Maui News
Hawaiian Music Series features young music talent Wehilei, June 29
This month’s popular Hawaiian Music Series will be held on June 29 at 6 p.m. on the Baldwin Home Museum lawn, and will feature young Hawaiian music talent, Wehilei.
Rep. Jill Tokuda introduces bill to increase quality, quantity of locally grown food
Rep. Jill Tokuda has taken a crucial step towards addressing food insecurity in by introducing the Grow Your Own Food Act, legislation that aims to enhance locally grown food production.
Jason Gilbert named Lahaina Junior Golf Associationʻs executive director
Lahaina Junior Golf Association appoints Jason Gilbert as its new Executive Director, entrusted with expanding fundraising efforts, managing coaches, overseeing tournaments, and administering the scholarship program.
Purebred Fisherman opens new store at Maui Mall Village
Purebred Fisherman, a fishing apparel brand known for its diverse range of fishing shirts, hats, shorts, sweaters, and accessories, has opened a new store at Maui Mall Village.
Custodian, former client Pacita Asuncion named MEO Employee of the Month
Pacita Asuncion, a former client in a kupuna employment program, has been named the Employee of the Month at Maui Economic Opportunity.
Donations needed to support July Fourth fireworks spectacular in Lahaina
The LahainaTown Action Committee and the County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development are seeking donations from the community to support this year’s Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular in Lahaina Town.
Hale Kau Kau latest to benefit from ʻOhana Fuels ‘Fuel Up. Do Good.’ program
Hale Kau Kau partners with ʻOhana Fuels’ “Fuel Up. Do Good.” program to provide free meals and meal delivery for those in need on Maui.
Gov. Green’s Intent to Veto list includes 11 bills from 2023 legislative session
Governor Josh Green, M.D., notified legislative leaders and stakeholders on Friday of his intent to veto 11 bills passed by the Hawaiʻi State Legislature during the 2023 session.
Maui police celebrate 11th CSI Camp 2023 graduates
The Maui Police Department celebrated the 11th class of C.S.I. Camp graduates on Friday, June 23. The 10 participants completed 40 hours of instruction during the week-long program.
Credit Unions of Maui golf tournament to benefit Hospice Maui, Aug. 12
The Credit Unions of Maui will host up to 160 golfers at Waiehu Municipal Golf Course for the 8th annual Credit Unions of Maui Charity Golf Tournament, on Aug. 12.
Gov. Green Signs 18 “Good Government” bills aimed at rebuilding public trust
Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed 18 “Good Government” bills on Friday, enacting laws governing ethics, lobbying, campaign spending, and other activities that aim to provide greater transparency and accountability.
Phase II response work begins at fuel spill site atop Haleakalā
Phase two of the spill response efforts at the Maui Space Surveillance Complex began on June 20, 2023. This comes after 700 gallons of diesel fuel spilled at the Maui Space Surveillance Complex Jan. 29 into Jan. 30, 2023.
Back-to-School Supply Drives for Maui kids in need, through July 21
Maui County Federal Credit Union hosts school supply drives at its branches in Kahului, Lahaina and Wailuku from June 20 until July 21, 2023. These events are in partnership with The Salvation Army’s annual Adopt a Backpack program which provides backpacks filled with school supplies for Maui’s children in need.
Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination prompts voluntary recall of specific frozen fruit products
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Food and Drug Branch is warning residents of a voluntary recall by Sunrise Growers Inc., of specific frozen fruit products sold in Hawaiʻi, because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Hawaiʻi gas prices third highest in US
Although gas prices have not seen much fluctuation in the past week, Hawaiʻi now has the third most expensive gas prices in the US after Washington state.
Gov. Green signs 13 bills to increase access to health care, wellness
“As a state, we need to be compassionate and focus on harm reduction,” said Governor Green of SB671. “It is important to legalize fentanyl test strips, because fentanyl is 80 times more powerful than morphine, and it’s being laced into other drugs and people are dying. If we can save lives, we should.”
Māʻalaea history book now available at Maui Ocean Treasures
A new book by Maui author, historian and conservation advocate Lucienne de Naie is now available at Maui Ocean Treasures, the gift store at Maui Ocean Center.
Hawaiʻi Alpha Delta Kappa announces Maui 2023 scholarship recipients
Hawaiʻi Alpha Delta Kappa, Gamma Chapter announced eight 2023 scholarship recipients on Maui, and a ninth who won the organization’s state award.
2023 Makawao Rodeo Parade returns with Country Concert to follow
The Makawao Rodeo Parade is back after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The parade features mounted and walking units, classic cars, and the 2023 Parade Grand Marshal is Donna Otsuka.
Great Snail Bail: 8,000 rare Hawaiian land snails moved to larger lab
Thousands of rare, threatened and endangered Hawaiian snails were moved from their home at a trailer in Kailua to a new, lab facility in Pearl City Thursday morning, in a transfer that caretakers have dubbed, “The Great Snail Bail.”
