Featured
June 23-29, 2022 COVID-19 update: 15 deaths and 5,362 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 5,362 new COVID-19 cases for the week of June 23-29, 2022, which is 120 fewer cases than the previous week. There were 15 deaths. It is the sixth week in a row that case numbers are down.
Visitors to Haleakalā National Park on Maui generated $76.7M in economic benefits
Visitors to Haleakalā National Park Created $76.7 Million in Economic Benefits and Supported 598 Jobs in the Local Economy
Half acre burned in fire at homeless encampment in Waiehu, Maui
A fire at a homeless encampment in Waiehu, Maui burned a half acre before being brought under control on Tuesday afternoon.
Gov. Ige unveils veto list; including renewable energy bill that could jeopardize Lānaʻi project
Hawai’i Gov. David Ige notified lawmakers and the public today of his intent to veto 30 of the 343 bills passed by the 2022 State Legislature, including a renewable energy bill that could jeopardize a solar-to-battery storage system project for Lānaʻi.
Maui Job Openings: Featured Positions from June 20 – 27
Maui Now’s featured jobs from June 20 to 27, 2022.
The Importance of Colon Cancer Screening
“It’s understandable that it may be difficult to tell others you have cancer, but the journey is more difficult when you do it alone in silence,” said Stewart. “Sharing my cancer story during my journey was like a pressure relief valve. It made the load lighter for me.”
Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade condemned by Hawaiʻi congressional delegation
Today, the conservative majority of the United States Supreme Court overturned the 1973 landmark legislation Roe v. Wade, ending nearly 50 years of constitutional right to abortion and allowing states to ban abortion immediately.
Patsy Mink’s portrait unveiled in US Capitol on 50th anniversary of Title IX
The portrait of the late Congresswoman from Hawaiʻi, Patsy Mink, was unveiled today in the US Capitol during a ceremony to celebrate her legendary life and the 50th anniversary of her trailblazing legislation, Title IX.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, June 23-29
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment from June 23-29, find our comprehensive listing here.
Maui Patsy Mink remembered on 50th anniversary of landmark Title IX passage
Thursday marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX, landmark legislation that ensures access, equality, and justice for women in both academics and athletics. Maui’s own Patsy Mink co-authored the amendment, which passed in 1972, and was renamed the Patsy T. Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act in her honor in 2022. Mink was born and […]
27,500 doses of COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 arriving soon in Hawaiʻi
The long awaited COVID-19 vaccines for keiki under age 5 will be available on all Hawaiian islands in the coming week, according to the Hawai‘i Department of Health.
UH developing engineered living defense —inspired by coral reefs — to protect coastlines
The University of Hawaiʻi will be awarded up to $25 million by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to develop an engineered coral reef ecosystem to help protect coastlines from flooding, erosion and storm damage.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, June 16 – 22
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment from June 16-22, find our comprehensive listing here.
In person Pā‘ū Parade and Hoʻolauleʻa returns to Lahaina in honor of Nā Kamehameha
“We want to welcome everyone back safely to Lahaina for this event,” said Daryl Fujiwara event coordinator. “Sacred Hearts is celebrating 160 years and one of our partners, Lahaina Restoration Foundation is celebrating 50 years and the holiday itself honoring King Kamehameha is celebrating 150 years — lots to celebrate.”
Blood Bank of Hawaiʻi visits Maui this week as part of World Blood Donor Day celebration
All donations made during the Maui drive will help to support HUGS (Help, Understanding & Group Support) to benefit families with seriously ill keiki.
CDC ends order requiring negative COVID-19 test prior to flights to the US
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has rescinded its order requiring travelers to show a negative COVID-19 pre-departure test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States.
Maui Job Openings: Featured Positions from June 5 – 12
Maui Now’s featured jobs from June 5 to 11, 2022. Add your job listing.
“Wiki Hale” shelter prototype could become new tool for disaster recovery
The prototype, dubbed the “Wiki Hale” by the UH School of Architecture students who created it, could eventually be assembled in linked clusters to form communities with shared kitchen spaces and to house residents for weeks or months during recovery from a major disaster.
Former Maui resident advances to semi-finals in American Ninja Warrior
Former Maui resident Lorin Ball has qualified to compete in Los Angeles in the semi-finals competition for a chance to be in NBC’s season 14 of American Ninja Warrior.
East Maui water is topic of roundtable panel
The resolution comes as the Board of Land and Natural Resources moves forward in the process of issuing long term water leases. Currently, the only applicant for the East Maui water leases is Alexander & Baldwin/East Maui Irrigation. The Sierra Club reports that the establishment of an East Maui Community Water Authority, saying it provides an alternative choice.
