Maui News
Maui Food Bank benefits from ʻOhana Fuels donation
The $5,081 donation given to Maui Food Bank from ʻOhana Fuels will provide more than 20,000 meals to people who are at risk of going hungry.
GoFundMe account set up to keep animals fed on Maui Animal Farm
A GoFundMe account seeks to raise $5,000 for the Maui Animal Farm after its owner, Heidi Denecke broke her ankle in two places preventing her from taking care of the animals and keep farm tours running.
Huihui restaurant at Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel supporting efforts to reduce invasive deer
Huihui chef Tom Muromoto’s thoughtfully crafted menu sources deer from the neighboring rural island for dishes that include the Molokaʻi venison burger, and Molokaʻi venison poke.
Findings of report on tourism management and economic development to be discussed
The council’s Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee will discuss the findings and recommendations of its Tourism Management and Economic Development Temporary Investigative Group—including a proposal to establish caps on all transient accommodations.
Hāna residential scrap metals recycling event set for March 3-5, 2022
A Hāna residential scrap metals recycling event is set for 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 3-5 at the Hāna Landfill.
Web page established for new Maui County Department of Agriculture
Maui County has set up a new web page as part of the formation of the new County Department of Agriculture. Voters approved a Maui County Charter amendment in November 2020 for establishment of the department, which will officially launch in July 2022.
Nominations sought for Maui County’s Outstanding Older Americans 2022
The Office on Aging is seeking nominations for Maui County’s 53nd Annual Outstanding Older Americans. The recognition program is held each May in conjunction with Older Americans Month to recognize elders across the nation for their extraordinary efforts and contributions to society.
Updated West Maui Community Plan and map now available to view on County website
The updated West Maui Community Plan and its web map have been posted online by the Maui County Department of Planning.
Map of pending projects in Maui County now available
The Planning Department has completed an interactive and publicly accessible map of pending and recently completed projects throughout Maui County.
There’s a new FlushAware app and you can learn about it during Ocean Speaker Series
Maui Nui Marine Resource Council is hosting a special “Know Your Ocean Speaker Series” presentation on Zoom on March 2 at 5:30 p.m. featuring Reef Power president Travis Liggett, who has created a new FlushAware app.
Newly constructed resource center opens at Nisei Veterans Memorial Center
A blessing and grand opening event was held over the weekend for the newly constructed Stanley Izumigawa Resource Center at the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center in Wailuku, Maui. The new SIRC will allow the center to double its space for visitors, workshops and research requests.
Feb. 21, 2022 COVID-19 update: 206 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The latest data represents a total of 6,646 “active” cases statewide over two weeks. This is below the delta peak of 11,500. Maui County’s seven day average of cases is now 27.6 cases per 100,000. This is below the delta peak of 57.6 per 100,000 reported on Aug. 25, and the 412.1 per 100,000 reported on Jan. 21, 2022.
Record graduation rates at University of Hawaiʻi Maui College
UH Maui College set record one-year (2.5%) and three-year (29.2%) graduation rates for full-time first-time students as well as four-year and six-year rates for part-time students.
Paradise Beverages completes upgrades to protect water resources following DOH fine
The company received a Notice of Violation Order with a $75,000 penalty from the Hawai‘i Department of Health for an incident involving the alleged overflow of beer into storm drains and the Waiawa stream near its O‘ahu warehouse in Waipiʻo.
MISC hosts Hōʻike o Haleakalā curriculum teacher workshop over spring break
The Maui Invasive Species Committee is holding a teacher development workshop for K-12 teachers and environmental educators on March 14 and 15 featuring the place-based Hōʻike o Haleakalā curriculum.
List: Maui Weekly Lane Closures Through Feb. 25, 2022
The state Department of Transportation is working on several road projects that will result in lane closures through Feb. 25, 2022.
Hawaiian Homestead nonprofit purchases apartments to maintain affordability
A Hawaiian homestead nonprofit governed by enrolled members of the Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead purchased a 6-unit apartment property in downtown Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi.
Whale Week Trivia: Do all whales sing? Where is a whale’s hair? How fast are they?
Here’s some whale trivia about the wintering whales that come to Hawaiʻi each year to breed, give birth, and nurse their young.
Maui Seaside Hotel in Kahului to be converted to ‘upscale’ Hilton
California’s ASAP Holdings recently acquired longstanding Maui Seaside Hotel in Kahului and said it will be converted to an “upscale Hilton hotel.”
Democratic Party selects three finalists for House District 39 vacancy
The members of the Oʻahu County Democratic Party’s House District 39 selection body – comprised of the party’s precinct officers and district council chair who reside in House District 39 – have selected three names to send to Governor David Ige for his consideration to fill the House vacancy created by the resignation of Ty Cullen from the Hawaiʻi State House of Representatives.
