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Water demand in Upcountry, Maui exceeds 20%, Stage 2 Water Shortage to be issued
Due to low surface water flow and lack of rainfall amid drought conditions, the County of Maui Department of Water Supply is advancing the Stage 1 water shortage to a Stage 2 water shortage for the Upcountry service area on Nov. 8, 2023.
Kennels are full: Maui Humane Society issues an SOS for dog fosters
“Maui Humane Society has been in emergency response mode since the fires and there has been a particular emphasis on cats in the media. However, we are still running a very busy shelter as life goes on and urgently need our community’s help,” said MHS CEO Dr. Lisa Labrecque.
FEMA shares important rental assistance information for Maui wildfire survivors
Maui wildfire survivors who received FEMA rental assistance should stay in contact with FEMA, as they may be eligible for extended assistance covering temporary housing and rental payments for up to 18 months.
Maui Mauka Conservation Awareness Training at Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge
Tour operators and guides will have a chance to participate in Maui Mauka Conservation Awareness Training at Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Lahaina Wildfire Relief: Six House Interim Working Groups release draft reports
The groups include Wildfire Prevention, Shelter, Schools, Jobs and Business, Environmental Remediation, and Food, Water, and Other Supplies. Each group was assigned to produce a preliminary report by Nov. 1, 2023 and deliver a final report by Dec. 15, 2023.
Josh and Souk Jerman Foundation to award five academic scholarships
Josh Jerman of Hawaiʻi Life Real Estate Brokers is once again offering the Josh and Souk Jerman Foundation Scholarship to encourage college-bound students to use their education to benefit Maui County.
200 attend DLNR’s West Maui Boaters meeting
After staff gave updates on Māla Wharf, Lahaina Small Boat Harbor, and Kāʻanapali commercial activities, they fielded questions and comments from more than 200 people.
$75,000 donated to Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi for wildfire disaster legal assistance
The US Foundation of the American College of Trial Lawyers donated $75,000 to the Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi for wildfire disaster legal assistance.
Public comment sought at meeting about creation of Maui County wetlands map
Maui residents can provide public comment about the creation of a comprehensive Maui County wetlands map during a meeting on Nov. 8 at the Maui Ocean Center Sphere in Māʻalaea.
FBI: Laser sightings documented near airports on Maui, Kauaʻi
Recent sightings of lasers in and around Kahului and Kapalua Airport were reported and documented in the past week. Pilots landing at the airports have experienced a green laser illuminating their aircraft while on approach to land. Neighborhoods with reported incidents include: Kahului, Kapalua, Kīhei, and Nākālele.
New nonprofit Mana O Maui opens applications for Women’s Surf Camp scholarships
Mana O Maui was launched in the spring of 2023 with a mission to create and provide access to empowerment programs utilizing Hawaiian cultural education, adventure education, surf therapy and the healing arts for Maui County residents.
University of Hawaiʻi launches public phase of historic $1 billion campaign
To raise $1 billion for current and future students, faculty and researchers at all 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses, the University of Hawaiʻi Foundation launched the public phase of the fundraiser called For UH • For Hawaiʻi.
Maui visitor arrivals, spending highlight need for continued support statewide
The State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism released its September 2023 visitor statistics report on Monday, demonstrating the continuing impacts of the Maui wildfires.
State releases $500,000 for SNAP program recipients to purchase food grown in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi Food Basket estimates that every dollar spent in the DA BUX Double-Up program contributes $2.10 to the local economy.
Free shuttles available for patrons of Made In Maui County Festival at the MACC
The 10th Annual Hawaiian Airlines Made In Maui County Festival will offer a complimentary shuttle service to and from the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on Saturday, the main day of the event.
‘The Greatest Showman’ wins grand prize at The Shops at Wailea’ Halloween Spooktacular
Local and visiting keiki enjoyed a celebration-filled Halloween Spooktacular, provided by The Shops at Wailea on Sunday, Oct. 29. The Shops hosted a frightening costume contest, where more than 1,000 guests entered to win prizes.
Police publicly identify one more victim of Lahaina fire; bringing total to 98 of 99 known fatalities
The Maui Police Department today identified one more victim of the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire: Lee Rogo, 76, of Lahaina. There are now 98 people publicly identified of the 99 known fatalities.
Maui’s Jason Arcilla advances after winning in the Battle round on The Voice
Last night on The Voice’s Battle Rounds, Jason Arcilla of Maui went head-to-head with teammate Eli Ward. Singing a duet of “Make It With You,” by Bread, Jason was able to beat Eli and Gwen named him the winner of the battle.
MFD/ARFF recruit class Live Fire Training
The training will be conducted at the MFD/State of Hawaii Joint Training Facility off Keolani Place near Kahului Airport. The live fire sessions will be held on Nov. 3, 6, 9, 13, 17 and 20, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Top 20 things to do on Maui, Nov. 2-11: Grammy winner Kahumoku, Aloha Festivals, Jazz Maui, jam band Kanekoa, Made in Maui County Festival
For entertainment this week on Maui, multiple Grammy winner George Kahumoku and Jazz Maui are back in West Maui, the 10th annual Made-in-Maui Festival features more than 125 vendors and the University of Maui College hosts an Arts & Resilience event and Touch a Truck for kids. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
