Maui News
Maui Police Captain Terence Gomez graduates from FBI National Academy
Maui Police Department Captain Terence Gomez was one of 201 law enforcement officers who graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia on Thursday.
Realtors Association of Maui Community Foundation awards $30,000 to 30 Maui students
The Realtors Association of Maui Community Foundation recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to 30 students from Maui County. These scholarships are part of RAMCF’s ongoing commitment to support the educational pursuits of Maui’s youth, fostering the next generation of leaders and professionals.
HMSA awards $75,000 in scholarships to 15 high school seniors; $13,500 to outstanding high schools
Maui recipients are Madison Strand of King Kekaulike High School and Jasmyn Yoshikawa of Baldwin High School. Winning schools on Maui are Maui Preparatory Academy for small school, and Kamehameha Schools Maui in the large school division.
Hirono proposes bill to create national hub for storing native plant communities
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) has introduced legislation that seeks to create a national support hub and storage center for native plants of all US states and territories.
Struggling families cope with tragedy by making art and lei
A homeless shelter and art studio on Maui have partnered to give struggling families something invaluable: Peace in the face of hardship.
State provides assurances to wildfire survivors as NCS program is scheduled to end
Today is the scheduled end date for the Non-Congregate Sheltering (NCS) program for Maui wildfire survivors. State officials issued assurances saying all families in the NCS program who are actively participating in their recovery efforts will continue to receive support until their transition from sheltering to an interim housing solution.
Hyatt Regency Maui extends Nashville Nights through summer season
Six of Nashville’s talented artists will bring a touch of southern charm to Maui’s tropical paradise this summer, with shows planned each month at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa through September 2024.
‘Sharks After Dark’ returns June 15 with ’90s Night
Take a trip back to the ’90s — the decade Maui Ocean Center opened its doors — during the aquarium’s next “Sharks After Dark” event.
Survey: Over half of veterans are unaware of their housing, remodeling benefits
US military veterans and active-duty service members might be missing free financial aid to modify their homes. According to a recent AARP survey, more than half (60%) of veterans ages 45 and older are unaware that the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers grant funding to modify their homes. Nearly a quarter (24%) of veterans need financial assistance to make home modifications to continue living in their homes safely and independently, reported AARP.
Hawaiʻi becomes first state to provide palliative care coverage
Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness. This type of care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of the illness, with a goal of improving quality of life for both the patient and the family.
Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation injects millions into local tech, manufacturing businesses
A state agency attached to the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) has unleashed nearly $6 million in grants across a wide range of Hawaiʻi businesses and programs, an announcement stated on Wednesday.
New recruitment campaign for corrections officers kicks off in June 2024
The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) is kicking off a new multi-pronged recruitment campaign for adult corrections officers (ACO) beginning Monday, June 10, 2024.
DOH warns of potentially contaminated shell fish from Washington and Oregon
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) is advising restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell, and to dispose of, and consumers not to eat, oysters and bay clams harvested from growing areas in Netarts Bay and Tillamook Bay. This includes harvesting dates in Oregon on or after May 28, 2024.
Council votes to close Holomua Road amid fears of wildfire in Pāʻia
Maui County Council members set aside concerns about displacing two dozen homeless people from Holomua Road and the possibility of a legal challenge, and they decided Friday to restrict public access to a lower portion of the road and close its upper section.
HPM Building Supply acquires Truss Systems Hawaii
HPM Building Supply has acquired Maui’s leading building component manufacturer, Truss Systems Hawaii, creating a new division known as Truss Systems by HPM serving the Valley Isle.
Aloha Complex Care LLC wins $20,000 for top business plan in MEO competition
Michelle Carpenter, owner of a concierge health care business for clients and families with caregiving needs, produced the top business plan and earned a $20,000 grant in Maui Economic Opportunity’s third annual Core Four Best Business Plan Competition.
Troublemaker seal sent to remote island due to public safety concern
Hawaiian monk seal RL72 is on route to Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, in a safety-related translocation effort, NOAA Fisheries reported on Friday.
Emergency managers say siren activation on Oʻahu was a false alarm
The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) is reassuring the public that there was no emergency early this morning, June 8, 2024, despite the activation of a siren on Oʻahu. The incident lasted for approximately 10 minutes.
Free learn to swim lessons for youth start July 1
Maui Swim Club and Maui County’s Department of Parks and Recreation, Aquatics Division have teamed up to create an annual tuition-free learn to swim program for keiki.
Vocational training program takes place this summer at Kīhei Charter School campus
After a successful first round, The Tradewinds Vocational Academy, operated by the South Maui Learning ʻOhana, has announced a vocational training program will take place this summer on the Kīhei Charter School campus.
