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The Maui Fair Alliance announced that it will not organize or hold a Maui Fair in 2024, and will be taking steps to dissolve after years of dedicated service to the Maui community. The Maui Fair was last held in October 2019 several months before Hawaiʻi's... April 23, 2024 · 12:01amMaui senators vote with majority in killing marijuana decriminalization bill
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Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles found in Waikoloa on Hawaiʻi Island
Three live adult coconut rhinoceros beetles (CRB) have been detected in traps in the Waikoloa area on Hawai‘i Island. The captures during the past week were the first detections of adult CRB on the island since six grubs (larvae) were found in October 2023, in a decaying palm tree by a resident in Waikoloa Village.
DLNR: Death of nēnē gosling in Hilo Park points to disease carried by feral cats
Toxoplasmosis, an infection spread only in the feces of feral cats, is likely what killed a nēnē gosling last month in Liliʻuokalani Park and Gardens on Hawaiʻi Island, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources. The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife sent the diseased bird to the United States Geological Survey’s […]
Hawaiian Electric utility work to impact traffic on Dairy Road in Kahului, April 30-May 1
To ensure reliable service, maintenance work at the base of two utility poles will impact area traffic along Dairy Road fronting the Maui Marketplace in Kahului on Tuesday, April 30, Wednesday, May 1, and Thursday, May 2, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. No service interruptions are planned for this work.
Six Maui students awarded $1K academic scholarships by Josh and Souk Jerman Foundation
Six Maui County high school seniors have been awarded $1,000 each by the Josh and Souk Jerman Foundation Scholarship program.
Kahului Harbor cleanup planned on May 2-3; includes removal of vehicles on May 6
Fifty-four trucks and cars, many inoperable, will be towed from the state’s Kahului Harbor on May 6, state officials announced. A team from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation, and officers from the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement placed notices on each of the vehicles on Monday.
The notices warn owners that their car or truck is parked illegally in a state boating facility, which is a violation of one or more laws under Hawai‘i Administrative Rules. During yesterday’s posting, 27 people were also advised that the state and a contractor would be cleaning up the harbor on May 2 and 3.
Kaulana Mahina workforce housing apartments celebrates grand opening in Central Maui
The grand opening of Kaulana Mahina Apartments—a workforce housing development in Wailuku—took place on Thursday, April 18. This event comes at a time when the chronically undersupplied housing market on Maui has been further impacted by the devastating fires of last August.
First Tee Hawaiʻi kicks off program registration at Kāʻanapali Golf Courses
Registration is now open for First Tee Hawaiʻi’s programming at Kā’anapali Golf Courses. First Tee Hawaiʻi is a youth development organization that helps kids and teens build their strength of character through golf.
Maui senators vote with majority in killing marijuana decriminalization bill
Maui County’s state Senate delegation was united Monday in voting with the majority of senators to kill a bill that would have decriminalized the possession of up to 1 ounce of marijuana.
Mayor Bissen’s Weekly Disaster Recovery Community Update Meetings resume Wednesday
Officials from US Army Corps of Engineers, state Department of Health and other agencies will discuss the status of debris clearing, how trees in the burn zone are determined to be hazardous and testing for shoreline water quality during this week’s meeting.
Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center to host 3rd Annual Kupulau Festival, April 27
The Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center hosts its 3rd Annual Kupulau Festival on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the center in Lāna‘i City.
Governor renews commitment to house FEMA-ineligible Maui wildfire survivors with 450-unit Ka La‘i Ola project
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., has announced a new partnership with HomeAid Hawai‘i to build Ka La‘i Ola, a project that will create 450 units for wildfire survivors on Maui who were not eligible for FEMA assistance. Ka La‘i Ola is the largest interim housing development announced for Maui wildfire survivors to date. Groundbreaking will soon be announced.
Bank of Hawai‘i’s Lahaina branch is under construction with grand opening set before the end of 2024
Lahaina will be the second Branch of Tomorrow on Maui. The first is Kīhei, which opened in 2017. Bank of Hawai‘i has served the people of Lahaina for nearly a century—beginning with its first branch in the area on Front Street in 1930. In addition to the new branch, Bank of Hawai‘i Foundation donated $100,000 to Hawai‘i Community Lending for the Lahaina Homeowner Recovery Program.
