Maui News
Hawaiʻi Attorney General urges FCC to restrict AI use in telemarketing
Attorney General Anne Lopez joins a coalition of 26 states in sending a letter to the Federal Communications Commission emphasizing the potential harm in the use of artificial intelligence by telemarketers and asking the federal government to strongly restrict such usage.
MEO Head Start preschool applications available Feb. 1, 2024
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Head Start, which offers preschool at no cost to qualifying families, will begin accepting applications Thursday, Feb. 1, for the 2024-2025 school year, which begins in August.
Rev. Gensho Hara, Shannon Loo to receive Nihon Bunka Awards at Shinnenkai on Maui
The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui announced the recipients of this year’s Nihon Bunka Awards are Lahaina Jodo Mission’s Reverend Gensho Hara and business owner Shannon Loo. The award is given to outstanding individuals for their excellence and lifetime dedication to the perpetuation of the Japanese arts and culture, and for their unselfish willingness to […]
Mauka to Makai team formed in wake of wildfire
Following the Maui fires, PacWhale Foundation’s Conservation team, Research team, and Eco-Adventures crew created the Mauka to Makai program to help restore the health of Maui’s land and sea.
High Surf Warning as XL swell builds down the island chain
A large to extra-large west-northwest swell will build down the island chain today and peak tonight and early Sunday, according to the NWS.
SBA Disaster Loan deadline for applications related to the Maui wildfires is days away
The US Small Business Administration’s deadline for Federal Disaster Loan applications related to the Maui wildfires is Jan. 25, 2024.
Portion of Lahaina removed from Unsafe Water Advisory
The Maui Department of Water Supply amended the Unsafe Water Advisory for Lahaina to remove area L-4D. Water serving buildings and homes in areas L-4D is declared safe for unrestricted use effective Jan. 19, 2023.
Update/OPEN: Honoapiʻilani Highway at Akahele Street
The Honoapiʻilani Highway is completely open. It was closed earlier due to a motor vehicle accident at Akahele Street near the Kapalua Airport.
Maui County surcharge and GET is now 4.5% as of Jan. 1, 2024
County of Maui officials are reminding the public that the Maui County surcharge and general excise tax as of Jan. 1, 2024, is now 4.5%, with a maximum pass-on rate of 4.712%.
Rare high-altitude ‘rainbow clouds’ make appearance over Big Island
East Hawai‘i was treated to a colorful show Tuesday evening as the sun set and into dusk with the appearance of rare wispy-like noctilucent clouds. The iridescent clouds thrilled and captivated those who saw them, in person and in photos on social media, hovering through the upper atmosphere.
Breaking: UB40 featuring Ali Campbell concert at the MACC is sold out
Tonight’s UB40 featuring Ali Campbell concert in the MACC’s A&B Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion has sold out. The MACC recommends that ticket holders arrive early to avoid delays parking and accessing the venue.
Office of Wellness and Resilience honored for mental health response to the Maui wildfires
Tia L. R. Hartsock, director of the Office of Wellness and Resilience was selected by the awards committee of the Hawai‘i Psychological Association to commemorate her work on the coordinated mental health response to the Maui wildfires.
Central Pacific Bank’s Meals 4 Maui program raises $25,000 to feed Maui residents
The funds provided 2,150 meals to the Maui community between Nov. 15 through Dec. 15, 2023, which included 250 Thanksgiving meals to registered Lahaina families within the burn zone, 600 meals to families and keiki at a Keiki Christmas Bash, and 1,300 meals to school students.
Ritual Integrative Wellness at Maui Mall Village holds grand opening, Jan. 20, 2024
Ritual Integrative Wellness, a new small business merchant at the Maui Mall Village, is inviting the community to enjoy free classes during its grand opening on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The wellness studio is offering free 30-minute yoga and Pilates Reformer classes to those who sign up online in advance.
Maui Memorial Medical Center to host Wound Care Symposium for healthcare providers
Maui Memorial Medical Center will host a Wound Care Symposium on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Maui Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, located at 221 Mahalani Street in Wailuku.
Gov. Green announces progress on ag land transfers between HDOA and DLNR
The state is reporting progress in the transfer of state leases for pastoral and agricultural lands from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources to the state Department of Agriculture. “The transfer of these leases, representing tens of thousands of acres, will help to further preserve important agricultural lands and support the state’s self-sufficiency,” said Gov. Green.
Carissa Moore to ‘step away’ from competitive surfing after 2024 Olympics
Hawaiʻi’s own five-time World Champion Carissa Moore announced today that she will be stepping away from competitive surfing to start a new chapter in her life and career. She will step away from competition following the 2024 Lexus Pipe Pro, the 2024 SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro, and the 2024 Olympic Games Paris.
Motorists advised to drive with caution on Lahaina roads Saturday during Unity Walk
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation advises the traveling public to be aware of pedestrians walking along the Lahaina Bypass (Route 3000) and Honoapi‘ilani Highway (Route 30) on Saturday morning, Jan. 20, 2024. The Lele Aloha Hoʻūlu Lahaina Unity Gathering will host a Unity Walk beginning at 8 a.m. along the Lahaina Bypass, south of the Lahainaluna Road underpass.
Milestone moment as first property is cleared of residential wildfire debris in Lahaina, Maui
A milestone moment was reached on Wednesday as the first residential property was cleared of wildfire debris on Fleming Road in Lahaina. This comes following months of coordinated reentry activities that allowed residents to gain access to their properties and assess damage. Debris removal from residential properties in Lahaina began on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024.
Spreckelsville home fire causes $185,000 in damage
A structure fire in Spreckelsville was reported at a home on Ulupua Place at around 3:31 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024.
