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Update: Central Maui fire near Pūlehu Road burns 100 acres
An estimated 100 acres of brush burned in a fire near the Pūlehu / Ōmaʻopio Road junction in Central Maui on Monday. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Haleakalā brush fire burns 2-3 acres off Crater Road
A brush fire that started on Saturday evening off of Crater Road, burned 2-3 acres. Although the fire is fully contained, crews continued mop-up operations today.
Here comes Round 2 for Maui’s vacation rental phase-out bill
Round 2 in a battle over Mayor Richard Bissen’s proposed phase-out of approximately 7,000 transient vacation rentals in Maui County’s apartment-zoned districts will move tomorrow to a different venue and have a duration estimated at only one hour.
Nonprofits, state partner to help Lahaina homeowners fight foreclosure
Maui nonprofits, Hawaiʻi Community Lending and Lahaina Community Land Trust, joined with the Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ Division Financial Institutions to announce a partnership to help Lahaina owner-occupant homeowners prevent foreclosure and support rebuilding efforts.
First Hawaiian Bank donates Lāna’i Branch to Maui County
First Hawaiian Bank today announced its decision to donate its Lāna’i Branch to Maui County, including the building and land situated at 644 Lāna’i Ave. The branch concluded operations at this location on Friday, June 28, 2024.
President of Hawaiian Host Group appointed to serve on Board of Governors for East-West Center Corp.
Ed Schultz, President & CEO of HHG, was appointed to the Board of Governors for the East-West Center Corporation by Gov. Josh Green, effective July 1, 2024.
Potential $85M from NASA for UH management of Maunakea’s Infrared Telescope Facility
Among its many science programs, IRTF is used to identify asteroids and comets that may pose a threat to Earth. The NASA contract with UH has a maximum potential value of approximately $85.5 million and could extend through December 2033, according to the space agency.
Pukalani Terrace Center to hold 3rd Annual Back-to-School Drive, July 13
Pukalani Terrace Center, in partnership with Boys and Girls Club and Alaska Airlines, will host the third annual Back-to-School Drive on July 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The community is encouraged to help give every Upcountry keiki the tools they need to succeed during the ’24-’25 school year by donating school supplies.
Last week of hiring spree: Kupu’s EŌ Maui Workforce
Kupu, Hawaiʻi’s largest youth-focused conservation and sustainability nonprofit, today announced its Maui relief efforts, EŌ Maui (Emergency Outreach), has nearly 40 paid opportunities available through partnerships with Maui-based organizations. The priority deadline is: July 12, 2024.
UH Mānoa: Certain reef fish provide insight to surviving climate change
As Earth’s climate changes, current scientific models predict that by 2050, coral reef fishes could shrink by 14% to 39% due to elevated temperatures. However, a team of researchers have uncovered surprising survival tactics by coral reef fish who inhabit the Arabian Gulf, the warmest waters on Earth.
Hawaiʻi entrepreneurs invited to pitch their products for a spot on Walmart or Sam’s Club shelves
Walmart is now accepting applications for its 11th annual Open Call event, inviting small business owners and entrepreneurs across the US to apply for the opportunity to pitch their products to be sold on Walmart or Sam’s Club shelves or on Walmart.com and SamsClub.com. Applications are open until July 15, 2024.
Update/Located: Pāʻia man reported missing by concerned family members
Ross was located and found to be in good health, according to an update provided by Maui police on July 9, 2024. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their help.
Women’s Health Conference to be held July 13 at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
The Maui County Committee on the Status of Women is presenting a womenʻs health conference, “Mana Moving Forward: Birth to Re-birth,” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center theaters.
Big Book Sale for Maui Friends of the Library, July 20
Maui Friends of the Library hosts an outdoor Warehouse Sale on Saturday, July 20, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m at their Puʻunēnē location.
Kaua‘i and Big Island fishermen to trial new tuna tagging technology
Fishermen on Kaua‘i and the Big Island will trial a new method of tagging ‘ahi, or yellowfin tuna, this summer.
Final push: Walmart fundraising campaign for Children’s Miracle Network
Kahului Walmart store manager Chris Pierce and the store associate team has set a fundraising goal is $60,000 this year. As of Saturday morning, they were at $57,485.33. The campaign ends today, Sunday, July 7.
HECO retiring 35% of firm generators on Maui by 2028, replacing with renewable energy
Hawaiian Electric is gearing up for a transformative decade on Maui, as the utility company plans to retire 88 megawatts (MW) of its fossil fuel firm generators, or roughly 35% of the firm generator capacity on Maui. This major overhaul is driven by state environmental regulations and difficulties in sourcing parts for aging generators, many of which have become obsolete.
No tsunami expected after 4.1 earthquake on south flank of Kīlauea Volcano
There is no tsunami expected following a 4.1(4.4 preliminary) magnitude earthquake reported at 8:48 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2024 on the south flank of the Kīlauea Volcano. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports there is no tsunami expected, however some areas may have experienced shaking.
List: Maui lane closures through July 12, 2024
The state Department of Transportation will be conducting road work this week that will result in lane closures at various locations. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Maui Nui Marine Resource Council hosts free in-person talk ‘Sonic Youth: Calling baby coral home’ on July 10
The Maui Nui Marine Resource Council will host the July edition of its “Know Your Ocean Speaker Series” featuring Nadège Aoki, on Wednesday, July 10 at 6 p.m. at the Sphere Theater at the Maui Ocean Center.
