Maui News

In strong support and remembrance, Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union recently presented a $25,000 donation to the Salvation Army Maui dedicated to the continued recovery of the communities impacted by the devastating Maui wildfires. This donation is part of an internal fundraising initiative, which the credit union and its employees collectively contributed to support the Salvation Army Maui.

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation advises highway users that crews will be completing striping of the new speed tables on Honoapi‘ilani Highway (Route 30) in the vicinity of Maui Tropical Plantation and Kolo Place.

Applications are open for the Hawaiʻi Parent Leadership Training Institute’s (PLTI) upcoming cohort through Aug. 31, 2024, announced the Hawaiʻi Children’s Action Network. The PLTI cohort is open to anyone who cares about the well-being of children.

A rare star in our galaxy is racing across the sky at an impressive ~1.3 million mph. With its speed and unusual trajectory, this L subdwarf could be fast enough to potentially escape the Milky Way. Located just 400 light-years away, It’s the first hypervelocity very low mass star discovered, and it’s also the nearest known hypervelocity star to Earth.

The US Environmental Protection Agency announced multiple settlement agreements and one closure order involving the owners of Large Capacity Cesspools on Maui and Hawai‘i Island. Mani Makai Reserve (DE) LLC, Walter A. Taylor Associates, Inc., Konohiki Corp., Joshua A. Stone Trust and Amy M. Stone Trust have reached settlement agreements and will close their properties’ illegal cesspools in Maui County.

The Lahaina Community Land Trust (LCLT) has secured its first parcel of community-owned land, that will be held in Lahaina hands forever, for the benefit of the local community for generations to come. The property at 1651 Lokia Street was secured by the LCLT in partnership with The Conservation Fund, a national land conservation organization. Once construction is complete, a homeowner will be chosen through a lottery system currently being developed by LCLT and its advisory board of Maui Komohana community leaders.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health has identified a new case of travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu, bringing the number of total cases to 11 identified in the state in 2024 (one on Kauaʻi, three on Maui, seven on Oʻahu). The affected travelers were exposed in various countries where dengue is common. 

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has gathered online resources for homeowners, business owners and others to recover from last year’s wildfire disaster and protect themselves in the future.

With the return of the Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival to Kā‘anapali, Maui for its 14th annual festival coming this October, organizers reflected on last year and how they intend to support the island’s economic recovery in the aftermath of the 2023 wildfires.

Pediatric Therapies Hawaiʻi is holding grand openings for its new outpatient clinics in Wailuku and Lahaina, announced PTH.

The US Postal Service’s Hawaiʻi leadership team visited the Valley Isle last week to recognize and officially install seven Maui County postmasters.

With lots of places to climb, jump and slide, new playground equipment delivered something vitally important to keiki at King Kamehameha III Elementary School on Tuesday. And, that’s . . . fun!

The Maui Police Department announced the recent promotions of 12 officers to the rank of Sergeant, which took effect Aug. 1, 2024. The promotions include: Wilfred Ahuna, Kenneth Carroll, Kunal Chopra, Daniel Devine, David Jakubczak, Erik Matsuo, Alika Mullen, Kawika Ornellas, Alvin Ota, Jeffrey Platt, Corey Tom and Nolan Wada.

Calling it their love letter to Lahaina and to Maui, nearly 150 Kamehameha Schools Kapālama fifth-grade students shared their live stage production “Ka Malu ʻUlu o Lele: The Shaded Breadfruit Grove of Lele,” with the Maui community on Saturday, Aug. 10 at Baldwin High School auditorium in Wailuku. The one-of-a-kind show explored Lahaina’s rich history […]

Territorial Savings Bank has generously donated $37,026 to Nā Hale O Maui, marking the fourth consecutive year of their annual support. Since 2021, Territorial Savings Bank’s contributions have been crucial in funding NHOM’s financial literacy and homeownership education programs.

The iconic Lā ‘Ulu Festival returns to Central Maui on Sept. 7, celebrating the significance of breadfruit and Hawaiian culture through food, games, crafts and demonstrations. 

Work hours for the restriping are from 8 p.m., tonight, Wednesday, Aug. 14, to 6 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. During the work, the left lanes will be closed in both directions. There will be one lane open in each direction. A portion of the left turn pocket to turn into Leiali‘i Parkway will remain open for drivers wanting to make the turn from southbound Honoapi‘ilani Highway.

Queen Kaʻahumanu Center welcomes Linx Hawaiʻi, a unique jewelry boutique founded by local entrepreneur Nicole Ibarra. Linx Hawaiʻi offers the ultimate permanent jewelry experience, specializing in custom-designed pieces that cater to individual style and preference.

The Central East Maui All-Stars won their opening round game in the Little League World Series on Wednesday with a 3-1 victory against Salem, NH, the New England regional team.  The Maui 12U boys advance to Game 10 at 9 a.m. HST (3 p.m. ET) on Friday, Aug. 16 against Great Lakes (Hinsdale Little League of Illinois).

The Maui County Council unanimously confirmed on Tuesday three new department heads, two to departments newly created by voters in Maui County Charter amendments in 2022.