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Recent developments bring both “promise and peril” for Hawaiʻi, according to the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization’s second quarter forecast for 2023 released today.

County of Maui crews set up concrete barriers today to prevent traffic along a nearly 1-mile Hāna Highway road closure in Kīpahulu where unstable cliffs pose a safety hazard. The closure prevents motorists from traveling completely around the rural area that connects East Maui and South Maui.

Even with significant support from the County of Maui and Mayor Richard Bissen, as well as assistance from the State of Hawaii and unions, the Alliance said it will not be able to hold the Maui Fair in 2023.  

The federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19, declared under Section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, will expire at the end of the day on May 11, 2023, state officials announced today.

Locally produced comedy series, Moku Moku began filming its first season on Tuesday in Makawao after a pilot test launch earlier this year. The show is now producing episodes 2-6 following a blessing at the production basecamp Upcountry.

Scalloped hammerhead sharks hold their breath to keep their bodies warm during deep dives according to a new study published today in Science.

Stephen Kealoha of Pukalani, Judith Mikami of Kaunakakai, and Betty Yamashiro of Kahului were selected to receive Maui County Outstanding Older American awards for 2023.

The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is recruiting Hawai‘i companies to promote and sell Hawai‘i-made products at the Autumn 2023 Tokyo International Gift Show or TIGS.

To support and continue this tradition, organizers invite the community to bring plumerias and other flowers to the Blue Hawaiian base (1, Lelepio Place, Kahului) on Sunday, May 28, before Memorial Day.

American Medical Response on Maui is asking for donations of helmets and safety gear for school children.  Donations collected during the event will be handed out to a few schools in time for summer. 

Due to safety issues in the wake of recent rockfall, the County of Maui will close Hāna Highway from Alelele Bridge to Lelekea Bridge near Kīpahulu in East Maui beginning tonight, May 10.

Wailuku musician and spoken word artist, Tanama Colibri, will share a free performance at the Kalana O Maui County Building Front Lawn on May 11 as part of the public art project, SMALL TOWN * BIG ART.

Trained home fire risk assessors in Hawaiʻi are offering free assessments to homeowners in areas at risk of wildfire.

A fire off of Hōkiokio Place in West Maui burned an estimated 3/4 of an acre of light brush on Tuesday night and forced the temporary closure of the road for about an hour overnight.

Senator Angus McKelvey (District 6 – West Maui, Mā’alaea, Waikapū, South Maui) today, announced the release of $600,000 in funding for a new multipurpose covered facility at Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary School.

Former University of Hawaiʻi golfer Jared Sawada of Mililani fired a 6-under 66 to claim second place yesterday at Ironwood Country Club in Palm Desert, Calif.

The public is invited to a two-Sunday session workshop hosted by the Japanese Cultural Society of Maui called “Make a Ceramic Sashimi Set,” on Sundays, May 21 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Friends & Faire on 1980 Main St. in Wailuku.  

The Rise Above Plastics on Vacation campaign provides free reusable bottles and utensil kits to new participants and aims to encourage visitors to reduce unnecessary plastic waste.

For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for May 11-17, find our comprehensive listing HERE.

Bishop Larry Silva of the Diocese of Honolulu, will bless a bronze image entitled Father Damien, created by Maui-based sculptor Dale Zarella in honor of Saint Damien, the Belgian priest who volunteered to care for patients exiled to Molokaʻi.