Maui News
Jollibee “Home of the Famous Chickenjoy” Coming to Maui Marketplace
Jollibee, a popular fast-food chain in the Philippines, will be opening a restaurant at the Maui Marketplace in Kahului.
Lihikai Elementary Students Encourage Motorists to ‘Drive Aloha’
Students at Lihikai Elementary School are speaking up to encourage safe driving.
New Wailuku Mural Inspired by ʻŌlelo Noʻeau
The piece, led by Small Town * Big Art grantee Emmanuel Jarus, was inspired by this ʻōlelo noʻeau: “ʻIke Aku, ʻike mai, Kōkua aku, kōkua mai, Pēlā ka nohona ʻohana.”
Scholarship Available for Maui County Students
Applications are now open for the Josh and Souk Jerman Foundation Scholarship.
Mall Restroom Machete Murder Trial Begins Jury Selection Today
Jury selection began today for Kumulipo Sylva, the man standing trial for the near decapitation of Eduardo Alejandro “Alex” Cerezo with a machete at a mall bathroom on Maui last year.
Fall Parks & Recreation Permit Office Closure Schedule
The County of Maui Department of Parks & Recreation will have periodic permit office closures for the processing of countywide tri-annual permits this month.
Holy Guacamole! Kula Avocado Gets Guinness Record for Heaviest
An avocado grown on Maui has broken the record for the heaviest one grown according to an Officially Amazing certificate issued by Guinness World Records.
Hawai‘i Ranks in Top 25 States Leading the Charge on Renewable Energy
Hawaiʻi is among the top 25 states leading the charge on renewable energy, according to a new study compiled by finance website, SmartAsset.
Applicants Sought for Maui County Boards and Commissions
Applicants are being sought for 42 vacancies on Maui County boards, commissions, councils and committees. The application deadline is Nov. 15, 2019.
Photo Gallery: The 11th Annual Paddle for Life
Maui Now takes the weekend to highlight some images from this year’s 11th Annual Paddle for Life event. Please enjoy!
Coming Out Day Proclamation Becomes Family Affair
Maui County now officially recognizes October 11 as National Coming Out Day.
Candlelight Vigil to Honor Lives Lost to Domestic Violence
In observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a candlelight vigil demonstration will be held this coming week to remember those who lost their lives to abusers.
This Week’s Road Closures
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Ask the Mayor: Digital Records of Maui Vendors With Red Health Inspection Ratings
Mayor Michael Victorino answers some of the most-asked questions submitted to his office staff.
Organizers Are Trying to Inform Tourists About Mauiʻs Fragile Reefs
In an effort to educate the nearly 3 million tourists that visit Maui each year, a Lahaina-based environmental group is raising awareness on protecting the islandʻs marine life.
Federal Aid to Help Replace Livestock Sold During Severe Weather
The Internal Revenue Service is extending tax relief for Hawai’i farmers and ranchers who were forced to sell livestock due to drought, flooding, or other severe weather in recent years.
Fire Fighters Rescue Injured Woman from Fall at Maliko Bay
Maui fire and and rescue crews extracted a 35-year-old female fisherman after she fell five feet onto some rocks at the west end of Maliko Bay today.
UH Student Enrollment Down on Maui College Campus and Across the State
Enrollment at the University of Hawaii Maui College campus is down to 2,992 students, a 3.2 percent drop this fall semester when compared to fall 2018.
30th Annual Day of Hope Maui Aims to Raise $125K in Fight Against Cancer
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea hosts the 30th Annual Day of Hope Run on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. This year, the Resort has set a goal of raising $125,000.
PMG West Maui Job Fair This Saturday
The West Maui Job Fair takes place this Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Outlets of Maui, Oceanfront in Lahaina.
