Maui News
Gov. Green: Hawaiʻi PLA to ensure steady labor supply in Lahaina rebuild
Gov. Green signed the Hawai‘i Project Labor Agreement which he said will ensure a steady labor supply to help rebuild Lahaina and meet the state’s growing affordable housing pipeline.
Proposals for specialty crop grants FY24 opened by state agriculture department
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture will be awarding a total of approximately $523,000 to Hawai‘i proposals that enhance the competitiveness of Hawai‘i specialty crops.
UH faculty vote “more support for research” as top priority for next UH president
An electronic poll taken this month by the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly showed that University of Hawaii faculty believe more support for research to maintain R1 institution status should be the top priority for the next president.
‘Mise Matsuri’ set for celebration of Girls’ Day and Mise Kimono’s second anniversary
Mise Kimono, which offers modern Japanese fashions with a touch of Hawaii influence, will celebrate its second anniversary at the Queen Ka’ahumanu Center with a “Mise Matsuri” on March 3.
Ola Ka ʻĪ event celebrates Hawaiian Language Month on Maui
A hui of Hawaiian organizations led by the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, Kanaeokana, Kamehameha Schools Kaiāulu and others hosted Ola ka ʻĪ Maui Nui at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center on Saturday, Feb. 17. The event was the third Ola Ka ʻĪ in a series of Hawaiian language fairs happening throughout Hawaiʻi in February, Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language Month).
Upcoming events for entrepreneurs and small-business owners
The Maui Economic Development Board has announced two upcoming events: A networking event featuring a Pacific Disaster Center speaker and a free DBE application workshop.
‘Magic of Napa Valley’ cuisine set as fundraiser for Maui food service workers
The Kokua Restaurant & Hospitality Fund for Maui will benefit from two “Experience the Magic of Napa Valley” fine-dining events Feb. 23-24, hosted by Chef Thomas Keller and Chef de Cuisine David Breeden, at the French Laundry at Hotel Wailea.
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii appoints Diana “Jill” Riggs to chief administrative officer
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii today announced that Diana “Jill” Riggs, RN, MSN, has been appointed to chief administrative officer and senior vice president of Care Delivery Operations for Hawaii Permanente Medical Group. She replaces Sally Lee, RN, MSN, who is retiring after a 15-year career at Kaiser Permanente.
Maui Council accepting applications for boards and commissions until end of month
The Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee is accepting applications for boards and commissions within the County of Maui.
Research: Coral bleaching leads to bacteria growth and further stress on health of reefs
New research led by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research shows that, when coral bleaching occurs, corals release unique organic compounds that promote bacterial growth and bacteria that may further stress reefs and put them at greater risk for more damage.
Maui Council passes two housing projects on first reading; a third sent to Budget Committee
The Maui County Council advanced two affordable housing projects on first reading Friday and referred a third to the Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee for further review.
Community town hall for South Maui, Feb. 29
Council Member Thomas Cook announced today that he will be hosting a South Maui community town hall at 6 p.m. on Feb. 29 at the Maui Economic Development Board’s Malcolm Center.
Tails Up Maui in Wailuku reopens with a renewed mission of community support
Tails Up Maui, a restaurant in Paukūkalo, reopened on Jan. 26 after a transformative period of community service.
Join ‘Race for Whales’ to support marine research, education and conservation
Humpback whales travel over 3,000 miles to reach their breeding grounds in Hawaiʻi. This month, the Pacific Whale Foundation challenges participants to travel just 1% of that, in a global fundraising effort.
Portion of Lahaina removed from Unsafe Water Advisory
The Department of Water Supply amended the Unsafe Water Advisory for Lahaina to remove areas L-4A mauka of the Honoapiʻilani Highway and south of Kahoma Stream, and L-4E near Puʻunoa Point.
Hawaiian Holdings stockholders approve acquisition with Alaska Air Group
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. today announced that its stockholders have voted to adopt the merger agreement with Alaska Air Group, Inc.
Forest slackline removed due to potential air safety hazard
The twin lines, put up sometime in January behind the north shore O‘ahu school, attracted a crowd when a man was spotted walking across one of them. Images of his high wire walk appeared in social media and on a local television station.
FAA awards $8.6M for Kahului Airport TSA security screening checkpoint facility
The award includes $8.6 million to Kahului Airport for construction of a new two-story security screening checkpoint facility at the south end of the ticket lobby (South TSA Checkpoint). The facility will include six new TSA screening lanes. A pedestrian bridge over the existing service road will connect the new checkpoint facility to Hold Room A.
Maui’s Kamalei Kawaʻa participates in blind audition for Season 25 of NBC’s ‘The Voice’
Maui musician, Kamalei Kawaʻa, is among those who auditioned for Season 25 of NBC’s “The Voice,” he announced via his social media platforms on Thursday.
Maui Huliau Foundation and Hisako Film Lab collaborate on spring break filmmaking program for Maui youth
Maui Huliau Foundation is partnering with Hisako Film Lab to offer a five day condensed filmmaking program this spring break for youth in grades 7-12 from all schools. Students will work together over the five days to create a short environmental parody of a TV commercial. The program staff will provide equipment, as well as assistance in planning, filming, and editing. No prior experience is needed, but students must be able to attend all five days to participate.
