Maui News
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.”
Maui Humane Society names Dr. Lisa M. Labrecque as new CEO
The Board of Directors of Maui Humane Society announced the appointment of Dr. Lisa M. Labrecque, DVM, as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. She will start work at the shelter in Puʻunēnē on July 19, 2023.
Summer Break Teen Financial Literacy Workshop offered on Maui
Maui Economic Opportunity’s popular Teen Financial Literacy Workshop will be held in-person July 10 and 11 at MEO in Wailuku.
$4M NASA grant to help UH researchers develop new sensors to observe distant planets
This new mission aims to unambiguously identify and classify about 25 Earth-like exoplanets to determine if they possess atmospheres suitable for life. The UH team will provide the sensors for that project.
Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers Board elects new Chair, Helen “Kit” Hart
Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers announced the election of Helen “Kit” Hart as new Board Chair during the nonprofit’s annual board of directors meeting held Tuesday at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Whale Trust and Koholā Brewery announce new Summer Speaker Series
Whale Trust and Koholā Brewery are joining forces to present the return of Breaches & Brews Science nights. The series returns on a monthly basis, starting July 5, 2023.
Hōkūleʻa’s crew joins launch of Angoon’s first traditional canoe in more than 100 years
The crew of Hōkūleʻa joined the Alaska Native community of Angoon, or Xutsnoowú Ḵwáan, on Monday, June 19, 2023, for the launch of its first traditional dugout canoe, or yaakw, in 140 years.
Gov. Green signs bills that seek to increase affordable housing, reduce homelessness
Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed several bills that seek to expand access to affordable housing and provide much-needed assistance to families and individuals who might be at risk of becoming homeless.
Maui Film Festival announces 2023 honorees and film slate
The festival honors: Annie Gonzalez, starring as ‘Judy Montañez’ in Flamin’ Hot, with the Rising Star Award; and Yara Shahidi, starring as ‘Tinker Bell’ in Disney’s live action film Peter Pan & Wendy, will receive the Shining Star Award.
County of Maui seeking public input for future Kehalani Mauka Park improvements
Improvements for the approximately 13-acre Kehalani Mauka Park in Wailuku could include walking paths, trees, benches, pavilions, and other features to enhance the park for the public to use. An open house takes place July 1 from 8-11 a.m.
Five Maui Police Department Lieutenants promoted to Captains
The Maui Police Department announced the promotion of five Lieutenants to the rank of Captain. All promotions took effect on June 16, 2023. Promotions include Captains: Terence Gomez, Nelson Hamilton, Bryan Manlapao, Joy Medeiros, and Clifton Perreira.
Committee to discuss Maui general excise tax surcharge, June 26
The Maui County Council’s Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee will meet Monday at 6 p.m. to discuss and receive input on Bill 49 (2023)—which, if approved, would add a 0.5% surcharge on the 4% state general excise tax.
Summer at Binhi at Ani: free classes at the Filipino Community Center
Binhi at Ani’s summer program, “Summer at Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center,” offers a variety of free classes starting from June 26.
Firearm registration up 287.4%, firearms imported up 418.6% in Maui County between 2000-2022
Here in Maui County, there were 75 permit to carry applications processed for private citizens (56 of them approved), and a 25.3% denial rate.
Adaptations Dance Theater Celebrates 10-Year anniversary with return of ‘Bring It Home’
Maui’s Adaptations Dance Theater will commemorate its milestone anniversary in August with the return of the “Bring it Home” artist residency and dance concert series, featuring collaborations between Maui-raised dance artists and resident dancers.
Hawaiian immersion school Ke Kula ʻO Piʻilani awarded $77,700 OHA grant
Independent Hawaiian culture and language immersion school Ke Kula ʻO Piʻilani today announced a grant award totaling $77,700 that will support the Native Hawaiian community through the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Community Research Grant.
Environmental Court orders reduction in water take from East Maui streams
The state’s Environmental Court on Friday reduced the amount of water that can be taken from East Maui streams under revocable permits held by Alexander and Baldwin and East Maui Irrigation.
Water service outage on Olinda Rd., June 21-23, 2023
A water service outage is planned on Olinda Road in Makawao between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on June 21 and 22, 2023, the Maui Department of Water Supply reports.
New Piʻilani traffic signal in flashing mode at Okolani/Mikioi intersection starting June 23
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has issued a notice, advising Maui highway users that the newly installed traffic signals at Piʻilani Highway (Route 31) and its intersection with Okolani Drive/Mikioi Place will operate in flashing mode from Friday, June 23 through Sunday, June 25, 2023. This temporary action is to alert highway users to new signals that will serve as traffic control measures at the intersection.
Council to appoint East Maui Regional Community Board members Friday
The Water Authority, Social Services and Parks Committee, chaired by Sinenci, recruited and vetted East Maui Regional Community Board applicants following approval of a charter amendment by 64% of the voters at the Nov. 8 election. The board members will appoint the director and approve a long-range watershed-management plan and other related programs.
