Maui News
Parking along highway to be restricted for Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is alerting motorists on Oʻahu of parking restrictions on Kamehameha Highway on O‘ahu’s North Shore in anticipation of the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.
Polynesian Voyaging Society prepares to celebrate 50th anniversary of Hōkūleʻa
The Polynesian Voyaging Society is preparing to celebrate the 50th birthday of Hōkūleʻa, Hawaiʻi’s legendary voyaging canoe, first launched on March 8, 1975.
Lahaina initiative ‘Healing Aloha’ wins Anthem Award for social impact
The Lahaina grassroots initiative, “Healing Aloha | Breath Awareness Campaign Supporting Collective Trauma Through Self-Care,” has won the Humanitarian Action & Services Award for social impact at the 4th Annual Anthem Awards in New York City.
Maui County hotels trail the state in occupancy rates in November
Maui County hotels had the lowest occupancy rates of Hawai‘i’s four counties at 58.9%, more than 10 percentage points less than the statewide hotel occupancy rate of 69.2%. It’s further evidence that Maui “tourism is really suffering,” as University of Hawai‘i economics professor Carl Bonham said recently.
CNHA AND Hawai‘i Stage launch Production Arts Technical Training Program to empower the next generation
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, in collaboration with Hawai‘i Stage and HI Lights Design has announced the launch of the Production Arts Technical Training Program, an initiative designed to equip local talent with essential skills needed for careers in live entertainment and stage production.
2025-2027 council inauguration to be held at Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Jan. 2
The inauguration of the Maui County Council for the 2025-2027 term will be held Jan. 2 at 10 a.m. at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center’s Castle Theater.
Seabury Hall bids farewell to beloved English teacher after 35 years
Seabury Hall’s sixth grade English teacher, Gayle Martelles, is retiring after 35 years teaching at the school, said an announcement on Friday.
Office of the Maui County Clerk files opposition in election challenge for South Maui Council race
The lawsuit claims the Clerk’s Office failed to follow the law related to the review of voter signatures on return identification envelopes, thereby improperly invalidating signatures. The Clerk’s Office asserts that all laws and administrative rules were followed.
Maui 12-year-old Micah Diaz earns gold at national amateur boxing tournament
Twelve-year-old Maui athlete, Micah Diaz earned the gold medal in the Intermediate 80 pound division of the 2024 USA Boxing National Championships on Thursday. The 7th grader from Lokelani Intermediate School is a member of the South Side Boxing Club of Maui.
22 recruits graduate joining the ranks of the Maui Fire Department and state ARFF crew
A total of 22 firefighter recruits graduated from the Maui Fire Department’s 25-week training program as members of the 40th Recruit Class. The ceremony was held on Friday, Dec. 20, in Wailea.
Julie Strong appointed as MEO’s new chief fiscal officer
Julie Strong has been appointed chief fiscal officer of Maui Economic Opportunity.
Hawaiʻi chief economist: Maui’s labor market generally improving
Maui’s labor market is generally improving, although the county’s post wildfire disaster labor force and employed people have been declining, Chief State Economist Eugene Tian said Wednesday. In November, Maui County’s not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.8%, down from 6.8% in November 2023.
Five recruits graduate, joining the ranks of the Maui Ocean Safety Bureau
Ellis Bloyer, Sale Ioakimi, Les Johnson, Quinn Whitford, and Rhett Wiseman completed a 12-week long training program that covered an extensive variety of ocean rescue skills.
Fishers encouraged to weigh in on Reef Habitat Plan to improve fish habitat
The local fishing community is encouraged to help shape the future of nearshore fishing in Hawaiʻi, by engaging with the Reef Habitat Plan, a statewide initiative to improve nearshore fish habitat in areas of need.
Mayor Richard Bissen temporarily out of state Dec. 20-31
Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen will travel out of the state from this morning, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, until the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024.
Maui car dealer surprises 200 children with bike giveaway, now an 11 year tradition
For the 11th year in what has become an annual tradition, Jim Falk’s Valley Isle Motors hosted more than 200 children and their families this week and presented each child with a new bicycle and helmet as an early Christmas present. The Ford dealership’s showroom was empty of cars but filled with bikes of all sizes and a sea of smiling children.
USGS: 3.7 earthquake in Hāna, Maui likely caused by bending of the Earth’s crust beneath the islands
A magnitude-3.7 earthquake was reported near the village of Hāna on the Island of Maui at 8:44 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19. The earthquake was widely felt on Maui, Island of Hawai‘i, and Moloka‘i. Earthquakes in this region are not common but have occurred occasionally. These earthquakes are caused by bending of the crust beneath the islands and associated adjustments related to the weight of the islands.
County of Maui recognized for distinguished budget presentation, excellence in financial reporting
The County of Maui recently received awards for distinguished budget presentation and excellence in financial reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association.
US Senate passes bill to strengthen Hawaiʻi’s disaster resilience, West Maui watershed
The US Senate has passed the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act, which includes several provisions secured by US Sens. Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz.
Traffic emergency zone hearing for Kamehameha V Highway on Moloka‘i
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is providing notice of its intent to declare a traffic emergency zone on Kamehameha V Highway (Route 450) at mile post 18.7 in the vicinity of Waialua Stream on Molokaʻi, for emergency road repairs.
