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Finding of No Significant Impact for Puʻunēnē Ave. road widening and improvement project
Project work would consist of constructing new sidewalks on both sides of Puʹunēnē Avenue, linking Wākea Avenue to Kūihelani Highway. Preliminary estimates indicate that the road construction would cost approximately $15 million.
Gov. Green recognizes April as Toastmasters Awareness Month in Hawaiʻi
Toastmasters District 49 has 65 clubs across Hawai‘i that seek to assist people across the state to overcome one of people’s greatest fears — that of speaking in public.
Hawaiian Airlines May Day 2023 features Keauhou, Robert Cazimero and special guests
Hawaiian Airlines May Day 2023 presented by Kilohana continues the annual Lei Day tradition by the Brothers Cazimero with Keauhou, the 17-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning group, returning to headline the concert experience alongside special guests, Robert Cazimero and his Hālau Nā Kamalei o Līlīlehua, Nina Kealiʻiwahamana, Jerry Santos, and Hālau Ka Lehua Tuahine under the direction of Kumu Hula Kaʻilihiwa Vaughan-Darval and co-hosts, Debbie Nakanelua-Richards and Billy V.
The Shops at Wailea presents Mark Yamanaka at Ke Kai Hone O Wailea, April 28
Fourteen-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winner, Mark Yamanaka, is the featured performer at the Ke Kani Hone O Wailea stage at The Shops at Wailea on Friday, April 28, from 5:30-7 p.m.
Benefit concert raises more than $45K for Hawaiʻi’s educators
The show raised more than $45,000 to support Hawaiʻi educators and maintain high-quality education for keiki.
Maui youth train in the Netherlands with professional soccer clubs
A total of 36 young soccer players from across Hawaiʻi, including 12 from Maui, spent their spring break training with professional football clubs in The Netherlands.
Uncrewed Saildrones gather ocean data for UH research
Three Saildrone Explorers, uncrewed surface vehicles used to measure ocean data, embarked on a six-month journey around Maui, Hawaiʻi Island, Oʻahu and Kauaʻi to evaluate ocean health across the state.
Maui’s Grand Wailea hosts Beachside Brunch at ʻIkena
Grand Wailea will host an Easter Brunch at their signature indoor-outdoor dining venue, ‘Ikena, on Sunday, April 9.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Apr. 02, 2023
Maui Obituaries for the week ending Apr. 2, 2023. May they rest in peace.
List: Maui lane closures through April 7
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.
Budget meeting at Pāʻia Community Center on Monday
The Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee will receive testimony on the fiscal year 2024 budget on Monday at 6 p.m. at Pāʻia Community Center.
Departments scheduled to discuss budget plans throughout April
Maui County departments are scheduled to present their fiscal year 2024 budget priorities throughout the month of April.
Honoapiʻilani accident: Highway now OPEN between Hōkiokio and Front Street
Update: (3:11 p.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023) The Honoapiʻilani Highway in the area of Hōkiokio to Front Street is now OPEN in both directions.
Mexican Mobile Consulate visits MEO April 22 and 23
The Mexican Mobile Consulate makes another visit to Maui to provide document services, such as for passports, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 22 and 23 at Maui Economic Opportunity in Wailuku.
Easter Celebration at The Shops at Wailea, April 8
Guests can greet and take a photo with the Easter Bunny, have their face painted by talented artists, and watch a magic show by Maui magician Brenton Keith on Saturday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
UPDATE: Honoapiʻilani Highway now OPEN near Māʻalaea Road following accident
(10:13 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023) The Honopiʻilani Highway is now OPEN at Māʻalaea Road. The road was closed earlier due to a motor vehicle accident.
Maui police launch distracted driving awareness campaign, April 3-14
Motorists on Maui will see heightened traffic enforcement April 3-14, 2023, as the MPD Traffic Division takes part in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s U Drive. U Text. U Pay. Distracted Driving awareness enforcement event.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, sign waving on Tuesday
A statewide Sexual Assault Awareness Month sign-waving is planned for Tuesday, April 4 at various locations across the state, including an event fronting the State Building on Maui from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
Founder describes early days of Hawaiian language immersion program, challenges
In 1986, Kīʻope Raymond was asked to join the board of the ʻAha Pūnana Leo to found the first private, nonprofit pre-school in Hawaiian language on Maui. There are now three ‘Aha Pūnana Leo schools on Maui and pathways enabling Hawaiian immersion language students to receive instruction and graduate from Lahainaluna, Hāna, and King Kekaulike high schools. Maui Now writer Gary Kubota interviewed Raymond as part of this People of Maui series.
Gov. Green signs “good government” bills on transparency and accountability
Governor Josh Green, M.D. today signed seven bills into law he’s calling “good government” bills, to advance the goals of ethics, lobbying, and campaign spending laws in Hawai‘i.
