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.
Molokaʻi man suffers gunshot wound to his foot during miscellaneous accident
A Hoʻolehua man suffered a single gunshot wound to his foot during a miscellaneous accident on Tuesday morning, according to Maui police.
Kanu Hawaiʻi leads Volunteer Week Hawaiʻi 2022 with nearly 30 Maui events
On Maui, there are nearly 30 events scheduled that include a spectrum of activities across the county: native plant restoration at Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge; Honolua Bay cleanup; Nā Ho Aloha needs volunteers for lawn care for seniors; and more.
Ezra Miller arrested for alleged assault on Hawaiʻi Island
“The Flash” star, Ezra Miller, was arrested for an alleged assault on a woman at a home in Pāhoa early Tuesday morning.
Monk seal birth documented on video
The birth of a monk seal was documented in video on a beach along the North Shore of Oʻahu. Veteran mother RN58 gave birth to PO5, the fifth pup born on O‘ahu this year.
Small non-farm businesses encouraged to apply for SBA loans for drought recovery
The US Small Business Administration is offering assistance to small, nonfarm businesses in Hawaiʻi through low-interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by ongoing drought.
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia en route to Tahiti
Voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia on their way to Tahiti. The canoes departed Hilo on Monday at 12:30 p.m. following five days of weather related delays.
DOH reminds 45-75 year olds “now is the time” to get screened for colorectal cancer
The Hawaiʻi state Department of Health is reminding individuals between the ages of 45 and 75 that “now is the time” to get screened for colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer.
Update: Federal judge throws out CDC transportation mask mandate
The court notes that the rule was implemented without allowing public participation and comment procedures.
Resort expands cultural programming for a behind the scenes look into the world of hula
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea invites guests “Behind the Scenes of Hula” for a sneak peek into the practices of Maui’s Hālau o Ka Hanu Lehua. Led by Kumu Hula Kamaka Kūkona, the hālau practice offers a unique opportunity to experience this special facet of Hawaiian culture.
Maui Job Openings: Featured Positions for Week of April 17 – 23
Maui Now’s featured jobs for the week of April 17 to 23, 2022.
April 7-13, 2022 COVID-19 update: 8 deaths, 1,327 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The state Department of Health is reporting a COVID-19 count of 1,327 new cases over the past week, between April 7-13, 2022.
WSL: Tyler Wright and Felipe Toledo win Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
Tyler Wright (AUS) and Filipe Toledo (BRA) won the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, the fourth stop on the World Surf League 2022 Championship Tour.
Lahela Lee Park of Hāna, Maui is first Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Haʻihaʻi Falsetto Champion
Hāna’s own Lahela Lee Park of Kawaipapa won the inaugural Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Ha‘iha‘i Falsetto Contest, held Saturday night as part of the 30th annual Celebration of the Arts at the The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua.
Public invited to “Test Drive Electric” on Earth Day with Maui Nui EV
The Maui Nui EV Association presents “Test Drive Electric” on Earth Day, Friday, April 22, from 3 to 6 p.m. at University of Hawai‘i Maui Campus.
Award-winning performer to conduct jazz workshops for high school students on Maui
Award-winning performer Katie Thiroux said she was 15 when she went to a workshop taught by professional jazz musicians — an experience that helped to inspire her to pursue music as a career.
Maui hālau hula prepare to compete as Merrie Monarch continues with modifications
Two Maui hālau hula are competing in this year’s Merrie Monarch Festival as the event takes place with modifications in Hilo at the Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium. Competition is set for April 21-23, 2022.
Make Music Hawaiʻi includes “Maui Mele” and “Molokaʻi Mele” events, April 23
Grammy winner John Cruz and several other Hawaiʻi entertainers are scheduled to perform at a celebration of music on Maui at the 3rd annual Make Music Hawaiʻi on April 23. The “Mele Maui” event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Maui Ocean Center.
Maui County reports “cyber incident contained”
The County’s Information and Technology Service Division of the Department of Management identified an attempted attack on the County’s network.
