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Flags lowered in honor of late State Senator Sam Slom
Governor Josh Green, M.D. has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff in honor of the late State Senator Sam Slom, longtime state legislator, who died Sunday following an illness.
HTA awards contracts for Destination Stewardship, Visitor Education and Brand Management
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, the state agency responsible for managing tourism in Hawaiʻi, awarded three contracts to advance progress toward regenerative tourism through destination management and visitor education.
Grand Taste and Inaugural Grand Dessert at Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair
The Grand Taste event at Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair just got sweeter, as presenter Maui County Farm Bureau adds on the final course: Grand Desserts. Both culinary events will take place during AgFest on Saturday, June 3, at War Memorial Special Events Field.
10 Maui County students awarded $1K each by the Josh and Souk Jerman Foundation
Ten Maui County high school seniors were awarded $1,000 each by the Josh and Souk Jerman Foundation Scholarship program.
Maui Council to consider first reading of 2024 budget
The Maui County Council will consider the county’s fiscal year 2024 budget on first reading at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
Wasps could limit coffee berry borer impacts in Hawaiʻi
A tiny wasp that is virtually invisible to the naked eye is providing hope for Hawaiʻi’s coffee industry. Phymastichus coffea (P. coffea) will likely be released first in the Kaʻū area of Hawaiʻi Island, then possibly expand to Kona, the Waialua area of Oʻahu and Maui.
Gov. Green shines light on progress of key initiatives in first 6 months
Governor Josh Green, M.D. highlighted progress made in the first six months of his administration in the areas of affordable housing, homelessness, the high cost of living, healthcare, education and the environment.
Water Service Outage on E. Papa Pl. in Kahului
The Maui Department of Water Supply is reporting a water service outage in Kahului on E. Papa Place from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. today, Monday, May 22, 2023. Department officials say this is due to service line repairs.
Maui Chili Chili Oil turns up the spice! Selected for Mana Up accelerator
Maui Chili Chili Oil is one of 11 businesses selected for the Mana Up accelerator cohort, a six-month program designed to help businesses grow and scale globally.
2023 HHSAA Hall of Honor class includes Lānaʻi’s Keala Montgomery
Congratulations to softball, basketball and olleyball player Keala Montgomery of Lānaʻi. Montgomery is among 12 outstanding senior student-athletes selected for their athletic achievement, character, sportsmanship, academic record and community service.
Four Seasons Maui announces ‘Dos Hombres Cocina’, a Cocktail and Culinary Pop-Up
The Four Seasons Resort Maui invites guests, visitors and residents to experience the ‘Dos Hombres Cocina’ pop-up, a collaboration with artisanal mezcal brand, Dos Hombres, from friends and former co-stars Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston.
Kīhei Charter School nearly doubles graduating class numbers
Kīhei Charter School will nearly double its number of graduates this year, with 64 seniors graduating, up from 34 students in 2022.
List: Maui lane closures through May 26, 2023
The state Department of Transportation will be conducting road work this week that will result in lane closures at various locations. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. — Honoapiʻilani Highway (Route 30) — Wailuku to Waikapū: Shoulder closure on Honoapiʻilani Highway (Route 30) possible in […]
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending May 22, 2023
Maui Obituaries for the week ending May 22, 2023. May they rest in peace.
Hōkūleʻa arrives in Yakutat, first stop on Alaska Heritage Sail
Voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa arrived in Yakutat, the first stop on the Alaska Heritage Sail. It is the northernmost Southeast Alaska community, and the furthest north the canoe has ever voyaged. The Alaska Heritage Sail is a pre-voyage through the Southeast region of Alaska before the Global Launch of the Moananuiākea Voyage circumnavigation of the Pacific on June 15, 2023.
Volcano Watch: Ups and downs at Kīlauea Summit – Quiescence, eruptions, change
Vocano Watch: May 3, 2023, marked the fifth anniversary of the start of Kīlauea’s historic 2018 eruption that resulted in extensive lava flows from the East Rift Zone and major collapses of the summit caldera floor. Since that 2018 activity, Kīlauea has experienced nearly constant change with distinct episodes of calm, unrest, eruptions and everything in between.
Sheriff Division honors exceptional staff at Meritorious Awards Ceremony
The Department of Public Safety Sheriff Division recently held its inaugural Meritorious Awards and Leadership/Special Skills Award ceremony at the State Capitol auditorium, celebrating the outstanding achievements of deputies and civilian staff.
Maui’s unemployment rate dips to 2.8% in April 2023
Maui’s unemployment rate dipped to 2.8% in April of 2023, down from 3.4% in March. When compared to last year, Maui Island and Maui County’s unemployment rates were down from 3.2%.
Imua Family Services presents 2nd annual Butterfly Festival May 27 in Wailuku
Imua Family Services, a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering children and families, is hosting its 2nd annual Butterfly Festival on May 27 in Wailuku.
AMR Maui celebrates Emergency Medical Services week
AMR Maui celebrates the accomplishments of team members and first responders throughout the industry this week as part of EMS week, happening May 21-27, 2023.
