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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.
Maui High School student named finalist in Congressional Art Competition
Mauiʻs Cailyn Omura was among three students from Hawaiʻi selected as finalists in the US House of Representatives Artistic Discovery Contest.
Mongoose captured on Kauaʻi at Nāwiliwili Harbor
A live mongoose was captured on Kauaʻi at Nāwiliwili Harbor on Friday morning, and handed over to the state Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services for analysis.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center welcomes new tenants, local jewelry pop-up this weekend
The Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center (QKC) welcomes two new tenants – Maui Slime Co. and Heart + Sol – and Henua Designs, a local jewelry company who will be popping up through the weekend.
Report: Much needed rain returns to Maui in April with 21+ inches at Puʻu Kukui
The rain gauge at Puʻu Kukui got the county’s highest monthly total of 21.38 inches and the highest daily total of 6.37 inches on April 2. The monthly total was 56% of average, according to State Senior Service Hydrologist Kevin Kodama with the National Weather Service’s Forecast Office Honolulu who compiled the report.
