Maui News
Hilton Grand Vacations hosts job fair in Kāʻanapali, Dec. 7
Hilton Grand Vacations hosts a hiring event in Lahaina this week to recruit new talent across various sales, marketing and resort operations positions.
Hōkūleʻa to arrive back in Hawaiʻi on Dec. 6
After more than six months, the Polynesian sailing canoe Hōkūleʻa is on her way back to Hawaiʻi courtesy of Matson. The Matson ship is expected to arrive in Honolulu on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 6.
December deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance is Dec. 11
Time is winding down for homeowners and renters to apply for FEMA disaster assistance if they had damage or losses to their property from the August wildfires on Maui. Applicants may also seek approval for a disaster loan from the US Small Business Administration, a FEMA partner in Maui’s recovery. For both federal agencies, the deadline to apply is Monday, Dec. 11.
Total visitor arrivals, spending declined for 3rd straight month in October compared to 2022
Both visitor arrivals and visitor spending declined for the third straight month compared to 2022, as Hawaiʻi’s visitor industry continued to feel the impact of the August Lahaina wildfires, according to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
Maui student among 18 scholarship recipients of Hawaiʻi Dental Service Foundation
The Hawaiʻi Dental Service Foundation has awarded scholarships totaling $110,000 to 18 aspiring dental professionals, eight who want to be dentists and 10 who want to become dental hygienists.
UH researching Maui wildfire impacts on agriculture, health with federal grants
In the aftermath of Maui’s Lahaina wildfire, the University of Hawai‘i will use $519,000 in USDA grants to fund research projects that aim to reinforce Hawai‘i’s agriculture against disasters and address the health risks of toxic chromium.
Three individuals identified in search to fill the House District 10 vacancy for Maui
The three individuals whose names were sent to the governor for consideration are: Timothy Scott Lara (left), Local entrepreneur, and community leader; Leslee D. Matthews (middle), Social worker and Local Attorney; and Tyson K. Miyake (right), former Chief of Staff to Mayor Victorino.
Snow Zone returns to Lahaina, Dec. 9
The Snow Zone is made from 5,000 pounds of flaked ice, so shoes or rain boots are recommended. There is a timed entry and the area is restricted to keiki 12 years and younger.
Maui’s Jackson Bunch Wins 2023 The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro
Maui’s Jackson Bunch (HAW) emerged victorious at The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro, a Hawaii/Tahiti Nui Qualifying Series (QS) 1,000, in solid six-to-eight foot conditions over heavily-stacked fields over the weekend.
Volcano Watch: Explosive eruptions from Kīlauea – beneficial or dangerous?
Explosive eruptions are not bad everywhere. Hawaiian society southeast of Kīlauea’s summit actually benefited from some of them. These benefits result from the deposits of fine volcanic ash that transformed a barren sea of pāhoehoe into an area capable of sustaining agriculture.
Missing Wailuku boy found safe
Maui police have located a 7-year-old Wailuku boy who failed to return home on Saturday afternoon. Police say the boy was located by police officers at around 11:20 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 at Whaler’s Village in Kāʻanapali. According to police reports, the 7-year-old was found in the company of an 8-year-old and 11-year-old, both who were also reported as runaways.
Nisei Veterans Memorial Center hosts an evening with celebrated artist Willie Ito
The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center will host an evening with Willie Ito on Dec. 8, honoring his journey from internment during World War II to a distinguished career in animation.
Island Grocery Depot in Lahaina extends hours to open earlier
Starting Monday, Dec. 4, Island Grocery Depot in Lahaina will extend its hours to open earlier at 6:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday.
Alaska Airlines to acquire Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9B deal
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), and Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Alaska Airlines will acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $18 per share in cash, for a transaction value of approximately $1.9 billion, inclusive of $0.9 billion of Hawaiian Airlines net debt.
DHHL awards 25 pastoral lots in Kahikinui, Maui
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands awarded 25 pastoral lots Saturday as part of the department’s Kuleana Program. Established in 1999, the Kuleana Program was created through beneficiary consultation and is the department’s direct response to fulfilling the community’s needs and desire to be stewards of the land.
Democratic Party of Hawai‘i Elects Interim Party Chair
The State Central Committee, the governing body for the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i, voted in Adrian Tam as their new interim Party Chair at a special meeting that was held on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Young Brothers names 5 female directors to its leadership team
Young Brothers ushers in a new era with the appointment of five female directors, enhancing its leadership team with experts in strategic initiatives, finance, human resources, marine operations and terminal operations.
Maui Relief TANF Program outreach for noncitizens to be held Dec. 10
An outreach event to reach noncitizen families with dependent children, who could be eligible for Maui Relief TANF Program benefits, will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10, in Lahaina.
General Contractors Association of Hawaiʻi raises $50,000 for Domestic Violence Action Center
Members of the General Contractors Association of Hawaiʻi have raised over $50,000 for the Domestic Violence Action Center, inspired by the association president, Steve Baginski’s, personal connection to the cause.
UH: National awards for Hawaiian language production, ‘Hoʻoilina’
A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa play written and directed by a recent alumnus of the Department of Theatre and Dance captured six national awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.
