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Final EA published for Kēōkea Farm Lots Association community center
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has published its final Environmental Assessment with a Finding of No Significant Impact for the proposed Kēōkea Farm Lots Association Community Center in Kēōkea on Maui.
Murder trial: Police find multiple airline and banking searches on missing woman’s phone
Law enforcement and FBI personnel testified Tuesday in the trial for Bernard Brown, who is accused of second degree murder in the disappearance and presumed death of his ex-girlfriend, Moreira “Mo” Monsalve.
Blessing held for 324 unit Kaulana Mahina workforce apartments in Wailuku, Maui
“This will be the first workforce apartment project developed on Maui in more than 20 years,” said Maui County Mayor Mike Victorino.
Daughter of Missing Maui woman testifies in murder trial against Bernard Brown
Alexis Felicilda, Monsalve’s daughter, described the process she went through in reporting her mom missing. Monsalve’s close friends Heather James and Matthew Wilkins discussed how they traveled from the mainland to conduct exhaustive searches, which they say Brown did not attend. And coworker, Stacie Williams, offered to help Monsalve when she broke up with Brown by giving her a place to stay.
Mayor announces $25M federal grant for Waiʻale Road extension
“This multimillion-dollar investment in Maui County will improve road safety and alleviate traffic, but more importantly, it will green light construction of 1,666 Central Maui units that residents can afford to rent or purchase,” said Mayor Victorino.
Maui man charged with negligent homicide in connection with hit-and-run crash
A Pukalani man was arrested and charged with first degree negligent homicide for his alleged involvement in a hit-and-run crash in June 2021 that claimed the life of a pedestrian.
Maui Job Openings: Featured Positions from July 27 – Aug. 9
Maui Now’s featured jobs from July 27 to Aug. 9, 2022.
Parking structure and security upgrades at Hoapili Hale, Maui’s Second Circuit Court
The Second Circuit Court recently completed an extensive renovation of the parking structure and entry area of Hoapili Hale, including the addition of needed security upgrades.
Finalists named for 2023 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year
Waiheʻe Elementaryʻs curriculum coordinator, Malia Draper, and Lahainaluna math teacher Cornelio “CJ” Ancheta, are among the list of 15 educators across the state selected as finalists for the 2023 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year.
Maui paddling kūpuna crews to compete in new 75-and-older division in British Isles
Three dozen Maui kūpuna depart this weekend to compete in the first 75-and-older division at the 2022 World Sprints.
Cat Cafe Maui, where guests can make feline friends, or adopt a cat for home
A first-of-its-kind space, the Cat Cafe Maui, opens at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center. Described as “a fun and inviting space for cats and humans,” Cat Cafe Maui patrons can relax, play, sip, and shop with rescue cats–and adopt one if they find a special connection.
Schatz releases interactive map to track millions in federal funding delivered to Hawaiʻi
Maui earmarks include $23 million for the realignment of the Honoapiʻilani Highway, $6.1 million to Haleakalā National Park, and a host of other federal funds for various projects and improvements.
Mayor proposes to buy former ʻIao Valley Lodge from Hawaiʻi Nature Center for $1.5M
Mayor Michael Victorino transmitted a proposal to the Maui County Council to purchase the acreage and the structure that was the former ʻĪao Valley Lodge in ʻĪao Valley for $1.5 million from the Hawaiʻi Nature Center.
Bill to allow people to sleep in their vehicles in Maui County parking lots advances
Maui resident Laura Reidell said she knows what it’s like to sleep in her vehicle after not being able to pay for high rent costs during the pandemic. If the council approves a measure called Bill 108 that allows county parking lots to be used for human habitation, Reidell and others said they will have a safe place to sleep. Maui County Council on Friday voted unanimously to approve the bill on first reading. Bill 108 now advances to the second and final reading at full council.
Maui ban on disposable bodyboards takes effect on Tuesday
A new law banning the sale, rental, and distribution of disposable polystyrene bodyboards goes into effect on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022.
New traffic signal planned for intersection of Piʻilani Highway and Okolani Drive South Maui
The County of Maui announced plans to install a new traffic signal system at the intersection of Pi’ilani Highway and Okolani Drive during the first quarter of 2023.
Maui ban on non-mineral sunscreen goes into effect on Oct. 1
Under the new ordinance that goes into effect on Oct. 1, 2022, only mineral sunscreens based on active ingredients zinc oxide and titanium dioxide will be allowed for sale, distribution or use without a prescription.
Kamehameha Schools Maui food services manager is finalist in Kalo recipe contest
Bonny Davis, the Food Services Manager for Kamehameha Schools Maui ʻAʻapueo campus is one of five finalists in a Kalo recipe contest presented by the Hawai‘i Executive Collaborative.
Fallen utility pole and lines leads to 10 hour closure of Piʻilani Highway
“A number of factors contribute to the repair time. In this case, we had to bring in a contractor to help plant the new pole as the ground was rock and special equipment was needed,” according to a Hawaiian Telcom spokesperson.
Maui managed retreat fund would come to rescue when infrastructure falls into ocean
West Maui has nine condo complexes at risk of falling into the ocean. The road fronting Kaʻopala Bay, along with water and sewer lines, may soon be under water. And many West Maui county parks are threatened by coastal erosion. That’s why Council Member Tamara Paltin, whose residency seat covers West Maui, recently introduced a proposal to create a managed retreat revolving fund that would help mitigate impacts of shoreline erosion.
