Maui News
Maui Office of Economic Development grants training workshop, March 31
The County of Maui Office of Economic Development will hold a Fiscal Year 2023 Grants Training Workshop via BlueJeans beginning at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2022.
In-home audit offered to low income Maui families to trim energy bills
The federally funded Weatherization Assistance Program provides for an in-home audit to determine energy efficiency improvements, while ensuring health and safety, and the purchase of items, such as new Energy Star refrigerators, solar water heaters, CFL and LED light bulbs and more, to reduce the energy burden for low income households.
Washington Place celebrates 175th anniversary
Washington Place, a National Historic Landmark and the executive mansion of the governor of the State of Hawaiʻi, celebrates 175 years with commemoration festivities to kick off later this month.
Hawaiʻi State Legislature honoring 33 during Education Week
The Hawai‘i State Legislature is celebrating Education Week by honoring the outstanding work of 33 students, educators, faculty and school leaders for their commitment to educational excellence.
Trash pickups rescheduled in Pāʻia
Curbside trash collections have been rescheduled for pickup to Tuesday, March 15, in Pāʻia, due to a personnel shortage.
Subaru Hawaiʻi donated $50,000 in matching gifts to five nonprofits
Subaru Hawai‘i’s inaugural Love in Action campaign donated more than $50,000 in matching gifts to local nonprofits across the state: Humane Societies of Hawaiʻi, Project Vision, Mana Maoli, Hui Ho‘oleimaluō and Child & Family Service.
100th Infantry Battalion kicks off 80th anniversary with challenge for Hawaiʻi students
“We initiated the ‘100th Infantry Battalion Challenge’ to encourage young students to explore their roots and to find lessons that can be applied to today’s challenges,” Sakoda said.
$23 million secured for realignment of Honoapiʻilani from Ukumehame to Launiupoko
The new earmark funding will be used to realign 4.5 miles of Honoapi‘ilani Highway from Ukumehame to Launiupoko to make it safer and more resilient to the impacts of coastal erosion and climate change.
Regency Wharf Cinemas reopens after extensive remodel
The Regency Wharf Cinemas has reopened after an extensive remodel.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending March 13, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending March 13, 2022. May they rest in peace.
$686M included in FY2022 budget to address Red Hill crisis, close facility
An estimated $686,429,000 in funding for the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility water contamination crisis is included in the fiscal year 2022 omnibus spending bill, unveiled last week.
UH Mānoa Native Hawaiian enrichment program makes ʻprofound differenceʻ
Nā Pua Noʻeau UH Mānoa received the 2022 Hawaiʻi Children’s Action Network “Champions for Children Unsung Hero” award, which recognizes individuals who made a profound difference for keiki in their community.
$22.3M secured for Native Hawaiian housing, highest level of federal funding appropriated
A total of $22.3 million is secured for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, the highest level of funding ever appropriated by Congress, according to US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i).
Volcano Watch: Magma chamber music can tell a revealing tale
Disturbances to a magma or lava body—such as Kīlauea Volcano’s underground summit magma reservoir or its current lava lake—can occur for a variety of reasons, including rising gas pockets or the fall of wall rocks into a lava lake. When a body of magma or lava is disturbed, the fluid in it can respond by vibrating or sloshing in a variety of ways.
UH study: Scientists warn there are too many unknowns for deep-sea mining in Hawaiʻi
New research, published in Marine Policy and co-authored by University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa oceanographers, shows that the science is insufficient to support evidence-based decision-making should deep-sea mining move forward.
Maui helicopter, air operations tied to noise, livestock issues in draft resolutions
Citing noise complaints and livestock disruptions, two Maui County Council draft resolutions are asking the federal government to better manage aircraft operations in Maui County. The proposed resolutions, each aimed at the Federal Aviation Administration, will be taken up during the council’s Infrastructure and Transportation Committee on March 22.
Maui’s Office of the Mayor Budget Office receives budget presentation award
The Office of the Mayor’s Budget Office has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for Fiscal Year 2022.
Community input sought to identify parcels for designation as Important Agricultural Lands
“Agriculture has always been a big part of our heritage throughout Maui County,” said Mayor Michael Victorino. “Identifying and designating Important Agricultural Lands are important steps toward realizing plans for a more self-reliant and diverse economy.”
Maui Crime Feb. 27 – March 5, 2022: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 11 burglaries, 11 vehicle thefts and six vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Feb. 27 to March 5, 2022.
Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem Foundation to award five $1,000 scholarships, applications due April 1
The Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem Foundation is accepting applications from Maui county high school seniors for its five $1,000 scholarships. Applicants must be attending a college or university in 2022 to be eligible.
