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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 […]
Hawaiian language month to be celebrated Saturday during Ola Ka ʻĪ Maui Nui in Kahului
In recognition of Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai’i, a free Hawaiian language fair with live entertainment, card games, “make and take” stations and informational booths will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center.
Judicial nominees considered to fill Maui Second Circuit Court vacancy
Five nominees for Circuit Judge for the Circuit Court of the Second Circuit (Island of Maui) have been announced for consideration. Governor Josh Green, M.D. will nominate a successor to Richard T. Bissen Jr., who was elected Mayor of Maui County late last year.
Flooded roads prompt 2 Hawai‘i Island school closures
The county anticipates closing the road between Ka‘ū High & Pahala Elementary and Na‘alehu Elementary due to flooding. To ensure students and staff wonʻt be stuck, the schools are being closed.
Lawmaker concerned about falling boulders amid rainy weather
“We’ve been in this position before with boulders falling from a hillside in Kalihi Valley several times during a 10-year period,” said State Representative John Mizuno (D-29 Kalihi Valley, Kamehameha Heights, portion of Lower Kalihi) in a news release. “Unfortunately, much of the rockslides or boulders coming down are both related to the rainy weather and the location, usually along a hillside which naturally has a gravitational pull once the surrounding soil turns to mud.”
Tentative agreement reached for Kaiser mental healthcare workers
Mental health clinicians represented by the National Union of Healthcare Workers announced they have reached a tentative agreement with Kaiser Permanente on a three-year contract. This is expected to bring to an end a nearly six-month strike.
500 UPW workers vote to strike in dispute over pay; Maui Health hopes for agreement
Nearly 500 frontline healthcare workers at Kaiser’s Maui Health System have voted to strike in dispute over pay. Maui Health says it continues to negotiate in good faith and hopes to reach an agreement soon.
Kona low to force a “plume of deep tropical moisture” over the islands
“Light to moderate rain may be locally heavy at times over Kauaʻi and Oʻahu while periods of heavy rain will result in much greater flash flood potential over windward and southeast-facing slopes of the Big Island and Maui,” according to an update issued by the National Weather Service on Friday morning.
Kīpahului District of Haleakalā National Park to close Friday due to flash flood watch
The Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park will be closed on the morning of Friday, Feb. 17, due to the risk of extreme flash flooding, road closures, landslides and road washouts in East Maui, according to a news release issued today.
Maui’s Nuff Sedd performs at QKC’s Kamaʻāina Nights, Feb. 17
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center features Maui’s own Nuff Sedd this Friday, Feb. 17 at Kamaʻāina Nights – a locally grown concert series for the entire ‘ohana. The live music starts at 6:30 p.m. with singer/songwriter Sunny Kalama and Nuff Sedd from 7 to 8 p.m.
Daughtry coming to the MACC, April 21
Rock band, Daughtry performs on Maui at the Castle Theater of the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on Friday, Apr 21, 2023. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m.
On The Menu with Huihui at the Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel
The signature oceanfront restaurant, Huihui, at the Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel was designed from the ground up to pay homage to the longstanding tradition of Hawaiian navigation or wayfinding.
Application open for free Massage Therapy Program at UH Maui College
Applications are being accepted for the 2023-2024 Kealahoʻimai Massage Therapy Program offered through University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Continuing Education. This free training is sponsored by Hui No Ke Ola Pono’s Kealahoʻimai program, which promotes Native Hawaiian workforce development in the healthcare and wellness industries. Grant funding covers the full cost of instruction, textbooks, supplies, uniforms, and licensing exam fees for participants.
Cliff Alakai, Nuestro Futuro Foundation honored at annual nonprofit event
The Nuestro Futuro Foundation, whose grant supported MEO’s efforts to bring its Youth Services tobacco, alcohol, drugs, bullying and suicide prevention programs to Moloka‘i, was selected as Benefactor of the Year.
The median sales price for a Maui County home is only one in state to top $1 million
Although some counties saw a drop in home prices at the start of the new year, Maui County was the only one in the state to exceed a $1 million median for single-family homes.
Hawaiian Electric urges customers to prepare for storm impacts ahead of kona low
The company reports that crews are prepared to respond to storm-related outages, but advises that in some areas, power restoration may be delayed due to accessibility issues caused by fallen trees, debris or flooding.
PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” returns to Maui after 5 year absence
After a 5 year absence, PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” returns to the Castle Theater on Maui for six shows, May 5-7, 2023.
Kona low expected to bring widespread heavy rain to Maui County
The County of Maui is urging the public to monitor weather conditions as emergency managers prepare for impacts from an approaching kona low system.
Paltin to administration: Set up homeowner’s assistance program before federal money is lost
With more than $8 million in federal funds that need to be used by Sept. 30, 2025, Maui County Council member Tamara Paltin is urging the administration to set up a program in order to administer a homeowner’s assistance fund. “The most heartbreaking part to me is that we know we have residents going into foreclosure, behind on HOA fees or property taxes and we have wasted a whole year already of being able to help them,” she said. “This is super urgent to me.”
Hawaiian Electric sees brisk pace of solar installations, bringing Maui total to 15,390
In Maui County alone, there are 15,390 private solar systems on the HECO grid, the majority (94%) of which are residential, and 6% are commercial. The systems in Maui County have 145 megawatts of generating capacity.
