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Lāna‘i Air Welcomes Cessna Sky Courier C-408
Lāna‘i Air Welcomes Cessna Sky Courier C-408

Lāna‘i Air, operated by Western Aircraft, Inc., introduced the Cessna C-408 SkyCourier to its fleet, marking its inaugural flight on Friday, March 29. This twin-engine turboprop aircraft, accommodating up to 19 passengers, now facilitates scheduled flights as public charters between Lāna‘i and Honolulu, with departures at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. from Lāna‘i, and at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. from Honolulu. These flights complement the existing service and times provided by the Pilatus PC-12.

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Lāna‘i Air Welcomes Cessna Sky Courier C-408
Lāna‘i Air Welcomes Cessna Sky Courier C-408

Lāna‘i Air, operated by Western Aircraft, Inc., introduced the Cessna C-408 SkyCourier to its fleet, marking its inaugural flight on Friday, March 29. This twin-engine turboprop aircraft, accommodating up to 19 passengers, now facilitates scheduled flights as public charters between Lāna‘i and Honolulu, with departures at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. from Lāna‘i, and at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. from Honolulu. These flights complement the existing service and times provided by the Pilatus PC-12.

After 100 Years, First Hawaiian Bank Closes its Lāna‘i Branch
After 100 Years, First Hawaiian Bank Closes its Lāna‘i Branch

The impending closure of First Hawaiian Bank’s (FHB) Lāna‘i branch, slated for June 28, 2024, has raised significant concern within our community. Originating as Bank of Bishop and Co. in 1924, this institution has been a cornerstone of Lāna‘i’s financial landscape for nearly a century. With the planned closure, the island will be left with only Bank of Hawaii and Lāna‘i Federal Credit Union, marking a significant shift in our community’s banking landscape.

New April issue of Lanai Today now available!
New April issue of Lanai Today now available!

New April issue of Lanai Today now available!

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HawaiiKidsCAN, Lānaʻi ‘Ohana Connection and Let’s Go Learn have created the ‘Ohana Learning Toolkit to help parents understand how their children are doing in school. The program is free of charge and is available exclusively to Lānaʻi families with kids from kindergarten through 12th grade. For more information or to register, click here.

Lānaʻi Federal Credit Union is now offering personal checking accounts. Visit the branch or call them at 808-565-6522 for more information. 

The County of Maui is asking Lāna‘i residents to assist the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Initiative by helping pinpoint the neighborhoods most in need of high-speed internet connections and digital resources. Please take the survey by following this link. After clicking the link, scan the QR code for more information and to take the survey.

The Hawaii Department of Agriculture's Pesticides Branch has established the Pesticide Disposal Program to offer residents an environmentally friendly solution for disposing of pesticides. For more information and to review the list of accepted and unaccepted products, please call EnviroServices & Training Center at 808-456-3494, email wm@gotoetc.com, or visit the HDOA webpage at https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/pi/main/pesticide-disposal-program/.

Sunday Yoga in Lānaʻi, a free community class, will be held every Sunday at Dole Park starting at 9 a.m. Participants are asked to bring a mat or towel.

Lānaʻi Tennis is offering a Junior Tennis Program that includes free 1-hour tennis lessons for keiki ages 7-14 every Saturday from March 23 - May 11 at the Four Seasons Lānaʻi Tennis Garden. For more information or to register, contact Robby Reneberg at 832-472-4024 or via email at robby.reneberg@fourseasons.com.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is hosting free 30-minute webinars on trauma-informed care and practices, starting on April 22 and continuing through May 24, via Zoom. The webinars in April will cover the principles and philosophy behind trauma-informed care, while those in May will focus on how to apply these principles in practice. For questions, please contact Dr. Stephanie Campbell at (808) 927-1412 or via email at stephanie.campbell.NSW@doh.hawaii.gov.

The 39th Annual Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run, which helps raise funds for Special Olympics Hawaii, will take place on Saturday, May 11, at 9 a.m. The race will begin at the First Hawaiian Bank Lānaʻi. For questions, please email Officer Goro Ijima at goro.ijima@mpd.net or Officer Nathan Samonte at NathanMichael.Samonte@mpd.net, or call (808) 565-8388.

NAMI Hawaii will host its free Ohana Wellness Workshop at the Lānaʻi Filipino Clubhouse on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call 808-591-1297 or email info@namihawaii.org to register.

The Lāna‘i Saturday Market will take place at Dole Park on Saturday, May 11, and Saturday, May 25, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Alzheimer’s Association will host the Maui County Caregiver Support Group for Lānaʻi, Maui and Moloka‘i every third Tuesday of the month from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. To register, contact Shirley at 808-518-6648 or email her at shkan@alz.org.

Kula Makai No Na Opio O Lanai, the police academy for the youth of Lanai, will host sessions from June 10-14 and June 24-28. Registration is free and is on a first come first serve basis. To sign up, please see officer Matthew Seagult in his office at LHES.

Starting the week of December 11, Expeditions will operate two round trips a day, seven days a week. For the new schedule, visit go-lanai.com.

Lānaʻi Air is hiring for positions on Lānaʻi and in Honolulu. Benefits include complimentary travel benefits, a discount at Richard’s Market and a sign-on bonus. For more information, click here or call 808-565-3105.

This year’s Lānaʻi Pineapple Festival is currently planned for Saturday, July 6.

Recently, there have been incidents at Hulopo‘e Beach Park such as damaged items, vandalism, and areas not cleaned up after. There is now a community watch link for beach goers to send concerns about the Hulopo‘e Beach Park. Click for more information.