Hawaii plays a crucial role in tracking satellites and the space debris that threatens them. As orbital space gets more cluttered, private companies and military trackers will have to get better at tracking and identifying even tiny pieces of junk. (Article no longer...
The question of whether there should be a moratorium on GMO Operations and Practices has been the subject of intense debate in Maui County. As voters head to the polls, the following is designed to stimulate a thoughtful review of this issue based on the questions we...
Ke Alahele Education Dinner Draws 660 Supporters, Raises $300,000 King Kekaulike High School graduate AJ Ramelb was selected for the second annual Daniel K. Inouye Innovation Award Saturday night. The honor included a $3,000 cash award for his college education and...
$200 Gift Card for Dining at Mama’s Fish House & Inn Dinner for 2 at Japengo, Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa Sanrio Hello Kitty Gift Basket from Queen Ka’ahumanu Center Dinner and a movie with Mayor Alan and Ann Arakawa 2 nights stay at The Courtyard by Marriott...
The annual MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund Dinner & Auction returns on Saturday, August 23. Held at the Grand Wailea Resort, this annual event raises needed funds for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs in our community. Guests will bid on...
A Ke Alahele Education Fund grant for Montessori School of Maui was intended to support its engineering and robotics programs plus help provide a practical learning environment for students to enhance their skills in science, technology, engineering and math or STEM....
For the past two years, Mayor Alan Arakawa and his wife Ann have served as hosts of the popular “Are You Smarter Than a STEM 5th Grader?” – a lively game during the annual MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund dinner that tests attendees’ STEM acumen against those of our...
The Maui Economic Development Board is continuing to honor the legacy of the late U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye with an award program in his name. “Senator Inouye was a visionary who saw how important it is to affirm and invest in our students, the future of Hawaii,”...
The Maui Economic Development Board is pleased to announce that the Daniel K. Inouye Innovation Award will be presented this year to a student team that demonstrates the most innovative use of STEM tools and capabilities to serve and improve our community. The Daniel...
Kualapu’u School teacher Susan Forbes began her Ke Alahele Education Fund grant project with a goal – field a competitive robotics team. It was a building year at the Molokai K-6 charter school and this year the students were not ready to compete. The hope is that...