Maui News

Wailuku Public Library bookmobile librarian Jessica Gleason is among 10 national recipients of the “I Love My Librarian Award,” according to an announcement from the American Library Association.

Twenty-five recruits are now fully commissioned conservation officers with the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement. Hawai‘i Island, Maui Nui, and O‘ahu will all have seven additional DOCARE officers, while Kaua‘i will have four.

The Maui County Council will consider a draft resolution this week, urging the creation of a statewide missing persons task force.

The County of Maui Department of Human Concerns Immigrant Services Division offices on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi will briefly close from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, for staff training.

“In an election, the person who gets the most votes should win. It’s that simple,” said Schatz. “No one’s vote should count for more based on where they live. The Electoral College is outdated and it’s undemocratic. It’s time to end it.”

Approximately 70 keiki, teens, and families were partnered at the Kahului Target store with members of the Hawaii National Guard, US Coast Guard, Maui Fire Department, US Army, Maui County, Kaiser Permanente, Maui Health and AMR paramedics. Each youth was given a $100 Target gift card for their Christmas shopping.

County of Maui real property owners are reminded that the deadline for filing 2025 assessment year exemptions, dedications and agricultural use claims is Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024.

The Board of Land and Natural Resources voted 5-0 Friday evening to issue a revocable permit to Alexander & Baldwin and subsidiary East Maui Irrigation Co. for the use of East Maui stream water, much of it for Upcountry drinking water and for nearly 10,600 acres of Mahi Pono farm lands.

PBS Frontline’s new documentary, “Maui’s Deadly Firestorm,” a year-long investigation into the devastating August 2023 wildfire that claimed 102 lives and destroyed the historic town of Lahaina in Maui, Hawaiʻi. The film explores the causes of the deadliest American wildfire in a century and the missed warnings that made it so unstoppable.

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali kicked off the holiday season with its Spirit of the Season event last week with festive entertainment, delicious treats, and a tropical winter wonderland ambiance.

All are invited to kick off the holiday season at Duke’s Beach House Maui with a concert featuring GRAMMY-nominated, 21-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner Henry Kapono and two artists from Henry Kapono Foundation’s On The Rise Program, Arlie-Avery Asiu and Nāmakaokalani Pauole. The live music event paired with dining, cocktails and views of Kāʻanapali’s North Beach, is set for Friday, Dec. 20, from 1 to 5 p.m.

Japanese cooking connoisseur Naoko Moller will lead Zen dining workshops at 4 and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 11 at Kahului Jodo Mission, located at 325 Lāʻau St. Visit jcsmaui.org to register.

Maria Lanakila Catholic Church reopened last week in downtown Lahaina, resplendent in white Christmas lights and even capped by a three-quarter moon high over its spire in the West Maui night sky.

“Every year, the GIA process highlights the Legislature’s commitment to aiding eligible organizations and nonprofits that are leading publicly funded programs, making a positive impact and doing exceptional work in our communities,” said House Committee on Finance Chair Kyle T. Yamashita (House District 12, Upcountry Maui).

Grow Some Good has welcomed Casey Findtner as its new development director.

US Sens. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Ed Markey (D-MA) introduced the Public Archives Resiliency Act, legislation that would authorize grants to promote preservation, climate resilience, adaption, and continuity of vital government records and protect other records of historical or cultural significance.

A new study shows some evidence that catch rates increase near large-scale marine protected areas, providing economic benefits to nearby fishing vessels.

The Hawaiian Music Series for December presents a performance by accomplished musician Ron Kualaʻau and his talented granddaughter Pelekila. This free concert will take place on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the Ocean Lawn at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Kāʻanapali. Ron Kualaʻau is widely admired for his […]

The Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort has announced a collaboration with trending brand PopUp Bagels as part of its holiday programming this year. 

The nonprofit Maui Arts League, best known for hosting Maui Plein Air Painting Invitationals, an annual 7-day community art event held in Lahaina before the COVID-19 pandemic, has announced new leadership to continue driving forward its visual fine arts mission.