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Senate takes vote on key gubernatorial nominees
The Hawaiʻi state Senate took votes Friday on key gubernatorial nominees. Keith Regan (formerly of Maui) who was nominated as Comptroller for the Department of Accounting and General Services, received a unanimous vote for Senate confirmation.
Nēnē gosling reunited with parents after snatching incident
A nēnē family was reunited and relocated last week after an illegal capture and removal of its gosling from Wailoa River State Recreation Area in Hilo, state officials report. On Thursday, Raymond McGuire of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife received a call from Hawai’i Island resident Lilinoe Kahalepauole saying that she saw a woman grab a nēnē gosling from the small boat […]
Sanctuary Ocean Count and Great Whale Count conclude for 2023 season
The total number for the Great Whale Count on Maui was 313, for a grand total of 1,121 throughout the state.
Hawaiʻi State FCU announces free financial education offerings from April to June
Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union (Hawaiʻi State FCU) has announced its schedule of free financial education offerings from April to June. The webinars are free and open to the public and range in topics from navigating auto buying in today’s market to leveraging home equity.
Lānaʻi collection event for large appliances, metals and e-waste, April 8
The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management will hold a collection event for appliances, metals and e-waste on Lāna`i from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 8 at the Pūlama Lānaʻi Fleet Yard.
Hawaiʻi joins in effort to improve Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services
Hawai‘i has joined the rest of the nation in implementing improved Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services for Hawai‘i’s vulnerable residents including those with disabilities and older adults.
Easter Scramble and Bunny Photos at QKC
The Queen Kaʻahumanu Center hosts an Easter Scramble on April 1, and Photos with the Easter Bunny from April 1-8, 2023.
House freshman class advances bold bills that have crossed over to the Senate
“HB 619 will benefit Hawaiʻi’s small farmers and those facing food insecurity in our state by providing tax relief to farmers and healthy nutritious foods to non-profit food banks. It is a win-win situation for everyone,” said Representative Mahina Poepoe (D-13, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i, Kaho‘olawe, portion of Kahului, Ha‘ikū, Pe‘ahi, Huelo, Nāhiku, Hāna, Kīpahulu).
Wailuku restaurant reopens under yellow Conditional Pass placard
The establishment was re-opened under a yellow “Conditional Pass” placard. An inspector will be conducting additional follow-up inspections to assess the establishment’s progress.
Hirono presses senior DOD official on need for Unified Missile Defense Plan for Hawaiʻi
US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, questioned General Glen VanHerck, Commander of the US Northern Command (NORTHCOM) and North American Aerospace Defense Command, on the need for a robust, unified plan for missile defense of Hawaiʻi during a full committee hearing.
Haʻikū house fire destroys two-story home, family of four displaced
Four residents were displaced following a house fire in Haʻikū that destroyed a two story home on Thursday afternoon.
Mayor Bissen presents FY 2024 Budget Proposal
The proposed budget totals $1.227 billion and represents an increase of $15.6 million or 1.3% compared to the Council’s adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2023 of $1.211 billion.
Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center reopens after pandemic shutdown
The Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center announced this week that it will reopen – welcoming the public on weekdays from 1 to 3 p.m. It plans to offer more hours as docents become available and staffing expands.
Annual Report: MEO Head Start served 165 children in 2021-22
The Maui Economic Opportunity Head Start program served 165 children with 104 families meeting low income eligibility guidelines, according to the recently released MEO Head Start Annual Report for Program Year 2021-22.
Schedule: Class of 2023 high school graduations for public schools in Maui County
High school graduation ceremonies for Maui County public schools have been scheduled for the Class of 2023 with date, time and location information listed below.
Maui Fire Department warns public of phone scam alert
The Maui Fire Department confirmed today that these phone calls are unauthorized, and that donations are NOT being solicited.
2023 ʻĀnuenue Spring Break Classic tees off at Kāʻanapali
The University of Hawai‘i will host the ninth annual Anuenue Spring Break Classic at Kā‘anapali. Fourteen women’s college golf teams from eight states will compete over three days on Maui from March 27-29, 2023 at the Royal Kā‘anapali on Maui.
County of Maui launches Sustainability Together: regenerative action speaker series
In the first of the four-part speaker series, participants will gain insights into the impacts of coastal erosion and nature-based solutions, and how two Maui County communities have successfully worked together to combat beach erosion and enhance coastal resilience.
Hilo woman cited after allegedly taking nēnē gosling from state park
The DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement cited a Hilo woman on Thursday after she allegedly removed a nēnē gosling from Wailoa River State Recreation Area in Hilo.
More than 100 attend Kula meeting on water issues, axis deer and traffic safety
More than 100 upcountry residents gathered for a community update Wednesday night, organized by the Kula Community Association.
