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Seasonal PALs employees to get more pay in effort to improve recruitment
Mayor Richard Bissen announced today that the County of Maui will increase Summer PALs seasonal employee salaries effective June 1 to assist with recruitment efforts and to support the need for vital childcare programs that help families throughout Maui County.
Student filmmakers in Hawaiʻi showcase coastal stewardship in short films, May 15
The nonprofit Learning Endeavors organization hosts its annual Champions of Coastal Resilience: Be the Change, Hybrid Film Festival on Monday, May 15 at 5 p.m.
Maui High School student wins Second Congressional Art Competition
Art created by Cailyn Omuro from Maui High School was selected as the winner of the US House of Representatives Artistic Discovery Contest. Cailyn’s masterpiece will hang in the US Capitol in the Cannon tunnel on display for Members of Congress and tens of thousands of visitors to see.
Maui Humane Society CEO Stephen MacKinnon resigns; search underway for new leader
Maui Humane Society announced the acceptance of the resignation of its CEO, Stephen MacKinnon, effective May 15, 2023. The search is now underway for a new CEO.
Pāʻia Bay Coffee Bar opens in new location with expanded menu and seating
The Pāʻia Bay Coffee Bar first opened a decade ago with just a handful of tables. Today, the business offers seating for 150 at the former Dollies and Rock ‘N Brews location.
Hundreds of keiki to participate in Menehune Mayhem hosted by pro surfer Ian Walsh
Pro surfer, Ian Walsh of Maui hosts the 19th Annual Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem at Ho’okipa Beach Park, this weekend, May 13-14, 2023. This year’s Menehune Mayhem will see over 400 kids ages 15 years old and younger participate in two days of surfing.
UHERO forecast shows “promise and peril” for Hawaiʻi’s economy
Recent developments bring both “promise and peril” for Hawaiʻi, according to the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization’s second quarter forecast for 2023 released today.
Barriers, electric signs warn motorists of East Maui road closure following rockfall
County of Maui crews set up concrete barriers today to prevent traffic along a nearly 1-mile Hāna Highway road closure in Kīpahulu where unstable cliffs pose a safety hazard. The closure prevents motorists from traveling completely around the rural area that connects East Maui and South Maui.
BREAKING: 98th Maui Fair postponed again, community must wait another year
Even with significant support from the County of Maui and Mayor Richard Bissen, as well as assistance from the State of Hawaii and unions, the Alliance said it will not be able to hold the Maui Fair in 2023.
Hawaiʻi’s Federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 expires today
The federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19, declared under Section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, will expire at the end of the day on May 11, 2023, state officials announced today.
Maui’s local film industry making a mark with Moku Moku production in Makawao
Locally produced comedy series, Moku Moku began filming its first season on Tuesday in Makawao after a pilot test launch earlier this year. The show is now producing episodes 2-6 following a blessing at the production basecamp Upcountry.
UH research shows hammerhead sharks hold their breath on deep water hunts to stay warm
Scalloped hammerhead sharks hold their breath to keep their bodies warm during deep dives according to a new study published today in Science.
Winners announced for 2023 Maui County Outstanding Older American awards
Stephen Kealoha of Pukalani, Judith Mikami of Kaunakakai, and Betty Yamashiro of Kahului were selected to receive Maui County Outstanding Older American awards for 2023.
Recruitment underway for Hawaiʻi companies to sell products at 2023 Tokyo gift show
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is recruiting Hawai‘i companies to promote and sell Hawai‘i-made products at the Autumn 2023 Tokyo International Gift Show or TIGS.
Community flower donations sought for Memorial Day tradition on Maui
To support and continue this tradition, organizers invite the community to bring plumerias and other flowers to the Blue Hawaiian base (1, Lelepio Place, Kahului) on Sunday, May 28, before Memorial Day.
AMR Maui is holding a bike safety drive this week as part of Bike Safety Month
American Medical Response on Maui is asking for donations of helmets and safety gear for school children. Donations collected during the event will be handed out to a few schools in time for summer.
Hāna Highway closed at Alelele Point near Kīpahulu in wake of recent rockfall
Due to safety issues in the wake of recent rockfall, the County of Maui will close Hāna Highway from Alelele Bridge to Lelekea Bridge near Kīpahulu in East Maui beginning tonight, May 10.
Free performance by Wailuku musician, spoken word artist Tanama Colibri May 11
Wailuku musician and spoken word artist, Tanama Colibri, will share a free performance at the Kalana O Maui County Building Front Lawn on May 11 as part of the public art project, SMALL TOWN * BIG ART.
Free Hawaiʻi wildfire risk assessments offered to homeowners
Trained home fire risk assessors in Hawaiʻi are offering free assessments to homeowners in areas at risk of wildfire.
Fire off of Hōkiokio Place burns less than an acre of brush
A fire off of Hōkiokio Place in West Maui burned an estimated 3/4 of an acre of light brush on Tuesday night and forced the temporary closure of the road for about an hour overnight.
