Maui News
Millions of dollars proposed for Hawaiʻi wildfire mitigation and response
This year’s series of wildfires on Maui, Hawai‘i Island, and O‘ahu raised awareness about this threat to a new level. It is reflected in the proposed budget Governor Josh Green, M.D., submitted to the state Legislature on Monday.
Council to hold special council meeting Friday on financing disaster-relief efforts
Bills 121 and 125 will be considered on second and final reading to support the new Office of Recovery and authorize the mayor to enter intergovernmental agreements for public-assistance grants from the state Emergency Management Agency.
Expanded employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities in Hawaiʻi
The initiative is to commence during the 2024 federal fiscal year and enables Hawai’i government agencies to receive consultation, capacity-building support and ongoing mentoring to increase competitive employment for people with disabilities.
Slappy Cakes Maui extends holiday welcome to kamaʻāina with free coffee, Santa visit
Slappy Cakes Maui, announces its return after a brief hiatus. The restaurant celebrates a decade of serving the West Maui community and welcomes back residents with gratitude.
Update/Open: Brush fire forces closure of Maui Veterans Hwy near Maui Raceway Park
The Maui Veterans Highway was reopened around 2:40 p.m., according to a spokesperson with the Maui Police Department. The brush fire was reportedly contained around 3:36 p.m. The Maui Fire Department will release specifics following their response.
WCCC holds ceremony for graduates of Culinary Arts and Psycho-Social Developmental Studies programs
The Women’s Community Correctional Center held a graduation ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, for women who earned a certificate from the Kapiolani Community College Culinary Arts Program as well as women who earned a certificate from the Windward Community College Psycho-Social Developmental Studies Program.
UH: Stressed snails and slugs may spread rat lungworm through slime
Rat lungworm larvae are present in snail slime when the snails are exposed to stress, according to findings from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers.
Hirono leads colleagues in introducing bill to provide construction funding to federally-impacted school districts
US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) led 10 of her colleagues in introducing the Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act, legislation that would provide a total of $1 billion over four years for Impact Aid Construction Grants to address the significant backlog of facility needs at federally impacted school districts.
282 acres donated for affordable housing in Waimea on Hawaiʻi Island
In one of the largest philanthropic donations of its kind in Hawaiʻi, 282 acres was donated in Waimea on Hawaiʻi Island for affordable housing.
Imua Family Services and Kaiser to honor expectant mothers
Imua Family Services unveils “Oh Baby!” – a baby shower experience for expecting parents, to be held quarterly on the grounds of the Will Smith Imua Discovery Garden in Wailuku.
Kula Catholic community plays Santa for 36 MEO Head Start families
Christmas for 36 Maui Economic Opportunity Head Start families will be merrier this year thanks to the annual gift-giving Santas of the Kula Catholic Community.
400 Lahaina Intermediate kids receive new sweatshirts from donor
Children at Lahaina Intermediate School were surprised with custom hooded sweatshirts on Monday. The donor wished to stay anonymous, but was grateful for the opportunity to provide the kids with this special gift, according to members of the Lahaina Intermediate PTSA.
Maui Council to provide update on disaster-mitigation efforts
Council member Gabe Johnson from Lānaʻi will participate in the Dec. 21 conference to discuss underground powerlines, tax tiers for landowners with fallow land, the use of R1 water and housing concerns.
Maui-based nonprofit provides financial assistance to wildfire survivors living with cancer
In response to the August fires on Maui, UVSC announced additional efforts to help cancer patients that are dealing with trauma and loss caused by the devastation of the fires and financial challenges from their cancer diagnosis.
Water line repairs: Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. to Dec. 19 at 5 a.m. in Kahului on Puʻunēnē Ave.
The Maui Department of Water Supply announces night operations in Kahului from Monday Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. to Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 5 a.m. The section of Puʻunēnē Ave. between East Kamehameha Ave. and the Maui Mall Village entrance will be closed while main line repairs are being conducted.
Flags lowered to honor Sandra Day O’Connor
At the direction of the President of the United States, Governor Josh Green, M.D., has ordered the lowering of flags effective from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 to honor the late retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Sandra Day O’Connor
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority awards contract for Island Visitor Education and Brand Management Support Services
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, which is working among communities to manage tourism in a sustainable manner, has awarded a contract for island-based visitor education and brand management support services for Hawaiʻi Island, Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Oʻahu and Kauaʻi.
Gov. Green’s budget proposal focuses on housing, healthcare, education and recovery
Governor Josh Green, M.D. will submit the Supplemental Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 to the Legislature today, prioritizing housing, healthcare, education, and recovery and resilience.
ALBION SC Hawaiʻi soccer girls design, sell stickers to help fellow teammates affected by Maui fires
A team of nine-year old soccer girls raised funds for fellow soccer players affected by the Maui wildfires by designing and selling stickers.
Maui’s Jason Arcilla of NBC’s “The Voice” performs at the Grand Wailea, Dec. 22
Grand Wailea hosts an intimate sunset performance and evening of music for all ages on Friday, Dec. 22 from 6 to 10 p.m. The festivities will begin with music by Hawaiian reggae band Inna Vision, followed by a special performance from NBC-TV’s “The Voice” Season 24 contestant Jason Arcilla of Maui, as well as fellow contestant Kaylee Shimizu of Oʻahu.
