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$328 million settlement reached in 23-year Hawaiian Home Lands case
“This necessary resolution fairly compensates the Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiaries and brings this litigation to a close, but it is not the end of the story. I remain committed to developing and delivering homes for the Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiaries,” said Gov. David Y. Ige.
Monk seal released after recovery from surgery to remove a large fishing hook
A juvenile monk seal found on Maui’s Oneloa Beach in Kapalua last month, was released after undergoing surgery to remove an ingested fishing hook.
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Update: Visitor dies after losing consciousness at Molokini Islet during snorkeling trip
A 69-year-old woman from La Mesa, California died after she lost consciousness while on a snorkeling trip to Molokini Islet off Maui.
Three people arrested in drug bust at Kīhei home
Three Kīhei residents were arrested during a drug bust at a South Maui home on Thursday, April 21, 2022.
Diamond Head State Monument to begin reservations system for out-of-state visitors
The iconic Lē‘ahi – Diamond Head State Monument, will become the third park unit in the Hawai‘i State Park system to require advanced reservations for out-of-state visitors, beginning on May 12, 2022.
Hawaiʻi All-Stars wins gold at All-Star World Cheer Championship
Maui-based cheer gym achieves two first place finishes at the 2022 All-Star World Championship event in Orlando, Florida.
Unexploded ordnance washes ashore on Lānaʻi, Army contacted for response
Personnel from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources contacted police after locating a piece of unexploded ordnance, which they said washed onshore at Hulopoʻe Beach Park on Lānaʻi.
Motorcyclist critically injured in motor vehicle crash on Honoapiʻilani in Waikapū
A 48-year-old Wailuku man is in critical condition following a motor vehicle crash on the Honoapiʻilani Highway (30) in Waikapū early Sunday morning.
Merrie Monarch Festival 2022 Results: Kauaʻi hālau wins overall; Maui sweeps kāne divisions
Hulō! to the Hālau from Kauaʻi! Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leinā‘ala took the overall title at the 59th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival. From Maui, the seven men of Hālau Kekuaokalā‘au‘ala‘iliahi, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Haunani & ʻIliahi Paredes of Wailuku, swept first place honors in both the kāne kahiko and kāne ʻauana divisions. The women of Kekuaokalā‘au‘ala‘iliahi earned second place honors in the wahine kahiko division.
Body of missing fisherman recovered from Waiʻānapanapa in East Maui
The body of a missing 24-year-old Kula man was recovered on Saturday afternoon from waters off of East Maui, a day after he failed to return from fishing.
Take the Maui Now Reader Survey: Hawaii Safe Travel Program Ending, Fast Food Chains, Over-Tourism, Housing, “Historic” Drought
Maui Now is conducting a survey focused on understanding the opinions and attitudes of its readers about Hawaii’s Safe Travels program ending, recent reports of “historic” drought conditions in Maui County, creating more housing units, the increase of national fast-food chains opening this summer, and over-tourism and its impact on Maui’s resources and infrastructure.
Maui’s Ukraine benefit concert is sold out, but donations still sought to help fleeing children
A “Concert for Ukraine in the Maui Sunflowers” on Sunday, April 24, is sold out, but organizers say they are still taking donations to match philanthropists Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez who, together, will donate up to $50,000 to match funds raised as part of this event.
1,000 free reusable utensil kits distributed on Maui for Earth Day
In partnership with local company HuiZero, Maui County’s Environmental Protection & Sustainability Division is distributing 1,000 free Utensil Kits to celebrate Earth Day.
Nine traffic fatalities so far on Maui is cause for concern as graduation and summer nears
As the busy graduation and summer break approaches, Maui police are reminding the public of the dangers of drinking while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and distracted driving.
Piʻikea Lopes wins 2022 Miss Aloha Hula title, ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi award at Merrie Monarch Festival
Pi‘ikea Kekīhenelehuawewehiikekau‘ōnohi Lopes of Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e was named Miss Aloha Hula 2022 at the 59th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday night at the Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaiʻi.
New course looks at art in public places
A new course about art in public places is being offered to not only college students, but also to the general public at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College.
Roof blows off of Kīhei home, nine people displaced
Nine people were displaced from a home in South Maui after strong onshore winds blew off large portions of the roof, officials confirmed.
Maui hospital visitor policy updated: two visitors allowed in most patient care areas
Maui Memorial Medical Center has updated its visitor policy, effective immediately, now allowing for two visitors per patient, per day for a maximum of two hours a day. The new visitor policy is in effect between noon and 6 p.m. within most patient care areas.
Cleanup underway to remove 175 abandoned vehicles from remote Kanaio area of Maui
An estimated 175 abandoned derelict cars and trucks are being removed from unencumbered State land in the remote area of Kanaio on Maui over the next three weeks.
US Justice Dept. prepared to appeal mask ruling if CDC deems it necessary for public health
The US Department of Justice plans to file an appeal against a recent order by a federal judge to throw out a transportation mask mandate, if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concludes that the order remains necessary for public health.
