Maui News
Maui Fire Department to conduct live fire training, June 1-27
The Maui Fire Department will conduct live fire training, June 1-27, in an area just below (east) of the Maui Tropical Plantation.
Maui Director and Deputy Director of Personnel Services sworn in
Cynthia Razo-Porter was sworn in as County of Maui Director of Personnel Services on Wednesday. She has served as deputy director of the department since 2016 and has been employed at the County of Maui for more than 26 years, starting in 1996.
DLNR: 50-60 coral colonies were damaged by lane markers from canoe regatta
Approximately 50-60 coral colonies sustained a range of minimal-to-significant damage from 60-pound cinder blocks placed in the ocean for a canoe regatta on Hawaiʻi Island last weekend, officials said. Dive teams with the state Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Resources spent Tuesday documenting and photographing damage at Kailua Bay.
Applications still being accepted for the East Maui Regional Community Board
Applications for the East Maui Regional Community Board will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on June 6. Applications that were submitted prior to the original April 28 deadline are still valid.
8 public schools in Maui County among 86 across Hawaiʻi offering summer meals to kids
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education announced today that 86 public schools will serve meals free of charge over the summer to children ages 18 years and younger, regardless of public school enrollment status, through its summer food service program. Beginning in early June, the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) program will serve meals at select […]
Former Gov. Neil Abercrombie among interim appointees to the UH Board of Regents
Former Governor Neil Abercrombie, Attorney Lauren Akitake (born and raised on Maui), and Global Resiliency Hub CEO Alapaki Nahale-a will fill seats for the term beginning July 1, 2023 for five-year appointments, subject to confirmation by the Hawai‘i State Senate.
BEHawaiʻi launches Lei Poinaʻole Project to revitalize Hawaiʻi’s lei industry
The nonprofit BEHawaiʻi launches a new program called the Lei Poinaʻole Project, to revitalize, strengthen, and support the Hawaiʻi lei industry.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program applications period starts June 1
Electric customers in need may apply for a one-time credit to reduce their energy bills under LIHEAP–the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
7th Annual World Whale Film Festival kicks off June 8
Pacific Whale Foundation, a nonprofit organization with a mission to protect the ocean through science and advocacy and inspire environmental stewardship, invites cinema lovers to PWF’s 7th Annual World Whale Film Festival fundraiser. The festival kicks off June 8, 2023, in honor of World Ocean Day.
Hunting licenses to be issued for season, OuterSpatial app for hunters launched
Hunters are encouraged to use the OuterSpatial mobile app for electronic hunter check-in and check-out, and to purchase special tags and permits online.
County of Maui commemorates 15 years of Sister City relationship with Fukuyama, Japan
The County of Maui commemorated the 15thanniversary of its Sister City relationship and lasting friendship with the people of Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan when Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen traveled there to meet with city dignitaries.
My Partner, Hawaiʻi’s first Boys’ Love Drama wins Audience Award at LA Asian Pacific Film Festival
My Partner, Hawaiʻi’s first Boys’ Love drama, won the Audience Award (Narrative) at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.
Survey seeks resident feedback on countywide parks and recreation use, needs
Starting June 1, Maui County households will be randomly offered an invitation to complete the survey. Responses will help guide the department in managing and developing parks, facilities and recreation programs.
Renaming of Puamana Beach Park gets initial backing
When explaining the significance of the name “Waiahiokole,” Keʻeaumoku Kapu, CEO of Aha Moku said “kole” means raw, and “waiahi” talks about the turbulence during the time of the shark birthing process. In addition to the literal translation, Kapu said scholars that he reached out to told him it was also named after a prominent chief that lived in the area. Dr. Janet Six, principal archaeologist for the County of Maui said, that while “Puamana definitely is a Hawaiian word–it just is one that was assigned to a large plantation house in the 1920s.” She explained that the area is historically a large grave site.
Maui Huliau Foundation offers Summer PDE3 credit courses for teachers
This summer, Maui Huliau Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting environmental literacy and leadership among Maui youth, is offering two 3 credit PDE3 courses for Department of Education secondary educators in Maui County. One of the PDE3 courses has a registration deadline this Friday, June 2.
Sheriffs warn public of latest phone scam
In recent weeks, several people have had callers, claiming to be deputy sheriffs, tell them that they have outstanding warrants because they failed to appear in court.
Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission announces permitted trolling dates in June
The Kaho’olawe Island Reserve Commission has announced permitted trolling dates for June 3-4 and 17-18 between 12:01 a.m. Saturday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
Mayor gives tribute to armed forces and fallen veterans during Memorial Day observance
A solemn Memorial Day ceremony was held at the Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao on Monday. The event, hosted by the Maui County Veterans Council, included a tribute from Mayor Richard Bissen to the men and women of the armed forces for their commitment to serve. The tribute also honored fallen veterans who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Visitor spending on Maui in April 2023 was up 36% from pre-pandemic 2019
Visitor spending was $544.8 million in April 2023, compared to $496.7 million in April 2022 (+9.7%) and $398.6 million (+36.7%) in April 2019.
AARP Hawaiʻi hosts webinar: Learn to invest and save to make your money last
AARP Hawaiʻi hosts free webinars to help people prepare their finances. The Make Your Money Last seminar is set for June 10; and the Understanding IRAs webinar will be held on June 17.
