Maui News
Schatz, Marshall introduce legislation to improve extreme weather forecasts
US Sens. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) today introduced a bill to strengthen the collection of weather and soil moisture data, improving the accuracy of extreme weather warnings and agriculture forecasts.
Gov. Green signs executive order for expedited state hiring
The state is currently recruiting for a wide range of careers, from engineering, IT professionals, planners, accountants, HR specialists, registered nurses, investigators and more.
Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool in Wailuku to temporarily close for half-day Feb. 20
Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool in Wailuku will close for a half-day from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, for pool guard recruitment testing, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation.
DHS Preschool Open Doors Priority Application Period Opens on February 18 for the 2025-2026 School Year
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke with the state’s Department of Human Services announced the Preschool Open Doors Priority Application Period for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, which opens today, Feb. 18, 2025, and runs through April 30, 2025. Preschool Open Doors is assisting families to pay for preschool for the July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 […]
Harold K.L. Castle Foundation announces executive leadership transition
The Harold K.L. Castle Foundation has announced that president and CEO Terry George will retire on July 1, 2025, after 22 years of dedicated service to the organization. The foundation’s board has appointed Alex Harris as president and Eric Co as CEO, introducing a co-leadership model to guide the organization into the future.
Paula Fuga, Jack Johnson collaborate with Lōkahi for the Hoʻolōkahi Lyrics Writing Challenge
The ʻukulele collective Lōkahi is hosting its Hoʻolōkahi Lyrics Writing Challenge, a statewide songwriting competition for students, now through March 15. This year’s challenge brings together the talents of two of Hawaiʻi’s most respected singers, who are collaborating to inspire students across the islands.
Central Pacific Bank launches Hawaiʻi’s first online lending platform for small businesses
Central Pacific Bank has announced the launch of Business Express, a new online lending platform designed to provide small businesses in Hawaiʻi with fast, flexible and easy access to financing.
Gov. Green travels to Washington D.C.
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., travels to the National Governors Association Annual 2025 Winter Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18. He will meet with federal officials and leaders from across the country to foster bipartisan collaboration on critical policy issues affecting states and territories.
Rotarians plant trees with Treecovery to replace trees lost in the 2023 wildfires
Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise and Kīhei-Wailea planted 13 fruit and palm trees at a residence in the Lahaina burn zone with support from the nonprofit Treecovery.
February’s Hawaiian Music Series spotlights Joshua Kahula
Lahaina Restoration Foundation’s Hawaiian Music Series of February will feature a performance by local musician Joshua Kahula, with an evening of soulful island music under the stars. The free, family-friendly concert will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Ocean Lawn at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Kāʻanapali.
Friends of Haleakalā National Park seeks volunteers for service trip, March 16-18
The Friends of Haleakalā National Park seeks volunteers who are enthusiastic and fit for a strenuous overnight service trip from Sunday to Tuesday, March 16 to 18, 2025. These National Park Service volunteers will tent camp in the Hōlua Wilderness Area camping area in Haleakalā Crater.
The Peek-a-Bows explore a family farm in their latest fun-filled episode
Guided by their keiki friends and ʻOhana Alves of Alakani Farms, the Bows explore sustainable farming practices and Hawaiian values of mālama i ka ʻāina (caring for the land).
West Side Go Green/White Goods Recycling event, Feb. 22
Mālama Maui Nui presents its Go Green / White Goods Recycling monthly event, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 at Lahaina Civic Center.
Ka ʻIwa Hoʻolaʻi brings the sound of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi to Disneyland
Families from Ka ʻIwa Hoʻolaʻi, a hui (group) dedicated to celebrating and normalizing the use of Hawaiian language, traveled to Disneyland, bringing their culture and language with them.
Hawaiʻi Community Lending raises $37,000 at annual meeting to support housing
With the theme “Building Solutions for Hawai‘i’s Housing Crisis,” Hawai‘i Community Lending held its annual meeting, Hui Waiwai, on Jan. 23, 2025. All proceeds from the event—totaling more than $37,000—go to support housing for local and Hawaiian families.
Hirono, colleagues introduce bill to help recognize and respond to domestic violence
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined colleagues in introducing a bill entitled ‘Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor(SALONS) Stories Act.’ The bill seeks to incentivize domestic violence awareness training for cosmetologists and beauty professionals.
Vivia by Ho‘okele Home Care announces staff promotions
Vivia by Ho‘okele Home Care, a locally owned provider of home health care services, announced Friday that Tracy Hart will serve as vice president of client navigation, and Mary Lester will serve as vice president of operations for Vivia by Ho‘okele Home Care.
Night lane closures on Kaʻahumanu Avenue for paving work
Motorists are advised that eastbound and westbound lanes of Kaʻahumanu Avenue (Route 32) between Kāne Street and Lono Avenue will be closed for paving work associated with the Maui Palms Hampton Inn project from 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, February. 19 to 5:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 20.
Council’s $300,000 vacation rental phase-out study strays off course
A Maui County Council plan to contract its own study of the economic impacts of Mayor Richard Bissen’s proposed phase-out of Maui County vacation rentals has fallen to the wayside, and Council legislative analysts will conduct research in-house instead.
Micah Kāne selected as next CEO of Parker Ranch, Inc.
Micah Kāne, CEO of Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, will become the next CEO of Parker Ranch, Inc. Hawaiʻi Community Foundation has outlined a six month transition period, during which it will name Kāne’s successor.
