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Heightened unrest at summit region of Kīlauea Volcano
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory issued an information statement on Thursday night saying the summit region of Kīlauea is currently experiencing heightened unrest, but no eruptive activity.
1,300 kupuna receive coupons for fresh produce; SFMNP application period closes for this year
More than 1,300 kupuna 60 years and older who met the income requirement have or will be receiving 10 $5 coupons, totaling $50, to exchange for unprocessed locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey from an authorized farmer or farmers market.
County real property tax sale of delinquent properties set for May 21
The County of Maui Department of Finance will hold a real property tax sale on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, to auction off properties that have been delinquent for three or more years and have received a final notice of tax sale. The sale will continue on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, if necessary.
Lahaina Strong begins de-occupation of ‘Fishing for Dignified Housing’ site in Kāʻanapali
After 175 days, the Lahaina Strong group announced its end to the occupation of Kāʻanapali Beach as part of its Fishing for Dignified Housing initiative.
Gov. Green approves $385.4M emergency appropriations for Maui wildfire relief
Gov. Josh Green, M.D. signed Senate Bill 582 into law on Thursday, allocating $385.4 million in emergency appropriations to support relief efforts on Maui, following the Aug. 8, 2023 wildfires. This funding package includes provisions to assist efforts by the state and the County of Maui to support families and individuals impacted by the August 2023 wildfires, as well as bolstering the state’s One ʻOhana Fund.
Maui Mayor Richard Bissen announces bill to phase out vacation rentals in apartment districts
Thousands of short-term vacation rental apartments could begin switching to long-term housing for residents as early as July 1, 2025, for West Maui, and Jan. 1, 2026, for the rest of Maui County in a proposed measure announced today by Mayor Richard Bissen.
Second lawsuit filed by environmental groups to protect Hawaiian petrels at Maui resort
A coalition of conservation groups today filed a second lawsuit to protect endangered Hawaiian petrels (ʻuaʻu) from lights at the Grand Wailea Resort on Maui. Today’s lawsuit was filed by Earthjustice on behalf of Conservation Council for Hawaiʻi and the Center for Biological Diversity.
Hawaiʻi Community Lending announces Lahaina Homeowner Recovery Program
Hawaiʻi Community Lending announces a new Lahaina Homeowner Recovery Program. This three-year program will assist up to 500 owner-occupant Lahaina homeowners prevent foreclosure and qualify for financing to rebuild their homes.
Kahului Fire Station, County Building to be lit red in remembrance of fallen firefighters
The Kahului Fire Station and Kalana O Maui County Building will be lit red this week in remembrance of fallen firefighters, including County of Maui Firefighter Tre’ Evans-Dumaran.
Legislature passes bill supporting value-added production across Hawaiʻi
HB2144 requires the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Health to amend the definition of “homemade food products” in its Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules, and to adopt certain rules regarding the sale and delivery of homemade food products, which pragmatically expands opportunities for cottage food producers and consumers without compromising food safety.
Hawaiʻi Technology Academy brings hands-on programs to its Maui campuses
The state’s largest public charter school system, Hawai‘i Technology Academy, is bringing a different way of learning to students at its two Maui campuses.
AG report: Maui County residents register increasingly more firearms
Maui County’s firearm registrations, applications and imports were all up in double digits in 2023 compared with 2022, according to the Hawaiʻi Department of the Attorney General’s annual report detailing statewide and county firearm registration statistics.
Breaking: County of Maui files complaint against cell carriers alleging failure to report outages during August 2023 fires
The County of Maui filed a third-party complaint on Wednesday in the Circuit Court of the Second Circuit, State of Hawaiʻi, against Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile US, Spectrum Mobile, and AT&T related to the August 2023 Maui wildfires.
May is music month at ProArts Playhouse Maui, free entry for wildfire survivors
ProArts Playhouse Maui is hosting several musical performances this May, including back-to-back performances on Mother’s Day and a performance by Maui’s renowned slack-key artist George Kahumoku Jr.
Legislature passes bill to exempt certain medical services from General Excise Tax
Senate Bill 1035 SD2 HD1 CD1, exempts hospitals, infirmaries, medical clinics, health care facilities, pharmacies, and medical and dental providers from General Excise Tax on goods or services that are reimbursed through Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE. If approved by the governor, this law will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
45th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk Maui on Saturday
The 45th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk Maui takes place this Saturday at the War Memorial Special Events Field in Wailuku. The event starts with a warmup at 7 a.m., followed by the Charity Walk at 7:30 a.m., activities under the main tent at 8:15 a.m., and festivities conclude at 10 a.m.
Fun, food and friendship at 52nd annual Kupuna Aloha Luncheon
Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc, in partnership with the Maui County Planning and Coordinating Council, will host the 52nd Annual Kupuna Aloha Luncheon from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the Grand Wailea.
Maui United Way approves $150K in emergency funding to address unmet food needs for wildfire impacted families
Maui United Way stepped in today to provide emergency stop-gap funding to a hui of organizations led by Common Ground Collective dedicated to feeding vulnerable fire-impacted families on Maui’s West Side while also providing a boost to local farmers.
Maui County files eminent domain complaint against Komar Maui Properties for landfill expansion
The Maui County Department of Environmental Management filed a complaint Tuesday in 2nd Circuit Court for condemnation of nearly 20 acres of former quarry land next to the Central Maui Landfill in Puʻunēnē.
56th Annual Makawao Parade celebrates tradition, community spirit, June 29
The 56th Annual Makawao Parade takes place on Saturday, June 29, 2024. The Makawao Parade has long been a cherished tradition, bringing together residents, businesses and visitors to celebrate the vibrant culture and heritage of Makawao Town.
