Maui News
130+ students attend event encouraging them to become teachers
Friday’s Dive Into Education event was the first of its kind organized by students aimed at motivating their peers to become educators, and help to address Hawaiʻi’s teacher shortage.
30-foot whale shark spotted off Kāneʻohe Bay
Researchers from the UH Mānoa Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology Shark Research Lab captured underwater video of a 30-foot whale shark feeding a mile off Kāneʻohe Bay near Kualoa Ranch.
“Cooking Hawaiian Style” kicks off new season with premiere on Nov. 6
Host Lanai Tabura kicks off the season with accomplished Maui musician, Joshua Kahula, the lead singer of Nuff Sedd. Kahula’s most recent project, E OLA MAUI, is a collaboration with filmmakers and artists across Hawaiʻi is a tribute to the families of Maui impacted by the August fires, www.eolamaui.com. A resident of Lahaina and father of three, Kahula shares recipes that fit his family’s busy lifestyle.
Hawaiian Electric conducting routine aerial line inspections for Maui from Nov. 6 to Nov. 9
Hawaiian Electric will use a helicopter to perform routine power line inspections on Maui on Monday, Nov. 6 to Thursday, Nov. 9, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Exact times and locations are subject to change depending on weather conditions.
Red Flag Warning issued for gusty winds and low humidity
The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 10 a.m. today to 6 p.m. Monday. Relative humidity is forecast to be as low as 40% and will reach its lowest during the afternoon hours.
‘Creativity for a Cause’ supports Stampin’ Up demonstrators affected by Lahaina Wildfire
Join fellow paper crafting enthusiasts on Nov. 18 at “Creativity for a Cause” to assist Stampin’ Up demonstrators who lost their homes in the Lahaina wildfires.
10th Made in Maui County Festival boosts small businesses, local economy following fires
With the Lahaina fire — that has led to the closure of about 600 businesses, according to the Hawai’i Small Business Development Center, and forced many others to change course — the Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival has become a lifeline for some businesses and a symbol of economic recovery for Maui.
Kapalua wildfire 100% contained, burns 11 acres
Update: The fire near Kapalua Airport is now 100% contained as of 5:15 p.m. Crews remained on scene to extinguish hotspots at last report.
St. Anthony School in Wailuku to hold Open House on Nov. 18
The St. Anthony School in Wailuku is hosting an Open House on Nov. 18, offering students and parents an opportunity to explore its historic campus, meet teachers and staff, and learn about its long-standing tradition of providing Catholic education to Maui’s youth.
US Small Business Administration offers 6-month deferment for Maui wildfire-impacted businesses
The US Small Business Administration has announced a 6-month deferment period for Maui businesses affected by the Hawaii wildfires.
Update: Red Flag Warning for leeward areas of all islands due to gusty winds, low humidity
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. Sunday to 6 p.m. HST Monday. This replaces the Fire Weather Watch that had been issued earlier.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs selects new chief executive officer
Stacy Kealohalani Ferreira has been appointed as the new chief executive officer (Ka Pouhana) of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs following the departure of Dr. Sylvia Hussey in July.
300 temporary jobs available in wake of Maui wildfires to help with cleanup, recovery
Three hundred jobs for impacted workers are available through the DLIR Workforce Development Division and Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. to assist with debris removal, damage cleanup and the delivery of humanitarian assistance.
Honolulu Bishop Larry Silva celebrates All Souls Day Mass in Kapalua, Maui
“We have come today to lament with you, to mourn with you, and to grieve with you,” Bishop Silva said in his homily, standing next to rows of flickering candles; each representing a loved one lost in the devastating Lahaina wildfire on Aug. 8.
Live Like Tre Foundation announces scholarship awardees
The Live Like Tre Foundation announced the recipients of the Live Like Tre Foundation Scholarships for the academic year 2023-2024. These individuals were selected for their embodiment of the spirit of the foundation’s mission to inspire acts of kindness, love and positive impact in their communities.
Disaster Area Residential Restrictions to be lifted for Zones 6E and 9D in West Maui
County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and residents with vehicle passes from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Monday, Nov. 6 and Tuesday, Nov. 7, in Zones 6E and 9D.
Maui Bus to launch modified Lahaina Villager route; Lahaina Cannery Mall stop to be added
Maui Bus will launch a modified route for Lahaina Villager #23 on Sunday, Nov. 5. Also, the existing West Maui Express #29 route for Maui Bus will add Lahaina Cannery Mall to the schedule starting Sunday, Nov. 5.
Disaster Recovery Community Update Meetings to launch in Lahaina this month
Starting at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 8, 2023 and continuing Wednesdays through Nov. 29, 2023, at Lahaina Civic Center, the four Disaster Recovery Community Update Meetings will be led by Oliveira, who will provide reentry updates, progress, schedule and common community questions.
Update: Kahului eatery gets conditional pass following complaint inspection
The health department is requiring the food establishment to take corrective actions before allowing the establishment to reopen to the public. A followup inspection is scheduled for Nov. 6.
Maui pesticide collection event for farms and commercial users, Dec. 15
The PDP is a statewide project with the second pesticide collection event to be on Maui on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The registration deadline is Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 by 4:30 p.m. The exact drop-off location on Maui will be provided only to registered participants.
