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Fire displaces 18 people in Wailuku housing complex
Eighteen people were displaced after a blaze burned through a two-story Wailuku home on Thursday morning, according to Maui Fire Department.
Mayor signs record high $1.07 billion budget, saying it will rebuild Maui County
Saying that the county will go from surviving — to rebuilding and revitalizing — Mayor Michael Victorino today signed into law the record-high $1.07 billion budget for the new fiscal year. Saying that the county will go from surviving — to rebuilding and revitalizing — Mayor Michael Victorino today signed into law the record-high $1.07 billion budget for the new fiscal year.
Maui Now Seeks Reader Input for Survey: Increase in Violent and Property Crimes, Residential Rental Prices, Persisting Drought Conditions, Maui County Elections
Maui Now is conducting a survey focused on understanding the opinions and attitudes of its readers about Maui’s residential rental prices spiking 41%, county government actions to create more affordable housing, persisting drought conditions, increase of violent and property crimes, and the upcoming mayoral and council races.
Application deadline for $830,000 Office of Hawaiian Affairs grant is June 17
The deadline is June 17 to apply for an Office of Hawaiian Affairsʻ $830,000 grant for a contractor to implement its Emergency Financial Assistance program throughout the pae ʻāina.
Maui Tomorrow holding free online session ‘How You Can Make a Difference’ tonight
Nonprofit Maui Tomorrow is holding a free online session called “Maui Tomorrow: How You Can Make a Difference” at 6 tonight. The 90-minute educational Zoom session is the latest in a series of online webinars called “Tools for the ʻĀina Protector,” which empowers the community to safeguard what makes Maui “no ka ʻoi,” a news release said.
Statewide survey on needs for those with intellectual, developmental disabilities
The Hawaiʻi State Council on Developmental Disabilities opened a statewide, confidential survey through Aug. 3 to learn the needs of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, a news release said.
Newly renovated community center, DMVL in Pukalani opens with blessing
Newly renovated Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center and Pukalani Division of Motor Vehicles & Licensing Office opened Wednesday with a blessing, a news release said.
Maui police union and Chief Pelletier have dueling press conferences over survey
New Maui Police Chief John Pelletier staunchly defended himself and his administration from the critical results of a survey taken by nearly 60% of his rank and file about low morale and staffing shortages.
Want to plant native trees, remove invasive weeds? DLNR has new grant available
Are you an individual or part of an organization that wants to help climate resiliency by planting native trees and removing invasive weeds in Hawai’i? The state Department of Land and Natural Resources wants to get you federal money as part of a new grant opportunity, a news release said.
Pesticide training for farmworkers is free with Maui Economic Opportunity program
Called Worker Protection Standard Training, pesticide safety instruction required yearly for farmworkers is being offered free for agricultural operations statewide through a Maui Economic Opportunity program.
Hunting licenses and stamps now available for 2022-23 season
On June 15, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources will begin issuing hunting licenses and stamps for the new hunting season that runs July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
Union survey of Maui police officers finds low morale and staffing crisis linked
A survey commissioned by the Maui Police Department union found the staffing crisis may get even worse in the near future due to low morale and low pay.
Two new probable cases of monkeypox on Oʻahu connected to 3 previous cases
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has identified two additional probable case of monkeypox in Oʻahu residents and connected the people with the other three known/probable cases in the state.
US House passes wildlife protection act; next stop the US Senate
The US House of Representatives today passed the bipartisan Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA), which includes earmarking an estimated $60 million annually to Hawai’i for endangered species protection.
UH Maui College offering free certified nurse aide training
This fall, the University of Hawai’i Maui College is offering a free program to train certified nurse aides.
100% affordable project Hale Waipuʻilani in Kīhei advances
Saying the decision is between affordable housing or speculator homes, Maui County Council in committee today voted to recommend approval for a hotly-debated 28-unit affordable housing project slated for Kīhei.
Maui Crime May 29 – June 4, 2022: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 13 burglaries, 21 vehicle thefts and 28 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven-day period from May 29 to June 4, 2022.
Next Go Green Recycling event for West Maui is June 18
Mālama Maui Nui’s monthly Go Green Recycling event for West Maui residents will take place in Lahaina on Saturday, June 18 from 9 am to noon at 1870 Honoapi’ilani Highway (parking lot behind the Lahaina District Court).
Former Maui resident advances to semi-finals in American Ninja Warrior
Former Maui resident Lorin Ball has qualified to compete in Los Angeles in the semi-finals competition for a chance to be in NBC’s season 14 of American Ninja Warrior.
Tenants forced out of Lahaina Crossroads Apartments; rent nearly doubling
Katherine Kamaunu, 71, has lived at Lahaina Crossroads Apartments for more than 35 years. Now, she and her husband, Aaron Kamaunu, 60, are being forced out of the complex, along with nearly 20 other families — a handful of whom are kūpuna on fixed incomes. The Kamaunus and other tenants said Lahaina Crossroads Apartments ownership is kicking them out to renovate — then charge nearly double the rent. After all, units are located a couple blocks mauka of Front Street and outsiders are paying outrageous prices to live in Hawaiʻi, they said.