Maui News
Hōkūleʻa arrives in Yakutat, first stop on Alaska Heritage Sail
Voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa arrived in Yakutat, the first stop on the Alaska Heritage Sail. It is the northernmost Southeast Alaska community, and the furthest north the canoe has ever voyaged. The Alaska Heritage Sail is a pre-voyage through the Southeast region of Alaska before the Global Launch of the Moananuiākea Voyage circumnavigation of the Pacific on June 15, 2023.
Volcano Watch: Ups and downs at Kīlauea Summit – Quiescence, eruptions, change
Vocano Watch: May 3, 2023, marked the fifth anniversary of the start of Kīlauea’s historic 2018 eruption that resulted in extensive lava flows from the East Rift Zone and major collapses of the summit caldera floor. Since that 2018 activity, Kīlauea has experienced nearly constant change with distinct episodes of calm, unrest, eruptions and everything in between.
Sheriff Division honors exceptional staff at Meritorious Awards Ceremony
The Department of Public Safety Sheriff Division recently held its inaugural Meritorious Awards and Leadership/Special Skills Award ceremony at the State Capitol auditorium, celebrating the outstanding achievements of deputies and civilian staff.
Maui’s unemployment rate dips to 2.8% in April 2023
Maui’s unemployment rate dipped to 2.8% in April of 2023, down from 3.4% in March. When compared to last year, Maui Island and Maui County’s unemployment rates were down from 3.2%.
Imua Family Services presents 2nd annual Butterfly Festival May 27 in Wailuku
Imua Family Services, a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering children and families, is hosting its 2nd annual Butterfly Festival on May 27 in Wailuku.
AMR Maui celebrates Emergency Medical Services week
AMR Maui celebrates the accomplishments of team members and first responders throughout the industry this week as part of EMS week, happening May 21-27, 2023.
Hawaiian Airlines launches nonstop weekly flights between Hawaii and the Cook Islands
Hawaiian Airlines this afternoon gathered its guests to commemorate the inauguration of nonstop weekly flights between Honolulu and Rarotonga, Cook Islands. Hawaiian previously operated the HNL-RAR route from 1987 to 1993.
Hilton Grand Vacations partners with Boys & Girls Clubs to beautify Lahaina Clubhouse
Hilton Grand Vacations partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui to assist the organization with the beautification of its Lahaina Clubhouse today (Saturday, May 20, 2023).
100 Women Who Care Maui finds fast, simple, and effective way to raise $20K each quarter
The group, 100+ Women Who Care Maui has raised more than $425,000 for local nonprofits or causes since starting in 2014. The group meets four times per year and is now raising more than $20,000 for a Maui nonprofit at each meeting.
Building industry welcomes new class of journeymen
More than 180 men and women celebrated becoming professional carpenters also known as journeymen. The group consists of 183 new journeymen – 160 carpenters, 21 drywall workers, and one millwright.
Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony opens registration for Pacific Music Institute summer program
Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony is now accepting registrations from young musicians for its prestigious Pacific Music Institute summer program.
‘Choose Aloha’ program empowers Hawaiʻi schools to combat violence, bullying
Hawaiʻi’s Choose Aloha program, aimed at young children, promotes love, fights against bullying, addresses self-harm and tackles suicidal ideation.
Hawaiʻi DOT urges motorists to share the road in observance of Motorcycle Safety Month
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Transportation reported that 13 individuals have died on state roadways while operating a motorcycle, motor scooter or moped since the beginning of 2023. At this time last year, there were eight fatalities of this nature recorded.
Grow Some Good connects food, ʻāina and community with Restaurant Week, May 22-28
During Restaurant Week, participating restaurants have pledged to donate a portion of the proceeds from each special sold to Grow Some Good. The funds raised will directly support the organization’s Farm to School and Community Food Systems programs, with a goal of $10,000.
MHLA awards $61K in scholarships to Maui students
This past week, the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association awarded a total of $61,500 in scholarships to Maui high school and college students. Twenty-four outstanding individuals were awarded through three scholarship programs: the UH Maui College Hospitality and Culinary Program, the Academy of Hospitality program and the MHLA Member Program.
Sen. Hirono introduces Extinction Prevention Act to safeguard endangered species
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono has introduced the Extinction Prevention Act, legislation aimed at securing essential funding for some of the nation’s most imperiled wildlife species, ahead of Endangered Species Day.
Maui hotels lead counties in April 2023 Hawai‘i Hotel Performance Report
Maui County hotels led the counties in April 2023, achieving Revenue Per Available Room of $398, and an Average Daily Rate at $609, and occupancy of 65.4%, according to the latest Hawaiʻi Hotel Performance Report released today by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.
Wailuku Community Association to host public meeting on Wailuku updates
The Wailuku Community Association will host a public meeting to provide residents with the latest updates on ongoing and upcoming projects in Wailuku. The meeting will be held on Monday, June 5 at 5:30 p.m. at The Empanada Lady Restaurant and Lounge.
Maui real property tax sale set for May 23 in Kīhei
The County of Maui Department of Finance will hold a real property tax sale on Tuesday in Kīhei to auction properties that have been delinquent for three or more years and have received their final notice of tax sale. As of May 18, there were seven properties scheduled to be sold.
Mahi Pono accepting applications for summer internship program
Mahi Pono, a Maui farming company that owns and operates 41,000 acres in Central Maui, is now accepting applications for its Summer Internship Program. The six-week, paid internship runs from June 12 through July 21, 2023, and applications are open now until May 27, 2023.
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