Maui News
Call for guided astronomy and hiking tour Commercial Use Authorizations in Haleakalā National Park
Haleakalā National Park is now accepting applications for commercial guided astronomy and hiking tours to be conducted in the park under Commercial Use Authorizations. All applications must be received by the park on Dec. 13, 2024, by 4 p.m. HST.
MPD graduates 96th Recruit Class
The Maui Police Department held a graduation ceremony for its 96th Recruit Class Friday at the Grand Wailea Maui.
Maui state highway lane closures set for various roadway projects through Nov. 15
The state Department of Transportation has announced Maui road work projects through Friday, Nov. 15.
Molokaʻi Hawaiian language hui supported by $40 million Office of Hawaiian Affairs grant
The “Hui Makua o Ke Kula Kaiapuni o Kualapuʻu” has announced a grant award from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs totaling $40,000. The funding supports Hawaiian Language Immersion activities across Molokaʻi.
University of Hawai‘i expert on Hello Kitty attributes global icon’s popularity to design, as character celebrates 50 years
Christine Yano is a leading expert on Hello Kitty’s cultural impact.
Find your perfect tree at Maui Nui’s 6th annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser
The Maui Nui District Boy Scouts invite the Maui community to join them at their 6th Annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser, hosted at the scenic Camp Maluhia.
Agriculture Department seeks proposals for invasive species control projects
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has opened three requests for proposals to assist in the control and management of invasive pests, including the coconut rhinoceros beetle, little fire ants and two-lined spittle bug. Information on the requests is available on the State Procurement Office, Hawai‘i Awards and Notices Data System website, at hands.ehawaii.gov/hands/opportunities.
Public feedback sought in three Maui County playground planning workshops
South Maui residents can participate in playground planning for Hale Piʻilani Park in the first of three community park planning feedback workshops beginning at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at Kenolio Community Center in Kīhei.
Maui County seeing mostly near to above-average rainfall, National Weather Service reports
Rainfall totals for 2024 through the end of October were mostly near to above average across Maui County, the National Weather Service reports.
Maui County offices to close on Monday, Veterans Day
Maui County offices, including the Office of Recovery in West Maui and the Recovery Permit Center at the County of Maui Service Center in Kahului, will be closed Monday in observance of Veterans Day.
Judge grants summary judgment in special management area rules case
Second Circuit Judge Kirstin Hamman has granted a Maui Tomorrow Foundation motion for summary judgment in a civil case challenging Maui County’s new rules for special management area assessments and permitting procedures.
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.
