Maui News
Maui’s Hazel Peters earns one of five titles at the 2024 Maui Junior Championship at Wailea Blue Golf Course
The Hawaiʻi State Junior Golf Association | First Tee – Hawaiʻi (HSJGA|FTH) conducted the 2024 Maui Junior Championship at Wailea Blue Golf Course this past weekend, Oct. 12-13. The 36 hole event drew a total of 48 junior golfers from across the state.
‘Fins & Frights Night’ includes new ‘Coco’ 3D experience
Maui Ocean Center will host “Fins & Frights Night” from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 26, featuring costume contests, face painting, trick-or-treating throughout the park and a new “Coco” 3D experience inside the “Sphere de los Muertos.”
Ka Lima O Maui observes National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Ka Lima O Maui is teaming up with the US Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month this October.
Wildfire survivors can get free or reduced-cost designs for home rebuilding
Maui property owners impacted by the Aug. 8 wildfires can access free or reduced-cost home design plans and rebuilding assistance through a collaborative effort between the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement and local AIA Maui chapter architectural firms, including Hawaii Off Grid Architecture + Engineering.
45 Rotarians from Los Angeles join forces for disaster relief on humanitarian trip to Maui
Members from Rotary District 5280, based in Los Angeles, traveled to Maui for their first Humanitarian Service Trip of the year from Oct. 2 to Oct. 6.
Hybrid Reef-Friendly Landscaping course to be hosted Nov. 13-19
The Maui Nui Marine Resource Council will host its final Reef-Friendly Landscaping certification course of the year Nov. 13 to 19. The hybrid online and in-person course will teach professionals how to transition to natural products and practices that improve plant health, reduce long-term maintenance costs, and increase soil and reef health.
Grand Wailea announces culinary partnership with Nobu
Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort announced its latest culinary partnership with globally-celebrated restaurant concept, Nobu. Set to launch at the iconic resort in summer 2025, Nobu at Grand Wailea will expand the property’s offerings with the newest addition to the world-renowned Japanese restaurant empire, founded by Nobu Matsuhisa and Robert De Niro.
Pilot program seeks to improve pediatric mental health support in Maui County
The Mental Health Pediatric Access Line is the “first dedicated warmline designed to significantly improve pediatric mental health services” in Maui County, according to an announcement.
Temporary public pool closures announced for some days in October
Upcountry and Central Maui public pools will be closed on some days this month for equipment maintenance and pool guard recruitment, according to an announcement from the Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation.
OHA meeting scheduled Oct. 19 in Lānaʻi City
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs invites Lānaʻi residents to a community meeting with Luana Alapa, trustee for Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi, at 1 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Lānaʻi Filipino Community Coalition.
MPD’s Crisis Intervention Team graduates 20 new members
Twenty new members have completed 20 hours of training and joined the ranks of the Maui Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team. This is the 16th class to complete the program launched as the first of its kind in 2013.
Maui United Way delivers $15,000 for school supplies, boost for Molokaʻi teachers
Maui United Way has announced the launch of “Tools for Schools,” which provided $15,000 in gift cards for school supplies to local teachers and students, according to Maui United Way.
Gov. Green creates state’s first LGBTQ+ advisory commission
The state of Hawaiʻi has established an advisory body to develop and improve the state’s interaction with its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus (LGBTQ+) citizens.
King Kamehameha III alumna to design Lahaina-inspired mural for campus
Maui Public Art Corps will begin a six-week process on Nov. 5 to install a large-scale mural across the temporary campus of King Kamehameha III Elementary School, located at 100 Akahele St. in Lahaina.
High surf advisory posted for north-facing shores
National Weather Service forecasters predict that a moderate-sized north swell will bring surf ranging from 14 to 18 feet to the north-facing shores of all islands beginning tonight and peaking tomorrow.
Voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa to depart Lānaʻi, head to Māʻalaea today
Maui residents and visitors will have the opportunity today, weather permitting, to see the voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa after its crew spent a week on Lānaʻi.
MHLA introduces endorsed candidates to Mauiʻs Visitor Industry
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association held a candidate meet-and-greet event on Oct. 9 at the Maui Bay Villas, Hilton Grand Vacations in Kīhei.
Haleakalā National Park hikes camping fees
Haleakalā National Park has increased campground fees to $20 a night per site. The higher fees went into effect Oct. 11 for drive-in and crater campgrounds. Previously, campsites cost $8 to $9 per night. Campsites reserved prior to the fee increase will be honored at the previous rate. “The increased revenue will be used to help maintain […]
Hawaiʻi businesses reach out to expand markets at 96th Tokyo International Gift Show
A mix of first-time and returning Maui businesses showcased their products at the 2024 Tokyo International Gift Show, held Sept. 4-6 at the Tokyo Big Sight Convention Center in Japan.
Maui Historical Society seeking volunteers to support museum operations
Opportunities range from educators and cashiers to behind-the-scenes roles like organizing archives, event planning, grant writing, and more.
