Maui News
Bank of Hawaiʻi’s College Assistance Program Reaches 5-Year Milestone
In its first five years, Bank of Hawaiʻi’s College Assistance Program has paid for tuition to help eight employees earn their associate’s or bachelor’s degrees in Hawai’i and the West Pacific Region; and now 80 employees are enrolled in the program.
Bills Relating to Human Trafficking, Divorce, and Child Exploitation Become Law
Governor David Ige today signed three bills into law, supported by the Women’s Legislative Caucus, relating to human trafficking, divorce and child exploitation.
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Comment Period Reopens for Proposed Downlisting of the Hawaiian Stilt
The US Fish and Wildlife Service is reopening the public comment period on the published proposed rule to reclassify the aeʻo (Hawiian stilt) from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
New Guidance to Integrate Native Hawaiian Culture into Management of Papahānaumokuākea
“This document demonstrates that providing Native Hawaiian voices equal footing with federal and state entities in a complex management structure can lead to the successful stewardship of our most precious natural and cultural resources.”
Application Deadline Nears for Energy Credit Assistance, June 30
The deadline to apply for federally funded energy credit assistance aimed at low-income residents who are not in crisis but require help to pay their heating and cooling bills is 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 30.
Maui Ocean Center Launches Nā Hoa Kai Membership for Kamaʻāina
Maui Ocean Center launches its Nā Hoa Kai annual membership for Hawaiʻi residents on Sunday, July 4, 2021.
Maui Police Say Officer was Assaulted During Attempted Arrest in Kahului
A Maui police officer suffered minor injuries on Wednesday while attempting to restrain a female suspect wanted on outstanding warrants.
Haleakalā Crater Wilderness Cabins and Reservations System Open July 1
Visitors will soon be able to reserve and stay overnight in the cabins located in Haleakalā Crater. Reservations for wilderness cabins Hōlua and Kapalaoa will go live on Recreation.gov beginning July 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. HST.
Hawai‘i Supreme Court Upholds Coastal Zone Management Act in Kahoma Case
In a 5-0 decision, the Hawai’i Supreme Court recently upheld the integrity of the Coastal Zone Management Act in a case involving the Kahoma Village Project in West Maui.
UH Maui College Vaccination Effort Features Giveaway for Tuition, Laptop
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College announced that vaccinated members of the campus’ ʻohana are eligible to win free tuition for the fall semester or a MacBook Air.
June 23, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 42 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 12 on Hawai‘i Island (-1 probable); 26 on O‘ahu (-2 probable);one on Maui (+1 probable); one on Kaua‘i; and four in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Maui Adaptive Surfers Win Big at 2021 Para Surfing Championships
Four Maui adaptive surfers brought home top-three finishes at the 2021 Toyota USA Surfing Para Surfing Championship competition and team trials in Oceanside, CA last week. The event was the first major para surfing competition to take place in the United States since COVID-19 shutdowns began.
Eradication of “Yellow Crazy Ants” at Johnston Atoll Protects Seabird Colony
After combating “yellow crazy ants” for a decade, the US Fish and Wildlife Service has eradicated the invasive species, protecting vital seabird colonies at Johnston Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, part of the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument.
Hawaiian Electric Enrolling Past Due Accounts in Plan To Avoid Disconnection
Hawaiian Electric customer accounts that would normally face disconnection will instead be enrolled in a 12-month payment plan to keep the lights on, with affected customers seeing the first of 12 installments in July bills.
Sen. Hirono Reintroduces Gender Equity in Education Act, Named After Maui Native
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA) reintroduced the bicameral Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act — legislation that would provide additional resources, training and technical assistance to combat harassment and discrimination in education. Mink was a Maui native.
More Enforcement Sought as Tourism Impacts Are Felt Along Hāna Highway
More enforcement is needed to deter illegal parking on the Hāna Highway, as rural residents deal with an influx of visitors and limited resources.
The “Back Door Bake Shop” at UH Maui College is Back!
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Culinary Arts Program’s advanced baking students are hard at work this summer, offering pastries to the public for sale at their storied “Back Door Bake Shop.”
The Shops at Wailea Announces Schedule of Cultural Events and Live Entertainment
The Shops at Wailea released its calendar of signature Hawaiian cultural events. Guests of all ages can again enjoy complimentary cultural activities and live entertainment, including hula dancing, coconut weaving and lei making.
Kahului Post Office to Host Third Passport Fair, June 26
The U.S. Postal Service & Honolulu Passport Agency responded to an increased demand for passports by hosting a Passport Fair event at the Kahului Post office from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2021.
Maui County’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 10.4% for May 2021, State’s at 7.5%
Maui County’s unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted) for May 2021 fell to 10.4%, a decrease of 0.8% from last month, according to data just released today by the Hawai‘i State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations.
