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Kaunoa Senior Services offers new online classes for seniors in May
Kaunoa Senior Services, a division of Maui County’s Department of Housing and Human Concerns, is offering an online roster this May. Sessions cover wellness and fitness, music and dance, and arts and crafts.
Salt+Hair Salon celebrates two year anniversary in West Maui
Salt+Hair salon announced a community event in celebration of its two-year anniversary at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10 at the salon, located inside the Lahaina Cannery Mall in West Maui.
Mother’s Day Makeke and Plant Workshop at Lahaina Cannery, May 13
Lahaina Cannery invites the public celebrate Mom with a free succulent plant workshop provided by For the Love of Plants on Saturday, May 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
UH Maui College seeks public input on sustainability issues
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College’s Hulihia Center for Sustainable Systems is seeking public input on critical sustainability issues facing the Maui community.
Hele gas stations offer 25 cent per gallon discount in celebration of loyalty app launch
Hele gas stations across the state are offering a limited-time 25 cents per gallon discount on all gasoline purchases to celebrate the launch of the new Hele Kamaʻāina Rewards mobile app. The discount can be accessed via the Hele app and is good any day of the week.
Seabury Hall presents “Side Shows 2023” on May 18-19
Seabury Hall’s Performing Arts program will end its season with its 27th Annual Side Shows: A Festival of One-Act Plays at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 18 and Friday, May 19 at the ʻAʻaliʻikūhonua Creative Arts Center.
Maui events to raise awareness of missing and murdered indigenous and Native Hawaiian women and girls
Maui joins in a national effort to honor and educate communities about missing and murdered indigenous people, including Native Hawaiian women and girls.
Update: One man dead following officer involved shooting on Molokaʻi
One man is dead after a confrontation with officers on Molokaʻi who were responding to a report of a Temporary Restraining Order violation on Sunday morning.
Volcano Watch: Family of five USGS Volcano Observatories began with HVO 111 years ago
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory was founded in 1912. Now, more than 111 years later, HVO is one of five volcano observatories supported by the US Geological Survey.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Apr. 30, 2023
Maui Obituaries for the week ending Apr. 30, 2023. May they rest in peace.
Hawaiian Airlines resumes Fukuoka service
Fukuoka becomes the fourth destination in Japan that Hawaiian serves, joining Tokyo International Airport (Haneda), Narita International Airport, and Kansai International Airport.
Celebration planned in honor of Edith Kanakaʻole
The life and legacy of legendary educator and cultural icon Edith Kanakaʻole will be celebrated on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.
Case and Tokuda introduce measure to combat invasive species in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Protection Act “is a needed first step to turn the tide on invasives by providing federal resources to prevent invasive species from even reaching Hawai‘i,” said Congresswoman Tokuda.
Cinco de Mayo celebration planned at Lahaina Square
A Cinco de Mayo celebration is planned on May 5, 2023 from 5 to 10 p.m. The event is organized by businesses in Lahaina Square, including Hungry Coyote Restaurant & Catering, RVN Deli Kitchen Catering, Eating Local, Anytime Fitness, E Foil, Tropical Salsa Studio and more.
List: Maui lane closures through May 5
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.
HTA seeks proposals on Community Enrichment projects, Signature Events
Projects and events being funded under the Community Enrichment and Signature Events programs help to build community, foster authentic experiences for residents and visitors, and contribute to a stronger, resilient economy for Hawai‘i.
Maui Visitor Industry extends gratitude for Nā Kupuna event success
Maui Hotel & Lodging Association’s Spring Nā Kupuna appreciation event successfully delivered fresh tropical bouquets along with hotel prepared meals to more than 500 homebound seniors of Maui last week.
Maui Humane Society seeks to “Empty the Shelters” May 1-15
From May 1 to May 15, BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Spring National “Empty the Shelters” will take place at more than 350 shelters in 45 states with pets available for adoption for just $50 or less, including Maui Humane Society.
Fundraiser concert to help recovery of Hailey Jones
Nashville recording artist Brooks Maguire of Maui and his daughter Maddie are performing a live stream benefit for Hailey Jones who will require multiple surgeries after a rottweiler attack left her with extensive physical injuries. The attack took place in Oregon severely injuring Jones who was born and raised on Maui.
Teacher housing bill passes final committee
A bill to develop housing for public school teachers and educators passed its final committee. SB941 authorizes the state’s School Facilities Authority (SFA) to partner with public and private agencies to construct teacher housing with early child care centers, beginning at Mililani, Nānākuli, and Waipahu high schools.
