Maui News
Hawaiʻi-based team discovers rare seabird nests in American Sāmoa for first time in almost 40 years
Researchers from Archipelago Research and Conservation, in collaboration with several organizations, have discovered four active burrows of the rare Tahiti Petrel on Tutuila, American Sāmoa.
Pukalani student awarded $5,000 scholarship from California Water Service Group
Maui’s Jacelyn Lau of Pukalani has been awarded a $5,000 scholarship from California Water Service Group.
EPA announces $3M grant for climate mitigation planning in Hawaiʻi
As part of the Investing in America Tour, representatives of the US Environmental Protection Agency announced $3 million in federal funding to the State of Hawaiʻi for climate mitigation planning.
Kahului fire damages abandoned building and nearby structure overnight
Maui fire crews doused a structure fire in Kahului overnight at an abandoned building, and a nearby structure.
Three lost hikers airlifted from ʻĪao Valley
Three individuals were airlifted from ʻĪao Valley State Park on Thursday evening. The rescued individuals included: a 34-year-old Lahaina man, a 27-year-old Texas man, and a 14-year-old girl from Texas.
Akakū Upstairs: “Shaka, A Story of Aloha” film screening, discussion
Akakū Maui Community Media will host its next Akakū Upstairs salon on July 20, featuring a screening and discussion of “Shaka, A Story of Aloha”.
Justin Shaffer’s ORION claims victory in 2023 Transpac as fastest finisher
Justin Shaffer’s MOD70 ORION was the first finisher in the 2023 Transpac, securing the sixth fastest elapsed time in the history of the race.
UH Mānoa scientists develop strategy in coral selection for reef restoration
Scientists from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa have developed a strategy using a hedging approach to choose key coral species for future reef restoration.
Early Childhood Services worker from Maui completes Head Start management fellowship
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Alex Domingo, is excited about bringing the strategies she learned to Head Start sites on Maui and Moloka‘i to benefit the more than 180, 3- and 4-year-olds enrolled.
New laws aim to support the elderly and persons with disabilities
Governor Josh Green, M.D., singed a new set of laws that seek to strengthen protections for kūpuna and those living with disabilities.
Gov. Green enacts laws to protect beaches, shorelines and public land
Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed three bills into law at a signing ceremony at the Makapu‘u lookout in Waimānalo along with 14 bills signed earlier that seek to support the protection of Hawaiʻi’s beaches, shorelines and public lands.
California woman pulled unresponsive from waters at Honolua Bay, Maui
A visitor was pulled unresponsive from waters at Honolua Bay on Maui Thursday morning. Police say a preliminary investigation reveals no signs of foul play and an autopsy has been scheduled.
2023 Maui Calls gala fundraiser returns to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Aug. 12
Tables and tickets are now available for the annual Maui Calls, Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s signature fundraising gala, and food & wine tasting event, which will take place on Aug. 12, from 6-10 p.m.
Japanese American Citizens League releases “Removed By Force” documentary
“Removed By Force: The Eviction of Hawai‘i’s Japanese Americans During WWII” documentary screening at Nisei Veterans Memorial Center on Maui this Saturday at 1 p.m.
Recall Notice: belVita breakfast sandwiches may contain undeclared peanut contamination
Mondelez Global LLC has issued a voluntary recall for two varieties of belVita Breakfast Sandwich products, as they may contain undeclared peanut contamination.
Gov. Green enacts laws aimed at increasing safety on Hawaiʻi’s roadways
Governor Josh Green signed seven bills into law on Thursday, aimed at increasing safety on Hawaiʻi’s roadways. One of the bills allows driver license renewal online and by mail, and takes effect in two years on July 1, 2025. Another bill establishes a Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee. State officials say Hawaii had 117 traffic fatalities and nearly 600 serious or paralyzing injuries on its roadways last year.
Update/Located: Lahaina woman last seen July 4, 2023
UPDATE/LOCATED: As of Friday, July 7, 2023, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Nickelson was located and found to be in good health. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance.
MACC to host first large convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses since 2019
After a three-year pandemic pause, Jehovah’s Witnesses will bring back in-person conventions including one at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on July 7.
New county program helps Maui residents tow, scrap vehicles at no cost
The Maui County Tow and Scrap Pilot Program launched in July to cover the cost of towing and scraping personal junk and unwanted vehicles. A similar program is available on Lānaʻi, and options for Molokaʻi residents are coming in the near future.
Breaking: Kamehameha Schools acquires thousands of acres at Kaupō Ranch and Hāmākualoa, Maui
Kamehameha Schools announced today its acquisition of more than 4,500 acres of land from Kaupō Ranch Ltd. on southeastern Maui for approximately $21 million. Kamehameha Schools has also acquired 1,053 acres within the Hāmākualoa district of north Maui for $13 million.
