Maui News
1,000+ attend Kōkua for Maui events on Oʻahu in support of Maui businesses
Over a thousand people came out on Sunday, Nov. 19 to support Maui at the Neal Blaisdell Center on Oʻahu. Maui vendors participating in the Kōkua for Maui: Shop and Show Aloha event showcased various products from around Maui County, giving many businesses a new opportunity to sell and highlight their work.
AARP Hawaiʻi announces $625,000 in grants to support Maui wildfire victims
AARP Hawaiʻi today announced grants totaling $625,000 from AARP Foundation that will go to local organizations providing relief assistance to older victims of the recent Maui wildfires.
Update/Restored: Backhoe snags line, knocking out power to 2,300 in West Maui
Update: 3 p.m. An estimated 2,300 customers in the Mahinahina area of West Maui experienced an outage when a backhoe being used by a private construction company snagged a guy anchor line on a pole.
UH Foundation invites donors to ‘Stand with Maui’ on Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, UH Foundation stands with Maui and is devoting 100% of fundraising efforts to helping the UH ‘ohana bolster Maui’s recovery following the Aug. 8 wildfires.
‘Kimo’s Hula Pie Adventure’ book released to support Maui wildfire victims
Hula Grill Server Tiana Pante has released a children’s book titled, “Kimo’s Hula Pie Adventure,” with all proceeds from book sales to be donated to T S Restaurants’ Legacy of Aloha Foundation to support fellow employees impacted by the Maui wildfires.
67 Classrooms funded through Subaru Hawaiʻi’s Tools for Schools program
An estimated 9,330 students across all islands will benefit from the Tools for Schools funds for classroom improvements, including instructional technology, lab and exercise equipment, books, art supplies and more. The project recipients come from 50 schools located in both rural and urban communities, with 34% on Maui.
21st Annual Suzuki Maui Christmas holiday concert returns to Makawao, Nov. 25
The talented young musicians of Suzuki Maui and Haleakalā Waldorf School join seasoned artists in the 21st Annual Suzuki Maui Christmas holiday concert on Saturday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m. at Makawao Union Church.
The MACC presents Jake Shimabukuro and Mac McAnally, Feb. 8
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents Jake Shimabukuro & Mac McAnally, Celebrating Songs & Stories on Distant Shores at the MACC on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2024. This performance is in the MACC’s Castle Theater starting at 7:30 p.m.
The Salvation Army Hawaiʻi to provide more than 5,000 Thanksgiving meals statewide
There will be a dine-in Community Thanksgiving Meal at UH Maui College in the Pāʻina Building on Wednesday, Nov. 22 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Bayer awards education grants to 10 Hawaiʻi schools
Hawaiʻi public schools have been awarded with 10 grants from the Bayer Fund- Hawaiʻi Science Education Grant, advancing STEM education in schools across Maui, Oʻahu and Molokaʻi.
Ritual Integrated Wellness joins Maui Mall Village
Maui Mall Village welcomes Ritual Integrated Wellness, a yoga and Pilates studio opening Dec. 1, featuring introductory offers and a free private lesson for early package purchases.
Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center hosts holiday shopping event supporting Maui artists
The annual Hui Holidays shopping event at Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center, featuring over 100 local artists and vendors, will offer a unique array of Maui-made gifts from Nov. 17 to Dec. 23.
Hirono secures over $6.6M to improve early childhood services in Hawaiʻi
Senator Mazie K. Hirono secures over $6.6 million in federal funding for the University of Hawaiʻi to enhance child care programs and services statewide.
Highways Maui District earns top national stormwater award
The Highways Maui District has been honored with the 2023 MS4 Phase II Overall Award for its exceptional stormwater management programs.
UH: Free training leading to immediate employment available for all Hawai‘i residents
Residents in search of employment and new career opportunities can access free trainings provided by the University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges through its Good Jobs Hawaiʻi initiative.
The Salvation Army and Walmart Joined Forces this Weekend to Bring Holiday Joy to Maui County Keiki After Recent Hardships
The Salvation Army’s cherished Angel Tree tradition aims to make the holiday season a little brighter for families who face financial hardships and are struggling to make ends meet, by providing Christmas gifts for their children. Walmart donated more than 30,000 toys to The Salvation Army for this event and other efforts this holiday season.
Single lane closure on Honoapiʻilani Hwy at Akahele for waterline work, Nov. 20-25
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is notifying motorists of upcoming closures for the week of Nov. 20, on Honoapiʻilani Highway as part of the West Maui Temporary School Facilities project.
Sale of cut Christmas trees begins on Tuesday at Kahului Walmart
Kahului Walmart will begin selling cut Christmas trees on Tuesday, Nov. 21, daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ten Allstate Maui Invitational players named to Naismith Trophy preseason watch list
Ten of the Top 50 players competing in the 2023 Allstate Maui Invitational have been named to Jersey Mike’s Naismith Men’s Player of the Year Watch List.
Voluntary recall warning for KinderFarms, LLC’s KinderMed Pain & Fever products due to acetaminophen instability
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to a voluntary recall by KinderFarms, LLC for KinderMed Infants’ Pain & Fever and KinderMed Kids’ Pain & Fever OTC medication products because of acetaminophen instability.
