Maui News
Breaking: Maui Managing Director, Kekuhaupio “Keku” Akana retiring
Maui Managing Director, Kekuhaupio “Keku” Akana, will retire from the County of Maui effective Dec. 31. He was Mayor Richard Bissen’s first cabinet appointment following the 2022 elections. In deciding to retire, Akana pointed to wanting to spend more time with his ʻohana including seven grandchildren.
Traffic advisory: Single vehicle accident in West Maui near Akahele/Honoapiʻilani
A single vehicle accident has resulted in the closure of Akahele Street at Honoapiʻilani Highway; and Honoapiʻilani Highway at Lower Honoapiʻilani Highway.
Disaster Area Residential Restrictions to be lifted for Zones 6B and 7A in West Maui
County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17 and 18, for owners and residents with vehicle passes in Zones 6B and 7A.
Visitor industry raises more than $42,000 for Maui scholarships
The 26th Annual Excellence in Education Golf Tournament presented by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits took place this past Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at the Kāʻanapali Golf Course. Through this tournament, the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association raised over $42,000 for Maui’s students pursuing the hospitality industry.
Kīhei fire extinguished, no structures damaged
Maui fire crews quickly worked to knock down flames at a brush fire reported in an empty lot in Kīhei on Tuesday afternoon. The fire was reported at 12:11 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, along South Kīhei Road near the Walaka Street intersection.
Police publicly identify one more victim of Lahaina fire; bringing total to 99 of 100 known fatalities
The Maui Police Department today identified one more victim of the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire: Sharlene Rabang, 78, of Lahaina.
MEO staffing table at Maui County Senior Resource Fair on Saturday
Maui Economic Opportunity will be signing up kupuna for the Red Card discount program, assisting with transportation applications and offering other information at the Maui County Senior Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at The Maui Mall Village.
Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency committee cancels meeting to encourage participation at Native Hawaiian Convention
Council member Nohe Uʻu-Hodgins announced that the Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee has canceled its meeting planned for today (Nov. 14) at 1:30 p.m. to allow council members to attend the 22nd Annual Native Hawaiian Convention. The committee planned to discuss Resolution 23-194, developing a comprehensive recovery and resiliency plan in response to the August wildfires, and is rescheduling the item for Nov. 28, she said.
Red Flag Warning until 6 p.m. for leeward areas of all Hawaiian Islands
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today for the leeward areas of all Hawaiian Islands.
Disaster Area Restrictions to be lifted for Zones 1D, 5G, 10F, 14E, 15B and 15C in West Maui
County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions have been lifted for several rural land zones as of 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, including: 1D, 10F, 14E, 15B, and 15C. Reentry for zone 5G (E. Kuu Aku Lane) is only for areas within the zone that were not affected by the fire. Supported reentry for residents in fire-affected units is expected to be held next week.
Maui County Democrats seek nominees for House Vacancy
Last Thursday, State House Representative Troy N. Hashimoto was appointed by Governor Josh Green, M.D. to fill the Senate District 5 vacancy created by outgoing State Senator Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran who resigned on Oct. 31, 2023. This appointment resulted in a seat vacancy for House District 10.
2023 Native Hawaiian Convention kicks off today at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center
The 22nd Annual Native Hawaiian Convention gets underway today at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului, Maui. The four day event was moved to Maui this year to uplift the voices and people following the Aug. 8 wildfires.
Brush fire burns 35 acres; Maui Veterans Highway now OPEN
As of 1:19 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, this fire that was first reported on Monday along the Maui Veterans Highway is now considered 100% contained.
One of three reentry vehicle pass locations briefly moves to MACC
On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 14 through 16, 2023, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement’s Kākoʻo Maui Relief and Aid Services office, which distributes county reentry vehicle passes, will move from Maui Mall Village to Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
MEO handling fire grants for businesses with $300,000 revenues or less
The Maui Business Bridge Grant that provides financial support to businesses directly or indirectly impacted by the August wildfires began accepting applications today, Nov. 13, with Maui Economic Opportunity working with establishments of $300,000 in gross revenue or less.
Aloha Market powered by Mana Up hosts 15-day pop-up shop at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism and Mana Up today announced the launch of a Hawaiʻi-themed pop-up retail shop featuring Hawaiʻi products at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. Named the Aloha Market powered by Mana Up, the pop-up shop is set to open its doors on Nov. 15, bringing a slice of Hawai‘i’s vibrant culture, natural beauty, and tropical flair to the gateway to Tokyo.
Maui Wellness Group, LLC gets approval as medical cannabis retail dispensary
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health has issued a formal notice to proceed for Maui Wellness Group, LLC, dba Maui Grown Therapies after it passed its final on-site inspection for its fourth retail facility. Maui Grown Therapies’ new retail site is located at 1215 South Kīhei Road D-2 in Kīhei, and the company expects to begin sales on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.
Liam Moleta of Oʻahu wins 21st Richard Hoʻopiʻi Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto contest on Maui
Liam Moleta of Oʻahu earned this year’s title for his performance of “Aloha Nō Kahului.” Also competing were Tevita Lisiate Apina-Pacheco from Waiʻanae, O‘ahu, Antonio Robles of Wailuku, Maui, and Via Tiumalu Jr from Kīhei, Maui.
RSV vaccine now available for Kaiser Permanente members
Kaiser Permanente is now offering the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine to members 60 years and older. The vaccines are available by appointment only and are covered like all routine vaccinations, typically at no cost to Kaiser Permanente members, according to the member’s plan coverage.
Island Grocery Depot in Lahaina has extended hours
Effective today, Island Grocery Depot in Lahaina has extended store hours to close later at 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
