Maui News
Maui man sentenced to 12 years for trafficking fentanyl, resulting in death
United States Attorney Clare E. Connors announced that Jose Elias Camacho, 34, of Maui, was sentenced Monday by US District Judge Susan Oki Mollway to 144 months in prison for trafficking in fake oxycodone pills containing fentanyl that resulted in an overdose death.
Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Meeting at Lahaina Intermediate cafeteria
Residents are encouraged to attend the County of Maui’s Weekly Disaster Recovery Community Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, in the Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria.
House bill includes $30M in additional funding for Lahaina rebuild, watershed assessment
This year’s biennial water resources bill developed in US Congress would provide another $30 million for Maui County to rebuild damaged infrastructure as well as authorize an assessment of Lahaina’s watershed, if it passes, according to US Rep. Ed Case.
Long-debated Honuaʻula project set for full Council action on Friday morning
The long-debated Honuaʻula master-planned community will come up for action on two bills this week Friday before a divided Maui County Council.
First detection of bird flu on Hawaiʻi Island, at Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant
The County of Hawaiʻi’s Department of Environmental Management is working closely with the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health after the detection of H5 avian influenza (bird flu) in a sample of influent collected from the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant on Dec. 2. This marks the first detection of bird flu on Hawaiʻi Island.
Hawai‘i REALTORS announces 2024 Fair Housing Keiki Art Contest winners
Hawai‘i REALTORS has announced its 2024 Fair Housing Keiki Art Contest winners. The annual contest is designed to help children learn about fair housing. Students from Kīhei Elementary and ʻĪao Intermediate were among the winners.
FedExCup champions added to players lineup for The Sentry at the Plantation Course, Kapalua
FedExCup Champions Scottie Scheffler, Viktor Hovland, Patrick Cantlay, Justin Thomas and Billy Horschel are set to return to The Sentry when the PGA TOUR’s Opening Drive begins at The Plantation Course at Kapalua from Jan. 2-5, the tournament announced.
Samoan-American filmmaker Anette Arinix Aga wins $20K ‘OHINA Greenlight Award for film script
Samoan-American comedian, actor, writer, and producer Anette Arinix Aga has won the ‘OHINA Greenlight Award for her script of “Kamaʻāina Not Kanaka,” granting her $20,000-worth of production support toward her script becoming a completed short film.
US Rep. Tokuda introduces bill for health professionals’ scholarships
US Reps Jill Tokuda of Hawaiʻi and Carol Miller of West Virginia introduced the Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act to increase access to federal programs that help grow and strengthen the pipeline of healthcare professionals in primary care, mental and behavioral health, and dental services.
Maui Bus stops being added to Lahaina Villager route
Effective Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, the Maui Bus Lahaina Villager route will be adding back six bus stops that were originally part of the route prior to the August 2023 Lahaina wildfire.
Casco named Vice President of Land Productivity & Asset Management at Maui Land & Pineapple Company
Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. announced the selection of Kainoa Casco as Vice President of Land Productivity and Asset Management. Casco is responsible for developing and executing strategies to create value by increasing the productivity of unimproved land in West Maui.
‘Nutcracker Sweets’ opens Dec. 14 at Maui OnStage
Momentum Dance Maui and Maui OnStage open the festive and family-friendly holiday favorite “Nutcracker Sweets” on Saturday, Dec. 14 for six performances only.
Maui County Department of Liquor Control office to be closed for half-day starting at noon Friday, Dec. 13
The County of Maui Department of Liquor Control office, located at 110 Alaʻihi St., Room 212, Kahului, will be closed for a half-day for department training starting at noon Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.
Gabbard garners GOP support as nominee for director of National Intelligence
The transition team of President-elect Donald Trump is promoting the nomination of former Hawaiʻi Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard as his nominee for director of National Intelligence.
11 unclaimed bodies at the Maui Police Department’s forensic facility
The Maui Police Department currently has 11 unclaimed bodies at the forensic facility. Officials are requesting assistance in contacting family members of the deceased.
November single-family home prices shy of all-time record, but not by much
The median price of a single-family home on Maui was $1.3 million in November, according to a monthly statistical report by the Realtors Association of Maui. That’s $100,000 short of the all-time, $1.4 million record set in September of this year.
Go Green Recycling event for West Maui residents to be held Saturday, Dec. 14
West Maui residents can dispose of recyclable bulky items at a Go Green Recycling event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Lahaina Civic Center.
Santa flies with Maverick Helicopters to deliver toys to children of Lahaina through Maui Toy Drive
Maverick Helicopters made a heartwarming toy drop for local children of Lahaina in need on Saturday. With toys collected through Maverick Helicopters’ Holiday Toy Drive, Santa made an unforgettable arrival by helicopter to the Old Village Golf Course, delivering gifts and spreading the holiday spirit with the help of the Ritz Carlton Kapalua Resort, Hawaiʻi Visitors and Convention Bureau and Junior Chamber International Honolulu Chapter.
Lend a hand to Lahaina this holiday season by volunteering for ‘Clean-Up Kōkua’ on Dec. 14
The public is invited to be part of the effort to support Lahaina’s ‘ohana this holiday season by volunteering for the Lahaina Clean-Up Kōkua on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Organized by All Hands And Hearts and the Ho‘ōla iā Mauiakama Long Term Recovery Group, this event brings the community together to clear ineligible debris from fire-damaged properties, helping families prepare to rebuild their homes and lives.
West Maui malls welcome a slate of new tenants relocating from Old Lahaina after wildfire
Lahaina Cannery and Lahaina Gateway, West Maui’s premier shopping destinations, are welcoming a group of new tenants for the holidays – businesses that have been adversely affected by the wildfires and have been shuttered for nearly a year and a half.
