Maui News
WATCH: National Marine Sanctuary Foundation honors Congressman Ed Case of Hawai‘i
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation recently gave its prestigious 2023 Leadership Award to Case, who continues the fight for ocean-based climate solutions, sustainable climate ready fisheries management and international cooperation and coordination in saving the world’s oceans.
Gov. Green extends family tax credit, signs biennium budget
HB954 (Act 163) gives $104 million of income support to local taxpayers, “many of whom will receive tax refunds worth thousands of dollars that will flow back into their household budgets to help make ends meet,” according to the governor’s announcement.
AAA Hawaiʻi expects record-breaking Independence Day travel
AAA Hawaiʻi anticipates record-breaking Independence Day travel, with over 7.4 million residents of Pacific states embarking on holiday getaways.
Biden-Harris invest $16M to save Hawaiian forest birds from extinction
Nearly $16 million has been allocated to the Hawaiian Forest Bird Conservation Keystone Initiative, aimed at protecting the distinctive bird species of the Hawaiian Islands and addressing urgent challenges such as habitat loss, invasive species, climate change, and disease.
Binhi at Ani awards 25 scholarships to the Class of 2023
Binhi at Ani, an organization dedicated to promoting education, awards 25 scholarships to the Class of 2023.
Day 4 of Maui Film Festival features “Blueback” and “The Road to Patagonia”
Day four of the Maui Film Festival’s Stardust Cinema features two films: “Blueback” at 5:30 p.m, and “The Road to Patagonia” at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2023.
Maui Paratransit coupons to be honored beyond June 30
Maui County paratransit discount booklets will be honored beyond the June 30 expiration date that appears on coupons, according to program administrators.
Maui police launch Fourth of July impaired driving enforcement campaign
The Maui Police Department’s Traffic Division will be conducting sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols at various locations to address impaired driving over the Fourth of July holiday.
“Sustainability Together: Community-led Regenerative Action” speaker series, July 10
The County of Maui Environmental Protection and Sustainability Division will host the second installment of its speaker series “Sustainability Together: Community-led Regenerative Action” on July 10 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Molokaʻi Community Health Center. The event will be streamed live on Akakū Maui Community Media Channel 54.
2023 Makawao Stampede Rodeo to air on Akakū
The 2023 Makawao Stampede Rodeo will be broadcast LIVE on Akakū this weekend beginning with the Bull Bash on Friday, June 30 from 7-9 p.m, and continuing on Saturday and Sunday, July 1-2 from 1-5 p.m. on Akakū Channels 54 and 55.
Kīhei fire burns four acres near wastewater facility
An estimated four acres of brush burned in a fire near the wastewater facility off of the Piʻilani Highway in Kīhei on Thursday afternoon.
MEO Youth Services, Big Brothers Big Sisters join for beach cleanup
More than 35 youth and staff of Maui Economic Opportunity Youth Services and Big Brothers Big Sisters got together for a beach cleanup, barbeque and fun activities at Kanahā Beach Park on Wednesday.
Eruption pause, reduced lava supply at Kīlauea results in lowered Volcano Alert Level
Scientists with the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory lowered the Volcano Alert Level at Kīlauea from Watch to Advisory, and the Aviation Color Code from Orange to Yellow today. The action comes following the pause in eruptive activity declared earlier this month on June 19.
$25M Līloa Dr. Extension is part of long-discussed Kīhei North-South Collector Road
The County of Maui released further details about a $25 million federal grant announced earlier this week that will fund the proposed Līloa Drive Extension. The work is part of the first phase of a north segment of the long-discussed Kīhei North-South Collector Road.
Maui Humane Society, Jackson Galaxy create donation fund for at-risk cats, kittens
The Maui Humane Society has introduced a dedicated donation fund in collaboration with TV host Jackson Galaxy to provide essential care and attention to vulnerable cats and kittens within the shelter.
Day 3 of Maui Film Festival features “Immediate Family” and “Jules”
Day three of the Maui Film Festival’s Stardust Cinema features two films: “Immediate Family” at 5:30 p.m., and “Jules” at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2023.
Juried Biennial Exhibition runs July 5 to Aug. 6 at MACC’s Schaefer International Gallery
Maui Arts & Cultural Center announced the opening of the inaugural edition of the MACC Biennial—a new, statewide juried exhibition showcasing the voices of artists from across Hawai‘i through an open call for contemporary work. The exhibition dates are July 5 to Aug. 26, 2023 at Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Schaefer International Gallery.
Update: Piʻilani Highway OPEN following brush fire in Kīhei
The Piʻilani Highway is now OPEN. It was closed earlier this afternoon due to a brush fire in Kīhei between the wastewater treatment plant and Monsanto.
Update/restored: 3,000 customers without power in Kīhei on Maui
Hawaiian Electric on Maui is reporting that an estimated 3,000 customers are without power in the Kīhei area of South Maui. Crews have been dispatched to respond. The outage was reported at around 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
Maui police issue safety reminders ahead of Fourth of July
The Maui Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in preventing fires and injuries by being aware of surroundings and the hazards of fireworks during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday.
