Maui News
OHA visits Moloka‘i this Tuesday for community follow-up meetings
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs invites Moloka‘i at-large to the Kūlana ʻŌiwi Center on Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for a community follow-up meeting.
AG department launches online resource to help with assisted community treatment legal process
The state Department of the Attorney General has launched a webpage for those who seek the department’s help with filing assisted community treatment petitions in family court, to provide treatment for those with serious mental illnesses or substance abuse that can render them dangerous to themselves or others.
EPA settles with Maui Varieties over illegal import-distribution of unregistered pesticides
The US Environmental Protection Agency reached a settlement with Maui Varieties Ltd. (dba HouseMart) over claims of illegal import and distribution of 23 types of unregistered pesticides and two misbranded pesticide devices – including purported disinfectant or antimicrobial health products — through Daiso locations across Hawai‘i.
Water department to provide water pipe inventory update at community meeting, Oct. 18
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply invites the community to a project update about its ongoing water pipe inventory to comply with US Environmental Protection Agency lead and copper standards.
Jared Kahaialii appointed director of spa at the Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali announced the promotion of Jared Kahaialii to the role of director of spa. Kahaialii has over a decade of experience in luxury hospitality and retail and previously oversaw the resort’s growing spa, fitness and wellness offerings.
Five ʻalalā begin journey to slopes of Haleakalā before release into the wild
Five ʻalalā (Native Hawaiian crow) were gingerly and ceremoniously transferred last week from their sheltered home at the Maui Bird Conservation Center in Olinda to a temporary field aviary on the slopes of Haleakalā.
State agency earns national award for housing hundreds of wildfire survivors
The Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation has received recognition from national housing experts for standing up the Hawaiʻi Fire Relief Housing Program just days after last year’s wildfires that destroyed much of Lahaina and homes Upcountry.
DLIR adds online unemployment insurance tools for employers
Starting Oct. 7, the state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations will implement additional tools for employers into the State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES), in partnership with the National Association of State Workforce Agencies and the US Department of Labor.
Proposed site at Kuʻia, Lahaina, proposed for new Kamehameha III Elementary campus
The state of Hawaiʻi, Maui County and Kamehameha Schools have begun discussions to explore permanently locate Kamehameha III Elementary School on Kamehameha Schools’ land in Kuʻia, Lahaina. The Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire destroyed the school’s former Front Street school site, along with most of historic Lahaina town.
State of Hawai‘i takes part in $52 million, multi-state settlement with Marriott for data breach
The state of Hawai‘i will receive $438,045 from a $52 million settlement reached by a coalition of 50 attorneys general with Marriott International Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large multi-year data breach of one of its guest reservation databases, the state of Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection announced today.
Maui County survey to help shape CDBG grant-funded projects
Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi resident feedback on grant needs is sought by the County of Maui Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Office. By completing an online survey about grant priorities, resident input will help drive grant-funded projects and activities over the next five years.
Maui County community workshops to focus on potential inter-island ferry service
A second round of community workshops is set this month as part of the Maui County Ferry Feasibility Study to gather public input on a potential ferry service connecting Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi with Maui.
Fire prevention: Installation and regular testing of smoke alarms advised
As part of Fire Prevention Week, Maui County Department of Fire and Public Safety is reminding residents to install and regularly test smoke alarms as a precaution as undetected fires.
Ka La’i Ola interim housing to be discussed this morning at Kīhei Lutheran Church
Kimo Carvalho, executive director of HomeAid Hawaii, will discuss “Ka Laʻi Ola: A HomeAid Hawaii Interim Housing Development Program for Maui Wildfire Survivors” at 11:45 a.m. today at Kīhei Lutheran Church, according to an announcement from the Rotary Club of Kihei-Wailea.
Nine inmates earn certificates; graduation honors first inmate to earn AA degree while in custody
The Women’s Community Correctional Center (WCCC) in partnership with Windward Community College (WCC) hosted a graduation ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, for nine women who earned a Certificate of Competence in WCC’s Mental Health Technician Program. One of the nine women also earned her Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts, the first woman at […]
Historic WWII flags transfer from Battleship Missouri back to Japan
The USS Missouri Memorial Association, in partnership with the OBON SOCIETY, celebrated a pivotal moment in peace and reconciliation with the formal transfer of custody of three Yosegaki Hinomaru—unique heirlooms created for Japanese servicemen by their parents, family and friends. This event, held on Oct. 3, honored the ongoing unity between the United States and Japan, 79 years after World War II officially ended aboard the USS Missouri.
MFTC announces Food Labeling Workshop, Oct. 30
Maui Food Technology Center will hold an in-person Food Labeling Workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Maui Food Innovation Center at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, Pilina Building, Room 225 located at 310 W. Kaʻahumanu Ave. in Kahului. Those interested in learning about the latest in food labeling, regulatory requirements, and how their efforts can be a game changer are encouraged to attend.
Blessing marks Maui County’s acquisition of Kula Community Center property
A blessing Monday at the Kula community center marked Maui Countyʻs acquisition of the 7-acre property that includes the center, ensuring the area is held for public use in perpetuity.
State postpones Upcountry overnight road closure for lane striping work
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has postponed roadway striping work on Makawao Avenue heading mauka onto Haleakalā Highway.
Mayor’s community budget meeting set for Oct. 10 in Kaunakakai
Mayor Richard Bissen and his administration will host a Molokaʻi community budget meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at Mitchell Pauole Community Center in Kaunakakai.
