Maui News
Hirono reintroduces legislation to promote teaching of AANHPI history in public schools
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono has reintroduced a bill aimed at promoting the teaching of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history in public schools.
Keeping It Relle: Maui home cook is featured in new season of ‘The Great American Recipe’
Maui’s Relle Lum is among nine talented home cooks from across the nation who are featured in the new season of PBS’s The Great American Recipe.
Events honor fallen Maui firefighter Tre’ Evans-Dumaran, MFD bids farewell
The Maui Fire Department joined Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen, members of the Maui Police Department, Kahului Airport Crash Rescue, other responders and fire personnel from around the state and the nation in saying a final farewell in honor of the life and service of fallen firefighter Tre’ Evans-Dumaran. Fire Fighter Evans-Dumaran’s ʻohana has set up a foundation to honor his life and service. They are hosting the first of their “Live like Tre’” days this Sunday, May 14 at the Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani beginning at 10 a.m.
2023 Maui Filipino Chamber honors leaders and student scholars
The Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce honored five outstanding Filipino leaders in the community with the prestigious Gintong Pamana Leadership Award and congratulated 19 students who are receiving scholarships from the Chamber’s foundation.
ʻĪao Intermediate School students make visit to Hawaiʻi USA FCU for potential career paths
ʻĪao Intermediate School eighth graders, who work at their school’s student-operated credit union, took their learning off-campus this week when they traveled to Oʻahu for a day visit. The group of 11 students visited HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union (HawaiiUSA) to get a glimpse of how the business operates, and to meet its executive team.
Mahi Pono announces partnership with GoFarm to build Maui’s agricultural workforce
Mahi Pono will lease 15 acres of its West Maui agricultural land to GoFarm Hawai‘i for its successful statewide farmer-development training program aimed at increasing the state’s agricultural workforce.
Seasonal PALs employees to get more pay in effort to improve recruitment
Mayor Richard Bissen announced today that the County of Maui will increase Summer PALs seasonal employee salaries effective June 1 to assist with recruitment efforts and to support the need for vital childcare programs that help families throughout Maui County.
Student filmmakers in Hawaiʻi showcase coastal stewardship in short films, May 15
The nonprofit Learning Endeavors organization hosts its annual Champions of Coastal Resilience: Be the Change, Hybrid Film Festival on Monday, May 15 at 5 p.m.
Maui High School student wins Second Congressional Art Competition
Art created by Cailyn Omuro from Maui High School was selected as the winner of the US House of Representatives Artistic Discovery Contest. Cailyn’s masterpiece will hang in the US Capitol in the Cannon tunnel on display for Members of Congress and tens of thousands of visitors to see.
Maui Humane Society CEO Stephen MacKinnon resigns; search underway for new leader
Maui Humane Society announced the acceptance of the resignation of its CEO, Stephen MacKinnon, effective May 15, 2023. The search is now underway for a new CEO.
Pāʻia Bay Coffee Bar opens in new location with expanded menu and seating
The Pāʻia Bay Coffee Bar first opened a decade ago with just a handful of tables. Today, the business offers seating for 150 at the former Dollies and Rock ‘N Brews location.
Hundreds of keiki to participate in Menehune Mayhem hosted by pro surfer Ian Walsh
Pro surfer, Ian Walsh of Maui hosts the 19th Annual Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem at Ho’okipa Beach Park, this weekend, May 13-14, 2023. This year’s Menehune Mayhem will see over 400 kids ages 15 years old and younger participate in two days of surfing.
UHERO forecast shows “promise and peril” for Hawaiʻi’s economy
Recent developments bring both “promise and peril” for Hawaiʻi, according to the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization’s second quarter forecast for 2023 released today.
Barriers, electric signs warn motorists of East Maui road closure following rockfall
County of Maui crews set up concrete barriers today to prevent traffic along a nearly 1-mile Hāna Highway road closure in Kīpahulu where unstable cliffs pose a safety hazard. The closure prevents motorists from traveling completely around the rural area that connects East Maui and South Maui.
BREAKING: 98th Maui Fair postponed again, community must wait another year
Even with significant support from the County of Maui and Mayor Richard Bissen, as well as assistance from the State of Hawaii and unions, the Alliance said it will not be able to hold the Maui Fair in 2023.
Hawaiʻi’s Federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 expires today
The federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19, declared under Section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, will expire at the end of the day on May 11, 2023, state officials announced today.
Maui’s local film industry making a mark with Moku Moku production in Makawao
Locally produced comedy series, Moku Moku began filming its first season on Tuesday in Makawao after a pilot test launch earlier this year. The show is now producing episodes 2-6 following a blessing at the production basecamp Upcountry.
UH research shows hammerhead sharks hold their breath on deep water hunts to stay warm
Scalloped hammerhead sharks hold their breath to keep their bodies warm during deep dives according to a new study published today in Science.
Winners announced for 2023 Maui County Outstanding Older American awards
Stephen Kealoha of Pukalani, Judith Mikami of Kaunakakai, and Betty Yamashiro of Kahului were selected to receive Maui County Outstanding Older American awards for 2023.
Recruitment underway for Hawaiʻi companies to sell products at 2023 Tokyo gift show
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is recruiting Hawai‘i companies to promote and sell Hawai‘i-made products at the Autumn 2023 Tokyo International Gift Show or TIGS.
