Maui News
Maui police to launch ‘Put the Phone Away or Pay’ campaign against distracted driving
Beginning Monday, April 1, 2024, and continuing throughout the month, motorists will see heightened traffic enforcement as the MPD Traffic Division will take part in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Put the Phone Away or Pay,” distracted driving awareness enforcement event.
State buys former Maui Sun Hotel from Haggai Institute for fire survivor and workforce housing
The Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corp. has closed on the purchase of the former Maui Sun Hotel in Kīhei from Haggai International Institute for Advanced Leadership Training, the state agency announced Thursday.
OHA Kanaaho Grant aimed at providing relief to Lahaina and Kula residents affected by wildfire
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs announced the upcoming launch of the OHA Kanaaho Grant, providing critical support to homeowners and renters in the wildfire impact zones of Lahaina and Kula. Under the program, a one-time $9,000 grant can be awarded to eligible homeowners who experienced hardship; and a one-time $4,000 grant can be awarded to eligible renters who experienced hardship.
Sen. Hirono announces release of quarter honoring Maui’s Patsy T. Mink
US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) announced the official release of the new Patsy T. Mink quarter, which is part of the US Mint’s American Women Quarters Program for 2024.
2024 Super American Circus on Maui, March 29-31
Showmakers, Inc. presents The Super American Circus in 2024 in Hawaiʻi. This modern one-ring circus will showcase some of the best acts in the world in the Big Circus Tent on Maui in Makawao, 523 Olinda Road on March 29, 30 and 31, 2024.
Sen. Schatz: $500,000 secured for indigenous collaboration during Hōkūle‘a voyage
A $500,000 federal earmark has been secured to support collaboration between the Polynesian Voyaging Society and indigenous communities to share traditional ecological knowledge and scientific information during Hōkūle‘a’s Moananuiākea Voyage via the digital Wa‘a Honua platform, US Sen. Brian Schatz announced.
Senate WAM Committee passes Budget Bill, emergency appropriations following Maui wildfires
The Senate Ways and Means committee unanimously approved House Bill 679 Senate Draft 2 and House Bill 2610 Senate Draft 2, to allocate funding to address ongoing and escalating costs to non-congregate sheltering, development of temporary and permanent housing, and other needs.
Brian Kohne named new Maui County Film Commissioner
Brian Kohne, an award-winning music producer and filmmaker who grew up on Maui, has been named as the new County of Maui Film Commissioner, according to an announcement by the county’s Office of Economic Development today. His official start date is April 1, 2024.
Aloha Stadium on track to open for 2028 UH football season; priority listed offerors selected
Today, the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District announced that it has selected two priority-listed offerors that will be considered to develop and operate the new Aloha Stadium and surrounding entertainment district as one integrated public-private-partnership project. The selection and notification of the priority-listed offerors has occurred earlier than scheduled, marking the end of the qualifications phase and commencement of the proposals phase, and keeping the new Aloha Stadium on track to open for the 2028 University of Hawaiʻi football season.
IRS further extends tax relief for Maui wildfire victims, pushing 2023 deadlines to Aug. 7
The Internal Revenue Service further postponed until Aug. 7, 2024, various tax-filing and tax-payment deadlines for individuals and businesses affected by the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires in Hawaiʻi. Previously, the deadline was Feb. 15, 2024.
Hawaiʻi Democrats release verified vote count of party presidential primary and pledged delegate allocation
On March 16 and March 23, 2024, the Party-run Presidential Primary (PPP) Committee of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i met at the Party HQ, located in Honolulu, to recount the votes cast at the caucus style 2024 PPP held at 57 locations statewide on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
Grace Baptist Church seeking a change of zoning to rebuild in Lahaina
Maui County Council members have referred a bill to the Maui Planning Commission for a conditional change of zoning from residential to public/quasi-public for Grace Baptist Church, which was destroyed Aug. 8 in the Lahaina wildfire.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection on April 7; Deadline to make an appointment is March 28
Residents wanting to dispose of household hazardous waste can do so at an upcoming event on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The event is by appointment only and the deadline to set an appointment is on March 28.
Water conservation request on Molokaʻi from Kawela to Kaunakakai
The Department of Water Supply requests residents and tourists of Molokaʻi from Kawela to Kaunakakai to conserve water until further notice. The request is due to an inoperable well pump.
Utility work Thursday to impact traffic on Honoapiʻilani Highway near Ukumehame Beach Park
To maintain reliable service, Hawaiian Electric crews will be making routine equipment upgrades using bucket trucks along Honoapiʻilani Highway near Ukumehame Beach Park in the West Maui area on Thursday, March 28, impacting area traffic from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. No service interruptions are planned for this work.
Kahului man charged with first degree attempted murder following Wailuku shooting
Maui police charged a man with first degree attempted murder in connection with a shooting reported early Monday morning in Wailuku. Nathaniel Cachola, 19, of Kahului was charged on Tuesday, March 26, with bail set at $500,000, according to police reports.
Gov. Green decides against STR moratorium; hopes to have all wildfire displaced Maui residents out of hotels by July 1
With more than 3,000 wildfire displaced residents on Maui still living in hotels, Gov. Josh Green says there are enough units available now through rental and direct lease programs that he expects to have the remaining residents transitioned out to longer-term solutions by July 1, 2024.
Schatz secures more than $1M in earmark funding to build first ever adult day care center on Lānaʻi
“Too many seniors on Lānaʻi are being forced to move away from their homes and off island just to get the care they need,” said Sen. Schatz. “This new funding will help build Lānaʻi’s first ever adult day care center, giving seniors a much-needed option for care, while keeping families together.”
Krank Cycles to open store in West Maui; grand opening set for April 6
Krank Cycles will open a new shop next month in Lahaina, according to an announcement.
Evening budget meetings planned throughout the county in April
The Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee will hold evening budget meetings in council residency areas April 1-16 to receive community input on the fiscal year 2025 budget, Council Vice Chair Yuki Lei K. Sugimura announced today.