Maui News
State Capitol searched and reopened following threat via email
The State Capitol building was reopened following a search this morning. Similar threats have been sent to multiple State Capitol buildings across the country, according to the Department of Law Enforcement.
UH Mānoa launches Maui wildfire health effects study, seeking 1,000 participants
A team of University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers are asking Maui residents to participate in a study to analyze the short- and long-term health effects of exposure to the deadly wildfires that destroyed Lahaina and parts of Kula. Registration begins Jan. 5, 2024.
Honolulu becomes first US city to mandate naloxone in high-risk locations
In response to opioid overdose concerns, Honolulu officials passed Bill 28, which requires that all Honolulu bars, nightclubs, and other high-risk venues keep two doses of naloxone spray (also known by the brand name Narcan), the lifesaving opioid reversal medication, on their premises.
Sanna Muñoz sworn in as Deputy Director of Rehabilitation Services and Programs
Sanna Muñoz was sworn in on Tuesday as the new Deputy Director of Rehabilitation Services and Programs Division of the new Hawai‘i Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Newly appointed Rep. Tyson Miyake of Maui to serve on three House committees
Newly appointed state House Rep. Tyson Miyake will serve on the Housing, Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, and Transportation committees.
Voluntary recall warning issued on select batches of infant formula
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health issued a voluntary recall warning for select batches of Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition Enfamil Nutramigen Hypoallergenic powder infant formula due to potential Cronobacter sakazakii contamination. All recalled products have a UPC Code of either 300871239418 or 300871239456 and all have a “Use By Date” of 1 Jan 2025. Nutramigen liquid formula and other Enfamil products are not affected by this recall.
Progress update: 17 of 30 classrooms in place at temporary campus for King Kamehameha III elementary
The site is designed for 600 students and features 30 planned classrooms. As of Christmas, 17 classrooms were already in place. The entrance to the 10 acre site is via Akahele Street below the Kapalua Airport.
Hawaiʻi credit union offering 7 free financial education webinars
The free webinars will be led by expert financial educators at Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union who will provide financial tips during interactive lessons.
New Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation focused on custody and care
The change offers a new beginning for corrections in Hawaiʻi, as the newly formed Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation focuses its full attention, resources, and energy on rehabilitation and restoration to support those in the department’s custody and care.
Maui judge who nearly lost her home in the wildfires named a “Courageous Judge” by National Judicial College
Maui District Family Court Judge Adrianne N. Heely Caires was selected as one of 60 courageous judges to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the founding of The National Judicial College.
7th Annual Maui Songwriters Festival, Jan. 6-13, 2024
The 7th Annual Maui Songwriters Festival kicks off Jan. 6 with a concert at the Maui Arts &. Cultural Center featuring Old Dominion. The festival, which runs from Jan. 6-13, 2024, focuses on giving back to those impacted by the Maui Wildfires by raising money through ticket sales to a VIP Benefit on Jan. 7 and an Auction at a finale event on Jan. 13.
Holoholo Bookmobile spring 2024 schedule for West Maui
Starting Jan. 2, 2024, the Holoholo Bookmobile will be open for service in West Maui on specific dates at Whaler’s Village and Nāpili Park.
Monthly siren and Emergency Alert System test, Jan. 2, 2024
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
Northern Mariana Islands Volcano Observatory issues activity notice for Ahyi Seamount
A plume of discolored water was observed in the vicinity of Ahyi Seamount in satellite images from Monday afternoon. It is possible that this plume is due to underwater volcanic activity however pressure sensors at Wake Island that have been used in the past to confirm underwater volcanic activity are not currently operational.
Maui Fire Department responds to multiple brush fires and 7 rubbish bin fires during New Year’s holiday
During the period from 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023 (New Year’s Eve) to 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 (New Year’s Day), the Maui County Fire Department responded to brush fires in Haʻikū, Kula, Makawao, Wailuku, two in Kīhei and one on Molokaʻi. All fires were extinguished quickly, with no damages reported. […]
Coast Guard medical personnel charting a course of compassionate care in the Pacific
“Being out here, on the vast Pacific, the realization of just how crucial our role is becoming even more evident,” said Petty Officer 1st Class Steven Zea. “Every day brings new challenges, and being able to provide medical support here is not just a duty; it’s a calling.”
Resort chic retailer, Lilly Pulitzer opens at The Shops at Wailea
Resort chick retailer, Lilly Pulitzer is now open at The Shops at Wailea. A Hawaiian blessing ceremony took place on Dec. 8 with team members and guests.
Know Your Ocean Speaker Series with Duane Parkman of Treecovery Hawaiʻi, Jan. 10, 2024
Treecovery Hawaii has been working with the Army Corps to help keep surviving trees in the Lahaina and Kula burn zones healthy while also providing soil remediation in the area.
MACC hosts Rosy Simas Danse Workshop and local dancer auditions prior to the company’s March performance
In connection with the upcoming Rosy Simas Danse performance in the MACC’s Castle Theater on March 21, 2024, the company is looking for five local dancers to perform with them in the new work, “she who lives on the road to war.”
Hawai‘i receives bank and mortgage reaccreditation
The Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Division of Financial Institutions has earned reaccreditation status for bank and mortgage supervision from the Conference of State Bank Supervisors.
