Maui News
Maui Chef Sheldon Simeon of Tin Roof is nominated for James Beard Foundation award
Maui’s Chef Sheldon Simeon, owner of Tin Roof in Kahului, is one of two Hawaiʻi chefs nominated by the James Beard Foundation for recognition as Best Chef in the Northwest and Pacific region which includes Alaska, Hawaiʻi, Oregon, and Washington.
Lockheed Martin applies for extension of deep-sea mining licenses in Pacific Ocean
Lockheed Martin has applied to the federal government to extend two licenses to 2027 for exploratory deep-sea mining of hard minerals in the Pacific Ocean’s Clarion-Clipperton Zone, halfway between Mexico and Hawaiʻi.
$1.5 trillion spending bill includes millions to protect Hawaiʻi’s environment and wildlife
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, a $1.5 trillion spending bill signed into law by President Joe Biden on Tuesday, includes millions in funding to protect Hawaiʻi’s environment. The bill makes critical investments in environmental protection for lands and oceans, including efforts to protect endangered species. “The bill makes substantial further federal investments to help Hawai’i […]
Maui Hub expands, bringing local food to more neighborhoods
The nonprofit Maui Hub has moved its operations to an expanded facility in Kahului, enabling the organization to provide more equitable access to local food.
Kaupakalua Road closed in Haʻikū
Due to repairs to power poles, contraflow is in operation on Kaupakalua Road between Puʻuomalei and Kauhikoa roads until Monday, March 21, 2022.
Major Waikapū housing plan could move faster if new agreement gets green light
Long-anticipated Waikapū Country Town — the island’s largest residential project in recent history — could move faster if a public-private partnership that trades infrastructure for more affordable homes gets approved, project officials said Thursday. “If all goes well, we would hope that we could have the first set of homes ready in about three years,” project attorney Jeffrey Ueoka told Maui Now.
Maui Humane Society launches $10M Crypto Match campaign
Maui Humane Society is participating in an opportunity for cryptocurrency holders to double their donation to help Maui’s homeless animals.
ʻAhahui Kaʻahumanu society to honor Queen
Members of the benevolent society, ʻAhahui Kaʻahumanu, Chapter IV out of Wailuku, Maui will conduct protocol tonight in honor of Queen Kaʻahumanu in celebration of her 254th birthday.
Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge reopens visitor center after two year pandemic closure
The visitor center at the Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge reopened on Monday after a two year closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Businesses happy about mask mandate change
A number of businesses are looking forward to the state’s plan to lift mask-wearing requirements indoors on March 26.
Sheriff Division promotes three new lieutenants
Three Deputy Sheriff Sergeants were promoted to Lieutenant at an official promotion and pinning ceremony held Wednesday.
Maui Matsuri postponed for “Children’s Day – Kodomo no Hi” event, May 7
With JCSM pushing back the 2021 Maui Matsuri Festival from May to November last year, and many participating organizations still regaining their pre-pandemic capacities, the decision was made to honor the perpetual theme of the Matsuri – Kodomo No Tame Ni (For the Sake of the Children) – and focus on a one-day event for children.
Grammy-winning guitarist Jeff Peterson playing at MEO’s fundraising gala on April 30
Maui Economic Opportunity’s fundraising Gala “We Are ‘Ohana” on April 30 at the King Kamehameha Golf Club in Wailuku will feature Grammy-winning slack key guitarist Jeff Peterson, with a special appearance by Amy Hānaiali‘i.
Kaʻena Point on Oʻahu closer to becoming Hawaiʻi’s first National Heritage Area
The US House of Representatives have passed a bill, co-introduced by Hawaiʻi Congressmen Ed Case and Kaiali’i Kahele, to advance the possible designation of Ka‘ena Point on Oahu’s westernmost tip as Hawaiʻi’s first Natural Heritage Area.
Haleakalā National Park celebrating Solar Week with variety of public activities
Haleakalā National Park in celebrating Solar Week, which runs March 20 through March 26, with a variety of public activities involving a feature of the park many do not think about: the Sun.
Maui Now Seeks Reader Input for Survey: Rising Out-of-state Maui Home Buyers, Electric Bills, Gas Prices, Cap on Transient Accommodations
Maui Now is conducting a survey focused on understanding the opinions and attitudes of its readers about the projected rise of electric bills, gas prices, cap on transient accommodations, out-of-state Maui home buyers, and property taxes on second homes.
Councilmember King to host community town hall on affordable housing, March 22
Councilmember Kelly Takaya King hosts an in-person town hall on March 22 at 6 p.m. at the Malcolm Center, 1305 N. Holopono St., to discuss affordable housing and address residents’ questions on affordable housing.
March 10-16, 2022 COVID-19 update: 14 deaths, 1,092 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The state Department of Health is reporting a COVID-19 count of 1,092 new cases over the past week, between March 10-16, 2022. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 deaths increased to 1,368, with 14 new deaths reported over the past week.
30th Annual Celebration of the Arts at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, April 15-16
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua hosts the 30th annual Celebration of the Arts from April 15-16, 2022. Celebration of the Arts is an arts and cultural festival celebrating the spirit of aloha through more than 60 of the state’s top artisans, educators, cultural practitioners, speakers, and entertainers. It is the only event of its kind in the Hawaiian Islands.
Emergency Preparedness Drill set for Maui County employees Thursday, March 17
Maui County employees working in the Maui County Service Center in Kahului will participate in an emergency preparedness drill from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2022.
