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Wailuku and Makawao libraries, and Hawaiian Home Development on Molokaʻi included in CIPs
Specific Maui County projects in the April CIP release include: $200,000 for the Wailuku Public Library, $10,000 for the Makawao Public Library; and $1,150,000 for a Hawaiian Home Lands Lot development on Molokaʻi.
Benefit concert in the Maui sunflowers raises $72,000 for Ukraine children
A total of $72,000 was raised on Maui to support children in Ukraine during “A Concert for Ukraine in the Maui Sunflowers,” organizers announced. The benefit concert and farm tour event was held on April 24, at the Pacific Biodiesel farm in Central Maui where 35 acres of sunflowers–the national flower of Ukraine–were in full […]
Historic $1 Billion secured for Native Hawaiian projects and initiatives
The Native Hawaiian Legislative Caucus’ priorities included addressing the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands waitlist, settling the Kalima Case, and planning the Mauna Kea Stewardship and oversight authority.
Anuhea performs on Maui Saturday, Sunday
As she emerges out of the pandemic, Anuhea’s touring schedule has picked up again. She performs this Saturday and Sunday in Māʻalaea on Maui.
Wailuku man succumbs to injuries from motorcycle crash in Waikapū last week
A 48-year-old Wailuku man has succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash last week on the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Waikapū.
Piʻilani Highway still impassable between Kaupō and Kīpahulu, Mile 35.5-37
As of late Wednesday afternoon, a 1.5 mile stretch of highway remained closed from mile 35.5 in Kaupō to mile 37 in Kīpahulu.
Breaking: Maui Fair canceled for third year in a row; 98th Maui Fair to resume in 2023
The 98th Maui Fair will resume in 2023, with organizers foregoing an event this year due to logistics.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, May 5 – 11
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment from May 5-11, find our comprehensive listing here.
Maui High robotics team leaves world stage with lasting rewards
For Maui High School’s hard-working robotics team, learning is the best kind of prize.
Hawaiʻi Youth Poet Laureate picked, but college dreams on hold due to expenses
Kalehua Fung is thrilled to have been selected as the 2022 Hawaiʻi Youth Poet Laureate but she’s put her college dreams on hold until she saves enough money for her school tuition and living expenses.
Maui Cookie Lady wins SBA’s woman-owned business of the year award for the county
Mitzi Toro, owner of the Maui Cookie Lady in Makawao, is being honored with the US Small Business Administration’s 2022 woman-owned business of the year award for Maui County at a May 6 ceremony in Honolulu.
Piʻilani Highway remains impassable from Mile 31-39 due to landslides, road damage
Crews from the Maui Department of Public Works have cleared a portion of Piʻilani Highway from Kanaio to Kahikinui, but landslides and roadway damage continue to keep the highway impassable from mile marker 31 through 39.
Next phase of lead testing to assess drinking water at 72 public elementary schools
Drinking water at 72 elementary schools across Hawaiʻi will be tested for lead in the second phase of a joint project between the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education and the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health.
Missing: Visitor fails to return from jog in Kīpahulu, Maui
Lockhart was reported missing by his family on the afternoon of Monday, May 2, 2022, after he failed to return from a jog.
Moon jelly found off Maui is big, but common and non-threatening
A large purple moon jelly washed ashore at Waiehu Beach on Maui’s north shore today, but while impressive in size to unsuspecting beachgoers, experts say they are relatively common in Hawaiʻi.
UPDATE: Maui Flood Advisory extended to 10:30 p.m.
At 6:52 p.m., radar showed moderate to heavy showers continuously developing over the lower slopes and coast of windward Haleakalā. Persistent rainfall rates near 1 inch per hour are expected to continue, with occasional rain bursts producing rates near 2 inches per hour, according to the NWS.
Landslides, road damage leaves portions of Piʻilani Hwy in East Maui impassable
Heavy rainfall in East Maui overnight triggered landslides and roadway damage that have closed multiple sections of Piʻilani Highway between mile markers 19 in Kahikinui and mile marker 39 in Kīpahulu.
JCSM presents “Children’s Day – Kodomo No Hi” on Saturday
The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui presents “Children’s Day – Kodomo No Hi” on Saturday, May 7 at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center from 6 to 9 p.m. Kodomo No Hi is a Japanese tradition that focuses on children; and the evening’s activities present a variety of multi-cultural entertainment and exploratory experiences.
Road closure: Hāna area of Piʻilani Highway due to flooding, landslide
Maui police have closed the Piʻilani Highway in the Hāna area of East Maui due to flooding and landslides. The Piʻilani Highway (Hwy 31) is closed at Mile 19 and Mile 36. Motorists should use alternate routes. The closure went into effect at 4:30 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022.
UH campuses host graduation ceremonies; UH Maui College slated for May 14
There is no spectator limit at this year’s commencement ceremonies for the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College. The in-person event takes place on May 14, from 5-6:30 p.m.









