Hit-and-run crash in Kīhei claims life of 64-year-old woman

Pacific Permanente Group announced on Wednesday the addition of June Kim, M.D., MBA to its pulmonology department at Maui Memorial Medical Center and the Maui Memorial Medical Center Outpatient Clinic. Kim will provide specialized care for residents with chronic lung diseases and other related conditions.

The Rotary Satellite Club of Kīhei-Wailea will host an e-cycle fundraiser, offering residents and businesses an easy and eco-friendly way to dispose of unwanted electronic items, announced the club in a press release.

The Department of Commerce and NOAA recommended more than $23 million in funding to support marine debris removal and interception efforts for 13 multi-year projects across 10 coastal US states, three territories and the District of Columbia. This funding is provided by NOAA’s Climate-Ready Coasts initiative under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. 

Arc of Maui County, a local non-profit organization providing services to the intellectually and developmentally disabled community, celebrated its 70th anniversary in August. 

Sacred Hearts School in Lahaina has announced the appointment of Dr. Patty Wurst as the new vice principal and curriculum director. Wurst has been a member of the Sacred Hearts ‘ohana since 2000.

DOH has received reports of illness from at least 37 people who were hiking the Kalalau Trail and camping at a state campsite at Kalalau beach, though the actual number of affected people is estimated to be higher

The $950,000 sale closed on Sept. 6, 2024, on the Von Tempsky Community Center Complex, formerly the Kula Community Center. The area was renamed the Von Tempsky Community Complex after a bill was passed by Maui County Council in 2022 to honor the generational Upcountry family.

Construction activity, including the rebuilding of wildfire devastated Lahaina town, will overcome relative weakness in tourism and help build a stable economic recovery, at a rate of 1.3%, for Hawaiʻi statewide, according to a forecast by economists with the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.

The County of Maui’s Office of Recovery and the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement announced a partnership that brings CNHA’s Kākoʻo Maui Resource Center to the Office of Recovery-West Maui at Lahaina Gateway.

T S Restaurants invites guests to support Hawaiʻi Foodbank when dining at any of its seven locations across the state from Sept. 9-15. Customers are encouraged to make a donation when visiting Duke’s, Hula Grill, Leilani’s on the Beach and Keoki’s Paradise. For every dollar donated, T S Restaurants will subtract the same amount from the guest’s bill, up to $50, providing an opportunity for both residents and visitors to impact the community while enjoying a discounted meal.

A 64-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run collision reported in South Maui on Thursday night. A preliminary police investigation reveals that a pedestrian was on the sidewalk when an unknown vehicle executed a short radius right turn out of the parking lot located at 1881 South Kīhei Road; proceeded to drive over the curb and onto the sidewalk when it collided into and drove over the pedestrian.   The operator of the unknown vehicle did not stop or render aid to the pedestrian and fled the scene northbound on South Kīhei Road, police said.

Maui Economic Opportunity’s Youth Services team participated in a ceremony Thursday marking September as Suicide Prevention Month in Maui County.

The Maui Chamber of Commerce has announced nominees for the 2024 Mayor’s Small Business Awards, which will be held on Sept. 19.

Today, Maui United Way announced that Jason Economou is now serving as President and CEO of the organization.  Economou is a local attorney and nonprofit professional with a long history of community service and philanthropy.

Ralph Mesick, a Hawaiʻi banker with nearly 40 years of financial services experience, has joined Central Pacific Bank (CPB) as its senior executive vice president and chief risk officer, according to an announcement today by Arnold Martines, CPB chairman, president and chief executive officer.

Bacon Universal announced the launch of Bacon Rentals, a new division dedicated to providing best-in-class equipment rentals, further enhancing the company’s longstanding commitment to the Hawaiʻi market.

The visitor was transported to Wilcox Medical Center.

Updates will be announced.

West Kaua’i : South Kaua’i : Kaua’i Mountains : North Kaua’i : East Kaua’i : Detailed Forecast Data Courtesy of NOAA.gov

West Kaua’i : South Kaua’i : Kaua’i Mountains : North Kaua’i : East Kaua’i : Detailed Forecast Data Courtesy of NOAA.gov

Data Courtesy of NOAA.gov and SwellInfo.com

Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures from Sept. 7 to Sept. 13. All projects are weather permitting. — MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 11) — 1) KEAAU TO KURTISTOWN Single lane closure on Kanoelehua Avenue (Route 11) possible in either direction, between mile post 7 to 10, in the vicinity of Old Volcano Road and Hale Pule Loop, […]

The four-hour fundraiser was held the Kona Costco parking lot on Aug. 30. The Food Basket will distribute all donated food items and use the monetary donations to help island residents in need.

48-year-old Chico Martines, whose residence is near Hilo Intermediate School, made his initial court appearance Friday. His bail was maintained at $560,000 and he remains detained, awaiting a preliminary hearing set for Sept. 10.

Those who attend today's meeting from 3 to 5 p.m. at Ke Kula Nā ʻAʻaliʻi Kū Makani o Kaʻū's recently secured classroom space inside the former Shirakawa Hotel will hear about its plans, goals, mission and more while meeting leadership and others interested in the project.

Light to moderate trade winds will continue into Sunday, with light and variable winds for the first part of next week. Showers will be limited, and a...