Maui News
Increased biosecurity urged to protect birds from avian influenza
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture Animal Industry Division is again urging commercial poultry operations and backyard bird owners to increase biosecurity measures to protect their flocks from avian influenza.
Committee referral item sparks discord among Maui County Council members
It was mostly smooth sailing for the Maui County Council’s first regularly scheduled meeting of 2025, but then decorum hit choppy waters as the Friday agenda drifted to a planned referral of three bills to the Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee.
Aloha Mākena Endowed Scholarship: Applications open now through March 1
Applications are now open for an endowed scholarship with priority given to students connected to Mākena or Mākena Golf & Beach Club employees and their families. The scholarship supports students pursuing degrees at any University of Hawaiʻi campus.
Preschool Open Doors application deadline for 2024-25 school year is Jan. 31
The state Department of Human Services Preschool Open Doors program is still accepting applications to help families to better afford preschool for the 2024-2025 school year for eligible 3- or 4-year-old children. The final deadline to apply for the 2024-2025 school year is Jan. 31, 2025.
UH: Images captured with Submillimeter Array on Maunakea illuminate birth of planetary systems
An observatory on Maunakea played a pivotal role in a groundbreaking study that sheds light on the birth and evolution of planetary systems. Using the Submillimeter Array (SMA), an astronomer from the University of Hawaiʻi helped capture crystal-clear images of exocomet belts—regions around stars where icy and rocky objects called exocomets are found.
‘Lahaina Ondo EP’ honoring Lahaina community released on CD and digitally
“Lahaina Ondo EP” honoring the Lahaina community has been released on CD and digitally. The title track, “Lahaina Ondo,” is a new bon dance song that honors the Lahaina community by recalling fond summertime memories of everyday life in Lahaina.
Hawaiian Music Series featuring Wilson Kanakaʻole and Jarret Roback, Jan. 23
The Hawaiian Music Series presents January’s performance by talented duo Wilson Kanakaʻole and Jarret Roback. This free concert will take place on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 – one week earlier than usual – from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the picturesque Ocean Lawn at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Kāʻanapali.
Maui Police Department’s CSI Camp 2025 accepting applications
Applications are being accepted for Maui Police Department’s CSI Camp 2025 – A Crime Scene Investigation Experience created for high school juniors and seniors.
MEO’s 60th Anniversary: Assisting residents on Lānaʻi
The 60-year-old Maui Economic Opportunity is the only Community Action Agency in the state that assists residents on multiple islands, including Lānaʻi.
Reps. Case and Tokuda re-introduce Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Protection Act
US Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda have re-introduced the Hawai‘i Invasive Species Protection Act, which mandates USDA inspections of people, baggage, and cargo moving to Hawaiʻi, in coordination with federal agencies and the State.
Schatz announces 65 nominees for US Military Service Academies
US Sen. Brian Schatz on Friday announced the names of 65 students he nominated to attend the nation’s military service academies.
Video of informational meeting on Ag Micro Grants available for viewing online
More than 75 individuals interested in the new round of Maui County Agricultural Micro Grants, which offer up to $25,000, gathered in-person recently at Maui Economic Opportunity in Wailuku and via Zoom. A video of the gathering can now be found online.
$19.4M sewer line extension to support Kilohana housing and Lahaina community
A sewer line being built for the Kilohana Temporary Group Housing Site on Maui will have long-term benefits for Lahaina.
‘Maui County Fair’ bill headed to Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee
Maui County’s efforts to secure funding for the 2025 Maui Fair have taken another step forward.
Heavy rainfall closes certain West Maui parks
Ainakea Park, Nāpili Park and Lahaina Recreation Center’s Rec 1 baseball and softball fields closed Friday afternoon, Jan. 17, 2025, due to heavy rainfall and inclement weather, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation.
Tow truck accident in Kula claims life of Wailuku man
A 42-year-old Wailuku man was killed in a single vehicle collision in Kula, Maui on Friday. The accident was reported at 3:37 p.m. on Jan. 17, on Pulehuiki Road, about a half mile east of Lower Kula Road.
Lahaina-based nonprofit awarded $1.6M to serve Maui Filipino community
Hawai’i Community Foundation awarded Kaibigan ng Lahaina with a $1.6 million grant from the Maui Strong Fund, according to organization board president, Nestor Ugale.
Crews preparing Kamehameha V Highway on Moloka‘i for erosion repairs
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation advises highway users that crews are preparing Kamehameha V Highway (Route 450) in the vicinity of Waialua Stream on Molokaʻi for temporary repairs to the undermined road.
Schatz introduces FAIR Act for federal employee pay increase in 2026
Today, US Sen. Brian Schatz and joined with fellow Democrat, US Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia to reintroduce the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act, known as FAIR.
Maui County Quality of Life Survey reveals best and worst thing about life on the Valley Isle
When asked about the worst thing about life in the County, the top response was Economy and Cost of Living (40%), followed by Social and Population Issues (19%) and Infrastructure and Services (16%).
