Maui News
Unrest escalates at Kīlauea; more than 500 earthquakes rock upper East Rift Zone
While there are no signs of an imminent eruption, the largest of these earthquakes were four magnitude-3.0 events near the intersection between Chain of Craters Road and Hilina Pali Road in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Test of monthly all-hazard warning siren system on July 1
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Monday, July 1, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
Culinary Institute of the Pacific and Culinary Institute of America team up to transform hospitality training in Hawai‘i
The Culinary Institute of the Pacific (CIP) at Kapi‘olani Community College unveiled details of their groundbreaking collaboration with the renowned Culinary Institute of America (CIA), the world’s premier culinary college, in a formal press conference co-hosted by the Hawai‘i Ag & Culinary Alliance that welcomed CIA leadership to the Diamond Head campus.
Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia depart on new training voyage toward North Pacific Gyre
The trip is part of continual preparations for the Moananuiākea circumnavigation of the Pacific and will take about one week.
Volcano Watch – In remembrance of Ed Brown, HVO ‘ohana
Ed was a natural and gifted problem solver, and he worked closely with observatory staff to understand their challenges and needs.
Niu Life Kitchen, South Maui Fish Co., Wailuku Coffee Co. among recipients of Hawai‘i Green Business Program awards
The 2024 award cohort included seven businesses of Maui County that excelled in sustainable business practices.
Nine raised crosswalks to be installed on Molokaʻi
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation will be completing nine raised crosswalks planned for Molokaʻi in July. The raised crosswalks are planned due to proximity to schools and pedestrian destinations.
Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kā‘anapali to host spectacular Fourth of July celebrations
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kā‘anapali have announced a series of events across the property to celebrate the Fourth of July. Highlights include the resort’s annual “flower drop,” where thousands of orchids will be showered onto guests via helicopter, as well as a festival summer BBQ from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Castle Hospitality Group promotes Lahaina’s Ashley Asuega-Stark to GM of Chase ‘N Rainbows
Castle Hospitality Group has promoted Ashley Asuega-Stark from assistant general manager to general manager of Chase ‘N Rainbows, the company’s West Maui Vacation Rental Division.
Volleyball officials ‘desperately’ needed for Maui Interscholastic League
The nonprofit Maui County Volleyball Officials organization, is actively recruiting for the upcoming High School Volleyball seasons during the 2024-2025 school year. No experience is necessary; training and equipment will be provided. While scheduling is flexible, training will be prioritized for those with a minimum of two days availability per week. Games are Tuesday-Friday evenings and Saturday mornings.
MEO offers Teen Financial Literacy workshop to state DLIR program youth
Twenty-nine state labor department summer program participants on Maui and Moloka‘i learned basic financial management in Maui Economic Opportunity Business Development Center’s (BDC’s) Teen Financial Literacy workshop on Monday, June 24.
Public Utilities Commission conducts public hearing on rate changes for Hawaiʻi Water Service’s Kāʻanapali Division
The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission will hold a public hearing July 8 on the rate application by Hawaiʻi Water Service Company Inc.
Kahikolu Project on Maui targets axis deer and widespread environmental impacts
Prolific herds of hungry Axis deer continue to wreak havoc in Maui County, damaging farm crops, overgrazing livestock pasture lands, threatening fragile watersheds and even encroaching in heavily urbanized areas like Kahului Airport’s runways and baggage claim areas. Without natural predators in the islands, the deer have flourished unchecked. Now, in part due to an initiative funded by Maui County, some deer are falling prey to hungry humans.
School supplies drive to benefit elementary schools affected by Maui wildfires on July 12
The Junior Chamber International (JCI) Maui chapter will host a school supply drive at the Kalana O’ Maui Building (200 S. High St.) in Wailuku on Friday, July 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
US Supreme Court: Anti-camping rules not prohibited as ‘cruel and unusual punishment’
The US Supreme Court ruled today in a case with sweeping national impact involving homelessness, by deciding 6-3 in favor of the City of Grants Pass, Oregon, which enacted anti-camping regulations that imposed civil punishment for homeless people sleeping in public places.
County announces amended sewer service status for several areas of West Maui
The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management’s (DEM) Wastewater Reclamation Division today announced its amendments to the sewer service status in Lahaina’s fire-affected areas.
Gov. Green signs 13 bills for Native Hawaiian housing, education and culture
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., today signed 13 pieces of legislation into law, marking a renewed commitment for Hawaiʻi’s Department of Hawaiian Homelands (DHHL), Native Hawaiian education, cultural practices and traditions, and stewardship.
Starbucks supports Maui community with $24,000 in Neighborhood Grants to nonprofits
Following the devastating wildfires in Lahaina, Starbucks baristas nominated nine local Maui nonprofits to receive Starbucks Neighborhood Grants totaling $24,000, with four focused on Lahaina rebuilding and recovery.
UH: newly discovered asteroid to make close approach to Earth, no impact risk
A newly-discovered asteroid by a University of Hawaiʻi-operated telescope will pass close to Earth, inside the Moon’s orbit tonight. Orbit computations by NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) predict it will make its closest approach to Earth shortly after 1:30 a.m. Hawaiʻi time.
Speed tables installation planned on Honoapi‘ilani Highway in Waikapū and Wailuku
In response to community concerns of speeding in Waikapū and Wailuku, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation will install five speed tables on Honoapi‘ilani Highway (Route 30) in the vicinity of Maui Tropical Plantation and Kolo Place.
