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2023 Maui Marathon to utilize collapsible, reusable cups
In a new effort to reduce waste, the Maui Marathon will be using the HydraPak SpeedCupTM instead of paper/wax cups at all of the aid stations. Organizers say, “together, participants and organizers can work to prevent single-use cups from filling our landfills or littering the roads and trails.”
Finalists named for 3 seats on UH Board of Regents, including 3 nominees on Maui
The finalists for the Maui County seat include: Lauren Akitake, a private practice attorney and per diem District Court Judge who taught business law at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College; Sheri Daniels Chief Executive Officer at Papa Ola Lōkahi; and Beverly Stanich, retired longtime principal of Wailuku Elementary School on Maui.
Grant program opens for Food Hubs to help meet demand for Hawaiʻi-grown food
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has opened a grant program to support the establishment and expansion of food hubs in Hawai‘i. Proposals for the Food Hub Pilot Program are now being accepted for grants between $50,000 and $250,000 aimed at increasing the capacity of food hubs, which are centrally located facilities where food products may be aggregated, stored, processed, and marketed.
Senate Ways and Means Committee votes to approve Senate version of the state budget
The Senate Ways and Means Committee voted Thursday to approve the State Budget Bill, also known as House Bill 300. Highlights of the budget document are posted HERE.
Aquari-Om Yoga Classes Return to Maui Ocean Center
Maui Ocean Center is once again hosting twice weekly Aquari-Om yoga classes, with a portion of proceeds supporting sea turtle rescue and coral restoration efforts on Maui.
Voluntary recall of snack bites on Maui and O‘ahu due to undeclared milk allergen
Residents are being warned of a voluntary recall of various dark chocolate fruit and peanut bites on Maui and O‘ahu due to an undeclared milk allergen on product labels.
Maui Police Department mourns passing of former Chief Howard Tagomori
The Maui Police Department confirmed the passing of former Chief Howard Tagomori on March 3, 2023. He served 35 years in county law enforcement, including a decade as chief from 1988 to 1998.
Wailuku Pool to close for pool guard training on Saturday, April 1
The Wailuku Pool will be closed on Saturday April 1 for Water Safety Instructor Training for pool lifeguards, the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced.
HI-5 redemption centers in Haʻikū and at UH Maui College temporarily closed
HI-5 Redemption Centers located at the County of Maui Recycling Centers in Haʻikū and at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College campus in Kahului are temporarily closed due to ongoing staff shortages.
Visitors to Maui in February up 14% from last year, spending up 34%
Tourism continued to recover across the state in February, with Maui County reporting double digit increases in visitors and spending over the same time last year.
Record $8.1M in federal energy credits helps 7,500 electric customers
More than 7,500 Hawaiian Electric customers received a record $8.1 million in federal credits to reduce their energy bills, about $2.5 million more than last year.
Maui Humane Society’s Wags to Riches fundraising event, April 29
Maui Humane Society hosts its annual “Wags to Riches” VIP fundraising event on April 29, 2023. Shelter animals will be sent from the doghouse to the penthouse. The top fundraisers will earn a VIP night with a shelter dog at several of Hawaiʻi’s top-rated luxury beachfront resorts.
Raccoon captured in shipping container on Oʻahu
A raccoon was captured Wednesday in a shipping container of household goods and furniture on Oʻahu. The container came from Maryland via California and arrived at Honolulu Harbor on March 19.
Final results: 2023 ʻĀnuenue Spring Break Classic at Kā’anapali
Zoe Campos of UCLA held the lead to take home the Individual Trophy; and team Pepperdine earned top honors in the 2023 ʻĀnuenue Spring Break Classic at Kā’anapali.
ʻImi Pono anti-vaping campaign contest with $1,000 grand prize extended to April 20
The deadline for ‘Imi Pono: The Greatest Challenge, which this year calls on high school and intermediate youth to develop an anti-vaping media campaign, has been extended to April 20.
Critical habitat proposed for 12 endangered species, all on Hawai’i Island
Approximately 122,277 acres of federal, state, private, and public lands are being proposed as critical habitat for 12 species, all found only on Hawaiʻi island.
Sean Dorsey Dance’s The Lost Art of Dreaming, comes to Maui, April 20
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents a return to Maui by Sean Dorsey Dance performing their new work, The Lost Art of Dreaming, directed and choreographed by heralded transgender artist and activist, Sean Dorsey.
Maui Waena Intermediate takes home 12 awards at national media contest
Maui Waena Intermediate students returned with a dozen awards from the Student Television Network’s annual convention, held last week in Long Beach, Calif. Statewide, Hawaiʻi public schools brought home a total of 46 awards.
Registration now open for summer 2023 at Seabury
Registration for Seabury Hall’s summer program is now available online for students entering grades 1-8 in Fall 2023.
West Maui to hold first evening budget meeting Thursday, March 30
The Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee will receive testimony on the fiscal year 2024 budget on Thursday at 6 p.m. in Lahaina Civic Center’s Social Hall.
