Maui News
The Salvation Army’s “Magical Maui Christmas” event brought holiday joy to over 2,000 Maui wildfire survivors
In the spirit of hope and community resilience, The Salvation Army’s “Magical Maui Christmas” event brought warmth and love to over 2,000 Maui wildfire survivors. The event took place at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center on Dec. 9, 2023, with the goal of creating a memorable Christmas experience for survivor families to uplift their spirits and bring some much-needed holiday joy.
Surfing Goat Dairy holding celebration to showcase new owner’s revitalization plan
Discover the revitalized charm of Upcountry’s Surfing Goat Dairy as it gears up for a grand reopening on Dec. 16, 2023, ushering in an era of enhanced visitor experiences and new efficiency for the farm.
15 firefighter recruits graduate with Maui’s 39th Recruit Class
The newly sworn in firefighters include: Curtis Abafo-Briones, Kai Adachi, Jonovan-Taje Akaka, Dane Andersen, Christian Balthazar-Chang, Jameson Fafard-Keuma, Noah Galvin, Jacob Gifford, Kyle Hayashi, David Isenmann, Jason Mangonon, Blake Nunes, Ian Stevens, Chandler Wade and Bryce Yoshida.
Update: Night work on a section of Puʻunēnē Ave. scheduled 10 p.m. Dec. 10 to 5 a.m. Dec. 11
The Department of Water Supply reports a water service outage and road closure on Puʻunēnē Ave. scheduled Sunday, Dec. 10 from 7:30 p.m. to Monday, Dec. 11 at 5 a.m. The section of Puʻunēnē Ave. between W. Kaʻahumanu Ave. to E. Kamehameha Ave will be closed in both directions.
Ludvig Åberg, Tom Kim, Vincent Norrman, Sahith Theegala will tee it up at The Sentry
Ludvig Åberg, Tom Kim, Vincent Norrman, and Sahith Theegala have confirmed their participation in the 2024 PGA TOUR opening event at The Plantation Course at Kapalua, Jan. 4-7.
Dr. Kanoe Nāone named CEO of Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi
Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi appoints Dr. Kanoe Nāone as its new CEO, bringing over 20 years of leadership in nonprofit and educational sectors to guide the organization into its next phase.
Maui Office of Economic Development Grant Workshops in January
Take advantage of grant-seeking strategies by enrolling with experts during a series of county Office of Economic Development (OED) grant workshops in January.
MEO scheduling Mexican Consulate appointments Dec. 16 and 17 in Lahaina
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Enlace Hispano will schedule appointments for the Mexican Consulate’s visit to the Lahaina Civic Center on Dec. 16 and 17.
App Challenge winners focused on women’s safety, Maui fires and encryption software
The winning apps developed by high school students addressed women’s safety, focused on Maui fire recovery, and a developed encryption software.
Two 3+ magnitude Hawaiʻi Island earthquakes Friday night are likely not related
Two 3+ magnitude earthquakes on Hawaiʻi island that occurred within a minute of each other on Friday night are not likely related to one another, according to scientists with the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Lahaina man suffers life-threatening injuries in motorcycle crash on Honoapiʻilani Highway
A 35-year Lahaina man was transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center with critical, life-threatening injuries he suffered in a collision on the Honoapiʻilani Highway on Friday afternoon.
Retired nurse from California spreads holiday cheer to Sacred Hearts School students
In the spirit of bringing some Christmas joy to students affected by the wildfires in Lahaina, retired nurse Linda Higgins of Los Gatos, Calif., led a project to deliver hundreds of handmade Christmas stockings, stuffed with candy and small presents.
Update/Open: Accident on Honoapiʻilani Highway at Kai Malina Parkway
As of 8:08 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, the Honoapiʻilani Highway is open to the public. It was partially closed between Lower Honoapiʻilani Road and Kai Malina Parkway due to a motor vehicle accident reported in the afternoon.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs names Keʻōpū Reelitz director of advocacy
Reelitz, who began her new role on Dec. 1, will lead OHA’s Advocacy Division and oversee mission aligned public policy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation as well as OHAʻs current co-trustee role with the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
Maui 5K to support Maui Nui schools, including those impacted by wildfires
Maui Ocean Center will present the 13th annual Maui 5K from 7 to 9 a.m. Sunday, March 3, 2024. Registration is now open, with entry fees set to increase Dec. 15.
Goodwill Hawaiʻi to provide employment services for displaced Maui workers
Goodwill Hawaiʻi was recently awarded a new one-year contract by the State of Hawaiʻi DLIR Office of Community Services to provide Employment Core Services to Lahaina’s immigrant population or any other Maui resident who was displaced from work as a direct or indirect result of the Maui fires in August.
Sen. Schatz to attend UN Climate Conference in United Arab Emirates
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and a Senate delegation will attend the annual UN climate conference, COP28, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center hiring Maui-based Teaching Artists
Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center is seeking experienced Teaching Artists to support a wide range of arts programs for youth and adults; including arts outreach serving keiki and families in Lahaina.
Mayor Bissen announces talk story sessions with Lahaina and Kula residents
Mayor Richard Bissen will host a series of talk story sessions for residents of Kula and Lahaina who have been impacted by the Aug. 8 fires. Sessions will be held for small groups to offer time for participants to share mana’o and ask questions.
Early morning crash on Haleakalā Highway claims life of Makawao man
A Makawao man suffered fatal injuries in a crash reported early Friday morning on the Haleakalā Highway.
