Maui News
Update/located: Wailuku man reported missing
As of Friday, July 14, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Eric Loughran was located. He was reported missing earlier this week by family members. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance.
The MACC’s Schaefer International Gallery Biennial 2023 award winners announced
With the opening of Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s inaugural edition of the MACC Biennial in
Schaefer International Gallery, running now through Aug. 26, the Center has announced the recipients of three prestigious awards for MACC Biennial 2023.
BREAKING: Kahului Airport to get a new TSA checkpoint thanks to $22M federal grant
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation will receive a $22 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to construct a new Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Kahului Airport. The OGG project will cost $62.3 million. Work is expected to begin in the summer of 2024 and to be completed by the end of 2025.
July edition of Hawaiian music series features Hawaiian trio Kūikawā
This month’s Hawaiian Music Series, presented by Lahaina Restoration Foundation, takes place on July 27 at 6 p.m. on the Baldwin Home Museum lawn, and features Hawaiian music group, Kūikawā.
Maui Council to consider bills regulating air and replica guns and G.E.T. surcharge
The Maui County Council will meet Tuesday at 9 a.m. to consider passage on second and final reading of Bill 169, CD1 (2022), updating regulations to air and replica guns, and Bill 49, CD1, FD1 (2023), establishing a general excise tax surcharge, Council Chair Alice L. Lee announced today.
263 bills signed into law by Gov. Josh Green
Governor Josh Green, M.D., has enacted 263 of the 274 bills passed during the 2023 legislative session. The bills include legislation on good governance, affordable housing, destination management at state parks, protections for victims of domestic violence, traffic safety, and cost of living.
Voluntary recall warning issued for 365 Organic Asian Inspired Chopped Salad Kits
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Food and Drug Branch is warning residents of a voluntary recall by Braga Fresh of its 365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Asian Inspired Chopped Salad 12oz. Kits because they may contain incorrect condiment ingredients, resulting in undeclared milk and egg allergens not listed on the product label.
Calvin intensifies into a major Category 3 hurricane
Calvin is expected to move into the Central Pacific Basin late Sunday or early Monday, according to forecasters. Its remnants will likely impact the state beginning next week Tuesday, but forecasters with the National Weather Service say its still too early for details.
Gas prices drop slightly as summer travel demand remains strong
Gas prices in Hawaiʻi show a slight decrease as summer travel continues.
Hōkūleʻa arrives in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia
Hōkūleʻa was warmly received by tribal leaders and community members upon her arrival at the Haida village of Old Masset (Gaw) in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia.
Severe drought now impacting southern and western coastal areas of Maui
Severe drought conditions are now impacting the southern and western coastal areas of Maui. According to the US Drought Monitor weekly reporting, this is the first time the severe drought designation has been noted in Hawaiʻi this summer.
Update/Open: Hāna Highway partial closure due to motor vehicle accident
Update: 3:14 p.m., July 13, 2023
The Hāna Highway is now OPEN in both directions. It was closed earlier this afternoon due to a motor vehicle accident involving multiple vehicles.
South Maui’s Kūlanihākoʻi High School to officially open in August with a temporary certificate of occupancy
Kūlanihākoʻi High School in Kīhei will officially open next month. The $245 million state-of-the art campus will open in August with a temporary certificate of occupancy.
2023 Emma Farden Sharpe Hula Festival, Aug. 12
The 2023 Emma Farden Sharpe Hula Festival takes place on Aug. 12, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. beneath the iconic Banyan Tree in Lahaina. Enjoy free keiki activities, workshops, Hawaiʻi made crafts by island artisans and hula accompanied by Hawaiian music.
No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following preliminary 4.6 earthquake NE of Maui
There is no tsunami threat to Maui following a preliminary magnitude 4.6 earthquake, located in the deep ocean northeast of Maui. The quake occurred at 11:29 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2023.
Calvin becomes third hurricane of Eastern Pacific season
The National Weather Service reports that Calvin will likely impact the state beginning next Tuesday, with the potential for windy and wet weather mid week. Hawaiʻi’s synopsis indicates that it’s still too early to forecast details.
Hawaiian Community Assets receives $903K for housing counseling, homebuyer program
Hawaiian Community Assets has been awarded $903,168 to expand housing counseling and financial education support for its Kahua Waiwai Homebuyer Program.
Update/located: Missing woman known to frequent Kahului, last seen July 3, 2023
UPDATE/LOCATED: As of Thursday, July 13, 2023, at approximately 8:35 a.m., Serginna Quintana was located and found to be in good health. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance.
Raising Cane’s “Stuff Da Bus” Back to School Supply Drive to benefit Maui United Way
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is partnering with Maui United Way for the first annual “Raising Cane’s Stuff Da Bus Back to School Drive and Celebration” on Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 4-6 p.m. at the Raising Cane’s in Kahului.
Council member Nohe Uʻu-Hodgins hosts Pāʻia Town Hall and Talk Story, July 26
Council member Nohe Uʻu-Hodgins hosts a Pāʻia Town Hall and Talk Story event on July 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pāʻia Community Center.
