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Kahele joins House colleagues in call to take action on gun violence prevention legislation
US Congressman Kaialiʻi Kahele joined 130 of his colleagues in the US House of Representatives to call on Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Majority Whip James Clyburn to take action now and deliver on gun safety legislation.
Film highlights how Japanese obtained justice for Illegal arrests
Film producer Lane Nishikawa is having a film premiere on Maui about the illegal incarceration of some 120,000 Japanese in the United States during World War II — two thirds of them American citizens — and their successful 10-year fight to seek Congressional reparations and an apology.
Maui’s fifth medical cannabis retail dispensary set to open
The new dispensary is located at 115 N. Market Street in Wailuku. Sales are expected to begin on May 28.
83 public schools offer summer meals to children 18 years and younger
83 public schools will serve meals free of charge over the summer to children ages 18 years and younger, regardless of public school enrollment status, through its summer food service program.
Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign continues through June 5
In 2021, 63% (20 of the 32) vehicle occupants that died in Hawaiʻi, were not wearing seat belts. Preliminary data from Jan. 1 to May 25, 2022, shows 8 of the 22 motor vehicle occupants who died in a crash were reported as not wearing their seat belt.
Pedestrian suffers critical life-threatening injuries, struck by vehicle on Hāna Highway
A 51-year-old man sustained critical life-threatening injuries after he was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the Hāna Highway on foot on Thursday morning.
May 18-25, 2022 COVID-19 update: 5 deaths, 8,924 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The state Department of Health is reporting a COVID-19 count of 8,924 new cases over the past week, between May 19-25, 2022. The latest data represents a ninth consecutive week of increases in new infections.
Nine Maui County students awarded $30K in Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation scholarships
The Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation, Inc. has awarded nine high school seniors from Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi scholarship awards in its annual Legacy Scholarship Program.
Sentry Tournament of Champions raises record $642,490 for charity in 2022
The $642K raised is the largest charitable impact figure for the local community since the event moved to Maui in 1999.
Ranking: Maui 3rd in the world, 4th in the nation for Best Vacations
Maui is listed as the third best place in the World to visit, and the 4th best place to visit in the US, according to the best vacation rankings for 2022-2023, published this week by U.S. News & World Report.
No tsunami threat for Hawaiʻi after 7.2 Peru and 6.9 Loyalty Islands earthquakes
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after large earthquakes reported in Peru overnight, and SE of the Loyalty Islands early this morning.
Mayor Victorino asks for “respectful masking” as COVID-19 case counts rise
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino is calling for the public to use “respectful masking” and practice “COVIDsense” amid a rise in hospitalizations on Maui.
Visitor education efforts ramp up at Kahului Airport ahead of summer travel season
New messaging and videos aimed at educating visitors about culture, safety, and other aspects of “traveling pono,” are now on display at airports across the state, including Kahului Airport on Maui.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, May 26-June 1
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment from May 26-June 1, find our comprehensive listing here.
At 18, he’s on his sixth album, has played at Carnegie Hall, White House
The youngest musician ever nominated for a Grammy Award in the jazz category is performing at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Thursday, May 26, starting at 7:30 p.m.
ʻŌhiʻa Lehua earns designation as official endemic tree of Hawaiʻi
Designating ʻōhiʻa as the official endemic tree of Hawai‘i recognizes its importance as a keystone forest species and its role in protecting critical watersheds.
Conservation-minded steward sought as future buyer for Maui’s Hāna Ranch
The company plans to work with a local nonprofit conservation group and future buyer to preserve the land’s agricultural legacy and historic ranching tradition in perpetuity. In advance of the sale, Bio-Logical Capital has dedicated six land parcels near Pā‘ani Mai Park to the County of Maui for affordable housing.
Disaster relief period declared for Maui’s axis deer crisis as population grows to 60,000+
Governor David Ige issued a second proclamation, establishing another emergency relief period for the axis deer crisis in Maui County.
Colleagues, friends mourn passing of former OHA Chair Colette Machado
Colleagues and friends are mourning the passing of former Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board Chair, Colette Machado.
Law enforcement arrest three on Maui for alleged electronic enticement of a child
Three Maui residents were charged with first degree electronic enticement of a child as a result of a coordinated Operation Keiki Shield 12 effort by law enforcement, police said.
