Maui News
Arson reported at multiple Kauaʻi parks
Trees at Lydgate Beach Park, ‘Anini Beach Park and Anahola Beach Park were recently found burned. Police reports have been made.
Tax credits available for earned income, childcare expenses, low-income renters and more
The Hawaiʻi Department of Taxation is encouraging Hawaiʻi’s families to include available tax credits when filing 2023 individual income taxes.
The Nature Conservancy unveils expanded insurance policy for Hawai‘i coral reefs
The Nature Conservancy first purchased statewide coral reef insurance in 2022. The new policy doubles the area covered – as well as the minimum payout following a damaging hurricane or tropical storm.
Applications for Lānaʻi mouflon sheep hunting season available in March
The Lānaʻi mouflon sheep season consists of four hunts: an archery hunt, a youth hunt, a muzzleloader hunt, and a general rifle hunt.
Hirono hosts roundtable with US Trade Rep. and Hawaiʻi small business owners
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono of Hawaiʻi and US Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai held a roundtable discussion with Hawaiʻi resource partners and local business owners.
2,141 whales observed during the second Sanctuary Ocean Count and Great Whale Count for 2024
There were a total of 2,141 whales observed throughout the main Hawaiian Islands during the day’s count with 948 whales observed from Maui, 86 from Molokaʻi and 39 from Lānaʻi. On Kaua‘i, the total number of whales observed during the count was 239, on O‘ahu, the total was 363, and on Hawai‘i Island, 466 whales were observed.
Wailea Beach Resort’s Angela Vento to chair 2024 Maui County Charity Walk
Wailea Beach Resort General Manager Angela Vento will chair the 2024 Maui County Charity Walk set for May 4, the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association announced.
Beauty brand selects Maui nonprofit UVSC as Giving Partner
Maui-based nonprofit organization, UVSC (Us Vs. Cancer), was recently selected by the well-known beauty brand, Thrive Causemetics, as a Giving Partner.
KS Maui celebrates 2024 Hoʻolauleʻa on March 2
The Parent Teacher Student ʻOhana of Kamehameha Schools Maui invites families and friends to celebrate Hoʻolauleʻa 2024 on March 2.
Nominate local teachers for 2024 National History Teacher of the Year Award
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to K–12 history education, has announced that nominations are now open for the National History Teacher of the Year Award.
Senate WAM advances bills on ag, environment, workforce development, education and housing
The Hawaiʻi State Senate Committee on Ways and Means on Friday advanced several bills aimed at addressing key priorities for the Senate. These bills cover areas of supporting the local agriculture industry, protecting the environment against invasive species, building the workforce for the future through public education, and addressing the affordable housing shortage.
Women Helping Women’s ReVive Boutique to open Feb. 29 at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center welcomes ReVive Boutique, a second-hand store benefiting Women Helping Women. For more than 10 years, the Kahului boutique has been a resource for apparel and home goods and will continue to serve the community at its new Queen Kaʻahumanu Center location starting on Feb. 29.
Draft environmental assessment ready for Kūlanihāko‘i High School overpass project
The Hawai‘i Department of Education published a draft environmental assessment Friday, reaching a project review milestone and paving the way for a planned $16 million pedestrian overpass spanning Pi‘ilani Highway.
Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations for annual ʻŌʻō Award
The Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 47th Annual ʻŌʻō Award.
Maui committee to receive presentation on post-wildfire economic overview from UHERO director
The Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee will receive a presentation at its meeting Tuesday at 9 a.m. regarding the wildfire impacts and forecasts on Maui County’s economy from the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization.
Rep. Case urges congress to pass amendment renewing COFA, military rights in Western Pacific
The COFA Amendments Act of 2023 would update and extend for 20 years COFA provisions that provide economic assistance and federal programs to the FAS.
Whale calf injury off Māʻalaea, Maui is likely from a vessel strike, boaters urged to keep distance
A whale calf spotted in distress off of Māʻalaea Bay on Maui Friday, is likely suffering from blunt force injuries caused by a vessel strike, according to researchers with the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
UH Wildfire Exposure Study seeks more participants during community outreach, Feb. 23-25
The grassroots, community based initiative aims to recruit at least 1,000 individuals affected by the wildfires to participate in the study. Current recruitment events take place: Feb. 23 from 3-7 p.m. at the Royal Lahaina Resort, Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center, and Feb. 25 from 10 am. to 2 p.m. at the Ritz Carlton in Kapalua.
Nighttime lane closures on Honoapiʻilani Highway from Kaniau Rd. to Keawe St. for sewer system project
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation advises the public of nighttime lane closures along Honoapi‘ilani Highway (Route 30) beginning Monday, Feb. 26. Lanes will be closed from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. the next day, through Friday, March 1, in the vicinity of Kaniau Road to Keawe Street.
Hawaiian Electric awards Maui renewable power project to ʻŪkiu Energy
Ameresco Inc., a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, has been awarded a contract from Hawaiian Electric Co. for the proposed ‘Ūkiu Energy 40-megawatt renewable energy site in Puʻu-nēnē.
