Community members in Hawaiʻi gathered at UH West Oʻahu for a Kaulunani-hosted event to support forestry efforts, with activities and cultural exchanges focused on tree nurturing and combating invasive species.

Hawaii's DLIR has announced the 2024 Workforce Development Heroes, recognizing individuals and organizations for their contributions to the state's employment and skill development during Workforce Development Month.

Negotiations between Kapiolani Medical Center and union nurses in Honolulu show progress on staffing issues after a year-long dispute and a 24-hour strike.

The Hawai'i Department of Human Services held an event for Maui wildfire survivors to enroll in a recovery program, with over 100 individuals signed up. The program, bolstered by $26.8 million in funding, aims to assist up to 3,000 households.

Maui officials attended the Wildfire Leadership Summit to discuss wildfire recovery strategies and community rebuilding efforts post-disaster. Mayor Bissen highlighted the importance of community spirit.

Maui County announced a residential recycling event in Hāna for metals and various recyclables, excluding e-waste, on September 20-21, 2024, with limited availability.

Kapiolani Medical Center locked out about 600 nurses post-strike over staffing and patient safety issues, despite their willingness to return to work. The hospital sees it as a legal strategy, while nurses protest for safer staff-to-patient ratios.

The Maui Fire Department is celebrating its 100th anniversary with activities, including vintage fire trucks, helicopter displays, and a parade at the Boys and Girls Club of Maui.

Maui Hub, a nonprofit online grocery, has paid over $2 million to local Maui farmers and producers, promoting sustainable agriculture and bolstering the island's economy.

The article details the Public Works Solid Waste Division's reminder for residents to properly prepare trash for curbside collection. Non-compliance leads to self-disposal at transfer stations.

The Hawaiʻi DOH is hosting an informational briefing on Kalaupapa's history and management by multiple agencies on October 5, 2024, at Kaunakakai Elementary School.

Maui's Department of Planning launches a quality of life survey to understand resident satisfaction and priorities, excluding recent fire impacts, with a cap at 400 participants.

New classrooms opened at Princess Nahiʻenaʻena Elementary School in West Maui to restore child care seats lost in a wildfire, with varied programs now available and subsidies offered for families.