Maui News
Bill to boost Hawaiʻi biosecurity to prevent and eradicate invasive pests advances, awaits final vote
The bill provides HDOA an additional 44 positions, including 22 inspector positions in the Plant Quarantine Branch.
Maui Humane Society offering reduced adoption fees during ‘Empty the Shelters’ event
Between May 1 to May 15, adoption fees at all Maui Humane Society adoption locations will be reduced in price. The “Empty the Shelter” event is part of a national effort that’s helped more than 226,000 pets find loving homes since 2016.
Wildfire property owners opting for Alternative Debris Removal Program encouraged to sign up for online notices
The County of Maui Office of Recovery is urging wildfire property owners who opt for the Alternative Debris Removal Program to stay informed by signing up online for important notices.
Post-disaster scams expected to target wildfire survivors seeking to rebuild
As Maui residents look ahead to rebuilding after the devastation of the August wildfires, there’s another danger awaiting them — fraudulent construction contractors.
Federal disaster recovery center at Lahaina Civic Center moving to Hyatt Regency; State resource center to open at Royal Lahaina
The federal disaster center at the Lahaina Civic Center is moving to Hyatt Regency, and a state resource center will open at Royal Lahaina Resort in the coming days.
Fine increased to $1.8M for yacht grounding at Honolua; includes cultural resource damages and community distress
The Board of Land and Natural Resources increased a fine against the owners and operator of the luxury yacht, Nakoa, to $1,818,85.97 on Friday, to account for biological and cultural damages, as well as “emotional distress to the community.”
Workshops and webinars offering skills, networking and more with National Small Business Week
With National Small Business Week (April 29-May 3) coming up, a number of workshops and programs are available to small businesses of Maui to build skills and connections. Co-presented by Maui Economic Development Board, workshops include helping sub-contractors to work with government; teaching how to use Quickbooks for business; building a capability statement; and exploring the work of the Maui Food Innovation Center.
New community volunteers join Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority Board
Gov. Josh Green, M.D. nominated, and the Hawai‘i State Legislature confirmed, three new members to the Hawai‘i Community Development Authority Board.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center welcomes May Day with lei-making, crafts and entertainment
May Day is Lei Day in Hawaiʻi nei, and Queen Kaʻahumanu Center will celebrate with the community on May 4 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m.
Construction Industry of Maui awards Maui High School with $26,000 this week
The Construction Industry of Maui today announced that it donated $26,000 to Maui High School this past week to benefits its high school construction vocational programs. The funds raised at CIM’s first annual golf tournament last September, a total of $50,500, includes the $26,000 disbursement to Maui High School. The second annual golf tournament is scheduled for Sept. 28 at The Dunes Maui Lani Golf Course.
Applicants sought for directors to lead new ʻŌiwi Resources and Housing departments
Applications are being accepted for directors to head two new County of Maui Departments – the Department of ʻŌiwi Resources and the Department of Housing.
CLEAR biometric kiosks installed at Kahului Airport; TSA PreCheck moves to accommodate increased enrollment
Travel services provider, CLEAR, will begin offering its optional identification verification services at Kahului Airport on Tuesday. The new airport vendor will allow travelers who subscribe for a fee to CLEAR, to use a dedicated line to verify their identity using biometrics such as an eye scan or fingerprint, instead of having to show a government-issued photo I.D. Passengers will still need to be screened by TSA.
Maui Public Art Corps’ Hui Moʻolelo Film Festival, April 27
Maui Public Art Corps in collaboration with the County of Maui and Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House / Maui Historical Society will host its third “Hui Mo‘olelo Film Festival” from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. The event is FREE and will be held at ProArts Playhouse in Kīhei. The public is invited to this premiere of a new collection of animated film shorts that celebrate Maui history, culture and sense of place.
HCF announces $40M grant to HomeAid Hawaiʻi to support Ka La‘i Ola West Maui housing project for wildfire survivors
The Ka La‘i Ola interim housing development for wildfire survivors in West Maui received a significant boost today as the Hawai‘i Community Foundation through its Maui Strong Fund, announced a $40 million grant to local nonprofit HomeAid Hawai‘i.
Two month closure of Kahakapao Access Road in Makawao for drainage improvements starts May 2
The Kahakapao Access Road, also known as the Makawao State Forest Reserve Access Road, on Maui will face a two-month closure starting next week to undergo infrastructure improvements related to storm drainage and debris mitigation. The work is scheduled from May 2 through June 28, 2024.
Matson increased community support to $8.7M in 2023, including $1.7M to Maui disaster relief, community support
In 2023, Matson contributed $6 million in cash, services and equipment support to organizations in Hawaiʻi, Guam/Micronesia and the South Pacific, with the largest concentration of giving in Maui disaster relief and community support at $1.7 million.
Island Rotary clubs raise $59,000 for Maui wildfire emergency housing project in Puʻunēnē
Rotarians on Maui and Oʻahu—and in Japan—donate energy storage systems to ʻOhana Hope Village, an emergency housing project in Puʻunēnē, through Project Empower.
Maui recovery funding remains in the balance as state lawmakers near session’s end
Mayor Richard Bissen and Managing Director Josiah Nishita updated Maui County Council members Thursday morning on the status of the county’s request for state funding to help with the staggering costs of rebuilding infrastructure destroyed in the Aug. 8-9 wildfires disaster.
Motorcycle collision on Maui Veterans Highway claims life of Kīhei man; Speed believed to be a factor
A deadly motorcycle collision on the Maui Veterans Highway on Thursday morning claimed the life of a 33-year-old Kīhei man, police said. It is believed that speed is a factor in this collision, according to preliminary reports.
Pesticides Disposal Program extended to Molokaʻi in June
The Pesticides Branch of the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture is extending its free pesticide disposal program to the island of Moloka‘i in June. The registration deadline is Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. So far, the PDP program has collected pesticides on O‘ahu totaling 7,700 pounds, Kaua‘i, almost 4,000 pounds, Maui, more than 7,100 pounds, and Hawai‘i Island, more than 7,300 pounds.
