Maui News

The Lahaina Grill in West Maui and Mama’s Fish House in Pāʻia were ranked among the favorites based on verified reviews submitted by diners.

Baking students at the University of Hawai‘i Maui College Culinary Arts Program dreamt up original recipe cakes as part of a product development competition sponsored by King’s Hawaiian.

Supplemental Budget Includes Funding for Teachers, Housing and Homelessness: On Maui, there’s $70 million for the Lahaina Bypass and an additional $560,000 for 15 positions at Maui Community Correction Center to increase security.

High school students across Hawai‘i are encouraged to write about a wahi pana, a celebrated or noted place that is special to them, in preparation for the 50th anniversary of International Earth Day on April 22, 2020.

Maui Deputy Managing Director, Tyson Miyake, was named Chief of Staff today for Maui Mayor Michael Victorino’s administration.

Affected areas include Makawao Avenue, Baldwin Avenue, Nakui Street, Puana Street, Pahala Street, Maohu Street, Keʻe Road, Olinda Road, Piʻikea Road and all surrounding streets and roads.

There will be two public aerial firework displays in Maui County for New Year’s Eve: one at the Grand Wailea Resort from an offshore barge; and the other from the Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi in the “laydown area” of Mānele Bay.

Founded in 2012, the program “seeks to cultivate the conditions in which Hawaiʻi thrives by equipping mid-career leaders with the skills and cross-sector relationships necessary to collectively affect societal change.”

Deidre Tegarden returns to her previous post as executive director of the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center. It was a position she held prior to accepting a role as Chief of Staff for Maui Mayor Michael Victorino last year–which she resigned from effective Dec. 15, 2019.

Maui Health rings in the holidays with an Open House featuring music, crafts, cookies, Santa and keiki–happening tonight, Monday, Dec. 16 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Medical Center.

Maui residents looking to experience Hawai‘i’s “Ninth Island” can now enjoy non-stop service to Las Vegas with Hawaiian Airlines’ new four-times-weekly flights between Kahului Airport (OGG) and McCarran International Airport (LAS).

Forecasters with the National Weather Service say northeast winds are expected to be in the 25 to 35 mph range with 55 mph gusts.

The March 10, 2020 concert marks Mariah’s first return to Hawaiʻi after she triumphantly took the stage for three sold-out shows in 2016, selling more than 21,000 tickets.

The Pacific Whale Foundation recently raised $20,000 for its signature Keiki Whalewatch program through its annual online auction. 

Representatives from the Hāna Highway Regulation committee say they received numerous complaints from Haʻikū residents regarding illegal parking and trespassing on private property during the contest on Thursday. 

“This year our operating costs have increased, and the generosity of these organizations is inspiring.”

Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Dec. 15. May they Rest In Peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.

The bus will join the rural shuttle fleet, transporting residents to and from the East and West ends of the island into Kaunakakai Town.

Beginning the first week of January, nonresidents will have to pay $5 for parking at the Mākena State Park.

Officials say there will be road closures and evacuations, and are urging the public to avoid the area.