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Applications now open to use Lānaʻi Field House for league, school or recreation programs
The county Parks and Recreation Department will be accepting permit applications from Thursday, April 20, to Monday, April 24, for the use of Lānaʻi Field House by leagues, schools and recreation programs.
2023 Maui County Volunteer Heroes honored for giving back
A total of 31 community members were selected as the 2023 Maui County Volunteer Heroes. Individuals were nominated by their respective nonprofit organization for exemplary service in giving back to Maui County.
Water service outage to affect about 100 customers in Pukalani
A water service outage will affect an estimated 100 customers in Pukalani from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, Thursday, April 20 while work is done on the County of Maui water system.
Dept. of the AG prevails in federal challenge to COVID-19 emergency proclamations
The US District Court for the District of Hawaiʻi dismissed a federal constitutional challenge to COVID-19 emergency proclamations issued by former Governor David Ige.
Divers across Hawaiʻi to clear coastal waters with #DiveForEarthDay
A statewide dive cleanup event takes place on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22 at 10 locations across the Hawaiian Islands. Maui dive events will be held at Māla Pier at 9:30 a.m., and off of 143 Dickenson Street with Lahaina Divers at 6:45 a.m.
2023 Maui Marathon road closures and traffic delays, Sunday, April 23
Motorists are being alerted of traffic delays and road closures associated with the upcoming Maui Marathon, taking place this Sunday, April 23, 2023.
Flooding forces closure of Piʻilani Highway at Mile 29-31
Piʻilani Highway is closed between MP 29 and 31 near Pahihi Gulch due to flood waters that have made the area unpassable.
Two women cited for illegal take of nēnē during a cat feeding protest
Two women were cited by officers from the state DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Tuesday night during a protest by feral cat activists over feeding stations that are being removed.
Pledge to Our Keiki is a vow towards a positive impact on the planet for future generations
Kanu Hawaiʻi is inviting the public to join them on April 21 to ‘Pledge to Our Keiki’ and make a positive impact on the planet for future generations.
Cold front moves over Maui County, heavy rain and thunderstorms in forecast
Most island remain under a flood watch through this afternoon as a cold front moves through Oʻahu and into the islands of Maui County this morning.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, April 20-26
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for April 20-26, find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Urgent need for fosters: 120 dogs at Maui Humane Society, but capacity is for only 40
Maui Humane Society currently has 120 dogs in their care and has kennel capacity for 40 dogs. Dogs are being paired in kennels to make additional space. 30 SOS Fosters are needed immediately to help decrease the dog population at the shelter.
Artist of Small Town * Big Art creates Wailuku inspired music with ʻĪao Intermediate School
SMALL TOWN * BIG ART public artist Tanama Colibri led 80 sixth-grade students of ʻĪao Intermediate School this week in a songwriting workshop celebrating the history, culture and sense of place of Wailuku.
Maui celebrates Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 22 in Wailuku and Kīhei
Anyone with expired or unused prescription medications is encouraged to bring their medications between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023 to collection sites located on Maui at the Kīhei and Wailuku police stations.
Approval granted to decommission UH Hilo telescope
The decommissioning of Hōkū Kea is tentatively scheduled to begin in late 2023 and take about five months to complete. Hōkū Kea is the second telescope on Maunakea now in the final phase of the extensive decommissioning process required under the Mauna Kea Comprehensive Management Plan.
Critical funding for West and South Maui secured in Senate Budget draft
More than $107 million in funding for infrastructure was included in the Senate version of the state budget which passed last week. Some key items included are: appropriations for the Lahaina Bypass North, a grade-separated crossing for Kūlanihākoʻi High School, critical repairs for Māla Ramp, and a new wastewater facility for Waikapū.
Holomua Kākou site for Hāna community talk story moved to Coconut Grove
A community talk story event will be held Thursday, April 27, in Hāna, Maui as part of Mayor Richard Bissenʻs Holomua Kākou series. The event has been moved to Coconut Grove on Alalele Place.
Maui sunflower field inspires sustainable partnership with Fork & Salad Maui
The sunflower fields in Central Maui have inspired a collaboration between farmers and the Fork & Salad Maui eatery. Maui Sunflower Salad is only available during the span of the latest sunflower bloom, so customers can enjoy it until the field is ready to be harvested.
Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association reaches tentative contract deal
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association has reached a tentative, four-year contract settlement for 13,500 teachers represented by the union. The deal proposes approximately 14.5% pay increases over the four-year contract.
Flood Watch through Wednesday afternoon
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Maui County, Oʻahu and Kauaʻi from tonight through Wednesday afternoon.
