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Gov. Ige vetoes 28 of 30 bills on his Intent to Veto list
The governor is vetoing 26 bills and line-item vetoing two bills out of the 30 bills listed on his Intent to Veto list released on June 27.
Indoor masking is optional at Hawaiʻi public schools under new DOH guidance
When school begins next month, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health will strongly encourage indoor mask use when COVID-19 levels are high or medium. The department will no longer recommend universal masking in most situations.
Emergency slope repair for Manawainui Gulch, July 16-19
Emergency work to remove and dispose of loose rocks at Manawainui Gulch will require the daytime closure of Piʻilani Highway at Milepost 27.5 from Saturday, July 16, through Tuesday, July 19. The planned closure will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Habitat for Humanity Maui announces new Executive Director
Bachman will be replacing Sherri K. Dodson who is stepping down at the end of 2022, to lead the organization’s Homeownership Education and Counseling program.
Missing Person Update/Located: Woman last seen July 12 leaving Maui hospital on foot
As of 12:29 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, Brittney Hill was located and found to be in good health. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance.
Hotel Wailea earns No. 1 ranking in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards
Today Hotel Wailea was named the No. 1 hotel resort in Hawaiʻi in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards. Maui was also ranked No. 1 Island in Hawaiʻi.
Maui sewer user fee increases go into effect
The Department of Environmental Management’s Wastewater Reclamation Division reminds customers that sewer user fees have increased by an average of 3% as part of Maui County Fiscal Year 2023 budget that went into effect July 1.
Hawaiʻi AG joins coalition in backing new federal rule to regulate ghost guns
In April of this year, the Maui Police Department discovered a 3D printer and parts to assemble ghost guns during the execution of a search warrant.
Historic $600M funding bill for Hawaiian Home Lands signed into law
Governor David Ige today signed into law the most consequential allocation of funding for the implementation of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, in its 100-year history.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide looking to hire 130 employees at four Maui resorts
Marriott Vacations Worldwide is hiring for up to 130 positions locally at its four Maui resorts which include: Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club, The Westin Kāʻanapali Ocean Resort Villas, The Westin Kāʻanapali Ocean Resort Villas North and The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas.
Maui Job Openings: Featured Positions from July 5 – 11
Maui Now’s featured jobs from July 5 to 11, 2022.
Maui’s Kaʻehu Bay restoration gets help from Jean-Michel Cousteau
Maui nonprofit KAʻEHU is getting the help of Jean-Michel Cousteau and the Ocean Futures Society to help fundraise for restoration of Kaʻehu Bay.
Mayor Victorino and Sen. Schatz meet with DOT to discuss Honoapiʻilani realignment
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino hosted US Senator Brian Schatz and Ed Sniffen, Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Deputy Director on Friday for a site visit to discuss plans to realign Honoapiʻilani Highway. Combined State and Federal funding for the project totals $90 million.
Speed suspected in Wailuku motorcycle crash that claimed the life of a Kīhei man
A 46-year-old Kīhei man died after being transported to the hospital for injuries sustained in a crash on Kuikahi Drive in Wailuku Friday night.
Hawaiʻi leaders mourn loss of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
“I’m devastated by the news of former Prime Minister Abe’s assassination. This senseless act of violence has taken the life of a true friend of Hawaiʻi,” said Gov. Ige.
Maui County prevails in keeping Big Oil Climate Change lawsuit in state court
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday in favor of Maui County to keep its ongoing litigation against Big Oil in Hawaii state courts, instead of moving the lawsuit to federal court.
Kemper, Reickert win Red Bull Wave Award
Maui’s Billy Kemper and Annie Reickert are the winners of the 2022 Red Bull Big Wave Award for “Biggest Paddle” in the men and women’s competition respectively. Both rides took place at world-famous Pe‘ahi, also known as “Jaws.”
Unusual rainbow cloud sighting above Ukumehame, Maui
An unusual rainbow cloud formation was captured in video above Ukumehame, Maui on Thursday afternoon.
Man arrested for drugs and firearms charges following search of Kahului home
Maui police arrested a Kahului man on drug and firearm offenses after executing search warrants at a home on Tuesday.
Agricultural equipment sparks 2.5 acres of brush in West Maui
The 2.5 acre fire along Hōkiokio Place was apparently sparked by agricultural equipment in a lot adjacent to the highway.