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Bank of Hawai‘i’s Lahaina branch is under construction with grand opening set before the end of 2024
Lahaina will be the second Branch of Tomorrow on Maui. The first is Kīhei, which opened in 2017. Bank of Hawai‘i has served the people of Lahaina for nearly a century—beginning with its first branch in the area on Front Street in 1930. In addition to the new branch, Bank of Hawai‘i Foundation donated $100,000 to Hawai‘i Community Lending for the Lahaina Homeowner Recovery Program.
“Resilience Strategies for Maui Entrepreneurs” talk kicks off Maui County 2024 US National Small Business Week
The Maui County Small Business Week starts on Sunday, April 28 and ends on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The 2024 MauiSBW program includes four educational events designed for one-person, mom-and-pop, micro to small size of businesses.
Slim’s Power Tools hosts 31st Annual He-Man Competition this Saturday
Slim’s Power Tools, Hawaiʻi’s largest locally owned power tool distributor, presents the 31st Annual He-Man Competition, set to take place on Saturday, at the storeʻs Kalepa Place location in Kahului, Maui.
140 volunteers participate in 14th ASB community cleanup during National Volunteer Month
In honor of National Volunteer Month, American Savings Bank hosted its 14th community clean-up event to beautify and revitalize the Chinatown-Kalihi neighborhood on Oʻahu. The event was held on Saturday and drew participation of 140 volunteers from eight organizations.
Arts & Entertainment
Artist 2 Artist at the MACC features Kalaʻe & Kalena on April 26
Artist 2 Artist, a Maui concert series, sets the stage for beloved Hawaiʻi performing artist Henry Kapono to perform with husband-wife duo Kalaʻe & Kalena and special Maui guest artist Pat Simmons, Jr. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on Friday, April 26.
Artist 2 Artist at the MACC features Kalaʻe & Kalena on April 26
Artist 2 Artist, a Maui concert series, sets the stage for beloved Hawaiʻi performing artist Henry Kapono to perform with husband-wife duo Kalaʻe & Kalena and special Maui guest artist Pat Simmons, Jr. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on Friday, April 26.
Lei Day Heritage Festival, May 1 at Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House
Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House hosts its annual celebration of Lei Day on May 1, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be filled with vibrant colors, fragrant flowers, and the spirit of aloha in honor of the rich tradition of lei-making in Hawaiian culture.
Motherʻs Day Dinner and Show to feature Kamalei Kawaʻa from NBC’s ‘The Voice’
An exclusive Mother’s Day Dinner and Show featuring Maui’s own Kamalei Kawaʻa, a contestant on NBC’s “The Voice,” will take place at The King Kamehameha Golf Club from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 12, 2024.
Oni Foundation Inc. unveils Wonderful World of Aloha multicultural dance and activities center at Maui’s QKC
Maui-based nonprofit Oni Foundation Inc. opens its new Wonderful World of Aloha 4,000-square-foot multicultural dance and activities center at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului. The dance and activities center opens May 1, 2024, offering cultural dance and hands-on learning experiences for kamaʻāina and visitors.
Maui Mall Village hosts annual Art of Trash & Trashion Show, April 22
Maui Mall Village is pleased to once again host The Art of Trash & Trashion Show, which kicks off on Earth Day, April 22, 2024. Mālama Maui Nui presents the annual programs to promote the vital message of upcycling through the imaginative transformation of trash. Kamaʻāina and visitors can attend the free opening night “trashion” show and visit the gallery conveniently located at Maui Mall Village.
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Friend of jailed Kaua‘i artist accused of threatening a councilman speaks out following court hearing
The court hearing was continued to May 7 to allow more time for a mental health and fitness examination from a state psychologist.
Road closure scheduled for debris removal following recent flooding on Garden Isle
The closure starts Wednesday and will go till Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a break from 11 a.m. to noon, weather permitting.
Portion of Kalena Park to close for construction
Work includes a playground replacement, replacing the chain link fence with concrete ball barriers and adding parking stops.
Big Island News
Waikōloa restaurant reopens after getting a red placard for a rodent infestation and more
The restaurant was shut down on April 19 when a state inspection revealed an active rodent infestation, contaminated food products and unsanitary conditions within the facility.
Adult Coconut Rhinoceros beetles caught in traps set out in Waikōloa
The first adult beetle collected last week was caught in a camera trap at the Hawaiian Earth Recycling facility near the West Hawai‘i Sanitary Landfill.
Cat feces suspected in death of a nēnē gosling found in Hilo park
“This tragic incident highlights the problem of having feral cat colonies in areas that are known habitat for endangered or threatened species,” said DLNR Chair Dawn Chang.