Maui News
Coast Guard, partners to conduct search and rescue exercise off Maui, March 20
The exercise will take place March 20, on the water and in the air off Kīhei Boat Ramp with Coast Guard and local agencies working together to test and evaluate interagency communications, response plans and responders’ actions during a simulated exercise of a missing mariner.
Governor’s Office releases ‘The Hawaiʻi We Deserve’ policy report
The Office of Gov. Josh Green has released ‘The Hawai‘i We Deserve’ policy report, which is presented as a comprehensive outline of the Green Administration’s plans to confront key issues facing the state of Hawai‘i.
Gov. Green works with partners to enhance travel between Japan and Hawaiʻi
“By expanding Global Entry, integrating biometric screening, and pursuing pre-clearance status, we are making travel more efficient, convenient and secure for Japanese citizens visiting Hawai‘i,” said Gov. Green.
The Queen’s Health System steps in to provide obstetrics and gynecology services on Maui
Recognizing the need to provide much-needed obstetrics and gynecology services on Maui, Queen’s University Medical Group, with the help of its community partners, has established a clinic located in Kahului to help address a shortage of services.
Groundbreaking held on Maui Fairways property for medical professional housing
Maui Health Foundation held a groundbreaking and blessing ceremony on Feb. 12 for construction of 16 homes on the Maui Lani Fairways property to help healthcare providers impacted by the wildfires and to recruit desperately needed healthcare professionals to work on Maui.
Maui Land & Pineapple Company welcomes Land Manager, Jasen Kaʻimikaua
Maui Land & Pineapple Company announced the recent appointment of Jasen Kaʻimikaua as Land Manager. In this role, he will support the company’s renewed mission to put its 22,000 acres of land to productive use.
Island Grocery Depot Lahaina is open Sundays again starting this week
Island Grocery Depot Lahaina, located at 58 Kupuohi Street in the Lahaina Industrial Park, will be open seven days a week again, with the return of Sunday hours starting this Sunday, March 24. Store hours are now 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at both Lahaina and Kahului locations.
5 more candidates check out nomination papers for Maui County Council seats
Since early February, five new candidates have checked out nomination papers from the Hawaiʻi Office of Elections for Maui County Council seats.
Now accepting entries for Maui Matsuri Art Contest, cash prizes available
The 22nd annual Maui Matsuri is now accepting entries for its Art Contest from eligible students who can win up to $100 in cash prizes. The Maui Matsuri Art Contest is sponsored by HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts Maui.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General to release ‘Phase One’ report on Maui wildfire investigation, April 17
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez confirms the Phase One report on the independent investigation into the Maui wildfires will be released on April 17, 2024.
Akakū Upstairs welcomes Lahaina-based nonprofit Regenerative Education Centers on Thursday
Akakū Upstairs returns with Eddy Garcia and guests from his nonprofit organization, Regenerative Education Centers, for a screening and discussion on Thursday, March 21.
Meet Makana: First Hawaiian monk seal pup of 2024 born on Oʻahu
In an announcement from NOAA Fisheries, the first Hawaiian monk seal pup born on Oʻahu in 2024 has been spotted.
Prince Kūhiō celebration this Friday, March 22 at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
The Prince Kūhiō Maui Ho’olaule’a takes place at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center on Friday, March 22, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This event is free and welcomes everyone to enjoy an evening filled with complimentary keiki activities, interactive exhibits, Hawaiian music, and hula performances.
Mālama Hamakua Maui awarded one of eight World Surf League PURE grants to protect the ocean
Mālama Hamakua Maui is one of eight grant recipients announced by the World Surf League for its work to protect and conserve the ocean.
Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center leads work day at Hiʻi Agricultural Heiau
Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center led a group of volunteers to a sacred and remote heiau on Saturday. The stewardship day took place at Hi’i Agricultural Heiau, located about two miles from Kōʻele.
Volcano Watch: Emergency managers and volcano observatories forge important partnerships
On the Island of Hawaiʻi, frequent eruptions foster a close relationship between the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and the Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency. HVO monitors the active volcanoes and their associated hazards; HCCDA alerts and protects communities from impacts of volcanic events. This relationship, between volcano observatories and their emergency managers, was highlighted recently.
UH researchers collecting data on outrigger canoe paddlers’ energy output
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa public health researchers are collecting data from outrigger canoe paddlers to determine canoe paddling’s metabolic equivalents. These show how many calories or energy expenditure a person burns when engaged in a physical activity.
Officers elected for MEO’s M.A.U.I. Kanaktion Teen Task Force
Maui Economic Opportunity Youth Services participants seeking to create new initiatives and strategies to prevent harmful behaviors in Maui County youth have organized and selected officers for their M.A.U.I. (Making An Unforgettable Impact) Kanaktion Teen Task Force.
Ha‘ikū Community Association set to hear update from County Council members
Maui County Council Members Shane Sinenci and Nohe Uʻu-Hodgins are set to update members of the Ha‘ikū Community Association during its first meeting of the year from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 20 at the Ha‘ikū Community Center.
Training available April 10-11 to help grants prep for projects to assist Native Hawaiians
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College are sponsoring two days of free pre-application training April 10-11 for those preparing to apply for three- to five-year grants of up to $1.5 million offered by the Administration for Native Americans.