Maui News

A Hawaiian monk seal was returned to its home in Kaua‘i waters after five months of treatment at the Kona mammal hospital for kidney stones, possible pneumonia and a fractured canine tooth that had become infected.

Coders from all islands gathered for the Hawaiʻi Annual Code Challenge on Nov. 8, programming a path to improved public services for communities across the state.

Logan Kalawaia, Ta’aroa Nui Halau and Nā ‘Ohu will perform, along with roaming Christmas carolers and free ʻukulele lessons with Uncle Arlie at the holiday celebration at Maui Ocean Center.

Attendees of the Hilton Grand Vacations hiring event will have the chance to explore job opportunities, meet company team members, and apply and interview for positions on-site. Some people could receive conditional on-the-spot employment offers.

Patients can now easily store and share their COVID-19 vaccination records by generating a QR code to add to their smartphone’s digital wallet applications, such as Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, or Samsung Wallet.

The High Surf Warning has been downgraded to a High Surf Advisory for the north and west facing shores of Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi and the north facing shores of Maui. The High Surf Advisory has been canceled for the west facing shores of the Big Island.

Maui Economic Opportunity reminds small farmers and ranchers that the application deadline for the Maui County Agricultural Micro Grant Program 4.0, which offers up to $25,000 in grants, is about a week away. 

Researchers at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa have received an $892,290 National Science Foundation grant for deepwater seaweed exploration in the mesophotic zone of Hawaiʻi’s coastlines.

Councilmember Shane M. Sinenci announced that the Water Authority, Social Services and Parks Committee will receive a presentation from the state Department of Health Monday at 9 a.m. on the new procurement process for emergency-medical services in Maui County.

The United Public Workers Union, in partnership with Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi, will host “Blue Collar Christmas” events throughout December to bring festive cheer to foster children across Hawaiʻi.

CocoNene’s Maui Biz Ornaments initiative, featuring collectible wooden ornaments of local businesses, channels 50% of sales directly to Lahaina businesses that were affected by the Aug. 8 wildfires.

The Allstate Maui Invitational, the nation’s early-season college basketball tournament, KemperSports, and the college basketball community have rallied to raise $1.7 million for Maui wildfire relief and recovery efforts. 

Gov. Josh Green and the Hawaiʻi Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism encourage residents and visitors to buy Hawaiian-made products during the holidays, driving local economic growth and aiding in business recovery.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation released the scheduled lane closures on Maui for the week of Nov. 25 – Dec. 1.

The Maui Fire Department suspended search operations for a 42-year-old man from California who was reported missing on Nov. 20 in the area of the “cliff house” in Kapalua.

The Maui AIDS Foundation will host “World AIDS Day – A Concert of Hope,” featuring performances by Eric Gilliom, Vince Esquire, and Anthony Pfluke on Dec. 1 at the Historic Iao Theater.

The Hawai’i Economic Association has two scholarships available for undergraduate students interested in economics.

Surf’s up as local and international talent converge for the HIC Haleʻiwa Pro — a critical Qualifying Series event set to shape the field for the 2024 Challenger Series and the Sambazon World Junior Championship.

The Sentry, the first Signature Event of the PGA TOUR Regular Season, returns to Maui Jan. 4-7.

The National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory for north-facing shores of Maui until 6 a.m. Saturday.