Maui News
Hawaiʻi businesses reach out to expand markets at 96th Tokyo International Gift Show
A mix of first-time and returning Maui businesses showcased their products at the 2024 Tokyo International Gift Show, held Sept. 4-6 at the Tokyo Big Sight Convention Center in Japan.
Maui Historical Society seeking volunteers to support museum operations
Opportunities range from educators and cashiers to behind-the-scenes roles like organizing archives, event planning, grant writing, and more.
MEO to provide financial education, credit counseling to fire survivors
Maui Economic Opportunity will provide money management education, credit counseling and debt management assistance to those impacted by the August 2023 wildfires with a grant from the American Red Cross.
Maui Health Auxiliary awards EDucation Volunteer Scholarship to MJee Abara
Lahainaluna alumnus MJee Abara is the recipient of the second annual EDucation Volunteer Scholarship, announced Maui Health’s Auxiliary Volunteer Program, Maui’s only hospital-based junior volunteer program.
Paratransit driver Kathy Moniz named MEO Employee of Month
Maui Economic Opportunity Employee of the Month Kathy Moniz, a paratransit driver for persons with disabilities for the last five years, intentionally looks for the best in each person and understands that everyone goes through life’s trials.
New interim rule aims to curb spread of coconut rhinoceros beetles
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has established a new interim rule to help stop the movement of the coconut rhinoceros beetle from designated beetle-infested areas to non-infested areas in the state.
Department of Health reports additional mpox cases in Hawai‘i; 7 so far this year
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is urging high-risk individuals to get vaccinated against the mpox virus after two additional cases were diagnosed in Hawaiʻi.
Habitat for Humanity Maui and UHMC partner to bring free construction course
Habitat for Humanity Maui and University of Hawaiʻi Maui College have partnered to offer a free, five-day training this month in the basics of building construction.
New DLNR videos highlight traditional knowledge, stewardship of natural resources
The “ʻIke Kaiāulu,” or “Community Knowledge,” series—produced by the DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife and Division of Aquatic Resources—aims to tap into the rich history of mālama ʻāina (caring for the land) and kai (the ocean).
Young Brothers christens new barges; Kalohi to service Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi
Young Brothers christened the Kalohi and Nāulu barges last week, marking a milestone in a more than $45 million investment to enhance the reliability and resilience of interisland shipping services.
Governor appoints Todd Apo to the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority
Nonprofit executive Todd Apo has been appointed to the board of directors of the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, the Office of the Governor announced.
Kahului Walmart accepting donations for Red Cross Hurricane Milton and Helene relief efforts through Oct. 20
On the heels of Hurricane Milton, Walmart, Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation announced that they are extending their commitment to support hurricane relief efforts to $16 million across impacted communities.
Gov. Green announces tentative deal with UH faculty eight months before contract ends
Gov. Josh Green joined with University of Hawai’i President David Lassner and the UH Board of Regents today to announce a tentative agreement for university faculty members represented by the University of Hawai‘i Professional Assembly. The deal comes more than eight months before the faculty’s current contract expires June 30, 2025.
Adopt-A-Highway recognizes Maui students’ community service
The Maui Preparatory Academy Rotary Interact Club has received the No Ka ʻOi Highway Hui Award from the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, Highways Maui District, for the club’s student-led contributions to the Adopt-A-Highway public service program on Maui.
Free poetry readings, workshops offered to students and teachers
Hawaiʻi Youth Poet Laureate Miya Peterson, along with college instructors, will be conducting a variety of free poetry readings and workshops for students and teachers at Maui Community College in October.
Kane Kanakaole named MEO Hāna Branch manager
Hāna High & Elementary School graduate Kane Kanakaole has been appointed to direct the nonprofit Maui Economic Opportunity’s operations in Hāna as branch manager.
Water line work to close portion of Kaʻahumanu Avenue Oct. 14-18
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is alerting motorists that eastbound and westbound lanes of Kaʻahumanu Avenue between Kāne Street and Lono Avenue will be closed for water line work for the Maui Palms Hampton Inn project from Monday through Friday morning next week.
Two Central Maui public school bus routes set to resume service Monday
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education reports today that two previously suspended school bus routes in Central Maui will be reinstated starting Monday, Oct. 14.
Mayor budget meetings set for Monday, Tuesday in Upcountry and Lahaina
Mayor Richard Bissen and members of his administration will hear community input during budget meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, respectively, at Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani and the Lahaina Civic Center Social Hall.
Tip phone line established for anonymous reports of illegal gun ownership and crimes
The state Department of Law Enforcement has established a Gun Tip Line for people to report illegal gun ownership and firearm crimes anonymously.
