Maui News
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.
Community flower donations sought for Memorial Day tradition on Maui
To support and continue this tradition, organizers invite the community to bring plumerias and other flowers to the Blue Hawaiian base (1, Lelepio Place, Kahului) on Sunday, May 28, before Memorial Day.
AMR Maui is holding a bike safety drive this week as part of Bike Safety Month
American Medical Response on Maui is asking for donations of helmets and safety gear for school children. Donations collected during the event will be handed out to a few schools in time for summer.
Hāna Highway closed at Alelele Point near Kīpahulu in wake of recent rockfall
Due to safety issues in the wake of recent rockfall, the County of Maui will close Hāna Highway from Alelele Bridge to Lelekea Bridge near Kīpahulu in East Maui beginning tonight, May 10.
Free performance by Wailuku musician, spoken word artist Tanama Colibri May 11
Wailuku musician and spoken word artist, Tanama Colibri, will share a free performance at the Kalana O Maui County Building Front Lawn on May 11 as part of the public art project, SMALL TOWN * BIG ART.
Bayer shares new “Hawaiʻi’s Farm to Table” activity book for kids
Bayer Hawaiʻi is supporting education and agriculture by providing its “Hawaiʻi’s Farm to Table” activity book for children via online download.
Free Hawaiʻi wildfire risk assessments offered to homeowners
Trained home fire risk assessors in Hawaiʻi are offering free assessments to homeowners in areas at risk of wildfire.
Fire off of Hōkiokio Place burns less than an acre of brush
A fire off of Hōkiokio Place in West Maui burned an estimated 3/4 of an acre of light brush on Tuesday night and forced the temporary closure of the road for about an hour overnight.
Funds released for multipurpose covered facility at Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary
Senator Angus McKelvey (District 6 – West Maui, Mā’alaea, Waikapū, South Maui) today, announced the release of $600,000 in funding for a new multipurpose covered facility at Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary School.
Two more local golfers advances to final qualifying for the US Open
Former University of Hawaiʻi golfer Jared Sawada of Mililani fired a 6-under 66 to claim second place yesterday at Ironwood Country Club in Palm Desert, Calif.
Free workshop on how to apply for federal jobs, May 10 at UH Maui College
Haleakalā National Park hosts a free workshop on writing federal resumes and applying to federal jobs. The workshop is open to the public will be held at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College in Kahului from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
Spots available for ceramic sashimi set workshop, May 21 and 28
The public is invited to a two-Sunday session workshop hosted by the Japanese Cultural Society of Maui called “Make a Ceramic Sashimi Set,” on Sundays, May 21 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Friends & Faire on 1980 Main St. in Wailuku.
Surfrider teams up to offer free reusable bottles, utensil kits to Maui Vacation Rentals
The Rise Above Plastics on Vacation campaign provides free reusable bottles and utensil kits to new participants and aims to encourage visitors to reduce unnecessary plastic waste.
Bishop Larry Silva to bless sculpture on Maui honoring Saint Damien
Bishop Larry Silva of the Diocese of Honolulu, will bless a bronze image entitled Father Damien, created by Maui-based sculptor Dale Zarella in honor of Saint Damien, the Belgian priest who volunteered to care for patients exiled to Molokaʻi.
University signage of Hawaiian place names, cultural knowledge wins international award
New bilingual signage based on kānaka ʻōiwi (Native Hawaiian) knowledge and values at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa received the 2023 World Changing Ideas Award in the Art and Design category.
Currents bring both debris and marine life to the Pacific Garbage Patch
Marine surface-dwelling organisms, such as jellies, snails, barnacles and crustaceans, are a critical ecological link between diverse ecosystems.
Scott Crawford of Hāna named new Maui Marine Director for The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy, Hawai‘i and Palmyra has selected Scott Crawford of Hāna, Maui as the new Maui Nui Marine Director. Crawford comes to TNC with 30 years’ experience in environmental and community work on Maui.
Foodland celebrates 75 years in Hawaiʻi
Hawai‘i’s largest locally owned and operated grocery retailer, Foodland Super Market, will be celebrating its milestone 75th birthday this month and through the end of the year with new food offerings, products, exclusive art, and a community giving program for Hawai‘i nonprofits.
Maui Prep Academy hosts online auction supporting Financial Aid Initiative, May 13-17
Maui Prep presents an online auction from May 13-17 in support of their Financial Aid Initiative. Currently 35% of Maui Prep’s student body receive some form of tuition assistance or financial aid.
Maui among top spots in US News & World Report Best Vacations lists
Maui earned the No. 6 spot for the Best Place to Visit in the World and the No. 2 spot for the Best Place to Visit in the US. The ranking was released today by US News and World Report as part of its annual Best Vacations lists.
