Maui News
98 Degrees benefit concert on Oʻahu to support Maui restoration, rebuilding of historical landmarks
Grammy Award-nominated band 98 Degrees will headline a special concert to benefit ongoing Maui restoration efforts, following last year’s devastating fires that affected many historic churches, sacred sites and communities.
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea magma intrusion a textbook example of dike propagation
From Jan. 31 to Feb. 3, 2024, a magma intrusion into Kīlauea’s flank, southwest of the summit caldera, was the focus of attention at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Spectrum awards $15,000 Digital Education Grant to Māpunawai Inc.
Spectrum has announced that Māpunawai Inc. was one of the 46 nonprofit organizations nationwide to receive the $15,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant this year.
Hawaiʻi Workers Center shines light on housing issues impacting some Lahaina wildfire survivors
The Hawaiʻi Workers Center, a grassroots organization focused on the well-being of workers held a press conference in Lahaina last week in the hopes of tackling housing issues impacting wildfire survivors.
Hawai‘i Unites files appeal in effort to stop release of mosquitoes in East Maui
The environmental nonprofit Hawai‘i Unites has filed an appeal for their case against the State of Hawai‘i Board of Land and Natural Resources and Department of Land and Natural Resources to stop the release of mosquitoes in East Maui and require an environmental impact statement and comprehensive studies of the risks of the project.
Hāna metals recycling event set for March 8 and 9
A quarterly metals recycling collection event in Hāna will be held on Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9, announced the Department of Environmental Management.
The Ritz-Carlton Maui hosts 32nd annual Celebration of the Arts, March 29-30
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua has announced the 32nd annual Celebration of the Arts – an opportunity for residents and visitors to embrace Hawaiian culture and traditions – taking place over Easter weekend, from March 29 through March 30.
Hirono joins US Senators in urging renewal of Compacts of Free Association
Hawaiʻi US Sen. Mazie Hirono joined more than two dozen senators, including fellow Hawaiʻi Sen. Brian Schatz, in calling for the renewal of the Compacts of Free Association with the
Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands
and the Republic of Palau.
Girl Scouts send cards, friendship bracelets in support of Maui members following fire
In the months following the devastating fires on Maui, Girl Scouts across the globe showed their support for island members through fundraising campaigns, cards and friendship bracelets. The donations, handwritten letters and pieces of art were distributed among affected troops on Maui.
Rosy Simas Danse returns to Maui to present new dance performance, March 21
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center will present a return to Maui for Rosy Simas Danse and an all-new dance performance entitled “she who lives on the road to war” at the MACC’s Castle Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21.
NOAA proposes national marine sanctuary in Papahānaumokuākea
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking public input on its draft proposal to designate marine portions of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument as a national marine sanctuary.
Camp Discovery opens registration for spring break keiki campers
A nature-based camp hosted at the Will Smith Imua Discovery Garden in Wailuku, brings keiki from kindergarten through third grade together to engage with the environment and forge new friendships, March 18-22.
Senate WAM Committee advances bills relating to wildfire recovery, economy, homelessness and housing
The Hawaiʻi State Senate Committee on Ways and Means passed out several bills aimed at addressing key priorities for the Senate, including bills to assist in wildfire recovery, agriculture, economic development, homelessness and housing.
Living Pono Project receives more than $650,000 for watershed preservation
The Living Pono Project has received more than $650,000 to support the nonprofit’s preservation efforts of the Pu‘u Kukui Watershed, the largest private nature preserve in Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiʻi Department of Health supports new CDC guidelines on COVID-19
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports it is in general agreement with today’s updated COVID-19 guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, effectively dropping the five-day guidance on COVID isolation.
Mayor Richard T. Bissen, Jr. to present 2024 State of the County Address March 15 at Castle Theater
The public is invited to attend the 2024 State of the County Address, which will be presented by Mayor Richard T. Bissen, Jr. at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 15 at Maui Arts and Cultural Center’s Castle Theater. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Applications open March 8 for Maui Office of Economic Development grants
Approximately $450,000 in funding is available through the County of Maui Office of Economic Development for grants toward programs, projects and events that promote and nurture economic development in Maui County. The department will accept new grant applications starting on March 8, and continuing until funds have been exhausted.
Electric production of ‘Grease’ premiers tonight at Baldwin Auditorium
Baldwin High School’s Performing Arts Learning Center will raise the curtain on their rendition of the iconic musical “Grease” at the Baldwin Auditorium tonight, Friday, March 1, 2024 at 7 p.m.
‘Shining Star Showcase’ spotlights talents of individuals with disabilities at ProArts Playhouse
Seventeen talented individuals with disabilities were spotlighted in a “Shining Star Showcase” at the ProArts Playhouse held Thursday in Kīhei.
Maui visitor arrivals down in January 2024; spending is up from 2019
“Locally, the Maui wildfires continued to impact visitors to Maui six months after the tragedy,” said Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) Director James Kunane Tokioka. “Maui’s visitor counts decreased by 23.5% compared to January 2023, although there has been progress from August 2023 when visitor arrivals were down by 57.8%. With the active recovery efforts and campaigns, we hope to see continuous improvements over the upcoming months,” he said.