Maui News
President signs Tokuda’s legislation to explore feasibility of Lahaina as a National Heritage Area
President Joe Biden signed US Rep. Jill Tokuda’s (HI-02) Lahaina National Heritage Area Study Act into law. Under this law, the National Park Service, in consultation with state and local partners, will study the suitability and feasibility of a National Heritage Area designation for Lahaina.
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court finds in favor of Cook in challenge of his election to South Maui Council seat
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court has unanimously ruled in favor of incumbent South Maui Council Member Tom Cook and against an election challenge by opponent and former Council Member Kelly King.
Perfect Game, Shane Victorino Foundation to make record donation to Maui youth sports
Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, is partnering with former Major League Baseball All-Star and Maui native Shane Victorino and the Shane Victorino Foundation to donate 30,000 pieces of boys’ and girls’ athletic apparel to young athletes in West Maui. The donation will directly benefit the West Maui Little League and Lahainaluna High School baseball and softball programs, supporting their recovery and growth and is the largest donation the organizations have ever received.
DOH issues recall alert for Alcon Laboratories Systane Brand Lubricant Eye Drops
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to a recall issued by Alcon Laboratories for its Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF Single Vials On-the-Go (25 count) because of potential fungal contamination.
Pukalani DMVL office temporarily closed today, Thursday, Dec. 26
The Pukalani office of the County of Maui Department of Finance Division of Motor Vehicles & Licensing is temporarily closed today, Thursday, Dec. 26, due to a staffing shortage.
Ailing man medevaced from fishing boat offshore Honokaʻa, Hawaiʻi
The Coast Guard medevaced an ailing man from a fishing vessel 8 miles northeast of Honokaʻa, Hawaiʻi, Monday.
Single lane closure on Main Street in Wailuku for sidewalk work
One lane on Main Street (Route 32) in Wailuku between Mile Posts 0.21 and 0.23 will be closed for sidewalk replacement work as part of the Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) Black Box Theater project.
Episode 2 of the summit eruption at Kīlauea hits another pause on Christmas Day
Episode 2 of the eruption at Kīlauea lasted a little over 24 hours, which is about twice the duration of the first eruptive episode. Prior summit eruptions have lasted days to weeks and scientists with the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory say there is a high probability that this eruption will resume if the summit re-pressurizes over the coming days.
High Surf Warning until 6 p.m. Friday
A High Surf Warning is in effect for the north facing shores of Maui and the north and west facing shores of Molokaʻi due to elevated surf building to 8 to 12 feet along impacted shores.
Kīhei 4th Friday Town Party , Dec. 27 at Azeka
The Kīhei 4th Friday December event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 27 at Azeka Shopping Center Mauka. Enjoy live music, food booths and trucks, art, crafts, and local shopping.
Sentry fan experience mixes world-class golf, food and views at the Plantation Course at Kapalua
The Sentry’s fan experience blends island lifestyle with world-class competition all set against the stunning backdrop of the iconic Plantation Course at Kapalua, according to an announcement promoting the annual event.
Body found in wheel well of aircraft on flight from Chicago to Maui
United Airlines has confirmed a body was found in the wheel well of an aircraft that landed in Kahului, Maui on Christmas Eve. The discovery was made upon arrival at Kahului Airport (OGG) in the wheel well of one of the main landing gears, airline officials said.
Molokaʻi students earn clinical medical assistant certifications
Nine Molokaʻi students have completed training through the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College to earn certifications as clinical medical assistants with the National Health Career Association.
‘Intensive care nursery’ for Hawaiian corals gets tender loving care in West Hawai‘i
Thought of an “intensive care” unit for Hawaiian corals, the ʻĀkoʻakoʻa Coral Restoration Nursery near the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport has been up and running since last spring. Now, the West Hawai‘i facility is the largest outdoor nursery of its type in the Pacific, according to an announcement from the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
KaiAloha Supply donates $6,000 in holiday toy drive for six keiki nonprofits
More than 3,000 children on Maui and Oʻahu received toys this Christmas through KaiAloha Supply’s holiday toy drive. This year, Maui-based local clothing brand, KaiAloha Supply, partnered with six children nonprofits: Camp Imua, Parents and Children Together Oʻahu and Maui, Kahakukahi Ocean Academy, Nāpili Kai Foundation and Nā Kama Kai Foundation.
Maui District Highways office closed for electrical work, Dec. 26-27
The Maui District Highways office at 650 Palapala Drive in Kahului will be closed to the public on Thursday, Dec. 26 and Friday, Dec. 27, 2024.
Maui County Department of Water Supply publishes customer water pipe inventory
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply has published a public inventory map for customers to review the current status of their service lines.
Team from Australia awarded inaugural title in International Esports Tournament on Maui
The team from the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia is the winner of the inaugural Academic Sports Tournament held last week at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College. T
Christmas bird count focuses on endangered Hawaiʻi forest birds
To wrap up The Year of the Forest Birds (ka Makahiki o Nā Manu Nahele) in Hawai‘i, more than a dozen volunteers joined staff from the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife to count birds ahead of the Christmas holiday.
Hōkūleʻa returns for dry dock during the holidays
After four months and more than 20 community engagements around the Hawaiian Islands for the Pae ʻĀina Statewide Sail, traditional voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa is back home at the Marine Education Training Center at Sand Island for the holidays.
