Maui News
Pediatric Therapies Hawaiʻi opens new Westside and Central Clinics
Pediatric Therapies Hawaiʻi is holding grand openings for its new outpatient clinics in Wailuku and Lahaina, announced PTH.
USPS Maui postmaster installation event a ‘Family Affair’
The US Postal Service’s Hawaiʻi leadership team visited the Valley Isle last week to recognize and officially install seven Maui County postmasters.
New playground dedicated at King Kamehameha III temporary site in West Maui
With lots of places to climb, jump and slide, new playground equipment delivered something vitally important to keiki at King Kamehameha III Elementary School on Tuesday. And, that’s . . . fun!
Maui Police Department promotes 12 to rank of Sergeant
The Maui Police Department announced the recent promotions of 12 officers to the rank of Sergeant, which took effect Aug. 1, 2024. The promotions include: Wilfred Ahuna, Kenneth Carroll, Kunal Chopra, Daniel Devine, David Jakubczak, Erik Matsuo, Alika Mullen, Kawika Ornellas, Alvin Ota, Jeffrey Platt, Corey Tom and Nolan Wada.
Kamehameha Schools Kapālama students shine in production honoring Lahaina and Maui; Obon festival honors memory of lives lost in wildfire
Calling it their love letter to Lahaina and to Maui, nearly 150 Kamehameha Schools Kapālama fifth-grade students shared their live stage production “Ka Malu ʻUlu o Lele: The Shaded Breadfruit Grove of Lele,” with the Maui community on Saturday, Aug. 10 at Baldwin High School auditorium in Wailuku. The one-of-a-kind show explored Lahaina’s rich history […]
Territorial Savings Bank donates to Nā Hale O Maui, continuing strong community support for affordable housing
Territorial Savings Bank has generously donated $37,026 to Nā Hale O Maui, marking the fourth consecutive year of their annual support. Since 2021, Territorial Savings Bank’s contributions have been crucial in funding NHOM’s financial literacy and homeownership education programs.
Iconic Lā ‘Ulu Festival comes to Central Maui, Sept. 7
The iconic Lā ‘Ulu Festival returns to Central Maui on Sept. 7, celebrating the significance of breadfruit and Hawaiian culture through food, games, crafts and demonstrations.
Left turn pocket on Honoapi‘ilani Highway fronting Lahaina Civic Center will be lengthened
Work hours for the restriping are from 8 p.m., tonight, Wednesday, Aug. 14, to 6 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. During the work, the left lanes will be closed in both directions. There will be one lane open in each direction. A portion of the left turn pocket to turn into Leiali‘i Parkway will remain open for drivers wanting to make the turn from southbound Honoapi‘ilani Highway.
Linx Hawaiʻi brings custom jewelry to Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center welcomes Linx Hawaiʻi, a unique jewelry boutique founded by local entrepreneur Nicole Ibarra. Linx Hawaiʻi offers the ultimate permanent jewelry experience, specializing in custom-designed pieces that cater to individual style and preference.
Central East Maui wins 3-1 vs. NH in Little League World Series; advance to Game 10 on Friday against Great Lakes
The Central East Maui All-Stars won their opening round game in the Little League World Series on Wednesday with a 3-1 victory against Salem, NH, the New England regional team. The Maui 12U boys advance to Game 10 at 9 a.m. HST (3 p.m. ET) on Friday, Aug. 16 against Great Lakes (Hinsdale Little League of Illinois).
Council confirms new Housing, ‘Ōiwi Resources and Finance directors
The Maui County Council unanimously confirmed on Tuesday three new department heads, two to departments newly created by voters in Maui County Charter amendments in 2022.
Help feed Maui’s hungry at Maui Food Bank’s annual Food Drive Day, Aug. 24
Maui Food Bank is gearing up for its annual Food Drive Day on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. The public is invited to participate by hosting a food and fund drive or by donating nonperishable food to support families facing hunger, a need that has increased by over 65% since the Maui wildfires.
Kamehamenui Forest Reserve wildlife control hunt announced on Maui
Controlled hunting in the Kamehamenui Forest Reserve on Maui, begins Aug. 15, 2024. Biologists estimate there are approximately 50 ungulates within the control unit, mostly feral goats. Controlled hunting in the Kamehamenui Forest Reserve ends Oct. 31.
Rep. Tokuda joins congressional delegation in Taiwan
This week, US Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, is visiting Taiwan as part of a congressional delegation.
Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting to be held in Lahaina Civic Center gym
The meeting will feature a presentation by representatives of the Lahaina Community Land Trust, updates on water and wastewater progress and highlights from the recent Kuhinia Maui gatherings. Col. Eric Swenson, US Army Corps of Engineers Recovery Field Office Commander, will introduce Lt. Col. Collin Jones who will this week assume oversight of USACE operations in Lahaina’s recovery as Col. Swenson completes his sixth-month assignment to Maui.
Book giveaway event set for Aug. 24 at Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary School
Five thousand books will be available for free on a first-come, first-served basis to Maui students during a “Reading Opens the World” event from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 24 at Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary School in Lahaina.
Community-led initiative creates firebreak behind Leihōkū Elementary in Waiʻanae to protect students, school
Students at Leihōkū Elementary in Waiʻanae returned to school last week with an additional layer of protection against wildfires. A 1,000-foot firebreak was cleared along the school’s fenceline recently thanks to a community-driven initiative funded by Hawaiian Electric.
Maui police release timeline of IED investigation
Maui police released a timeline of activity on Tuesday evening surrounding the recent IED investigation on Maui and the arrest on Saturday of a Kahului man.
Kapalua Village opens with 50 temporary modular homes for wildfire impacted employees
TY Management Corporation welcomes the opening of Kapalua Village, the first privately funded temporary housing community for Kapalua golf course and other Kapalua-based employees who were impacted by the devastating Lahaina, Maui wildfires. The opening of Kapalua Village coincides with the one-year remembrance of the wildfires and the first group of families is scheduled to move in this month.
Disney Animation’s “Moana 2” unveils trailer at D23 fan event
A new trailer and poster were unveiled for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana 2,” opening in theaters on Nov. 27, 2024. The reveal came at the recent D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
