alana Kobayashi Pakkala as CEO. Alana’s leadership will guide us in delivering best-in-class projects that serve our community and reflect the core principles that have always been our foundation.

Announcements

Liliʻuokalani Trust announces president and CEO

The Board of Trustees of Liliʻuokalani Trust (LT) announced today that they have appointed Tina Keane as President and Chief Executive Officer of the 115-year-old private operating foundation. Keane has been serving in an interim capacity since June. Previously, she was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at the Trust.