Maui News
Paddle Imua concludes its 13th Annual Race
The 13th Annual Paddle Imua crowned its champions this Sunday, July 14 following a race down the famed Maliko Run off the north shore of Maui. Paddle Imua is a multi-discipline paddling race which, in the spirit of the Hawaiian word “Imua” (meaning ‘to move forward’), aims to raise funds for Imua Family Services’ Camp Imua program – a 48-year Maui tradition which provides a week-long recreational summer camp experience for children with special needs.
Search suspended for two missing individuals from a helicopter crash off the Na Pali Coast, Kaua‘i
The Coast Guard and the County of Kaua‘i suspended its search at 2 p.m., Sunday, for two people who went missing after a helicopter crashed one-quarter mile off the Na Pali Coast, Thursday.
Dreams of homeownership comes true in Maui Lani through Na Hale O Maui
Dreams of homeownership came true for a young Maui family when Na Hale O Maui Executive Director Cassandra Abdul presented Codie and Pelemarie Chong with the keys to their new home on Meheu Circle in the Traditions at Maui Lani, Friday.
Hawaiʻi officials visit Washington D.C. for National Forum on Education Policy
Earlier this week, members of the Hawaiʻi State government attended the National Forum on Education Policy in Washington D.C.
Hawai‘i Food and Wine Festival announces ‘Meet Us in Maui’ Sweepstakes
The 14th annual Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival (HFWF) announced on Tuesday a sweepstakes for one lucky winner, with a grand prize valued at over $10,000. The deadline to enter for a chance to win is July 23.
Kaheawa Wind 1 Informational Open House, Aug. 14
Operating since 2006, Kaheawa Wind 1, Maui’s first wind farm, was recently selected to the Final Award Group for the Stage 3 request for proposal (“RFP”) from Hawaiian Electric to continue operations at the existing wind farm. The facility has a production capacity of 30 megawatts of power, serving approximately 17,000 homes annually and is located in Ukumehame above Mā‘alaea Harbor.
Crater Road Fire Sunday update: 80% contained, 574 acres burned
The Crater Road Fire has burned 574 acres since it was first reported on Wednesday evening. By 7 p.m. on Sunday, fire officials declared the fire 80% contained. Personnel with the Maui Fire Department will utilize an engine and a tanker overnight to monitor conditions, with work resuming on Monday.
Akakū Upstairs: Generative AI & the Essence of Art explores ‘future of creativity’ on July 18
Akakū Upstairs: Generative AI & the Essence of Art, an evening exploring the intersection of art and artificial intelligence, is scheduled for Thursday, July 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Hawaiʻi Rotary District 5000 welcomes new district governor from Kaua‘i
Hawaiʻi Rotary District 5000 has announced the induction of Ted Faigle as new district governor for the 2024-2025 Rotary year. Faigle will oversee over 50 Rotary and Rotaract clubs across the state of Hawaiʻi, encompassing approximately 1,500 volunteers.
Lisa Vares appointed to fill Maui vacancy on Hawaiʻi Advisory Council on Emergency Management
The Hawaiʻi Advisory Council on Emergency Management has announced the appointment of Lisa Vares as its newest member.
Maui County reopens applications for newly expanded Green Grants Program
The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is reopening applications for its fiscal year 2025 Green Grants Program to support sustainability projects in Maui County.
Woman crossing Kahului intersection in wheelchair fatally injured
A Kahului woman has died of injuries sustained while she was attempting to cross the road while operating an electric wheelchair on Saturday morning, police said. The incident occurred at 11:17 a.m. on July 13, 2024, on West Wākea Ave. at the intersection with Oneheʻe Ave. in Kahului.
Hawaiʻi government leaders offer statements in the aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Trump at a Pennsylvania rally
Hawaiʻi government leaders have issued statements following a shooting that injured former US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania today. Law enforcement from the FBI, state police and other municipal officers spoke at a press conference on Saturday evening, calling the incident an assassination attempt.
Hawaiʻi Department of Health launches Beat Diabetes Prevention Program
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) recently launched a new public service announcement campaign to motivate people with prediabetes to adopt healthier behaviors to prevent Type 2 diabetes.
Wahikuli Wayside Park repairs, beautification activities planned
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation on Friday announced that repairs and beautification activities at Wahikuli Wayside Park in Lahaina are planned for the next three weeks.
Sterling Higa elected chair of Hawai‘i Community Development Authority
The Hawai‘i Community Development Authority members unanimously voted Sterling Higa as chair. Higa has been serving on the board since 2022.
Grants awarded for community-based programs to fight Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles and for green waste management
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has awarded grants for community-based management of coconut rhinoceros beetles (CRB) on O‘ahu, and to support green waste management on the islands of Kaua‘i, Maui, and O‘ahu. Awards for the two grant programs totaled about $293,000.
Rotary Satellite Club of Kīhei-Wailea to hear mission of Mālama Maui Nui, July 16
The Rotary Satellite Club of Kīhei-Wailea will hear from Moana Peleiholani-Blankenfeld with Mālama Maui Nui, who will share the organization’s mission, vision and goals. She will discuss the work that MMN has done in Maui Nui over the last 30-plus years.
Three West Maui Rotary clubs join forces for school supplies drive next weekend
Between July 19 and July 21, three Lahaina Rotary Clubs will collect school supplies and funds for children in need. The collection effort will be held each day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the entrance to the Lahaina Cannery Mall next to Longs Drugs.
Haleakalā Crater Road fire Saturday update 7 p.m.: 70% contained, advisory lifted for area residents, shelter on standby
The Crater Road fire has consumed more than 500 acres and was 40% contained at last report. Due to improving conditions Maui County officials have lifted the advisory for residents in affected areas to prepare for potential evacuations. The advisory was issued at 4:11 p.m. on Friday for the area above Kekaulike and Haleakalā highways between Upper Kimo and Waipoli roads, and was lifted at 6:57 p.m. today. Fire crews from Maui Fire Department, DOFAW, National Parks, and Air National Guard were on scene throughout the day, fighting the fire. An evacuation shelter at the King Kekaulike High School gym closed at 2 p.m., but will remain on standby if needed.
