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Emergency slope scaling begins at Alelele Point in East Maui
Emergency slope scaling and rock debris removal started Sunday, June 11, at the rural Alelele Point area of East Maui. Nearly a one mile stretch of road has been closed following a rockfall on April 28, and a subsequent assessment in which officials deemed the area unsafe on May 10. About 150 cubic yards of […]
Change in Council on Revenues projections for Hawaiʻi leads to $1B budget reduction
The change in the Council on Revenues general fund projections for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 went from +2% in March to –1% in May, which Gov. Green said, prompted the need to rebalance the state’s financial plan through line-item reductions to the budget.
Bills focused on domestic violence survivors, resident wellness, and child welfare become law
Bills relating to the ongoing battle against domestic violence and sexual assault as well as expanded support for survivors; and bills relating to residents’ wellness and resilience and to improving childcare for Hawai‘i families, now bear Gov. Green’s signature.
Maui’s deVault, Hanneman and Bediamol shine in Ala Moana Bowls debut
Maui’s Imaikalani deVault posted an impressive 8.57 and 15.57 point heat total on Day 3 of the Local Motion Surf Into Summer At Home In The Hawaiian Islands.
Enrichment program now open for Maui’s physically disabled adults
Adults between the ages of 18 and 59 on Maui with physical disabilities now have access to an enrichment program at the J. Walter Cameron Center. Best Life ‘Ohana of Maui or BLOOM celebrates its grand opening on June 22.
David Raatz joins MEO Board of Directors
David Raatz, newly approved director of Council Services, has joined the nonprofit Maui Economic Opportunity Board of Directors, representing the Maui County Council.
Wahi Hoʻōla Yoga + Wellness starts teacher training in September
Wahi Hoʻōlaʻs yoga teacher training will be led by Rebecca DiLiberto, who is one of the owners of the studio. Full and partial scholarships are available.
Judge Michelle Drewyer sworn in as Maui Circuit Court Judge
Michelle L. Drewyer was sworn in as a Circuit Court Judge in the Second Circuit on Maui, Tuesday. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Richard Bissen, Jr. who is now Maui Mayor. This was Governor Josh Green’s first judicial appointment.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center Welcomes Kūikawā for June’s Kamaʻāina Nights
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center welcomes Kūikawā, a young trio from Maui, to Kama‘āina Nights on June 16 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Gov. Green signs legislation to support construction of West Maui Hospital
Governor Josh Green, M.D. has signed legislation to expand access to health care on Maui and to uplift career advancement opportunities for health care workers in the state.
Portions of Keōpūolani Park closed until further notice
Keōpūolani Park facilities, including two softball fields, a soccer field, and portions of walking paths and a parking lot, are being closed until further notice due to a structural assessment that determined some of the light towers used to illuminate the field facilities are unsafe.
Top 20 things to do on Maui June 16-21: Make Music Hawaii, comedians Ali Wong and Kevin Nealon, pianists at free synergy concert
The Top 20 things to do on Maui for the week of June 15-21 includes: the iconic Spinners at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, comedians Ali Wong and Kevin Nealon and a free piano synergy concert. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Another monk seal found dead on Oʻahu
Wildlife and enforcement officials have reported yet another monk seal death on Oʻahu. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office of Law Enforcement responded to a report of a young monk seal, identified as RS48, and also known as Hoʻomau Lehua. The seal was found dead on June 12, 2023, on the North Shore of Oʻahu. NOAA officials say the cause of the seal’s death is currently unknown.
US Coast Guard responds to medical emergency at Molokini Crater
A 70-year-old female passenger was found unresponsive while snorkeling and was quickly brought back onboard the passenger vessel Ocean Odyssey. Although she regained consciousness, a Coast Guard crew on Maui medevaced the woman for further care.
“World’s Toughest Row” connects two national marine sanctuaries across the Pacific Ocean
The rowers will spend June — National Ocean Month — on the Pacific Ocean, rowing to the Hawaiian Islands and finishing their journey in Hanalei Bay, Kaua’i, in the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
Rep. Tokuda and Mayor Bissen reveal artwork by Maui student at US Capitol
Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) was joined by Maui Mayor Richard Bissen to reveal artwork from the winner of the US House of Representatives Artistic Discovery Contest from the Second Congressional District, now hanging at the US Capitol.
Water shutdown affecting Makawao, June 14 and 15
Goodfellow Bros. and the County of Maui Department of Water Supply will perform work on the County’s water system on June 14 and 15, 2023, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
USPS seeks to fill 47 job openings at four Maui post offices; Job Fair Blitz on June 15
The US Postal Service is hosting job fairs on June 15 at the Kahului, Kīhei, Lahaina and Wailuku Post Offices. USPS officials hope to hire 47 new employees to fill positions as clerks and carriers on the Valley Isle.
Prestigious Molokaʻi Hoe Canoe Race returns after 3-year hiatus
The 41-mile, grueling Molokaʻi Hoe Canoe Race, which has been held for 72 years, is back after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maui AMR offers advice for hurricane season in Hawaiʻi
American Medical Response reminds citizens of Maui County to be prepared during hurricane season, which started on June 1, and runs through November.
