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Maui experts hope to catch up in battling coquis, Little Fire Ants, miconia
Two people who have successfully helped the Maui Invasive Species Committee since its inception are Teya Penniman, acting manager, and Christy Martin, who started with MISC in 2000, but now helps with statewide issues including policy and funding. Maui Now’s Gary Kubota interviewed Martin and Penniman as part of this People of Maui series.
Lei of Aloha delivered to Nashville with message of peace, unity
A mile long lei woven by hundreds of volunteers in Hawaiʻi was presented to more than 500 leaders, elders, faculty, students and community of The Covenant Church and School in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday.
Teressa Deneen Welolani Noury wins Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Haʻihaʻi Falsetto Contest
Teressa Deneen Welolani Medeiros Noury of Lahaina, Maui earned the title in the 2023 Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Haʻihaʻi Falsetto Contest held Saturday at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority supports spring festivals and events on Hawaiʻi Island, Kauaʻi
As part of its destination management kuleana to reinvest funding back into the community, the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority announced its support of seven festivals and events occurring this spring on Hawai‘i Island and Kaua‘i.
Imua Family Services named among Best Places to Work in 2023
Imua Family Services has once again been named one of Hawaiʻi’s Best Places to Work, according to a new ranking issued by Hawaii Business Magazine. The publication bestowed the honor on Imua for a 13th time.
Green administration voices support for access to abortion drug Mifepristone
Hawai‘i residents can still access the medication abortion drug mifepristone following two federal district court rulings. Governor Josh Green’s administration has expressed a determination to ensure that access remains.
Sen. Hirono to visit local business to promote “Hawaiʻi on the Hill” event this summer
The Monday visits will include stops at Hawaiian Host, LLC, the Pacific Gateway Center’s Culinary Business Incubator, and the Hawaiian Chip Company/Menehune Mac Candies facilities. The pair will meet with business owners and employees, sample products and tour the facilities.
Hawaiʻi Justice Sabrina McKenna honored with achievement award
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Justice Sabrina S. McKenna has been honored with the 2023 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award.
Watershed lessons culminate in Genki ball drop into the Ala Wai Canal
A total of 80 first grade students from Kamehameha Schools Kapālama tossed Genki balls into the Ala Wai Canal Wednesday to help clean the polluted waterway.
Maui’s Choice Health Bar celebrates 12 years
Choice Health Bar opened in Lahaina on April 11, 2011. With no former restaurant experience but a whole lot of passion, co-owners Kathryn Dahm and Emily Kunz managed to create a casual organic eatery with strong community values.
Volcano Watch: April is Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawaiʻi
Locally generated tsunamis are why we must always be prepared. A local tsunami strikes fast and with little time for us to react—devastating waves can travel across the Hawaiian island chain in minutes, and not just in the month of April. If there is a strong earthquake and you are at a location along the coast, “Don’t Fool Around. Get to High Ground!”
Judge rules in favor of Hawaiʻi youth plaintiffs in climate case
A judge has ruled in favor of Hawaiʻi youth plaintiffs in the climate case, Navahine F. v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation. The case argues the state transportation system causes high levels of greenhouse gas emissions, violating the youth plaintiffs’ state constitutional rights and public trust doctrine. The case will now proceed to trial.
List: Maui lane closures through April 14
The state Department of Transportation will be conducting road work this week that will result in lane closures at various locations. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
More than 22 inches of rain at Puʻu Kukui on Maui in March
The USGS’ rain gage on top of Puʻu Kukui had the highest monthly total of 22.32 inches (58% of average), and the highest daily total of 7.90 inches on March 2, according to the summary report.
Nēnē family released, Good Samaritans presented with Conservationist Award
Two weeks after an alleged goose-napping incident at Wailoa River State Recreation Area in Hilo, a family of Good Samaritans were honored for their actions to help.
Former Hawaiʻi Rep. Ty Cullen sentenced to 2 years for bribery scheme involvement
Former Hawaiʻi State Rep. Ty J.K. Cullen, 42, of Waipahu, Hawaiʻi, was sentenced Thursday to two years in federal prison for honest services wire fraud.
Water service outage to affect 80-100 Wailuku customers
A road closure and water service outage beginning Monday night, April 10 will affect 80 to 100 customers in an area near South High Street in Wailuku while work is done to replace a defective fire line.
Community-based proposals sought for East Maui Tourism Management Pilot Program
East Maui’s hotspots include Nā‘ili‘ilihaele Stream (also known as Bamboo Forest), Waikamoi Falls, Kaihalulu (also known as Red Sand Beach), Wai‘oka (also known as Venus Pools), and Honolewa (also known as South Wailua Falls).
New art exhibit on Maui features work by four Hawaiʻi Island artists
Maui Arts & Cultural Center and Schaefer International Gallery present ANIMA: Doorways of Perception, an exhibition featuring new work by a collective of four artists based on Hawai‘i Island.
Data incident reported at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College
University of Hawaiʻi Maui College today is reporting a data incident that administrators became aware of in mid-February when an unauthorized third party may have gained access to the University’s computer network. Notification letters are being sent out to about 10,500 individuals who may have been impacted.
