Maui News
Water outage for part of Pukalani, April 4, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply has issued a notice for a water outage planned for part of Pukalani on Thursday, April 4, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Hawaiian Electric aerial inspections in Kāʻanapali area using drone technology, April 3
Hawaiian Electric will be using unmanned aircraft, or drones, for aerial inspections of its infrastructure in the Kāʻanapali, West Maui area on Wednesday, April 3, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., weather permitting.
Mayor Bissen’s Weekly Disaster Recovery Community Update Meetings resume Wednesday in Lahaina
Mayor Richard Bissen’s Weekly Disaster Recovery Community Update Meetings resume this week at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, at Lahaina Civic Center after pausing for spring break and the holidays.
New special edition SPAM can pays homage to Maui
Hawaiʻi-based muralist and artist Kamea Hadar partnered with the makers of the SPAM brand team to develop a special, limited-edition Hawaiʻi Collector’s Edition Spam can, announced the SPAM brand team on Monday.
First HIFF ‘Ōpio Fest celebrates Hawaiʻi student filmmakers this weekend
Fresh off its Spring Showcase, Hawai’i International Film Festival (HIFF) has invited 48 student short films to be presented at its first-ever ‘Ōpio Fest. The students represent 33 different schools from O’ahu, Kaua’i, Maui, Lana’i, Big Island—and two from Alaska.
Sustainability grant deadline extended to April 5 for letters of inquiry
The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management has extended the deadline to Friday, April 5, for letters of inquiry for programs, projects and events aimed at promoting sustainability throughout Maui County for its fiscal year 2025 grant season.
Flags lowered to honor last USS Arizona survivor: Lou Conter, dies at 102
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., has ordered that flags be lowered to honor the last Pearl Harbor survivor of the USS Arizona, Lou Conter, who died on Monday, April 1, 2024, at age 102. Conter and many of his 335 shipmates who survived the attack, distinguished themselves by rescuing many of their brethren and continued to serve the Navy with dignity and honor. The Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor took the lives of 1,177 Arizona crewmembers.
No more buzz for cannabis legalization in House Finance Committee
A bill to legalize personal adult use of cannabis will not be heard in the House Finance Committee, said Chair Kyle Yamashita, who represents Upcountry Maui.
Repairs to temporarily close part of South Kīhei Road from April 6-8
The county division said it will repair the bike lane and shoulder area makai of South Kīhei Road near Kūlanihākoʻi bridge to make the roadway, bike lane and shoulder area safe for residents and visitors.
Hawaiian visitor wins $1.1M jackpot at Boyd Gaming’s California Hotel & Casino
A guest from Hawaiʻi is the lucky winner of a $1,172,262 progressive jackpot. The unnamed winner hit the jackpot on Saturday, March 30, while visiting the California Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas over the Easter weekend.
Ocean Stewardship Fee now in place; expected to generate up to $5M annually for restoration and outreach projects
At the start of 2024, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources implemented an Ocean Stewardship Fee Program to help fund projects to protect marine resources. The Aloha I Ke Kai program collects a one dollar fee from passengers and customers that board boats with commercial use permits.
FEMA disaster assistance now available to Citizens of Freely Associated States
Citizens of the Freely Associated States, whose primary residences on Maui were affected by the August wildfires and high winds, may now apply for wildfire disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Maui County Health Care Career Fair, April 5 and 6 at Maui Memorial Medical Center
Maui Health will host a Maui Health Care Career Fair on Friday, April 5, 1-4 p.m., and Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Maui Memorial Medical Center in Wailuku. The career fair will help provide individualized guidance for anyone looking to start or expand a career in health care, including application assistance and on-the-spot interviews for qualified applicants.
Mana O Maui accepting applications for 2024 Teen Camp scholarship program
Mana O Maui is now accepting scholarship applications from girls between the ages of 13-17 to attend an upcoming Teen Surf Camp, hosted by Maui Surfer Girls, June 5-15, 2024. Mana O Maui is a nonprofit organization that was launched in 2023 to provide empowerment programs through Hawaiian cultural education, adventure education, surf therapy and the healing arts.
West Maui Little League receives $7,920 from local lighting and electrical businesses
West Maui Little League has received $7,920 from Prudential Lighting and Pacific Electrical Sales Agency.
Fostering community through art: Little Free Art Galleries kicked off in Makawao
Maui Public Art Corps is introducing Little Free Art Galleries in Makawao town as a way to foster community through art.
ACLU plaintiffs celebrate Hawaiʻi Supreme Court decision in lawsuit over 2021 “houseless sweep” at Kanahā encampment
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i announced a milestone in its lawsuit against Maui County aimed at the “houseless sweep” of the Pu‘uhonua o Kanahā encampment at Kanahā Beach Park in September 2021.
Nominations sought for exceptional elementary school teacher appreciation contest
Public school parents and students are invited to nominate an exceptional elementary school educator for the Teacher Appreciation Contest sponsored by Aloha Petroleum and Diamond Bakery.
OHA selects Hailama Farden as Senior Director of Hawaiian Cultural Affairs
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs announced today that veteran educator and Native Hawaiian community leader Hailama Farden has been named Senior Director of Hawaiian Cultural Affairs. The newly created position will be responsible for creating recommendations and institutionalizing OHA’s culture ensuring that a Hawaiian worldview and practices are incorporated into all lines of business. Farden comes […]
April is a reminder for tsunami vigilance: emergency managers, survivor recount deadly event 78 years ago
“April 1—April Fool’s Day—78 years ago a magnitude 8.6 earthquake from the Aleutian Islands generated a tsunami that took about four-and-a-half hours to hit our state,” said Laura Kong, Ph.D., director of International Tsunami Information Center. “By 6:30 a.m., waves that would reach 53 feet on the Big Island, 33 feet on Maui, 54 feet on Molokaʻi, 35 feet on Oʻahu and 45 feet on Kauaʻi, began to arrive.” The event resulted in $340 million in damage and the loss of nearly 159 people in the state, 96 in Hilo.
