Maui News
Molokaʻi feedback sought at meeting for creation of wetlands map, July 6
Molokaʻi residents are asked to weigh in on the creation of a Maui County wetlands map during a public meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 6, at the Mitchell Pauole Community Center conference room in Kaunakakai.
Volcano Watch: Tracking down Mauna Loa’s carbon dioxide
Although the amount of CO2 emitted by Mauna Loa may be small in a global view, it could still yield important clues about Mauna Loa’s volcanic processes and future eruptions. HVO hopes to find a location for the new gas monitoring station soon and have it installed in the coming months.
The Salvation Army hosts Back-to-School supply drives for keiki in need across Hawaiʻi
The Salvation Army is partnering with Maui County Federal Credit Union, Aloha Pacific Credit Union, and the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association to provide backpacks filled with school supplies for Maui’s children in need. Donations are being accepted through July 21.
County offers free, family-friendly events to honor Parks month in July
Free, family-friendly events will take place on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi as part of National Parks and Recreation Month in July. For Maui, movies start at sunset and will be held at Eddie Tam Memorial Center, July 7; Kamaʻole III, July 14; War Memorial Stadium Complex, July 21; and Lahaina Civic Center, July 28.
Small craft advisory for parts of Maui from Sunday at 6 p.m. to Tuesday at 6 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a small craft advisory from Sunday at 6 p.m. to Tuesday at 6 p.m. for parts of the Hawaiian Islands.
Maui Film Festival final night features “Sweet Adventure,” “Savage Waters,” and “Tiki Taane in Session with CSO”
The final night of the Maui Film Festival’s Stardust Cinema features three films: “Sweet Adventure” at 5:30 p.m., “Savage Waters” at 6:45 p.m, and “Tiki Taane in Session with CSO” at 8:45 p.m.
Maui Brewing Company opens new restaurant at Outrigger Kā‘anapali Beach Resort
Maui Brewing Company will open its new restaurant at Outrigger Kā‘anapali Beach Resort, featuring a beachfront venue with expansive outdoor seating, island-inspired cuisine, and a wide selection of craft beers.
WATCH: National Marine Sanctuary Foundation honors Congressman Ed Case of Hawai‘i
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation recently gave its prestigious 2023 Leadership Award to Case, who continues the fight for ocean-based climate solutions, sustainable climate ready fisheries management and international cooperation and coordination in saving the world’s oceans.
Gov. Green extends family tax credit, signs biennium budget
HB954 (Act 163) gives $104 million of income support to local taxpayers, “many of whom will receive tax refunds worth thousands of dollars that will flow back into their household budgets to help make ends meet,” according to the governor’s announcement.
AAA Hawaiʻi expects record-breaking Independence Day travel
AAA Hawaiʻi anticipates record-breaking Independence Day travel, with over 7.4 million residents of Pacific states embarking on holiday getaways.
Biden-Harris invest $16M to save Hawaiian forest birds from extinction
Nearly $16 million has been allocated to the Hawaiian Forest Bird Conservation Keystone Initiative, aimed at protecting the distinctive bird species of the Hawaiian Islands and addressing urgent challenges such as habitat loss, invasive species, climate change, and disease.
Binhi at Ani awards 25 scholarships to the Class of 2023
Binhi at Ani, an organization dedicated to promoting education, awards 25 scholarships to the Class of 2023.
Day 4 of Maui Film Festival features “Blueback” and “The Road to Patagonia”
Day four of the Maui Film Festival’s Stardust Cinema features two films: “Blueback” at 5:30 p.m, and “The Road to Patagonia” at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2023.
Maui Paratransit coupons to be honored beyond June 30
Maui County paratransit discount booklets will be honored beyond the June 30 expiration date that appears on coupons, according to program administrators.
Maui police launch Fourth of July impaired driving enforcement campaign
The Maui Police Department’s Traffic Division will be conducting sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols at various locations to address impaired driving over the Fourth of July holiday.
“Sustainability Together: Community-led Regenerative Action” speaker series, July 10
The County of Maui Environmental Protection and Sustainability Division will host the second installment of its speaker series “Sustainability Together: Community-led Regenerative Action” on July 10 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Molokaʻi Community Health Center. The event will be streamed live on Akakū Maui Community Media Channel 54.
2023 Makawao Stampede Rodeo to air on Akakū
The 2023 Makawao Stampede Rodeo will be broadcast LIVE on Akakū this weekend beginning with the Bull Bash on Friday, June 30 from 7-9 p.m, and continuing on Saturday and Sunday, July 1-2 from 1-5 p.m. on Akakū Channels 54 and 55.
Kīhei fire burns four acres near wastewater facility
An estimated four acres of brush burned in a fire near the wastewater facility off of the Piʻilani Highway in Kīhei on Thursday afternoon.
MEO Youth Services, Big Brothers Big Sisters join for beach cleanup
More than 35 youth and staff of Maui Economic Opportunity Youth Services and Big Brothers Big Sisters got together for a beach cleanup, barbeque and fun activities at Kanahā Beach Park on Wednesday.
Eruption pause, reduced lava supply at Kīlauea results in lowered Volcano Alert Level
Scientists with the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory lowered the Volcano Alert Level at Kīlauea from Watch to Advisory, and the Aviation Color Code from Orange to Yellow today. The action comes following the pause in eruptive activity declared earlier this month on June 19.
