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April proclaimed as Native Hawaiian Plant Month
Gov. Green has proclaimed April as Native Hawaiian Plant Month. On Maui, a sedge known as Cyperus prescottianus had not been seen for more than 100 years, but was rediscovered along a stream bank. Rebounding species include the coastal shrub naupaka papa on Molokaʻi, and uhiuhi on Lānaʻi.
Maui schools earn 16 finalists awards in ‘Ōlelo Youth Xchange Student Video Competition
Maui schools earned 16 finalists awards in the 20th Annual ‘Ōlelo Youth Xchange Student Video Competition, presented by First Hawaiian Bank.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, April 6-12
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for March 30 – April 5, find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Rep. Jill Tokuda to host Maui town hall, April 6
Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) will host a Maui town hall event on Thursday, April 6, 2023 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Pāʻina Building in Kahului.
Kaunoa Senior Services announces April classes
Kaunoa Senior Services will offer virtual classes for seniors age 55 years or older in April. The classes are available online via Zoom.
Final design for Lānaʻi Skate Park to be presented at April 12 meeting
The final design for the Lānaʻi Skate Park will be presented at a County of Maui community meeting from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at Hale Kupuna o Lānaʻi in Lānaʻi City.
Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency to gather input on hazard mitigation
A series of meetings across the state this month will give members of the public an opportunity to weigh in on the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Maui meeting is set for April 20 in Kahului.
Molokaʻi Real Property Assessment office closing temporarily due to staff shortage
The County of Mauiʻs Molokaʻi Real Property Assessment office located at Mitchell Pauole Center in Kaunakakai will close temporarily from Tuesday, April 4 to Friday, April 14 due to a staffing shortage.
Maui Police Department promotes Keola Tom to Assistant Chief of Uniformed Services
The Maui Police Department announced today the promotion of Keola Tom to Assistant Chief of Uniformed Services.
Evening budget meeting scheduled for Thursday in Hāna
The Maui Council’s Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee will receive testimony on the fiscal year 2024 budget on Thursday, April 6, at 6 p.m. at Hāna High and Elementary School Cafeteria.
Hawaiian Electric hosts Maui update on renewable energy and generation plans
Hawaiian Electric will hold a community meeting on April 13 to provide an update on the renewable energy transition and recent developments on the status of the island’s existing power generation resources.
Preparedness urged as Hawaiʻi observes Tsunami Awareness Month
The earliest confirmed tsunami to reach Hawaiʻi took place in 1812. The most destructive tsunami in Hawaiʻi history occurred on April 1, 1946, and resulted in significant loss of life and property damage.
Traffic fatality: Pedestrian dies, struck by vehicle on Honoapiʻilani Highway in Olowalu
A 42-year-old woman died after being struck by a vehicle while she was crossing the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Olowalu Monday night. The incident was reported at around 7:40 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2023, on the Honoapiʻilani Highway (30) in the area of Mile 13.9.
Hawaiian Telcom’s Climate Action Plan builds on its mission to expand fiber network
In celebration of Earth Month, Hawaiian Telcom is sharing information about its climate action plan that aims to reduce the company’s greenhouse gas emissions by 40% in seven years.
Bill seeks a carrying capacity study for Mākena State Park due to increased visitors
Because of the increase of visitors, “amenities offered at the park are being stretched and park upkeep and maintenance are being tested,” according to the bill’s language. The hearing on SB 1136, SD1, HD1 is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
Citizen science is the featured topic of Know Your Ocean Speaker Series, April 5
Join the series virtually on Wednesday, April 5 at 5:30 p.m. as the Maui Nui Resource Council welcomes four presenters to its Know Your Ocean seminar series who will speak about citizen science opportunities here on Maui.
Find Your “Park Story” at Haleakalā National Park during National Park Week, April 22-30
Haleakalā National Park is hosting its version of National Park Week, April 22-30. All of the events are free but park entrance fees still apply.
Hawaiian Electric seeks public comment on draft Integrated Grid Plan
Hawaiian Electric has drafted an “Integrated Grid Plan: A pathway to a clean energy future” that aims to create a resilient, clean energy system powered by resources from Hawai‘i, for Hawai‘i.
Lahela Park’s farewell concert at the Westin Maui, sponsored by Ahumanu Music, April 7
Lahela Park, the first champion of the Hulu Lindsay Leo Haʻihaʻi contest held at the Celebration of the Arts at the Ritz Carlton, will perform a farewell concert at the Westin Maui Resort and Spa, at the exclusive Lanai venue this Friday night, April 7, from 9-11 p.m. She will be previewing new music for an upcoming single release, during the concert.
County’s Park Maui to hold Wailuku open house on April 6
The public is invited to provide feedback on pay station equipment that will be installed in parking areas in Wailuku town at an open house on Thursday, April 6 for the County of Maui’s Park Maui service.
