The Maui Economic Development Board announced the upcoming presentation of two prestigious awards during their Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at the Wailea Beach Resort–Marriott, Maui. This event will not only celebrate the achievements of Maui County’s community leaders, but also raise funds to support STEM education in the islands.
Grace Wright, Finalist, Local Letters for Global Change. This letter features reporting from “'A National Call for Food Production:’ Sustainable Farming Seeks Revolution in Puerto Rico” by Syra Ortiz-Blanes, a Pulitzer Center reporting project Dear Council.
Kaitlin Kitagawa, Finalist, Local Letters for Global Change. This letter features reporting from “Uniform Femicides: System Errors” by Karen Naundorf and Sarah Pabst, a Pulitzer Center reporting project Dear Representative Kyle Yamashita, Aloha! My name is.