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Diamond Head State Monument to begin reservations system for out-of-state visitors
The iconic Lē‘ahi – Diamond Head State Monument, will become the third park unit in the Hawai‘i State Park system to require advanced reservations for out-of-state visitors, beginning on May 12, 2022.
Hawaiʻi All-Stars wins gold at All-Star World Cheer Championship
Maui-based cheer gym achieves two first place finishes at the 2022 All-Star World Championship event in Orlando, Florida.
Unexploded ordnance washes ashore on Lānaʻi, Army contacted for response
Personnel from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources contacted police after locating a piece of unexploded ordnance, which they said washed onshore at Hulopoʻe Beach Park on Lānaʻi.
Motorcyclist critically injured in motor vehicle crash on Honoapiʻilani in Waikapū
A 48-year-old Wailuku man is in critical condition following a motor vehicle crash on the Honoapiʻilani Highway (30) in Waikapū early Sunday morning.
Merrie Monarch Festival 2022 Results: Kauaʻi hālau wins overall; Maui sweeps kāne divisions
Hulō! to the Hālau from Kauaʻi! Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leinā‘ala took the overall title at the 59th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival. From Maui, the seven men of Hālau Kekuaokalā‘au‘ala‘iliahi, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Haunani & ʻIliahi Paredes of Wailuku, swept first place honors in both the kāne kahiko and kāne ʻauana divisions. The women of Kekuaokalā‘au‘ala‘iliahi earned second place honors in the wahine kahiko division.
Body of missing fisherman recovered from Waiʻānapanapa in East Maui
The body of a missing 24-year-old Kula man was recovered on Saturday afternoon from waters off of East Maui, a day after he failed to return from fishing.
Take the Maui Now Reader Survey: Hawaii Safe Travel Program Ending, Fast Food Chains, Over-Tourism, Housing, “Historic” Drought
Maui Now is conducting a survey focused on understanding the opinions and attitudes of its readers about Hawaii’s Safe Travels program ending, recent reports of “historic” drought conditions in Maui County, creating more housing units, the increase of national fast-food chains opening this summer, and over-tourism and its impact on Maui’s resources and infrastructure.
Maui’s Ukraine benefit concert is sold out, but donations still sought to help fleeing children
A “Concert for Ukraine in the Maui Sunflowers” on Sunday, April 24, is sold out, but organizers say they are still taking donations to match philanthropists Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez who, together, will donate up to $50,000 to match funds raised as part of this event.
1,000 free reusable utensil kits distributed on Maui for Earth Day
In partnership with local company HuiZero, Maui County’s Environmental Protection & Sustainability Division is distributing 1,000 free Utensil Kits to celebrate Earth Day.
Nine traffic fatalities so far on Maui is cause for concern as graduation and summer nears
As the busy graduation and summer break approaches, Maui police are reminding the public of the dangers of drinking while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and distracted driving.
Piʻikea Lopes wins 2022 Miss Aloha Hula title, ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi award at Merrie Monarch Festival
Pi‘ikea Kekīhenelehuawewehiikekau‘ōnohi Lopes of Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e was named Miss Aloha Hula 2022 at the 59th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday night at the Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaiʻi.
New course looks at art in public places
A new course about art in public places is being offered to not only college students, but also to the general public at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College.
Roof blows off of Kīhei home, nine people displaced
Nine people were displaced from a home in South Maui after strong onshore winds blew off large portions of the roof, officials confirmed.
Maui hospital visitor policy updated: two visitors allowed in most patient care areas
Maui Memorial Medical Center has updated its visitor policy, effective immediately, now allowing for two visitors per patient, per day for a maximum of two hours a day. The new visitor policy is in effect between noon and 6 p.m. within most patient care areas.
Cleanup underway to remove 175 abandoned vehicles from remote Kanaio area of Maui
An estimated 175 abandoned derelict cars and trucks are being removed from unencumbered State land in the remote area of Kanaio on Maui over the next three weeks.
US Justice Dept. prepared to appeal mask ruling if CDC deems it necessary for public health
The US Department of Justice plans to file an appeal against a recent order by a federal judge to throw out a transportation mask mandate, if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concludes that the order remains necessary for public health.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, April 20-27
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment from April 20-27, find our comprehensive listing here.
April 14-20, 2022 COVID-19 update: 17 deaths, 1,736 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The state Department of Health is reporting a COVID-19 count of 1,736 new cases over the past week, between April 14-20, 2022. There were 17 new COVID-19 deaths reported over the past week.
State Water Commission restores Molokaʻi’s Kawela Stream after 100 years of diversions
The State of Hawai‘i Commission on Water Resource Management has unanimously restored Moloka‘i’s Kawela Stream to flow levels not seen in over one hundred years, and recommended full restoration of the stream within one year.
Former Maui police officer pleads guilty to attempted child enticement charge
Former Maui police officer, Brandon Charles Saffeels, 37, pleaded guilty today in the US District Court to attempted child enticement.
