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EAH Housing to develop 303 affordable housing units as part of Kahului Civic Center
The Hawai‘i Housing Finance and Development Corporation has selected EAH Housing to develop the Kahului Civic Center Mixed-Use Complex. The project is expected to break ground in 2027, with the first phase anticipated to be completed by 2029. The project includes a transit hub, civic center component, and 303 affordable housing units.
Mandatory need for water conservation lifted for South Maui
After two well pumps were repaired, the mandatory need to conserve water in South Maui has been lifted today, according to a County of Maui Department of Water Supply announcement. The department continues to encourage water conservation during drought.
Hawaiian Electric customers urged to be on alert for scams this holiday season
Today is Utility Scam Awareness Day and Hawaiian Electric wants to remind customers that it doesn’t accept payment via cryptocurrency, prepaid debit cards, gift cards or money transfer.
Hannah Brown Memorial Impaired Driving Awareness Rally, Nov. 22
The Fifth Annual Hannah Brown Memorial Impaired Driving Awareness Checkpoint and holiday sign-waving event takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023.
CNHA to host Debris Removal Informational Meeting Nov. 16 for Lahaina residents
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement invites Lahaina residents to participate in a discussion on a Debris Removal Program, happening Thursday, Nov. 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the McCoy Studio Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Weekly Disaster Recovery Community Update Meetings to launch Upcountry
The first meeting takes place on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, at the Kula Elementary School cafeteria. The meetings continue at 6 p.m. every Thursday in November and December as debris cleanup progresses, with the exception of holidays, such as Thanksgiving, Nov. 23, 2023.
UH: Unlocking the secrets of icy moon strike-slip faults
Recent studies led by University of Hawai’i at Mānoa scientists have revealed the mechanisms behind strike-slip faults on Titan and Ganymede, providing insights for future space exploration.
EPA processing hundreds of thousands of lithium-ion batteries from Maui fires for recycling in Nevada
The US Environmental Protection Agency is nearing the end of processing hundreds of thousands of lithium-ion batteries from burned electric/hybrid vehicles and solar battery energy storage systems from the Maui wildfires and shipping them to Nevada for recycling.
Hawai‘i Department of Education seeks local food vendors for public schools
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education is reaching out to potential vendors, including farmers and distributors, to gather product information and feedback as part of an effort to increase locally sourced food in public schools.
Top 20 things to do on Maui, Nov. 16-26: Jeff Hellmer jazz quartet, slack key guitarist Kevin Brown, Winter Craft Fair, 50th Senior Fair
For entertainment this week on Maui, there are performances by the Great American Jazz Piano Competition finalist Jeff Hellmer & Friends, three-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano winner Kevin Brown and Maui Prep actors in Beauty and the Beast, as well as a Winter Craft Fair and the 50th Maui County Senior Fair.
The Ritz-Carlton Maui welcomes country music stars Kylie Morgan and Jay Allen, Nov. 24
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is pleased to welcome country singer-songwriters Kylie Morgan and Jay Allen to the resort for a special Thanksgiving concert. They will perform a free concert in the resort’s Alaloa Lounge, located in the lobby overlooking Kapalua and Honokahua Bay. Donations will be accepted to support the Maui community post-wildfires.
Breaking: Maui Managing Director, Kekuhaupio “Keku” Akana retiring
Maui Managing Director, Kekuhaupio “Keku” Akana, will retire from the County of Maui effective Dec. 31. He was Mayor Richard Bissen’s first cabinet appointment following the 2022 elections. In deciding to retire, Akana pointed to wanting to spend more time with his ʻohana including seven grandchildren.
Traffic advisory: Single vehicle accident in West Maui near Akahele/Honoapiʻilani
A single vehicle accident has resulted in the closure of Akahele Street at Honoapiʻilani Highway; and Honoapiʻilani Highway at Lower Honoapiʻilani Highway.
Disaster Area Residential Restrictions to be lifted for Zones 6B and 7A in West Maui
County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17 and 18, for owners and residents with vehicle passes in Zones 6B and 7A.
Visitor industry raises more than $42,000 for Maui scholarships
The 26th Annual Excellence in Education Golf Tournament presented by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits took place this past Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at the Kāʻanapali Golf Course. Through this tournament, the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association raised over $42,000 for Maui’s students pursuing the hospitality industry.
Kīhei fire extinguished, no structures damaged
Maui fire crews quickly worked to knock down flames at a brush fire reported in an empty lot in Kīhei on Tuesday afternoon. The fire was reported at 12:11 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, along South Kīhei Road near the Walaka Street intersection.
Police publicly identify one more victim of Lahaina fire; bringing total to 99 of 100 known fatalities
The Maui Police Department today identified one more victim of the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire: Sharlene Rabang, 78, of Lahaina.
MEO staffing table at Maui County Senior Resource Fair on Saturday
Maui Economic Opportunity will be signing up kupuna for the Red Card discount program, assisting with transportation applications and offering other information at the Maui County Senior Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at The Maui Mall Village.
Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency committee cancels meeting to encourage participation at Native Hawaiian Convention
Council member Nohe Uʻu-Hodgins announced that the Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee has canceled its meeting planned for today (Nov. 14) at 1:30 p.m. to allow council members to attend the 22nd Annual Native Hawaiian Convention. The committee planned to discuss Resolution 23-194, developing a comprehensive recovery and resiliency plan in response to the August wildfires, and is rescheduling the item for Nov. 28, she said.
Red Flag Warning until 6 p.m. for leeward areas of all Hawaiian Islands
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today for the leeward areas of all Hawaiian Islands.
