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Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, June 9-15
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment from June 9-15, find our comprehensive listing here.
Bike donation, repairs planned in Hāna
A Maui-based bike shop plans to donate 50 bikes to Hāna kids at its giveaway at the Hāna Farmers Market Field on July 18 starting 9 a.m.
Severe drought triggers call for water conservation in Maui County
The National Weather Service reports extreme drought on Maui in the lower leeward slopes of Haleakalā between Māʻalaea and Wailea, and severe drought in Maui’s Central Valley and Upcountry. On Molokaʻi, severe drought worsened to extreme drought on the west side of the island. Lānaʻi has severe drought over most areas.
Hawaiʻi Health Department identifies second probable monkeypox case
The individual is an adult Oʻahu resident who had close contact with the first probable case. The individual presented with symptoms consistent with monkeypox.
Award-winning “Waterman” film streams for free through June 14 on PBS
The film “Waterman” featuring the legendary Duke Paoa Kahanamoku is available for free live streaming on PBSHawaii.org , pbs.org and the PBS app through June 14.
June 2-8, 2022 COVID-19 update: 8 deaths, 8,033 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The latest data represents the second consecutive drop in the weekly count for new infections, following nine consecutive weeks of increases.
Link between wildfire and drought serves as platform for prevention campaign
The link between drought conditions and wildfire in Hawai‘i “is already in full play,” according to state officials, and conditions this summer are expected to worsen.
Candidates beat filing deadline to round out final names on 2022 election ballot
On Maui, crowded races include the Kahului Council seat where seven candidates are running. Thereʻs also five people running for the Makawao-Haʻikū-Pāʻia council vacancy, and five in the race for the District 13 House seat.
West Maui groups launch fundraising campaign to build Olowalu fire substation
The nonprofit charitable organization, West Maui Improvement Foundation and the West Maui Taxpayers Association are raising funds to develop the substation, in the hopes of protecting life and property from “ongoing notorious fires” that have occurred at or near the location over the past 15 years.
Maui Click it or Ticket campaign nets 633 citations, 11 arrests
The Click It or Ticket, national seat belt awareness campaign netted 270 seatbelt violations and 217 violations for using a mobile electronic device while driving. There were also citations issued for other violations.
Hawaiʻi State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division hosts free legal clinics in June
As part of Law Week, the Young Lawyers Division of the Hawaiʻi State Bar Association is offering free virtual and in-person legal clinics to the public statewide.
Three new retailers open at A&B’s Nāpili Plaza
Three stores which opened this spring include Ho’olawa Co., Lucky Cat Provisions, and Island Time Tattoo. In addition, Keep It Simple Hawai’i, will open later this month.
Beatles opened for touring band
Felix Cavaliereʻs Rascals will perform at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Thursday, June 9, at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmember Kelly King to enter crowded Maui Mayor’s race
Councilmember Kelly Takaya King plans to announce this afternoon that she is entering the race for Mayor of Maui County. According to her campaign, “supporters and fans of her work on the Council have urged Ms. King to jump into the race for Mayor.”
Players, donors, and volunteers sought for St. Anthony School golf tournament fundraiser
The annual St. Anthony School Golf Tournament fundraiser dubbed Links to Education at the Maui Nui Golf Course at 470 Lipoa Parkway in Kīhei for Saturday, June 18, 2022 is still accepting registrations and donations.
2022 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pā‘ū Parade and Ho‘olaule‘a, June 18
Maui celebrates ali’i nui, King Kamehameha I and his legacy in the 2022 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pā‘ū Parade and Ho‘olaule‘a on Saturday, June 18.
Arrests made on Maui and Oʻahu for “elaborate drug trafficking and illegal gambling operation”
More than 50 special agents from the FBI and Maui Police Department arrested three individuals in Maui and Honolulu counties on Friday for their alleged roles in an elaborate drug trafficking and illegal gambling operation.
Back Door Bake Shop at UH Maui College returns one last time for summer
One of the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, Culinary Arts Program’s most popular bake sales – Back Door Bake Shop – is happening again this summer…for the last time.
Radar lab to survey Kauaʻi’s endangered seabirds, monitor declining population
Starting now until the middle of July, the Kaua‘i Endangered Seabird Recovery Project mobile radar lab will be surveying island’s two endangered seabirds all around Kauaʻi.
Hauʻoli Piha workshops on Maui focus on impact of COVID-19 on mental health
A new Maui nonprofit is hosting educational workshops to address mental health issues and Substance Use Disorders.
