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Front Street water line break
A main water line break on Front Street has resulted in a road closure and a water outage for 20 businesses and an elementary school in Lahaina. The outage began at approximately 12:30 p.m. and will continue until about 5:30 this evening, according to the county Department of Water Supply.
Hirono, senators introduce Child Care for Working Families Act to tackle child care crisis
US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined colleagues in reintroducing the Child Care for Working Families Act, comprehensive legislation to tackle the child care crisis. She said the measure will help to ensure families across America can find and afford the high-quality child care they need.
Officials to conduct Makani Pāhili hurricane exercise through May 12
The State of Hawaiʻi is conducting its annual Makani Pāhili exercise which began on May 4 and concludes on Friday, May 12 to assess the state’s hurricane preparedness and response capabilities.
UH Community Colleges to offer new job training courses for Maui residents
Starting this summer, there will be additional free summer job training courses available for Maui residents through the Good Jobs Hawaiʻi initiative. These free short-term trainings will provide opportunities for people to upskill and earn industry credentials in the healthcare, skilled trades and technology industries.
Input sought on management of Hawaiʻiʻs Kapāpala Koa Canoe Management Area
The 1,257-acre area, also known as the Kapāpala Canoe Forest, holds special significance as it is the only state land currently designated for the purposes of cultivating and providing koa for use in kālaiwaʻa, or traditional Hawaiian canoe construction.
3.8 Pāhala earthquake in Hawaiʻi may be related to deep transport of magma
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake reported just before midnight on Sunday May 7, 2023 in Pāhala on Hawaiʻi Island, was part of a swarm of earthquakes that has been occurring in the region since 2019. Scientist with the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory say these quakes may be related to deep transport of magma in the hotspot beneath the Island of Hawaiʻi, but pose no volcanic threat to residents.
Nonprofit leads discussion on end-of-life care
Maui Economic Opportunity hosted a discussion of end-of-life options – including Hawai‘i’s Our Care, Our Choice Act – led by the national nonprofit Compassion & Choices on Wednesday evening. About 20 people attended the gathering, which featured Kim Callinan, president and CEO of Compassion & Choices from Washington, D.C.; Mahina Paishon-Duarte, Compassion & Choices Hawai‘i […]
Morissette with special guest Jay R, June 11 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center
Award-winning international recording artist Morissette performs live on Maui with special guest Jay R on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Castle Theater of the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending May. 7, 2023
Maui Obituaries for the week ending May. 07, 2023. May they rest in peace.
Acclaimed country band Old Dominion returns to Maui, Jan. 6
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center and Goldenvoice present multi-award winning band Old Dominion in a return to Maui for a concert outdoors under the stars in the MACC’s A&B Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024.
More than 100 Kamehameha high school seniors earn college associate degrees
In a ceremony today, 106 seniors from Kamehameha Schools Kapālama graduated with their Associate of Arts (AA) degrees from Hawai‘i Pacific University (HPU), more than three weeks ahead of receiving their high school diplomas on May 29.
Volcano Watch: Five years flow by; Reflections on the 2018 Kīlauea eruption
Five years ago, volcanic activity at Kīlauea dramatically changed when magma intruded into the lower East Rift Zone or “LERZ.” The summit region experienced 62 total collapse events during the eruption.
Winner of 2023 UH Venture Competition is startup company helping water sport athletes
A startup company helping water sport athletes grow their brand is the winner of the 2023 University of Hawaiʻi Venture Competition. Motion Management, led by UH Mānoa students, won a prize package of more than $36,000.
Maui Police Department seeks help with information on missing woman
The Maui Police Department is seeking the public’s help with any information on the whereabouts of Claire Omori, 39, of Wailuku.
44th Maui Charity Walk raises more than $1M
A total of $1,215,700 was raised so far from the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association’s Visitor Industry Charity Walk, surpassing the previous year and continuing the 7th year of breaking $1 million for Maui County’s communities.
Hawaiʻi transportation leadership team finalized
In addition to DOT Director Ed Sniffen, the leadership team includes: Tammy Lee, Esq. – Deputy Director of Administration; Dre Kalili – Deputy Director for Harbors; Robin Shishido – Deputy Director for Highways; and Ford Fuchigami – Deputy Director for Airports.
Gov. Green appoints James Kunane Tokioka as DBEDT director
Governor Josh Green, M.D. announced James Kunane Tokioka will serve as the Director of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. A former member of the Kaua‘i County Council and Hawai‘i State House of Representatives, Tokioka worked his way through the hotel industry, both here in Hawai‘i and across the United States.
An acre of heavy brush burns in fire at Kanahā Beach Park
About an acre of heavy brush burned in an afternoon fire at Kanahā Beach Park on Friday.
Ulua/Mōkapu Beach Park in Wailea to be closed May 8-12 for tree removal
Ulua/Mōkapu Beach Park in Wailea will be closed May 8-12, 2023 for the removal of a large fallen tree that is blocking part of the beach access.
The Peek-a-Bows featured in screening and discussion event at Akakū
Local creators of the animated keiki series, The Peek-a-Bows will be on hand during this month’s edition of the Akakū Upstairs salon, happening Thursday, May 18, 2023.
