Maui News
Molokaʻi teacher selected to explore deep ocean aboard Nautilus vessel
Gandharva Mahina Hou Ross from O Hina I Ka Malama Hawaiian Language Immersion Program at Molokaʻi High School has been selected by Ocean Exploration Trust as a 2024 Science Communication Fellow. Ross, who originally hails from Waialua Manaʻe Molokaʻi, will sail aboard OET’s exploration vessel Nautilus this summer as part of a deep ocean exploration team.
Oni Foundation Inc. unveils Wonderful World of Aloha multicultural dance and activities center at Maui’s QKC
Maui-based nonprofit Oni Foundation Inc. opens its new Wonderful World of Aloha 4,000-square-foot multicultural dance and activities center at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului. The dance and activities center opens May 1, 2024, offering cultural dance and hands-on learning experiences for kamaʻāina and visitors.
White Goods Appliance Recycling event, April 25-27 for residents in Lahaina Wildfire Disaster area
The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management is partnering with nonprofit Mālama Maui Nui to provide a White Goods Appliance Collection pick-up and drop-off event for Lahaina residents directly impacted by the August 2023 fires.
2024-2025 Hawai‘i hunting stamp contest winners announced
Winners of the 2024-2025 Hawai‘i Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamp Art Contest have been announced by the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife.
NaHHA receives funding to provide tourism workforce training based in Hawaiian culture
The Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association (NaHHA), with support from funds issued through a joint partnership between the Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED) and the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA), has been awarded $50,000 in NATIVE Act funding to provide workforce development trainings based in the foundational values of the Hawaiian culture.
Fujimoto joins Hale Management as CEO and AEPAC as President; Company supports cultural monitoring for Lahaina wildfire debris
Hale Management, LLC has named Hawaiʻi banking industry veteran, Blenn A. Fujimoto as its CEO; and subsidiary, AEPAC has tapped Fujimoto as its new president. AEPAC supports the US Army Corps of Engineers cultural monitoring contract for debris-related Federal Emergency Management Agency missions in response to the Lahaina wildfires on Maui, for which AEPAC serves as the prime contractor.
Hammerhead Metals Recycling closed through April 22; processing vehicles from Lahaina Wildfire Disaster Area continues
Hammerhead management has stated, “Due to exigent circumstances, including but not limited to the wildfires of Lahaina, we have decided to close our yard for one week,” the company said in announcing the closure that began Tuesday, April 16. “This closure will allow us to prioritize the removal of more than 3,600 tons of metal that we currently have on property. Our decision does not come lightly; the safety of our staff, vendors, and customers are our number one priority.” The facility will reopen and resume accepting materials at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23.
Earth Night at the Maui Ocean Center, April 20
The Maui Ocean Center hosts its first-ever “Earth Night” event on Saturday, April 20, from 6-9 p.m. Festivities feature an evening of eco-friendly activities and entertainment for the whole family.
Public input sought for future transportation projects on Maui
The Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking public input as it develops a list of transportation projects to be prioritized. A list of projects will be vetted and added in its TIP or Transportation Improvement Program, a document to help facilitate federal funding for Maui.
Wailuku man dies after being Tased by Maui police
An incident involving a Maui Police Department officer resulted in the use of a Taser and the subsequent death of Televise Sau, 53, of Wailuku, according to department reports.
Haleakalā National Park seeks leased housing on Maui
Haleakalā National Park is seeking to lease three- or more bedroom houses or apartments (furnished, unfurnished, or partially furnished) with full kitchens, bathroom(s), and living/dining space to house between two to seven national park employees. More than one lease may be negotiated to meet the total need.
Nighttime single-lane closure on Keawe St. for water, electrical work
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation advises highway users of nighttime lane closures along the state-owned portion of Keawe St. adjacent to the Lahaina Bypass (Route 3000) beginning on Wednesday, April 24.
Maui Ocean Center is in the running for best aquarium
The Maui Ocean Center is in the running for best aquarium in the country. USA TODAY selected the Maui Ocean Center as a nominee on its Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The Maui aquarium is among a list of 20 under consideration by the publication as the best for their high-quality exhibits and visitor interactions.
Motorists advised to use patience and caution during Maui Marathon Marathon’s ‘Lahaina Town Memorial Run’
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is advising highway users to use caution and expect delays on Sunday, April 21, as the 54th Maui Marathon’s “Lahaina Town Memorial Run” runs through Kahului, Māʻalaea and Waikapū. Race participants should be expected on Honoapi‘ilani Highway (Route 30) in Māʻalaea and Waikapū, along with Kūihelani Highway (Route 380) in […]
Deadly Lahaina fire spread ‘incredibly fast,’ racing mauka to makai within 90 minutes
The fire that destroyed most of Lahaina and killed at least 101 people started at 2:55 p.m. Aug. 8 in the vicinity of Kuʻialua Street and Hoʻokahua Place, mauka of the Lahaina Bypass and Kelawea Mauka Makai Park. Fanned by intense winds churned up by Hurricane Dora to the south, the fire raced to the coastline in 60 to 90 minutes.
FEMA details housing options for Maui wildfire survivors
The Federal Emergency Management Agency continues to collaborate with Maui County and the State of Hawaiʻi about transitional housing and determining immediate and anticipated needs of families who were displaced by the Aug. 8 wildfires. FEMA encourages families to continue to show regular progress toward their permanent housing plan in order to continue staying in FEMA housing.
March unemployment in Hawaiʻi remains at 3.1%; Maui Island unemployment is 4.9%
The non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for Maui Island was 4.9% in March 2024, compared to 5.9% the previous month, and 3.0% at the same time in 2023. The data was included in a new report released today from the Hawaiʻi Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
Maui Mall Village hosts annual Art of Trash & Trashion Show, April 22
Maui Mall Village is pleased to once again host The Art of Trash & Trashion Show, which kicks off on Earth Day, April 22, 2024. Mālama Maui Nui presents the annual programs to promote the vital message of upcycling through the imaginative transformation of trash. Kamaʻāina and visitors can attend the free opening night “trashion” show and visit the gallery conveniently located at Maui Mall Village.
Water service outage from Kahului Airport to Mama’s Fish House in Pāʻia
The Department of Water Supply reports a water service outage due to a 12″ mainline repair. The affected area is from the Kahului Airport Fire Station to Mama’s Fish House in Pāʻia and is tentatively scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, April 18, 2024.
Maui Chocolate Tour reopens at Maui Kuʻia Estate following Lahaina wildfires
Following the impact of the Lahaina wildfires in August 2023, Maui Chocolate Tour will reopen its immersive cacao farm experience this month. Guests can once again enjoy a journey through the Maui Kuʻia Estate cacao farm and the largest chocolate factory in Hawaiʻi where tours are available daily.
