Maui News
Finding Sandalwood Mountain featured at “Movies at the Old Prison” on May 27
Finding Sandalwood Mountain, a documentary dedicated to the story of the Chinese migration to Hawaiʻi, will be screened at this month’s “Movies at the Old Prison” that will be held on Saturday, May 27 at 7 p.m.
DOH to review updated Red Hill defueling plan
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health received an updated defueling plan this week for the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. The plan, submitted by Joint Task Force-Red Hill, moves up defueling to begin in October 2023.
Ti leaf donations requested to meet 4,000 lei goal for Memorial Day tribute
Donations of ti leaves, and finished ti-leaf lei, measuring 16 inches before tied, are urgently needed to pay tribute to 4,000 fallen veterans during Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday, May 29 at Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao.
Three new doctors join Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi on Maui, Oʻahu
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi welcomes three new physicians to the behavioral health, optometry and hospital medicine departments.
Maui surfer Ian Gentil makes mid-season cut, fights for a chance at the Final 5
Maui surfer Ian Gentil made the mid-season cut on the World Surf League’s Championship Tour, and now looks to begin a fight for a chance at the Final 5 starting next week in Lemoore, California.
10 Maui County students win scholarships from Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation
The Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation, Inc. has named 10 high school seniors from Maui County as scholarship recipients of its annual Legacy Scholarship Program. Jairo Baguio-Larena of H.P. Baldwin High School won the Aiko Takitani Distinguished Student Award.
Driver in hit-and-run crash in Waikapū, Maui arrested on suspicion of negligent injury
A Lahaina man was arrested Tuesday morning, following a hit-and-run crash in which he allegedly struck a moped with his sedan and fled the scene. Police say that as a result of the collision, the moped operator, a 32-year-old Wailuku woman became caught in the undercarriage of the sedan and was dragged for a significant distance before becoming dislodged.
County of Maui Virtual Career Fair, May 25
The County of Maui hosts a Virtual Career Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 25.
Five Honolulu divers cited for fishing and safety violations
Five Honolulu men were cited for a series of alleged natural resources violations on Saturday night. DOCARE reports citizens were concerned about the large amount of ocean resources allegedly being removed from the Lanikai and Kailua areas.
Maui student among finalists for prestigious Duke scholarship award
Maui’s Rio Blue Imperato was one of seven finalists considered for the prestigious Duke Kahanamoku award in recognition of an exceptional Hawaiʻi high school senior who exemplifies the character and values of Duke Kahanamoku.
AARP Hawaiʻi offers free online Bon Dance class
A free AARP Hawaiʻi virtual bon dance class takes place on May 23 at 10 a.m. Participants are invited to get some exercise and learn basic bon dance steps and movements ahead of this summer’s bon dance season.
Update/Road OPEN: Honoapiʻilani accident at Waikō Road
(Update: 12:51 p.m., Tuesday, May 16, 2023). The Honoapiʻilani Highway is now OPEN in both directions. It was closed earlier today near Waikō Road due to a traffic accident investigation.
21st Annual Maui Matsuri includes Japanese Festival and Children’s Day events
Maui Matsuri returns to the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College on Saturday, May 27 from 3 to 9 p.m., and will kick-off this Saturday, May 20 with Children’s Day at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Armstrong Builders receives Gold Nugget award for Makaliʻi at Wailea
Armstrong Builders recently received a 2023 Gold Nugget Merit Award in the Best Multi-Family Housing Community category for Makali‘i at Wailea.
Update: Snake spotted near construction zone in Pukalani is captured and euthanized
The Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture says a resident saw children playing with a snake at about 3 p.m. yesterday. The 3.5 foot female gopher snake was captured and euthanized.
Concerns and comments welcome on draft air tour management plan for Haleakalā
A 30 day public comment period starts today on a draft air tour management plan for Haleakalā National Park on Maui. The National Park Service and Federal Aviation Administration are seeking input from anyone interested or concerned about air tours over Haleakalā.
2023 Barrio Fiesta celebrates Filipino culture, May 26-27
The 54th Annual Barrio Fiesta will be held at Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center in Kahului on Friday, May 26 (5 p.m. to 10 p.m.) and Saturday, May 27 (10 a.m. to 10 p.m.).
Notarized liquor license renewal application due June 15
The county Department of Liquor Control issued a reminder today to all liquor license holders that license renewal applications for the 2023-24 fiscal year are due by 4:30 p.m. June 15. If the license is not renewed by the deadline, the license will expire June 30, 2023.
DLNR: photos of couple with loose dog close to monk seal illustrate ‘irresponsible behavior’
DLNR officials said the couple violated the department’s safe viewing guidelines and called the situation “a recipe for trouble,” especially with a pet dog present around a wild monk seal.
Applications available for Hawaiʻi Micro-Grant for Food Security Program
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the popular Micro-Grant for Food Security Program. This is the third year of the grant program which provides support for small-scale gardening, herding and livestock operations to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food in food insecure communities.
