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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.
Officer testifies in Bernard Brown murder trial: “He had scratch marks from his inner biceps to forearms.”
An officer with the Maui Police Department said Bernard Brown had “scratch marks from his inner biceps to his forearms.” It was an observation that Detective Michael Vaituulala made when he responded to a harassment complaint made by Brown in the days following Moreira “Mo” Monsalve’s disappearance in January of 2014.
Annalisa M. Bernard appointed to fill judicial position in Maui’s Second Circuit Court
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald today appointed Annalisa M. Bernard to fill a judicial position in the District Court of the Second Circuit in Maui County.
DOH reports monkeypox case in Maui County
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has identified one additional case of monkeypox. This brings the total number of cases in Hawaiʻi since June 3 to twelve. The individual is a Maui resident whose case is associated with travel outside of Hawaiʻi.
July 28-Aug. 3, 2022 COVID-19 update: 21 deaths, 3,689 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 3,689 new COVID-19 cases for the week of July 28-Aug. 3, 2022, which is 386 less cases than the previous week.
Milioliʻi fishing village is now a community-based subsistence fishing area
Miloli‘i Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Area will protect and conserve fish populations and their habitats, by combining traditional Hawaiian fishing practices with modern approaches to conservation.
Maui County home sales cool in July; single-family home median sales price at $1.1 million
Maui County home sales fell by more than 50% for condos and 20% for single-family houses last month, as rising mortgage rates and record-high sales prices pushed out buyers. Still, Julyʻs median sales price for single-family homes rose 5% year over year to $1.1 million, according to the Realtors Association of Maui report released Wednesday. Condos were up 11% to $789,500 compared with the same month last year.
Paula Fuga sings “Tribute to Aretha Franklin,” plans a tour with award-winning album
Hawaiian singer-songwriter Paula Fuga said she’s always been drawn to “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin’s personality and music and looks forward to her “Tribute to Aretha Franklin” concert at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Aug. 13.
50 yard enforcement begins around Hawaiian monk seal and pup at Kaimana Beach
The DLNR Division of Conservation and Resource Enforcement announced today it will be enforcing a 50-yard cordon around Hawaiian monk seal Rocky and her pup at Kaimana Beach beginning Thursday morning.
California visitor dies in Miscellaneous Accident at pool in Kīhei
A California man has died in a miscellaneous fatal accident reported Tuesday evening in the pool area of a resort complex in Kīhei.
Teen in critical condition after being pulled from pool in Kapalua, transported to Oʻahu
A 13-year-old juvenile was transited to Oʻahu for care after being pulled from a pool in Kapalua on Maui Tuesday afternoon.
Nominations are now available to honor Maui invasive species prevention efforts
Mālama i ka ʻĀina Award recipients are recognized for meaningful efforts to prevent the spread of invasive species, including incorporating codes of conduct in business practices, educating the public and clients about invasive species, and encouraging the use of native species in landscape design.
Flood Advisory until 4:15 p.m. for Wailea-Mākena
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the Wailea-Mākena area of Maui until 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022.
Mana Wahine mural unveiling, Aug. 11
The mural will serve as the temporary construction wall surrounding the future site of The Parlay, a new retro-style tavern at the northeast corner of Main Street and North Church Street in Wailuku.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, Aug. 4-10
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment from Aug. 4-10, find our comprehensive listing here.
Bernard Brown said “I swear she was fine,” in police interview played for jury in murder trial
On Tuesday, the jury listened to an interview a Maui police detective conducted with Brown following Monsalve’s disappearance in which Brown denied any involvement. In the interview he was recorded saying, “I swear she was fine… I did not hurt her.” He also said, “I hope you find her,” and suggested that perhaps she was out “partying.”
Direct Japan flights to Hawaiʻi Island resume
Federal, state and county leaders joined tourism industry leaders in welcoming the resumption of travel from Japan to the island of Hawai‘i with the return of Japan Airlines’ nonstop service between Tokyo (Narita) and Kona.
