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With more than 3,000 wildfire displaced residents on Maui still living in hotels, Gov. Josh Green says there are enough units available now through rental and direct lease programs that he expects to have the remaining residents transitioned out to longer-term... March 27, 2024 · 02:58pmGrace Baptist Church seeking a change of zoning to rebuild in Lahaina
Maui County Council members have referred a bill to the Maui Planning Commission for a conditional change of zoning from residential to public/quasi-public for Grace Baptist Church, which was...Maui News Sen. Schatz: $500,000 secured for indigenous collaboration during Hōkūle‘a voyage
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Latest Maui News
Sen. Hirono announces release of quarter honoring Maui’s Patsy T. Mink
US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) announced the official release of the new Patsy T. Mink quarter, which is part of the US Mint’s American Women Quarters Program for 2024.
2024 Super American Circus on Maui, March 29-31
Showmakers, Inc. presents The Super American Circus in 2024 in Hawaiʻi. This modern one-ring circus will showcase some of the best acts in the world in the Big Circus Tent on Maui in Makawao, 523 Olinda Road on March 29, 30 and 31, 2024.
Sen. Schatz: $500,000 secured for indigenous collaboration during Hōkūle‘a voyage
A $500,000 federal earmark has been secured to support collaboration between the Polynesian Voyaging Society and indigenous communities to share traditional ecological knowledge and scientific information during Hōkūle‘a’s Moananuiākea Voyage via the digital Wa‘a Honua platform, US Sen. Brian Schatz announced.
Senate WAM Committee passes Budget Bill, emergency appropriations following Maui wildfires
The Senate Ways and Means committee unanimously approved House Bill 679 Senate Draft 2 and House Bill 2610 Senate Draft 2, to allocate funding to address ongoing and escalating costs to non-congregate sheltering, development of temporary and permanent housing, and other needs.
Brian Kohne named new Maui County Film Commissioner
Brian Kohne, an award-winning music producer and filmmaker who grew up on Maui, has been named as the new County of Maui Film Commissioner, according to an announcement by the county’s Office of Economic Development today. His official start date is April 1, 2024.
Aloha Stadium on track to open for 2028 UH football season; priority listed offerors selected
Today, the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District announced that it has selected two priority-listed offerors that will be considered to develop and operate the new Aloha Stadium and surrounding entertainment district as one integrated public-private-partnership project. The selection and notification of the priority-listed offerors has occurred earlier than scheduled, marking the end of the qualifications phase and commencement of the proposals phase, and keeping the new Aloha Stadium on track to open for the 2028 University of Hawaiʻi football season.
IRS further extends tax relief for Maui wildfire victims, pushing 2023 deadlines to Aug. 7
The Internal Revenue Service further postponed until Aug. 7, 2024, various tax-filing and tax-payment deadlines for individuals and businesses affected by the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires in Hawaiʻi. Previously, the deadline was Feb. 15, 2024.
Hawaiʻi Democrats release verified vote count of party presidential primary and pledged delegate allocation
On March 16 and March 23, 2024, the Party-run Presidential Primary (PPP) Committee of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i met at the Party HQ, located in Honolulu, to recount the votes cast at the caucus style 2024 PPP held at 57 locations statewide on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
Grace Baptist Church seeking a change of zoning to rebuild in Lahaina
Maui County Council members have referred a bill to the Maui Planning Commission for a conditional change of zoning from residential to public/quasi-public for Grace Baptist Church, which was destroyed Aug. 8 in the Lahaina wildfire.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection on April 7; Deadline to make an appointment is March 28
Residents wanting to dispose of household hazardous waste can do so at an upcoming event on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The event is by appointment only and the deadline to set an appointment is on March 28.
Water conservation request on Molokaʻi from Kawela to Kaunakakai
The Department of Water Supply requests residents and tourists of Molokaʻi from Kawela to Kaunakakai to conserve water until further notice. The request is due to an inoperable well pump.
Utility work Thursday to impact traffic on Honoapiʻilani Highway near Ukumehame Beach Park
To maintain reliable service, Hawaiian Electric crews will be making routine equipment upgrades using bucket trucks along Honoapiʻilani Highway near Ukumehame Beach Park in the West Maui area on Thursday, March 28, impacting area traffic from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. No service interruptions are planned for this work.
Maui Business
Krank Cycles to open store in West Maui; grand opening set for April 6
Krank Cycles will open a new shop next month in Lahaina, according to an announcement.
