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Small home in Kanaio destroyed by fire
A small home in Kanaio was destroyed by fire on Sunday afternoon, displacing a single resident, fire officials said.
Comedian Lewis Black brings his “Off the Rails” tour to Maui’s Castle Theater, Jan. 29, 2023
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents comedian Lewis Black, coming to the Castle Theater Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. Tickets go on sale online only Monday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. for MACC members first and to the general public Friday, Oct. 21.
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea announces Festivals of Aloha, Oct. 28-30
The Festivals of Aloha heads to Wailea with events scheduled from Oct. 28-30, 2022 at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Oct. 16, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending Oct. 16, 2022. May they rest in peace.
UH: Future of water in Hawaiʻi focus of upcoming innovation conference
The conference will spotlight how strategies from Hawaiʻi’s ancient water management systems can provide guidance on restorative practices today.
New detection of Little Fire Ant highlights vigilance
“The location of this LFA population is concerning because of its proximity to the Wailua River. LFA can “raft” along waterways allowing them to spread far greater distances,” said Curt Cottrell, Administrator of the DLNR Division of State Parks.
Bissen gets Carpenter’s Union endorsement; Victorino endorsed by HSTA; Kama Talk Story
Campaign event listings are posted here: Bissen gets Carepenter’s Union endorsement; Victorino receives HSTA endorsement; Friends of Tasha Kama to host Talk Story Dinner, Oct. 26.
Lahaina Cannery to host annual Spooktacular Halloween event, Oct. 29
Lahaina Cannery hosts its annual Spooktacular Halloween event on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 3 to 6 p.m.
Pulelehua developer to prioritize affordable units in first phase of West Maui project
Phase 1A will offer 100 townhouses, for purchase at 60%-120% area median income, meaning a family or individual earning between $60,660- $121,320 will be eligible to purchase a home in Pulelehua.
Dockless vehicles and parking ambassador program to be discussed in committee
The Maui Council’s Infrastructure and Transportation Committee on Monday will discuss a bill prohibiting a commercial system of short-term rentals of dockless vehicles, and a separate bill authorizing the implementation of a parking ambassador program.
Ho, Carrere named to Asian Hall of Fame
Six-time Grammy winner Daniel Ho and two-time Grammy winner Tia Carrere will be inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame. They are part of the Masters of Hawaiian Music trio touring the US.
Kahului Walmart donates $10,000 during reopening celebration following remodel
The Kahului Walmart held a reopening celebration on Friday that honored 38 associates who have worked at the store since it opened 21 years ago, promoted four employees to team leads and featured a traditional Hawaiian Blessing and Maile Lei untying.
Lānaʻi resident cited for possession of illegal throw net
A Lānaʻi man was cited for possession of an illegal throw net, a petty misdemeanor offense.
Festivals of Aloha heads to East Maui town of Hāna
Festivals of Aloha heads to the East Maui town of Hāna this week, kicking off with a parade through Hāna Town on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022.
Hale Kau Kau hosting 6th Annual Stomp Out Hunger 5K and 1-mile walk on Oct. 29
The 6th Annual Stomp Out Hunger 5k and 1-mile walk will he held on Oct 29 in Kīhei to support Hale Kau Kau, a nonprofit that delivers more than 70 daily meals to the homebound elderly and disabled.
$1.75M to address statewide nursing faculty shortage, includes 3 positions at UHMC
Gov. David Ige has released $1.75 million for 39 new instructor positions to help address Hawaiʻi’s severe nursing faculty shortage and to support University of Hawaiʻi nursing programs statewide. The funding release includes enough to fund three positions at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College in Kahului.
No tsunami threat after two “moderate” Mauna Loa earthquakes, 4.6 and 5.0 M
“The two earthquakes occurred within 24 seconds of each other creating shaking of longer duration and possibly greater intensity than either of the earthquakes would have created on their own,” according to an HVO information statement.
$1.28M secured for UH to train community health workers
The US Department of Health and Human Services awarded $1.28 million in federal funding to the University of Hawaiʻi Systems to train new community health workers.
New play structures installed at MEO Head Start preschools
Children attending eight Maui Economic Opportunity Head Start preschool sites are enjoying new play structures in a $506,000 renovation project completed last week.
The Shops at Wailea “Ke Kani Hone O Wailea” concert features Josh Tatofi, Oct. 28
The Shops at Wailea announces Grammy-nominated and Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning singer Josh Tatofi as the concert headliner on Friday, Oct. 28 at 5:30-7 p.m.
