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Improvement projects to close War Memorial Stadium and Track for seven months
The War Memorial Football Stadium and Satoki Yamamoto Track and Field Facility will undergo repair projects that will close the facilities from Oct. 2, 2022, to May 4, 2023, the Department of Parks and Recreation announced.
Hilo man named 20th Richard Hoʻopiʻi Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Champion
Heua‘olu Sai-Dudoit of Hilo, Hawaiʻi earned the championship title at the 20th annual Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest, held at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua on Saturday night, Sept. 24.
Plantation Days Festival features cultural mix
A Plantation Days Festival is scheduled to celebrate the plantation era with the food and the cultures of a variety of ethnic groups, many whose descendants came to work in the sugarcane fields. The celebration takes place at the Sugar Museum at 3957 Hansen Road on Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Men recognized for heroism in rescuing 89-year-old woman from burning home in Hāna, Maui
Sherwood Oliveira, Daryl Kawaiaea, and Derek Kawaiaea received the Maui Police Department’s Life Safety Award for their actions on Sept. 3, 2022, to save Oliveira’s mother, who was home alone when their residence caught fire.
Maui’s VigiLatte Artisan Coffee among top coffee shops on Yelp’s US/Canada list
Yelp recently recognized VigiLatte Artisan Coffee in Lahaina, Maui, as the No. 1 coffee shop in Hawaiʻi, and one of the top coffee shops in the US and Canada.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, Sept. 22-28
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for Sept. 15-21, find our comprehensive listing here.
Benefits of driving electric vehicles comes to National Drive Electric Week event on Maui
Electric vehicle drivers, supporters, and intrigued local residents are encouraged to attend the Mau Nui EV Association and EV Maui electric vehicles event on Saturday, Sept. 24, to highlight the climate, clean air, and cost savings benefits provided by electric cars as part of the 11thAnnual National Drive Electric Week.
Fourth proclamation issued declaring disaster relief for Maui’s axis deer crisis
Gov. David Ige issued a fourth proclamation, establishing another emergency relief period for the axis deer crisis in Maui County.
Former Maui County public official charged with fraud in public corruption case
A former Maui County public official has been charged in one of the largest fraud and public corruption cases investigated by the United States Attorney’s Office in Hawaiʻi.
Update: Kahului man suffers fatal injuries in deadly Maui Lani crash
Police say a preliminary investigation reveals that a silver 2020 Honda CR-V was traveling northeast on Kuikahi Drive when the operator failed to navigate the turn at the intersection and drove through the grassy median and into the opposing lane. The vehicle continued to travel straight, drove over the raised curb, onto the opposing shoulder, and collided into a tree, according to department reports.
First humpback whale of the season spotted off South Maui
The first humpback whale of the 2022-2023 season was spotted in South Maui by two recreational fishermen aboard their private boat, Wednesday.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, Sept. 15-21
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for Sept. 15-21, find our comprehensive listing here.
2022 Kū Mai Ka Hula winners announced
The winners have been announced for the 15th Annual Kū Mai Ka Hula Competition, held on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9 and 10 in the Castle Theater of the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Overnight fire at commercial building in Lahaina causes $100,000 in damage
A structure fire reported overnight at a commercial building on Kupuohi St. in West Maui caused an estimated $100,000 in damage.
Hāna Arts named finalist in grant competition to fund live music series, public voting begins
The public is urged to support Hāna Arts’ proposal by participating in the public voting process, via online or text, taking place from Sept. 12–21, 2022, at https://vote.levitt.org.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center to celebrate 50th anniversary with series of upcoming events
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center Celebrates its 50th Anniversary with Kama‘āina Nights on Friday, Sept. 16 and a Birthday Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.
Proud Boys Hawaiʻi chapter founder, Ochs pleads guilty in Jan. 6 US Capitol breach
Two men – including the founder of the Hawaiʻi chapter of the Proud Boys– pleaded guilty today to a felony charge for their actions during the breach of the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
New images of the Sun released from Maui’s Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope
The new images contain the highest resolution imagery ever taken of the Sun’s chromosphere, with the world’s most powerful solar telescope.
New population of invasive little fire ants discovered in Haʻikū
A new population of the invasive little fire ants has been discovered in Haʻikū. The MISC team estimates the infestation to include approximately four-to-six acres and will finish mapping its extent before beginning control treatments.
Commission declines to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Maui Police Chief Pelletier
The Maui police commission has declined to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Maui Police Chief John Pelletier. The unanimous decision was announced following executive session during a special meeting on Wednesday in which members reviewed three complaints alleging violations of policy and procedure. Chair Frank De Rego said independent third party investigators were retained to fully […]
