Maui News
Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association celebrates 85 years
On June 1, 1938, HMSA opened its doors with 671 members, mostly teachers and social workers. Today, HMSA covers more than 780,000 people.
Molokaʻi-2-Oʻahu Paddleboard World Championships returns after 3 year pandemic pause
After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the 24th edition of the Molokaʻi-2-Oʻahu Paddleboard World Championships or M2O, returns to the Kaʻiwi Channel with an international field on Sunday, July 30, 2023.
Comment period begins on development of a new Central Maui Wastewater Reclamation Facility
An Environmental Impact Statement Preparation Notice has been filed for the proposed development of a new Central Maui Wastewater Reclamation Facility and onsite Soil Aquifer Treatment basin in Waikapū.
Adaptations Dance Theater presents 5th annual ‘Bring it Home’ dance concert Aug. 11-13
Adaptations Dance Theater returns with its 5th annual “Bring it Home” dance concert Aug. 11-13, showcasing resident and guest dance artists with an evening-length work.
UH gets $10.7M for human, environmental microbiome research
Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa have been awarded $10.7 million from the National Institutes of Health to study how human health is impacted by exposure to microbes. The studies will also explore how microbiomes are impacted by environmental and social-economic gradients in Hawaiʻi, and how an animal’s microbiome confers persistent health, using invertebrate hosts.
Volcano Watch: Halemaʻumaʻu’s 1967-68 eruption – another crater-filler
Kīlauea’s activity from 2018 until now has been compared to cycles of summit collapse and refilling prior to 1924. However, Kīlauea also exhibited similar behavior during the 1967-68 Halema‘uma‘u eruption.
Hawaiʻi Off Grid moving state towards net zero building
Hawaiʻi Off Grid, a multidisciplinary firm with over 20 years of expertise in off-grid and remote locations, leads Hawaiʻi in building sustainable residential and commercial architecture.
Individual whales, dolphins identified using facial recognition tech
A new facial recognition tool developed by a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Ph.D. student can identify individual whales and dolphins across 24 species, enabling faster research for conservation efforts.
Division of Aquatic Resources open hearings on Ocean Stewardship User Fees
The proposed new chapter will implement §187A-52, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, which requires all operators of commercial vessels, watercraft, or water sports equipment, that are required to have a commercial operator permit or commercial use permit pursuant to HAR §13-256-3, to collect a $1 ocean stewardship user fee from each passenger carried or customer served, and to transfer these fees to DLNR.
List: Maui lane closures through July 28, 2023
The state Department of Transportation will be conducting road work this week that will result in lane closures at various locations. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Electric Service of Maui completes electric vehicle charging project at Kahului Airport
Electric Service of Maui, LLC has completed construction of a large Electric Vehicle charging project at the Avis/Budget facility at the Kahului Airport on Maui.
New study explores carbon economy in Hawai‘i by 2045
A study commissioned by Hawaiian Electric highlights the need for significant technological advancements, particularly in sustainable fuels and carbon-capture, to achieve full decarbonization in Hawai‘i by 2045.
Student council at Kīhei Elementary School honored with national award for excellence
The student council at Kīhei Elementary School on Maui was among 16 student councils throughout the nation honored by the National Association of Elementary School Principals for projects focused on community service, student leadership and school spirit.
UH faculty, alumni support public education campaign to protect herbivore fishes, coral reefs
Fish Pono- Save our Reefs, a local public education campaign, aims to raise awareness on replenishing herbivore fish populations for healthy coral reefs.
MEO secures $4.2 Million contract to operate Maui Bus paratransit service
Maui Economic Opportunity continues to provide curb-to-curb paratransit service for persons with disabilities after securing a five-year contract with the County of Maui.
Dr. Bobby Baker and Julie Baker Foundation launch “Computers With A Cause” on Maui
The man who founded the Pacific Cancer Institute in 1993 in Wailuku, has established a private nonprofit foundation that is providing laptop computers to deserving high school students.
Maui hotels led the counties in June 2023 Hotel Performance Report for RevPAR, ADR
Maui County hotels led the counties in June 2023, bringing in the highest revenue per available room and average daily rate, according to the Hawai‘i Hotel Performance Report published by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.
Maoli concert on Maui expected to draw large crowd, prompts temporary closures July 22
Motorists should be aware of area traffic on Saturday night during the Maoli concert, which is expected to bring thousands to the War Memorial Special Events Field from 4:30 to 10 p.m.
Hearing begins on planned mosquito release to control avian malaria in effort to save native birds
A hearing got underway Friday on a challenge to the state’s planned use of mosquitoes to control avian malaria that is impacting native bird populations.
Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club + Clean The World host hygiene kit building day
Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club in Lahaina is taking action on Monday, July 24, with a resort-wide Hygiene Kit Building Day in partnership with the Hawaiʻi Department of Health to benefit seniors at Hale Mahaolu.
