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Kīhei fire burns four acres near wastewater facility
An estimated four acres of brush burned in a fire near the wastewater facility off of the Piʻilani Highway in Kīhei on Thursday afternoon.
MEO Youth Services, Big Brothers Big Sisters join for beach cleanup
More than 35 youth and staff of Maui Economic Opportunity Youth Services and Big Brothers Big Sisters got together for a beach cleanup, barbeque and fun activities at Kanahā Beach Park on Wednesday.
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Eruption pause, reduced lava supply at Kīlauea results in lowered Volcano Alert Level
Scientists with the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory lowered the Volcano Alert Level at Kīlauea from Watch to Advisory, and the Aviation Color Code from Orange to Yellow today. The action comes following the pause in eruptive activity declared earlier this month on June 19.
MAPA’s Summer Musical Theatre Camp presents Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr.
Maui Academy of Performing Arts’ Summer Musical Theatre Camp production of Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. opened Thursday night.
$25M Līloa Dr. Extension is part of long-discussed Kīhei North-South Collector Road
The County of Maui released further details about a $25 million federal grant announced earlier this week that will fund the proposed Līloa Drive Extension. The work is part of the first phase of a north segment of the long-discussed Kīhei North-South Collector Road.
Maui Humane Society, Jackson Galaxy create donation fund for at-risk cats, kittens
The Maui Humane Society has introduced a dedicated donation fund in collaboration with TV host Jackson Galaxy to provide essential care and attention to vulnerable cats and kittens within the shelter.
Day 3 of Maui Film Festival features “Immediate Family” and “Jules”
Day three of the Maui Film Festival’s Stardust Cinema features two films: “Immediate Family” at 5:30 p.m., and “Jules” at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2023.
Juried Biennial Exhibition runs July 5 to Aug. 6 at MACC’s Schaefer International Gallery
Maui Arts & Cultural Center announced the opening of the inaugural edition of the MACC Biennial—a new, statewide juried exhibition showcasing the voices of artists from across Hawai‘i through an open call for contemporary work. The exhibition dates are July 5 to Aug. 26, 2023 at Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Schaefer International Gallery.
Update: Piʻilani Highway OPEN following brush fire in Kīhei
The Piʻilani Highway is now OPEN. It was closed earlier this afternoon due to a brush fire in Kīhei between the wastewater treatment plant and Monsanto.
Update/restored: 3,000 customers without power in Kīhei on Maui
Hawaiian Electric on Maui is reporting that an estimated 3,000 customers are without power in the Kīhei area of South Maui. Crews have been dispatched to respond. The outage was reported at around 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
Maui police issue safety reminders ahead of Fourth of July
The Maui Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in preventing fires and injuries by being aware of surroundings and the hazards of fireworks during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday.
Trace levels of contaminant detected in Haleakalā National Park water system
Low levels of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid was recently detected for the first time during routine sampling collected at the Haleakalā National Park drinking water system. The small community system serves approximately 1,200 individuals in Kula, Maui.
Updates: Brush fire near Honolua Bay at Kapalua Plantation Estates
The Honoapiʻilani Highway is now OPEN at Plantation Club Drive in Kapalua. It was closed earlier today as crews battled a brush fire in the area.
Monique Ibarra resigns as director of Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers on Maui
Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers announced today that Executive Director Monique R. Ibarra has resigned to assume the position of chief executive officer of the Domestic Violence Action Center on Oahu. Ibarra will succeed Nanci Kreidman, DVAC CEO and co-founder, who announced her retirement, effective June 30.
History Theatre returns to Waiola Church, July 6-7
Lahaina Restoration Foundation in collaboration with Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives will debut a new production of History Theatre on July 6 and 7, 2023 at 6 p.m. The performances will be held at Waiola Church, 535 Waineʻe Street, Lahaina, HI 96761.
UH Maui College students launch scientific payload on a rocket
Five University of Hawaiʻi Maui College students built a simulated satellite the size of a soda can for an international competition and rocket launch, UH reports. The payload system design team was called UHMCanSat and placed 27th out of hundreds of competing universities in the American Astronautical Society 2023 CanSat Competition in Blacksburg, Virginia in June.
Hana Lima Career Exploration Summer Program at UH Maui College
The program is designed for students to spend two weeks gaining knowledge about a specific chosen career field. It is open to all 2023 high school graduates and high school students who will graduate in 2024 and 2025.
Day 2 of Maui Film Festival features “Common Ground” and “The Engine Inside”
Day two of the Maui Film Festival’s Stardust Cinema features two films: “Common Ground” at 5:30 p.m. and “The Engine Inside” at 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
Maui couple awarded for personal commitments to highway clean up
Highways Maui District praised the husband-and-wife team’s personal commitment to caring for Hāna Highway between mileposts 8 and 10, a two-mile segment adopted by Ensign Hawaiian Art and Hypnosis Hawaiʻi, the names of John and Barbara’s respective businesses. The duo has been picking up litter along their route every few months since 2016, typically removing 10 bags of trash each time.
Maui Behavioral Health Resources welcomes new board, officers
Maui Behavioral Health Resources announced the addition of two new board members following an installation ceremony at their annual meeting on June 23, 2023. David Jenkins and David Abelson, MD, will be joining the board effective July 1, 2023.
