Maui News
Kīhei Charter School extends registration
Kīhei Charter School is extending the registration period for the 2024-2025 school year due to an expansion of the capacity of the school. The first day of school is on Monday, Aug. 5.
Saying goodbye to the last ‘Akikiki in the wild; Field team has unique connection to near-extinct honeycreeper
When a group of men hiked into a remote mountain valley in April, they knew it could be the last time they saw an ‘akikiki in the wild, according to an update provided by the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.
56th Annual Makawao Parade winners announced
The 56th Annual Makawao Parade in Makawao Town concluded on Saturday, June 29, 2024. With more than 50 parade participants this year, the 56th Annual Makawao Parade committee reviewed entries and released the list of winners.
Council committee agenda written in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi for first time
Voters approved a proposal to establish Maui County as “a bilingual government,” effective July 1, 2024. The charter amendment says the council is authorized to determine by ordinance which type of county documents will “be prepared and made available in both official state languages,” English and ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, and establishes the Department of ʻŌiwi Resources.
Hirono, Green to appear in National TV series ‘Breaking Bread with Alexander’
A second season of “Breaking Bread with Alexander” will feature Hawaiʻi Governor Josh Green, M.D., and US Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI).
Gov. Green signs regenerative tourism bill Into law
Senate Bill 2659, introduced by Senators Jarrett Keohokalole and Les Ihara, Jr. and championed by the Native Hawaiian Caucus in both chambers of the Legislature, incorporates a regenerative framework into the Hawaiʻi State Planning Act and the state’s Tourism Functional Plan – documents that guide the operation of state and county agencies – by expanding objectives and policies for the visitor industry.
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.