Home Maid Bakery to stay open after potential buyers express interest
After receiving overwhelming community support and interest from potential buyers, Home Maid Bakery will remain open indefinitely and not close at the end of this month as previously announced.
Exodus of Hawai‘i residents since 2020 results in $185M in lost tax revenue to the state
According to Seth Colby, Department of Taxation research and planning officer, outmigration since 2020 has resulted in the loss of $185 million in general excise taxes and state income taxes, or approximately $61.8 million per year. To place that amount into context, one percentage point of the Council on Revenues forecast, which determines how much can be spent on the state budget, represents approximately $100 million.
Maui Gold Pineapple and Maui Farm Events partner with Lei Maui to present spring workshop series
Maui Gold Pineapple has teamed up with Maui Farm Events to announce a spring workshop series in collaboration with Lei Maui. These unique events are designed to celebrate Hawaiian culture and creativity while providing guests with hands-on experiences led by instructor Caitlyn Madrid. The spring workshop series offers kamaʻāina rates at 20% off.
Arts & Entertainment
2024 Super American Circus on Maui, March 29-31
Showmakers, Inc. presents The Super American Circus in 2024 in Hawaiʻi. This modern one-ring circus will showcase some of the best acts in the world in the Big Circus Tent on Maui in Makawao, 523 Olinda Road on March 29, 30 and 31, 2024.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center hosts Easter Egg Scramble, March 30
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center will be hosting an Easter Egg Scramble at Center Court for the second year on Saturday, March 30, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Merwin Conservancy Returns to the MACC with Green Room Series, featuring Sound Artist Lanzilotti, April 14
The Merwin Conservancy’s Green Room series returns with composer and sound artist Leilehua Lanzilotti on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 6 p.m. in the McCoy Studio Theater.
Hawaiian Music Series features Deason Baybayan, March 28
The public is invited to the March installment of the free, monthly Hawaiian Music Series which will feature a special performance by Deason Baybayan. The free concert will be held at 6 p.m. on March 28, at Hale Hoʻikeʻike at the Bailey House Museum in Wailuku.
Free MACC concert by the the Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus, April 12
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents a free community concert featuring the Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus on Friday, April 12, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. in the Castle Theater. The He Leo Aloha No Maui Concert will also feature guest performances by Kamaka Kukona and Hālau o Ka Hanu Lehua, Nāpua Silva and Hālau Nā Lei Kaumaka o Uka, and Ikaika Blackburn, Halehaku Seabury, and Keoni Souza of Nā Hoa.
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Kauai News
Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center inmate dies from injuries suffered in suspected hit-and-run
The prisoner, who was serving time for third-degree drug promotion, a class C felony, escaped the jail on March 22 by scaling the facility’s outer perimeter fence with razor wire just after 1 a.m.
Kaua‘i police offers new resource for residents to aid in crime investigations
City Protect is a program using technology that allows residents and businesses to voluntarily register their external security camera locations allowing law enforcement to view footage with their consent.
Kauai Weather Forecast for March 28, 2024
Strong and gusty easterly trade winds are expected into Friday as high pressure strengthens north of the state. Showers will favor windward and mountain areas...
Kauai Surf Forecast for March 28, 2024
Strong trades will create rough and choppy surf along east facing shores into next week. A small medium period swell from the north-northwest (330 degree) will...
Man charged with killing dog, assaulting owner fails to appear in court
47-year-old Jason Mearns was scheduled to appear before Fifth Circuit Court Judge Randal Valenciano for his arraignment and plea for the Mar. 17 incident, which involved him reportedly strangling a dog to death and then assaulting the pet’s owner outside the owner’s Koloa residence.
Big Island News
Two UH Hilo professors selected for national parks study in Montana
The professors will be part of the Stewardship of Public Lands program, which aims to foster innovative regional collaborations, responsible stewardship practices, and experiential learning by bringing a variety of higher education practitioners together.
Public comment sought on proposed national marine sanctuary in Papahānaumokuākea
The proposed Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary would supplement and complement existing authorities, including the area’s designation as a marine national monument, which will continue to be in effect.
Buildings in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park damaged during 2018 eruption set for dismantling
The buildings to be taken down are located on the Uēkahuna bluff at the summit of Kīlauea. They are the former Jaggar Museum, and two buildings used by the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the Okamura Building and the Geochemistry Annex.