Maui News

Since wildfires swept over the Island of Maui Aug. 8, more than $347.8 million in federal assistance has been approved for 7,090 households.

Governor Josh Green, M.D., has signed legislation designating an official state kāhuli, or snail, for each of the main Hawaiian islands, as well as the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. In a ceremony this Friday at Washington Place, Gov. Green signed into law House Bill 1899, which recognizes nine native snail species as state snails.

This Earth Month, to celebrate their favorite sustainable mode of transportation, the Maui Bicycling League has organized a 17-mile “Haʻikū Ride Around” on Saturday, April 27.

Two graduate programs at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa are in the nation’s top 25, and an additional 11 programs are in the top 100, according to the 2024 US News and World Report’s Best Graduate Schools rankings, released Tuesday.

Maui County Department of Water Supply Director John Stufflebean is scheduled as a guest speaker for the Kula Community Association’s general membership meeting, starting at 7 p.m. April 17 at the Kula Community Center.

The Construction Industry of Maui today announced it is accepting applications from graduating Maui’s high school students, for its annual Bob Poulson CIM Scholarships.

On Friday, the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association fulfilled another year of caring for senior citizens of Maui County through the 2024 Spring Nā Kūpuna Appreciation Event.

Parties to cases involving the Lahaina wildfire disaster could see their first trial date as soon as Nov. 18, 2024 before Judge Peter Cahill. The date was set during a status conference held Friday before a room full of attorneys representing various interests in the case.

Under the Individuals and Households Program, eligible individuals who submit the necessary documentation may receive rental assistance for an additional three months or possibly longer, if needed.

A Wailuku man was sentenced to 20 years in jail on Thursday for first degree sexual assault against a minor under the age of 14. The sentence was handed down in Wailuku’s Second Circuit Court by Judge Peter Cahill.

After overcoming adversity following wildfires that devastated its previous location, Segway Maui is making its return to the island, and it’s doing it under a new name.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health announced a Request for Proposals for Comprehensive Emergency Medical Services or EMS for 911 Ground Ambulance Transport in Maui and Kauaʻi Counties. The RFPs, from the Emergency Medical Services and Injury Prevention System Branch, replace those that were canceled on Oct. 23, 2023 after concerns were raised.

Duke’s Maui presented its inaugural Koho Pono award to 2024 honoree Edwin “Ekolu” Lindsey during a private ceremony at the restaurant last week.

The Queen Kaʻahumanu Center hosts several performing arts studios this month. April has an engaging performing arts lineup with events that include live music, theater performances and the grand opening of a new dance studio.

Gov. Josh Green, M.D., issued an emergency proclamation today in response to the heavy rains, flooding and landslides impacting the County of Kaua‘i.

In celebration of Earth Month, Drive Electric Hawaiʻi and the Hawaiʻi EV Association will host a series of Drive Electric Earth Day events across the islands. These events are dedicated to promoting awareness and education about electric vehicles (EVs), showcasing the latest EV technology, and encouraging the adoption of sustainable transportation options.

Kalaupapa resident, John Arruda celebrates 100 years of life today. In a statement, Arruda said, “The State of Hawai‘i has provided me with everything, and that’s why I have this beautiful Kalaupapa, which has kept me going all these years and where I call home.”

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) on the island of Hawai‘i reopened at noon today following a temporary closure this morning to repair an asphalt crack.

Kauaʻi is dealing with severe weather impacts due to a strong low pressure system northwest of the state that brought intense rain and flooding over the island Thursday night and into Friday. Officials have reported multiple rescues and evacuations from cars and houses due to flooding. Due to heavy rains, crews were working to control spills at the Waimea and Wailua Wastewater Treatment Plants.

When Maui was hit by a devastating fire last August, the nation collectively grieved. For singer and songwriter Lily Meola, who was born and raised on Maui, the heartbreak ran deep. So, she did what she does best—poured her pain and feelings into song. Initially revealed in a rare live performance on her Instagram account, “Hope in the Ashes,” is now available everywhere you get your music with all proceeds from the song being donated to the Maui Food Bank.