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May edition of Hawaiian Music Series features Nāpua
The next Hawaiian Music Series of 2024 will take place on Thursday, May 30 at 6 p.m., at Hale Ho’ike’ike at the Bailey House in Wailuku. This free event will feature well-known local musician Nāpua Silva.
Rep. Case announces winners of his 2024 Congressional Art Competition
US Congressman Ed Case (D-HI) announced the winners of his 2024 Congressional Art Competition during an awards ceremony at the Bishop Museum, where entries have been on public display.
Molokaʻi resident takes action to reduce wildfire risks
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is telling the story of Molokaʻi resident Erin Peyton, who took action to protect her community from wildfires.
County Parks Department announces Lihikai School Park improvements
The comfort station and a portion of Lihikai School Park in Kahului will be closed to the public from May 13, 2024, until early 2025 for a County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation capital improvements project.
Saturday weather updates: Flood Watch through this evening
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through this evening for all main Hawaiian Islands. The National Weather Service reports an upper level low will slowly move through the Hawaiian Islands this weekend. Weather impacts include slow moving heavy rain and strong thunderstorms increasing the threat for flash flooding statewide.
UHMC researchers study how common food preservatives disrupt enzyme activity
Students and researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College (UHMC) are diving into the effects food preservatives have on enzyme activity inside the mouth with the support of a federally-funded grant program.
Maui’s 2024 Waʻa Kiakahi Canoe Festival returns to Kāʻanapali, May 17-19
The 18th annual Waʻa Kiakahi will return to Maui’s Kā‘anapali Beach, May 17-19, welcoming 10 six-member crews from all islands to share with the public the history and proficiency of traditional Hawaiian sailing canoes. Created by the Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association (HCSA), the three-day event features traditional ceremonies, sailing canoe rides and educational talks about […]
Maui Planning Commission to hear further public testimony on Ledcor Maui draft EIS
A project to build as many as 975 homes, including workforce housing, in the master-planned Wailea Resort community and a neighboring lot in Kīhei has begun drawing fire from opponents who say the Ledcor South Maui project’s draft environmental impact statement is inadequate.
Landlords now required to file affidavit for lease termination exception
Following Gov. Josh Green’s signing of the 11th emergency proclamation relating to wildfires, signed into law on May 3, 2024, a landlord who wishes to terminate a lease before its effective date can only do so for two reasons, and must submit a signed affidavit to the County of Maui Department of Housing and Human Concerns, Housing Division.
Budget panel advances its fiscal 2025 spending plan to full Council
The Maui County Council’s Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee has completed its version of fiscal year 2025 budget, calling for overall spending of $1.647 billion, a 2.92% reduction from Mayor Richard Bissen’s proposed budget of $1.697 billion.
Land Board approves purchase of Māʻalaea Mauka watershed lands
The Board of Land and Natural Resources unanimously approved today a proposal for the state to purchase nearly 257 acres at Pōhākea, also known as Māʻalaea Mauka, for $8.22 million.
Proposals sought for coconut rhinoceros beetles management in green waste
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture is seeking proposals from nonprofit organizations to eliminate coconut rhinoceros beetles on O‘ahu, and another to support green waste management on Maui, Moloka‘i, Hawai‘i island, Kaua‘i and O‘ahu.
Council committee to review draft official Maui wetland inventory map
Maui County Council members will hear a presentation from the Department of Planning on Monday on a draft of Maui County’s first official wetland map. The Agriculture, Diversification, Environment and Public Transportation Committee, chaired by Council Member Gabe Johnson, is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. Monday.
Creative Industries Educator Externship shares skills with Hawai‘i teachers
Technical skill rotations were hosted throughout the day exploring topics such as fashion design process, 3D modeling, video pre-production and much more, along with networking sessions and informative panels from professionals in the creative industries. Attendees were provided with an overview of CID’s workforce initiatives, ways to maximize the ClimbHI Bridge portal, and insights into preparing students for successful careers within the creative industries.
Volunteer Day at Keālia Wildlife Refuge, May 18
The Maui Nui Marine Resource Council will partner with Keālia National Wildlife Refuge staff to remove invasive plant species that threaten to overgrow and crowd out native plants along the Boardwalk. Volunteers will meet at the Keālia NWR Visitor Center at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 18 and carpool to the first entrance of the boardwalk for the volunteer day. The workday will conclude at 11 a.m.
Nine recruits from 95th Recruit Class join the ranks of the Maui Police Department
The new officers are Jeremiah Aceret, Levy Alizna, Kaelan Bush, Hau’oli Caparida, Lyman Diego, Quinton Pedroza, Aloices Sabugo, Austin Travis, and Lateral Officer Graduate Anthony Campos.
Update/Power Restored: Earlier outages reported in Lahaina, Olowalu, Launiupoko and Kahului
Update (8:20 a.m. May 10, 2024). Power has been restored to all customers impacted by earlier outages in Kahului and Lahaina.
Survey for Lahaina Recovery Plan now available in Hawaiian, Ilocano, Spanish, Tagalog, Tongan
The online community survey launched by County of Maui Office of Recovery to help shape the creation of the Lahaina Recovery Plan is now available in Hawaiian, Ilocano, Spanish, Tagalog and Tongan. The survey will be available until May 19, 2024, and can be found on Maui Recovers’ “Ola Lahaina” page at https://mauirecovers.org/lahaina. Click on the box on the top right to select the preferred language for the survey.
Maintenance, upgrades will briefly close parts of certain parks in South, Central Maui
County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced that maintenance and upgrades will briefly close portions of certain County parks in Central and South Maui in coming weeks.
US Senate passes provisions to improve air tour safety, address air noise in Hawai‘i
The US Senate on Thursday passed the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, which included several provisions authored by US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i). The bill contains measures to address air tour noise in Hawai‘i, improve air tour safety, help airports adapt to extreme weather, and establish a Senate-confirmed Assistant Secretary at the Department of Transportation’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration.
