Maui News
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.
Maui Business Bridge Grant accepting applications now
This Maui Business Bridge Grant program is now accepting applications. The purpose of this grant program is to support Maui-based businesses that have been directly or indirectly impacted by the Aug. 8, 2023 Lahaina and Upcountry wildfires.
Wind Advisory extended, gusts of over 50 mph forecast
The forecast calls for easterly trade winds of 15 to 30 mph with localized gusts over 50 mph. The National Weather Service has extended a wind advisory for portions of Maui and Hawaiʻi Counties through 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Giving multiplied with school supplies for children overseas
Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, will deliver these gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 100 countries.
Nexamp to hold virtual community meeting on two Upcountry Shared Solar projects
Pi’iholo Road Solar is proposed to be built near lower Pi’iholo Road in Makawao. Makawao Solar is proposed to be built off Haleakala Highway above and adjacent to King Kekaulike High School in Makawao.
Tomoda-Bannert wins Super Girl Surf Pro; Maui’s Liotta earns runner-up toward 2024 Challenger Series qualification
Liotta, the Maui competitor currently sits at No. 3 and is in a qualification spot for the 2024 Challenger Series heading into the final event of the season.
From bean to bar: UH alum turned international chocolatier
Mānoa Chocolate’s name originated from the Hawaiian word mānoa which means solid, vast and depth. Butterbaugh found this name fitting: it summed up his goal to (1) make chocolate with deep, complex flavor profiles, and (2) create a vast impact on Hawaiʻi’s agricultural and manufacturing industries.
State of Hawaiʻi Enterprise Technology Services names new chief data officer
Rebecca Cai’s appointment as the first chief data officer for Hawai‘i’s Office of Enterprise Technology Services marks a significant step towards evidence-based policymaking.
50 Years of Life: ʻUmeke from King Kalākaua’s Jubilee’ installation
The Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum presents “Fifty Years of Life: ʻUmeke from King Kalākaua’s Jubilee,” a third-floor installation in Hawaiian Hall offering insight into Kalākaua’s significant contributions to Hawaiian culture. The exhibit runs through June 2024.
Maui Relief TANF Program for families impacted by fires up and running, accepting applications
Families with dependent children in their household, directly and indirectly impacted by the wildfires and earning less than 350% of the poverty level (which for a family of four is $120,750 annually) are eligible for the benefits.
Dog fosters needed; Maui kennels are full
Maui Humane Society reached over 100% capacity in its dog kennels last week. The facility reports it can care for 40 dogs at the shelter but have over 60 in the shelter and over 130 in its care total.
MADD Hawai‘i kicks off ‘Tie One On for Safety’ campaign Nov. 16
Red ribbons displayed on vehicles to remind motorists to drive safely this holiday season.
Volcano Watch: What’s shaking beneath Mauna Loa?
It’s hard to believe that nearly one year has passed since Mauna Loa last erupted. But a small increase in seismic activity in late October 2023 reminds us that the Big Island volcano remains active.
Pacific Gateway Center designated as Immigrant Resource Center for Maui, Kaua‘i and O‘ahu
Pacific Gateway Center, in partnership with Parents and Children Together, has been designated as the Immigrant Resource Center for Maui, Kaua‘i, and O‘ahu.
