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Hawaiʻi guest hits $1.3M jackpot at ‘the Cal’ in Las Vegas
The latest winner, identified only as “Michelle M.” in promotional photos, hit a more than $1.3 million jackpot at Boyd Gaming’s California Hotel and Casino playing IGT’s Wheel of Fortune® slots on Monday, March 28.
Maui Police Department announces Assistant Chief promotions
The Maui Police Department announced the promotion of Randy Esperanza to Assistant Chief of Investigative Services and Gregg Okamoto to Assistant Chief of Support Services.
Aloha for Ukraine campaign raises $73,000 in collaboration with Maui community
Maui’s Aloha for Ukraine campaign raised a total of $73,000 during a fundraising effort held Friday March 18 in Kīhei.
Kalani Peʻa to perform at GRAMMY Premiere Ceremony
Maui’s Kalani Peʻa will perform during the 64th GRAMMY Premiere Ceremony at the MGM Grand Conference Marquee Ballroom in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3, 2022.
136 whales sighted over 15 minutes in 3rd coordinated count of 2022
A total of 136 whale sightings were recorded during the 15 minute period between 10 and 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, during the third coordinated count this year between the Pacific Whale Foundation on Maui and the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
Maui Job Openings: Featured Positions for Week of March 20 – 26
Maui Now’s featured jobs for the week of March 20 to 26, 2022.
Founder of BluBlocker Sunglasses, part-time Maui resident, Joseph Sugarman dies
Entrepreneur and founder of BluBlocker Sunglasses, Joseph Sugarman, died peacefully surrounded by his family in Las Vegas on March 18, 2022. He was 83. Sugarman began living part-time on Maui starting in 1993, where he owned and ran The Maui Weekly.
Nighttime traffic gridlock on Piʻilani Highway as roundabout preparation begins
The night work on Piʻilani Highway between Kaonoulu Street and Piʻikea Avenue has been completed. There will be no nighttime closure Saturday, March 26, 2022. Please note that the three lane configuration and right-in, right-out at Kūlanihākoʻi Street will be in place throughout Phase 1, which is anticipated to end in August.
Mayor delivers $1.045 billion proposed budget to Maui council
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino delivered his proposed $1.045 billion budget to the Maui County Council on Thursday. This represents an increase of $206.1 million over FY 2022, or an increase of 23.9%.
Polynesian Voyaging Society announces voyage to Tahiti, departing March 30
The “Kealaikahiki Voyage” will focus on navigational training and cultural protocol to prepare the crew and test the canoes before they embark on the Moananuiākea Voyage next year.
Divers remove more than 66 pounds of debris from Oneloa Bay in Kapalua
More than 66 pounds of debris, consisting of fishing gear and golf balls, was removed from Oneloa Bay in Kapalua last Saturday in a reef clean-up event organized by Lahaina-based dive operator, Dive with Harmony, and MOC Marine Institute.
March 17-23, 2022 COVID-19 update: 5 deaths, 827 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The state Department of Health is reporting a COVID-19 count of 827 new cases over the past week, between March 17-23, 2022, and five new deaths.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, March 24-30
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment, find our comprehensive listing here.
Foodland to close all seven of its pharmacies by mid-April
The Foodland pharmacy at the Pukalani store on Maui will close on April 13, 2022, with all prescriptions to be transferred to Longs Drugs. The closure is part of a larger effort across the state, to permanently close all seven Foodland pharmacy locations across the state by mid-April.
Third medical cannabis retail dispensary approved for Maui Grown Therapies
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health has issued a formal notice to Maui Wellness Group, LLC, doing business as Maui Grown Therapies that authorizes the company to open its third retail store. The retail store will be located in Pukalani at 7 Āewa Place, Unit 3 in Makawao and expects to begin sales on March 25.
Oakland man identified as suspect in Utah homicide, arrested on Maui
A California man was arrested on Maui after being named as a suspect in a 2019 murder investigation involving the death of a woman in Utah.
New emergency proclamation signed for Maui County’s axis deer problem related to drought
Governor David Ige signed a new emergency proclamation today relating to the relief for conditions created by the overpopulation of axis deer in Maui County.
Mama’s Fish House owner, Maui County reach agreement over shoreline violation
Debate over beach restoration is heating up again on Maui, this time on the north shore fronting Mama’s Fish House. Kuau Cove Properties, which owns Mama’s Fish House land, was fined $120,000 by the county for illegally placing sand in the shoreline area in 2019.
Lawsuit over “houseless sweeps” at Kanahā advances, County of Maui plans to appeal
A Maui judge rejected the County of Maui’s request to dismiss a lawsuit filed against it by residents of a “houseless encampment” at Kanahā during “sweeps” conducted late last year. The County of Maui plans to appeal, and is asking that the matter be reviewed by the Intermediate Court of Appeals.
Lahainaluna boy’s dorm closure extended
According to a parent letter from interim Superintendent Keith Hayashi, the DOE is extending the closure of the boyʻs dormitory until newly hired dorm attendants are trained to support the program, school and Department policies.
