Maui News
Rotary gifts dictionaries to third graders on Maui
Kīhei Rotarians mark 25 years of providing dictionaries to students on Maui. Today, Rotary clubs in Hawaiʻi give out thousands of dictionaries to third graders each year.
Maui’s Kalani Peʻa nominated for his 4th GRAMMY
Maui musician Kalani Peʻa has been nominated for yet another GRAMMY.
Grand opening announced for Honolulu Cookie Company at Whalers Village
Honolulu Cookie Company has opened a store at Whalers Village in Kāʻanapali.
Bill Brennan named Director of Communications at OHA
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has selected veteran communicator Bill Brennan as its new Director of Communications. He began his new role on Nov. 1.
Waiehu shark attack victim released from hospital
A 61-year-old shark attack victim has been released from Maui Memorial Medical Center, according to a Go Fund Me post.
Lahaina Restoration Foundation to hold annual meeting Nov. 22
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation Annual Meeting will be held on Friday, Nov. 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lahainaluna High School cafeteria. This free, community event features PowerPoint updates on Lahaina preservation efforts, recent accomplishments and upcoming projects.
Game bird crop study launches on Hawaiʻi Island
Hunters are invited to participate in the collection of crop samples from birds harvested on Hawaiʻi Island. The crop is part of the bird’s digestive system where food is stored before it is digested.
Voters have until Nov. 13 to fix deficient ballots
Maui County voters who received notification of an issue with their ballot return envelope for the this year’s General Election have until 4:30 p.m. Nov. 13 to fix the issue so that their ballot may be counted.
State House announces new leadership team, first female House speaker in Hawaiʻi history
With strong support from a majority of members of the state House of Representatives, Rep. Nadine K. Nakamura assumed the role of speaker of the House effective Nov. 6, 2024, making history as the first woman to hold this position in the state of Hawaiʻi.
Gov. Green grants 16 hours of holiday leave; all executive offices closed Nov. 29
Gov. Josh Green is giving state employees 16 hours of paid administrative leave “in recognition of the upcoming holiday season,” according to an announcement from the Office of the Governor.
Nov. 12-22: Overnight utility work to impact traffic on Honoapi‘ilani Highway from Māʻalaea Bay Place to McGregor Point and Lighthouse
To maintain reliable service, Hawaiian Electric crews will be conducting overnight equipment upgrades on Honoapi‘ilani Highway between mile markers 7 and 8 between Māʻalaea Bay Place to the McGregor Point and Lighthouse heading towards West Maui starting Tuesday, Nov. 12 to Friday, Nov. 22, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., daily.
Lahaina food distribution event set for Nov. 16
Binhi at Ani will be holding its annual Bayanihan Food Distribution with a drive-through event beginning at 9 a.m. Nov. 16 at Lahaina Intermediate School.
Gov. Green celebrates support for Hawaiʻi’s first girls’ high school flag football season
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., joined key supporters and partners to announce the launch of the inaugural Hawai‘i High School Girls Flag Football season, set to kick off this spring. A check presentation ceremony Thursday in the governor’s Ceremonial Room recognized the donors who made the season possible, particularly the Las Vegas Raiders, who contributed $25,000
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands proposes ag lot subdivision on Molokaʻi
Public comments are due Nov. 22 on a draft environmental assessment for a proposed Department of Hawaiian Home Lands agricultural lot subdivision on Molokaʻi.
Hōkūleʻa visits West Hawaiʻi communities during statewide sail
Last week, voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa arrived at Keauhou last week after spending a few days at the historic Hawaiian fishing village of Miloliʻi and on the bay off the shores of Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau. During the two-week visit to Hawaiʻi Island, the crew is engaging with communities and schools. This weekend, Hōkūleʻa will head to Kawaihae, the last stop on west Moku O Keawe during the Statewide Pae ʻĀina Voyage.
Mayor Bissen wants BLNR to hold off on contested case hearing for East Maui water
Maui Mayor Richard T. Bissen, Jr. wrote a letter to Board of Land and Natural Resources Chair Dawn Chang, urging her to hold off on holding a contested case hearing on the disposition of an East Maui Water License, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 8. Bissen said talks have already begun between the parties and he wants both sides to have the full opportunity to resolve the issue amicably.
Lahainaluna Road to reopen for unrestricted access after smokestack declared safe
Lahainaluna Road will officially reopen for unrestricted public access at 6 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, according to an announcement from the County of Maui.
MEO receives more than $27,000 in donations for Maui fire relief fund
Maui Economic Opportunity has received more than $27,000 in private gifts since August—led by a nearly $20,000 donation from Servco—to assist those impacted by the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires.
Legislative committees to hold joint informational briefing on HECO Wildfire Mitigation Plan
A joint informational briefing hosted by the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, the Committee on Public Safety and Intergovernmental and Military Affairs, and the Committee on Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism takes place at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. The purpose of this joint informational briefing is for Hawaiian Electric Company to present its Wildfire Mitigation Plan, which was ordered by the Public Utilities Commission.
Kahului gas prices decrease from week and year before levels
In Kahului, the average price is $4.57, which is six cents lower than last week and 24 cents lower than a year ago.
