Maui News
Rainy, windy weather in the forecast; breezy trade winds expected back this weekend
Maui County residents can expect wet trade winds with isolated thunderstorms and locally heavy rain, especially in windward areas, through tonight, according to the National Weather Service.
Maui TANF fire relief expanded to individuals, households without children
Individuals and households impacted by the Maui wildfires—including those without dependent children—may be eligible for Maui Relief TANF Program assistance with housing, car, utility, clothing and school supply payments in a major expansion of the program.
Kahului town hall on county’s upcoming budget set for March 12
Maui County Council Presiding Officer Pro Tempore Tasha Kama announced today she will hold a Kahului residency area town hall to discuss the fiscal year 2025 budget, March 12 at 6 p.m. at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center’s former movie theater.
Schatz secures $100M for federal program to boost affordable housing supply
A federal program to reward state and local government that reform land-use policies and other local barriers constraining the supply of affordable housing has received an additional $15 million in funding. The grant program now has a total funding of $100 million.
The Westin Maui concludes $160M transformation with the debut of Kūkahi Tower
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali marks the completion of its multi-year, $160 million transformation with the complete renovation and rebranding of the Ocean Tower into Kūkahi Tower.
Hawaiʻi Health Department advises travelers and residents to be on alert for measles
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health is advising travelers and residents to be on alert for measles, as international and continental US outbreaks continue to increase, currently affecting 16 US states as of Feb. 29, 2024. DOH sent an advisory to physicians on Jan. 26, 2024, reminding healthcare providers to be vigilant.
The Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi prepares for Presidential Party-Run Primary
The Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi is set to host its 2024 Presidential Party-Run Primary tonight, March 6, 2024 at various locations across Hawaiʻi. Voting will begin at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. HST. Residents wishing to cast their vote in the Party-Run Primary must be a registered voter and an enrolled member of […]
Hirono selects Boys & Girls Club Maui CEO as guest for 2024 State of the Union
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) has announced Kelly Maluo-Pearson, the Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui, as her guest to the 2024 State of the Union address.
Moratorium on Maui electric disconnections for nonpayment customers extended through May 4
Suspension of service disconnections for all Hawaiian Electric customers on Maui has been extended through at least May 4, 2024, in accordance with the extension of Governor Josh Green’s emergency proclamation.
Maui interim housing plan to be discussed at Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting in Lahaina
The community is encouraged to attend the County of Maui’s Weekly Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 at the Lahaina Civic Center to hear about the County’s interim housing plan.
County Auditor: Department of Finance was ill-prepared to begin collecting millions in TAT payments
Maui County’s Department of Finance was under-staffed and ill-prepared to collect transient accommodations tax money beginning in November 2021 when a state law allowing the county to tap millions of visitor-generated revenue went into effect, according to a report by the Office of the County Auditor.
Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center receives $10,000 Stand For The Arts award
The Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center will receive $10,000 through the 2023-24 Stand For The Arts Awards, a partnership with Ovation TV that recognizes local arts, cultural and educational organizations and programs, Spectrum announced.
UH offers free teen disaster preparedness training during spring break
The University of Hawai‘i Maui County Extension Youth Development Program is offering Teen Disaster Preparedness training program for youths 13 to 18 years old. The training will be held from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. March 18-21 at the Kahului Cooperative Extension Community Services building.
Maui Department of Water Supply fiscal division relocating to Wili Pā Loop in Wailuku
County of Maui Department of Water Supply payment windows will be closed Thursday and Friday, March 7 and 8, while its fiscal division is relocated to 1888 Wili Pā Loop in Wailuku (former credit union location). The DWS fiscal division will reopen at 1888 Wili Pā Loop at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 11. Regular payment hours at the new location will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Gov. Green issues 10th Emergency Proclamation Relating to Wildfires
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., signed the 10th Emergency Proclamation Relating to Wildfires, which contains amendments from previous versions aimed at increasing the availability of affordable housing for Maui residents, especially those displaced due to the deadly wildfires of Aug. 8, 2023.
Maui Oceanfront Marathon set for Jan. 19 on newly revised course
The Maui Oceanfront Marathon will be held on Jan. 19, 2025, the Martin Luther King weekend, with a revised course that avoids Lahaina burn zones and ends outside of Launiupoko Beach Park, race organizers announced.
Maui’s Kamalei Kawaʻa shines light on Hawaiian heritage, joins Team Chance on NBC’s ‘The Voice’
Maui musician Kamalei Kawaʻa secured a spot on Team Chance during the Blind Auditions of NBC’s “The Voice” by singing “Redemption Song” by Bob Marley and the Wailers. Just seconds into his audition, Chance the Rapper turned his chair in the hopes of securing Kawaʻa for his team.
43rd Annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival features premier wines, culinary highlights
The 43rd Annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival returns June 6-9, 2024 to Kapalua Resort. Celebrate, learn and experience culinary trends and viniculture with the return of celebrity chef cooking demonstrations and luncheons.
OCP urges Hawai‘i consumers to seek refunds for Outback Steakhouse gift cards
The Office of Consumer Protection is urging Hawai‘i consumers who purchased and are holding unredeemed Outback Steakhouse gift cards, to seek refunds.
Sen. Schatz secures nearly $400M in new earmarks for Hawaiʻi nonprofits, projects
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, secured $394 million in new congressional directed spending, also known as earmarks, in the first half of this year’s government funding bill. Additional earmark funding for Hawai‘i is expected to be included the second half of the funding deal which is set to be announced on March 22.
