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Governor to attend high-level political forum, National Governors Association meeting
Governor Josh Green, M.D., will travel to New York City from July 9-14 to attend the United Nations High-Level Political Forum and the National Governors Association 2023 Annual Meeting.
20-year-old Kona man dies in fireworks incident on Hawaiʻi Island
A 20-year-old Kailua-Kona man died following a July Fourth fireworks incident on Hawaiʻi Island, police said.
Maui Humane Society to reduce pet adoption fees for “Empty the Shelters” event, July 6-31
From July 6 to July 31, BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Summer National “Empty the Shelters” will occur at more than 335 shelters in 44 states with pets available for adoption for just $50 or less, including Maui Humane Society.
Opinion: New law could help resolve Maui’s axis deer problem
Passed by the Legislature earlier this year, HB1382, now Act 54, allows nonprofits to donate wild game meat to “under-resourced” communities, including the homeless.
New County hotline for missed trash pickups on Maui
The missed trash pickup hotline number is 808-270-4444, and the audio recording is updated daily so county residential collection services customers can get current information.
Maui firefighters respond to 20 emergency calls on Fourth of July holiday
Maui Fire Department crews responded to 20 emergency calls for fires over the Fourth of July holiday. The majority of these fires were small brush fires and rubbish bin fires which could be quickly extinguished, according to department reports; however, there were two brush fires that required response from multiple units.
Top 20 things to do on Maui July 6-12: Surfer/singer Landon McNamara, Django Reinhart jazz, O’Bon dance, history theatre
Surfer-singer Landon McNamara performs his reggae hits, an O’bon dance takes place in Pāʻia, a visiting jazz group plays Django Reinhart music at a youth music benefit, and actors portray Hawaiʻi historic figures. These are among the top events happening on Maui this week. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Update: Fire mauka of Piʻilani Highway burns 50 acres
A brush fire located mauka of the Pi’ilani Highway burned an estimated 50 acres on Tuesday. Firefighters will remain on scene today to address hot spots.
Gov. Green enacts laws aimed at enhancing education
HB960 (Act 175) places prekindergarten facilities within the authority of the DOE School Facilities Authority and transfers $200 million in general funds to the School Facilities Special fund for FY 2023-24. The funds will expand access to Pre-K to eligible children.
US HUD secretary visit includes discussion of Native Hawaiian housing challenges
The shared experiences shed light on the obstacles faced by Native Hawaiians in securing suitable housing and offered valuable perspectives on how to better address these pressing issues for current and future generations of Native Hawaiians.
Conservation land designation resurfaces for discussion in committee on Thursday
The Maui Council committee on Agriculture, Diversification, Environment and Public Transportation will reconvene July 6 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss Resolution 23-146, requesting that the Conservation Planning Committee review and provide recommendations on the possible acquisition or management of certain lands for conservation purposes.
State and local government prevail in case regarding vulgarity on vanity plates
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled in favor of the State of Hawai‘i and the City and County of Honolulu in a lawsuit challenging state and local rules prohibiting the use of expletives on personalized license plates, finding that the relevant state and local rules are constitutional.
Aloha Green Apothecary gets approval for fourth medical cannabis retail dispensary
This will be the state’s 23rd retail dispensing location. As of June 29, 2023, a statewide total of 33,032 medical cannabis patients, and 2,797 caregivers were registered statewide.
Committee agrees to revise proposed renaming of Puamana burial site to include Waianuʻukole
The Water and Infrastructure Committee agreed on a proposal Monday to rename Puamana Beach Park in Lahaina to Puamana Cultural Preserve at Waianuʻukole.
Maui Council schedule includes two cancellations due to service outage
The Maui County Council and its committees will have several meetings this week, but two committee meetings that had been scheduled for Wednesday had to be canceled due to a service outage of the digital platform that hosts the council’s meeting documents.
Lahaina Quest Night at the Museum, Aug. 19
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation presents a unique experience of one-of-a-kind sleepovers for families at historic sites in Lahaina Town. The first sleepover of the series, Night at the Museum, takes place on Aug. 19, 2023.
Hula Grill Kāʻanapali marks 29th anniversary
In recognition of its 29th anniversary, Hula Grill Kāʻanapali will make a donation to a local hālau hula, and relaunch its popular bar menu.
Maui Visitor Industry donates to Kīpahulu and Kaupō communities
The Visitor Industry and Maui Hotel & Lodging Association responded to requests from Maui County and the American Red Cross for emergency assistance items for the communities of Kīpahulu and Kaupō. The rockslide occurrence on May 11 left these areas inaccessible and in need of life-saving equipment during times when emergency services response is delayed.
2023 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards winners announced
The winners of the 46th Annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards were announced during a ceremony held Saturday at the Hawaiʻi Theatre. Big winners this year were Natalie Ai Kamauu and Wehilei.
Couple opens Paint Aloha gallery in Kīhei Kalama Village
On July 1, Annabell Ramil-Costa and Aaron Costa held the grand opening of Paint Aloha, a gallery by Annabell Ramil-Costa in Kīhei Kalama Village.
