Maui News
More than 100 Kamehameha high school seniors earn college associate degrees
In a ceremony today, 106 seniors from Kamehameha Schools Kapālama graduated with their Associate of Arts (AA) degrees from Hawai‘i Pacific University (HPU), more than three weeks ahead of receiving their high school diplomas on May 29.
Volcano Watch: Five years flow by; Reflections on the 2018 Kīlauea eruption
Five years ago, volcanic activity at Kīlauea dramatically changed when magma intruded into the lower East Rift Zone or “LERZ.” The summit region experienced 62 total collapse events during the eruption.
Winner of 2023 UH Venture Competition is startup company helping water sport athletes
A startup company helping water sport athletes grow their brand is the winner of the 2023 University of Hawaiʻi Venture Competition. Motion Management, led by UH Mānoa students, won a prize package of more than $36,000.
Maui Police Department seeks help with information on missing woman
The Maui Police Department is seeking the public’s help with any information on the whereabouts of Claire Omori, 39, of Wailuku.
44th Maui Charity Walk raises more than $1M
A total of $1,215,700 was raised so far from the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association’s Visitor Industry Charity Walk, surpassing the previous year and continuing the 7th year of breaking $1 million for Maui County’s communities.
Hawaiʻi transportation leadership team finalized
In addition to DOT Director Ed Sniffen, the leadership team includes: Tammy Lee, Esq. – Deputy Director of Administration; Dre Kalili – Deputy Director for Harbors; Robin Shishido – Deputy Director for Highways; and Ford Fuchigami – Deputy Director for Airports.
Gov. Green appoints James Kunane Tokioka as DBEDT director
Governor Josh Green, M.D. announced James Kunane Tokioka will serve as the Director of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. A former member of the Kaua‘i County Council and Hawai‘i State House of Representatives, Tokioka worked his way through the hotel industry, both here in Hawai‘i and across the United States.
An acre of heavy brush burns in fire at Kanahā Beach Park
About an acre of heavy brush burned in an afternoon fire at Kanahā Beach Park on Friday.
Ulua/Mōkapu Beach Park in Wailea to be closed May 8-12 for tree removal
Ulua/Mōkapu Beach Park in Wailea will be closed May 8-12, 2023 for the removal of a large fallen tree that is blocking part of the beach access.
The Peek-a-Bows featured in screening and discussion event at Akakū
Local creators of the animated keiki series, The Peek-a-Bows will be on hand during this month’s edition of the Akakū Upstairs salon, happening Thursday, May 18, 2023.
Maui High School student named finalist in Congressional Art Competition
Mauiʻs Cailyn Omura was among three students from Hawaiʻi selected as finalists in the US House of Representatives Artistic Discovery Contest.
Mongoose captured on Kauaʻi at Nāwiliwili Harbor
A live mongoose was captured on Kauaʻi at Nāwiliwili Harbor on Friday morning, and handed over to the state Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services for analysis.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center welcomes new tenants, local jewelry pop-up this weekend
The Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center (QKC) welcomes two new tenants – Maui Slime Co. and Heart + Sol – and Henua Designs, a local jewelry company who will be popping up through the weekend.
Report: Much needed rain returns to Maui in April with 21+ inches at Puʻu Kukui
The rain gauge at Puʻu Kukui got the county’s highest monthly total of 21.38 inches and the highest daily total of 6.37 inches on April 2. The monthly total was 56% of average, according to State Senior Service Hydrologist Kevin Kodama with the National Weather Service’s Forecast Office Honolulu who compiled the report.
Grading work begins at Pulelehua project site
The Pulelehua housing project in West maui has received its grading permit for the first phase of Mahinahina Hills. The project still needs a building permit to begin vertical construction according to West Maui Taxpayers Association President, Joseph Pluta.
War Memorial stadium to open briefly for HHSAA State Track & Field Championships
War Memorial football stadium and Satoki Yamamoto track and field will be open today and Saturday to host Hawaiʻi High School Athletics Association State Track & Field Championships, the county Department of Parks and Recreation announced.
Return of nesting sea turtles prompts suspension of overnight camping at Bellows
With the return of the sea turtle nesting period approaching, Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i and the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation announced the suspension of overnight at camping for Bellows Field Beach Park on Oʻahu for 15 weeks.
People can ensure that they successfully lay their eggs by keeping a respectful distance of at least 10 feet from sea turtles and their nests.
Book signings on Maui for new book, “Portuguese in Hawaiʻi”
Portuguese author, Nelson Ponta-Garça, and local Portuguese community leader, Danny Abreu, will hold two book signing events on Maui for their new book “Portuguese in Hawaiʻi.”
WHO says COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency of international concern
The World Health Organization today said that COVID-19 is now an established and ongoing health issue, and no longer constitutes a public health emergency of international concern.
Green touts legislative progress in housing, affordability, climate change, health care
“The end of the 2023 Legislative Session marks an important date as a critical first step to lower Hawaiʻi’s cost of living, construct truly affordable housing, protect our natural environment, and promote the health and wellness of our residents,” according to Gov. Green.
