Maui News
List: Maui Weekly Lane Closures Through April 1, 2022
The state Department of Transportation is working on several road projects that will result in lane closures through April 1, 2022.
Maui Humane society hosts Annual Kitten Shower, April 9
The public is invited to the Maui Humane Society’s Annual Kitten Shower, Saturday, April 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is an in-person event, with a chance to meet kittens, watch live demos, and play games.
Aloha for Ukraine campaign raises $73,000 in collaboration with Maui community
Maui’s Aloha for Ukraine campaign raised a total of $73,000 during a fundraising effort held Friday March 18 in Kīhei.
Kalani Peʻa to perform at GRAMMY Premiere Ceremony
Maui’s Kalani Peʻa will perform during the 64th GRAMMY Premiere Ceremony at the MGM Grand Conference Marquee Ballroom in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3, 2022.
Congressman Case secures $975K to build Hawaiʻi’s workforce for the digital economy
“Our residents will have access to free classes in our public libraries and community spaces to build the digital skills they need to be successful,” said Stacey A. Aldrich, Hawaiʻi’s State Librarian.
With child nutrition waivers set to expire, Sen. Hirono urges USDA to keep children fed
Originally established by Congress at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the waivers are currently scheduled to expire on June 30, 2022, potentially forcing thousands of children and families back into food insecurity.
136 whales sighted over 15 minutes in 3rd coordinated count of 2022
A total of 136 whale sightings were recorded during the 15 minute period between 10 and 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, during the third coordinated count this year between the Pacific Whale Foundation on Maui and the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
Maui Job Openings: Featured Positions for Week of March 20 – 26
Maui Now’s featured jobs for the week of March 20 to 26, 2022.
Founder of BluBlocker Sunglasses, part-time Maui resident, Joseph Sugarman dies
Entrepreneur and founder of BluBlocker Sunglasses, Joseph Sugarman, died peacefully surrounded by his family in Las Vegas on March 18, 2022. He was 83. Sugarman began living part-time on Maui starting in 1993, where he owned and ran The Maui Weekly.
Affordable Connectivity Program offers internet access to qualified Hawaiʻi residents
The Affordable Connectivity Program provides up to $30 a month off internet service bills with continuance of a $75 discount for households on Hawaiian Home Lands.
Maui residents mixed on whether they’ll keep masks up after mandates drop today
After being the last in the nation with statewide mask mandates, Hawai’i dropped its indoor mask rules today. However, reactions from Maui residents were mixed as to whether they will continue to wear facial coverings when entering indoor settings, such as retailers, offices and churches.
Nighttime traffic gridlock on Piʻilani Highway as roundabout preparation begins
The night work on Piʻilani Highway between Kaonoulu Street and Piʻikea Avenue has been completed. There will be no nighttime closure Saturday, March 26, 2022. Please note that the three lane configuration and right-in, right-out at Kūlanihākoʻi Street will be in place throughout Phase 1, which is anticipated to end in August.
Man dies after small boat capsizes off Maliko Bay, Maui
Emergency rescue crews were unable to revive a mariner who was found face down in the water about 300 yards off of Maliko Bay Thursday evening.
PARKLINQ introducing ‘smart parking’ at Maui Ocean Center
In May, Hawai’i-based PARKLINQ is launching a tier parking system at the Maui Ocean Center and Pacific Whale Foundation in Wailuku.
Maui County’s unemployment dips slightly to 4.8% but higher than US rate of 4.1%
The unemployment rate for Maui County dropped to 4.8% for February 2022, which is .1% lower than the rate in January but higher than the US rate of 4.1%, according to the Hawai‘i State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism.
Gov. Ige signs emergency proclamation to address food insecurity
The COVID-19 pandemic caused food insecurity to grow in Hawaiʻi, and since March 2020, there has been a 36% increase in the number of families receiving food assistance through SNAP.
Mayor delivers $1.045 billion proposed budget to Maui council
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino delivered his proposed $1.045 billion budget to the Maui County Council on Thursday. This represents an increase of $206.1 million over FY 2022, or an increase of 23.9%.
Council mulls whether massive Nāpili home warrants probe; pending suit filed against Maui County
Maui County Council is considering whether to pursue an investigation into the administration’s handling of a large home in Nāpili, which has been called “monstrous” and “illegal” by neighboring residents. The unfinished, eight-bedroom home came under fire last year when it climbed toward 45 feet tall. Some residents have been questioning how the county signed off on the plans without community input.
Polynesian Voyaging Society announces voyage to Tahiti, departing March 30
The “Kealaikahiki Voyage” will focus on navigational training and cultural protocol to prepare the crew and test the canoes before they embark on the Moananuiākea Voyage next year.
Divers remove more than 66 pounds of debris from Oneloa Bay in Kapalua
More than 66 pounds of debris, consisting of fishing gear and golf balls, was removed from Oneloa Bay in Kapalua last Saturday in a reef clean-up event organized by Lahaina-based dive operator, Dive with Harmony, and MOC Marine Institute.
