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Senate committees vote to advance adult-use cannabis legislation in Hawaiʻi
The bill seeks to legalize, regulate, and tax cannabis and other related products intended for responsible adult use.
Molly Picklum and Filipe Toledo Win Hurley Pro Sunset Beach
Molly Picklum (AUS) and Filipe Toledo (BRA) won the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach, the second stop on the World Surf League 2023 Championship Tour, in six-to-eight foot waves Sunday at Sunset Beach on the North Shore of Oʻahu.
Silversword recovery effort sprouting on Maunakea
The University of Hawaiʻi reports that silversword seeds first sown at the CMS greenhouse at the Halepōhaku mid-level facility in February 2022 sprouted into more than 100 seedlings under the care of CMS staff and are currently 3-7 inches tall. Plans are to outplant the silversword in a fenced enclosure within the Maunakea Forest Reserve.
Kaiser mental health therapists in Hawaiʻi vote to ratify contract, ending 172-day strike
Kaiser mental health therapists in Hawaiʻi voted overwhelmingly Saturday to ratify a new three-year contract, effectively ending a 172-day strike–the longest by mental health care workers in US history, according to union representatives.
President Biden reflects on Day of Remembrance of Japanese American incarceration
President Joe Biden issued a statement today marking the 81st anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066, which paved the way for the unjust incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.
Homestead leaders elect new governing council chair
The Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations (SCHHA) elected KipuKai Kualii, a waitlist native Hawaiian from Kauaʻi to chair the SCHHA Governing Council. The council expressed aloha and gratitude to its departing chairperson of the last eight years, Robin Puanani Danner.
New Maui manapua shop Happy Opu hopes Hawaiʻi comfort food brings family, friends together
The leader of Maui’s new manapua shop — Happy Opu — takes the snack very seriously. After all, the savory or sweet treat is one of the main comfort foods to come from Hawai’i’s ethnic and cultural melting pot.
E Ola Ka ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi! Community event at QKC celebrates Hawaiian Language Month
In recognition of Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i (Hawaiian Language Month), community organizations hosted Ola Ka ʻĪ Maui Nui at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center on Maui, Saturday.
Hawaiian Electric achieves 32% renewable energy in 2022
Aided by new grid-scale and rooftop solar capacity, Hawaiian Electric achieved a 32% consolidated renewable portfolio standard (RPS) in 2022.
List: Maui weekly lane closures through Feb. 24, 2023
The state Department of Transportation is working on several road projects that will result in lane closures through Feb. 24, 2023.
Council passes bill to implement organic standards and regulations at Kula Ag Park
The council passed a bill Friday that reserves the Kula Agricultural Park Phase 1 Expansion area for practices that comply with the National Organic Standards Act. Bill 160, CD1, FD1 (2022) promotes regenerative agriculture by prioritizing soil health and reducing the use of harmful chemicals in the 260-acre Kula Agricultural Park Phase 1 expansion area, […]
Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park is Open
The Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park reopened this morning, Saturday, Feb. 18, after a one-day closure due to potential storm impacts.
Jazz Maui founder seeks more music education for Valley Isle youths
Jazz Maui founder Bryant Neal has been involved in helping to organize music workshops for Maui youths for more than two decades. His latest nonprofit project is a weekly Jazz Maui venue featuring jazz artists in the Sunset Jazz Series at Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate Factory, including those who volunteer with students at workshops in schools. Maui Now writer Gary Kubota interviewed Neal.
Yuki Lei Sugimura named Maui County Council vice chairperson with 7-2 vote
Maui County Council on Friday night named Upcountry Council Member Yuki Lei Sugimura as council vice chairperson. Sugimura’s nomination for vice chairperson didn’t go without pushback, though. The 7-2 vote reflected opposition by council members Keani Rawlins-Fernandez and Tamara Paltin.
County moves to buy land under Kula community center, tennis courts in foreclosure sale
About seven acres of land beneath Kula Community Center and tennis courts are slated for public foreclosure sale in a couple weeks — but residents, including tennis and pickleball players, are hoping the county can serve up a plan to net the parcel.
Kona low continues to draw up unstable moisture across the state
An unstable tropical moisture band will keep widespread rainfall in the forecast, heavy at times, with developing thunderstorms across much of the state.
New TSA checkpoint at Terminal 1 of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
About 22,000 people on average pass TSA checkpoints every day at HNL. The opening of the new entry point will bring the total number of TSA checkpoints at the airport to six.
Grand Wailea in search of temporary resident chief creative photographer, includes 3-month stay
Maui’s Grand Wailea Resort invites talented photographers to apply to a three-month paid temporary residency, capturing the essence of the property and recently refreshed venues.
Road Closure: Piʻilani Hwy. is closed from Kīpahulu to ʻUlupalakua
As of 12:07 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, the Piʻilani Highway (Hwy 31) is closed from Kīpahulu to ʻUlupalakua due to inclement weather. Signs are posted at both ends to indicate closure.
Public urged to conserve water ahead of storm impacts
Because of the forecast of widespread heavy rain and the possibility of power outages that would disrupt water pumping and distribution, the County of Maui Department of Water Supply on Thursday issued a countywide request for customers to conserve water and reduce consumption through Sunday, Feb. 19. Conservation measures include refraining from washing cars, washing […]
