Maui News
Holoholo Kaʻa returns to UHMC in support of Hawaiian Immersion preschool, Nov. 5
Nā Leo Pūlama o Maui, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Hawaiian immersion preschool program, Pūnana Leo o Maui, announced the return of Holoholo Kaʻa on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College back parking lot.
UH Mānoa ranked top 1% in the world for research, teaching
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa ranks within the top 1% globally for teaching and research according to the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
UH: Long-lasting La Niña events increasing in frequency, impacting industries
New research from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa reveals that the occurrence of long-lasting La Niña events, which impact many industries from agriculture to tourism, have become more frequent.
Kīhei woman succumbs to injuries from single car crash on North Kīhei Road on Sept. 19
A Kīhei woman succumbed to injuries she sustained in a single vehicle crash on North Kīhei Road reported in the early morning hours on Sept. 19, 2023.
Hawaiʻi Medical Association to host webinar on Maui healthcare efforts after Lahaina Wildfires
Join the “Conversations at HMA” webinar on Oct. 2 to get the latest insights on Maui’s healthcare efforts, including, updates on the Lahaina wildfire response and discussions about behavioral health.
UH: Innovative coral sampling technique unlocks detailed biochemistry maps for reef health
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa researchers have developed an innovative method for coral sampling, creating detailed biochemical maps that offer unprecedented insights into compounds crucial for reef health.
West Maui golf courses continue to reopen on staggering dates
West Maui’s golf courses are reopening after the recent wildfires as Kā‘anapali and Kapalua Golf, along with Wailea Golf Club in South Maui, remain unaffected by the fires.
Applications available for Maui County Agricultural Micro Grant Program
Maui County small farmers and ranchers can apply for grants of up to $25,000 through the Agricultural Micro Grant Program 4.0, a $3 million initiative funded by Maui County and administered by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Center.
2023 marks banner year for Made in Hawaiʻi Festival with more than $2M in revenue
In the wake of the wildfires that devastated South Maui, the festival this year contributed $58.2K from ticket and t-shirt sales, as well as direct donations, to the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund. Vendors together donated approximately a quarter million dollars to Maui wildfire relief efforts.
Temporary tent shelters for houseless wildfire survivors opens in Central Maui
The state, in partnership with the nonprofit Project Vision Hawai‘i, has opened Puʻuhonua o Nēnē, a temporary shelter for Maui wildfire survivors who were experiencing homelessness before the disaster. The temporary shelter, located at the corner of Hāna Highway and Mayor Elmer F. Carvalho Way in Kahului opened on Friday, Sept. 29.
Maui police narrow ‘Credible List’ of unaccounted for individuals to 12
The Maui Police Department has narrowed its list of unaccounted for individuals from the Aug. 8 Lahaina wildfire to 12 people. The updated list was released on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023.
New census data confirms more Native Hawaiians live on continental US than in Hawaiʻi
Recent US Census data reveals that the continental US now houses more Native Hawaiians than the state of Hawaiʻi, confirming prior demographic predictions.
One more Lahaina fire victim identified by police: death toll is 97, unaccounted for is 12
The Maui Police Department identified one more victim of the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire on Friday: Allen John Constantino, 25, of Lahaina.
Lahaina legislators urge Gov. Green to delay phased reopening of West Maui tourism
Senator Angus McKelvey and Representative Elle Cochran sent a letter to Governor Josh Green urging him to abandon the hard date of Oct. 8 for the reopening of tourism to West Maui.
Maui Mayor Bissen issues statement about residents sheltering in hotels due to fires
Maui Mayor RIchard Bissen said that he was reassured by the American Red Cross, FEMA and the State of Hawai’i that residents displaced by the Aug. 8 fires who are sheltering in hotels will be able to continue to do so past Sept. 30 if they have completed registering with FEMA and the Red Cross.
County facilities near stadium to be closed Saturday in preparation for sold out MIL football game
In preparation for a sold-out Maui Interscholastic League football game (Lahainaluna vs. Baldwin) on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, War Memorial Complex facilities and some surrounding areas will be temporarily closed to the public that day.
FEMA and FCC plan nationwide emergency alert test, Oct. 4
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission will conduct a nationwide test of two key emergency alert systems on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The tests of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts will take place at 8:20 a.m. HST.
FEMA job fair, Sept. 30 in Kahului
FEMA has 100 temporary vacancies on Maui and Oahu that start as 120-day appointments and may be extended up to one year. The SBA positions can be for at least a year and, in some cases, as long as seven years, some with a travel requirement.
Applications for Maui Disaster Relief Fund to open beginning Oct. 1
Online applications for disaster relief financial support will begin Oct. 1, 2023, from the Maui Disaster Relief initiative by the Hawaiʻi Catholic Community Foundation, and all of Maui’s 10 Catholic churches.
DLNR: Hope remains for Old Lahaina Courthouse, Baldwin House and Seamen’s Hospital
“I’m really pleased. From the first photographs I saw it looked like everything was gone and that’s not the case. There are important historic buildings here that I think can be repaired,” said State Historic Preservation Division Administrator Dr. Alan Downer.
