Maui News
Gov. Green introduces kauhale concept to a global audience
Gov. Green the only physician governor in the country, spoke on the importance of treating behavioral health as primary healthcare, as well as addressing homelessness through humane methods such as developing tiny homes. He also emphasized the need for healthcare reform to increase efficiency and accessibility for all.
Salvage begins of grounded vessel near culturally significant birthing stone in Lahiana
Salvage of the grounded vessel, Kuuipo, began today with the placement of large sandbags between the boat and the Hauola stone (birthing stone), located less than eight-feet away.
ʻAha Pūnana Leo receives grant award from Office of Hawaiian Affairs
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs awarded a $79,514 grant to ʻAha Pūnana Leo, Inc. for their “Noiʻi OHA” program aimed at increasing the Hawaiian language fluency of families with children in Hawaiian Medium Early Childhood Education.
Walmart Wellness Day at Hawaiʻi stores, Saturday, May 6
All nine Hawaiʻi Walmart stores are participating, including Kahului Walmart. Customers can receive free glucose, cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure screenings as well as affordable immunizations like COVID-19, flu, RSV, tetanus, shingles, hepatitis, HPV and more at pharmacies nationwide.
Child found unresponsive at resort pool area on Maui, police say no foul play is suspected
A four-year-old child was found unresponsive at the pool area of a resort located at 2365 Kāʻanapali Parkway in West Maui on Monday afternoon.
Maui Parks Department accepting permit applications to use facilities in the fall
The county Department of Parks and Recreation is accepting applications from leagues, schools and recreational programs, now through May 10 for fall 2023 tri-annual permits for the use of pools, gyms, fields, stadiums and tennis courts during the period of Aug. 1 to Dec. 31, 2023.
Gold Medal brand bleached and unbleached all-purpose flour sold in Hawaiʻi recalled
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Food and Drug Branch is warning residents of a voluntary national recall by General Mills of five-, and 10-pound bags of Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour and two- and five-pound bags of Gold Medal Bleached All Purpose Flour with a “better-if-used by” date of March 27, 2024 ̶ because of the potential presence of Salmonella Infantis.
UHMC’s Institute for Hawaiian Music offers course on creating music for West Maui
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College’s Institute for Hawaiian Music will form a cohort of students for the Fall 2023 semester to participate in a unique Hawaiian music composing course entitled, “Ha‘ina Ko Wehi: Celebrating West Maui in Mele.”
Popeyes Hawaiʻi opens first neighbor island location on Hawaiʻi Island
Popeyes Hawaiʻi opened a new location today at Puna Kai Shopping Center on Hawaiʻi Island, the franchise’s first neighbor island location. The restaurant already has six locations on Oʻahu.
Hirono introduces bipartisan bill to help adjust military life insurance for inflation
The Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act seeks to help ensure life insurance packages for servicemembers and veterans account for increases in cost of living and inflation.
Par Hawaiʻi’s Fueling Dreams campaign returns in support of Special Olympics
Par Hawaiʻi’s Fueling Dreams campaign is hitting the road to raise awareness for thousands of Hawaii’s athletes. From April 19 through May 31, island drivers can make a donation to Special Olympics Hawaiʻi athletes when they make a pit stop at 34 participating Hele stores across Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island and Maui.
Kaunoa Senior Services offers new online classes for seniors in May
Kaunoa Senior Services, a division of Maui County’s Department of Housing and Human Concerns, is offering an online roster this May. Sessions cover wellness and fitness, music and dance, and arts and crafts.
Salt+Hair Salon celebrates two year anniversary in West Maui
Salt+Hair salon announced a community event in celebration of its two-year anniversary at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10 at the salon, located inside the Lahaina Cannery Mall in West Maui.
Mother’s Day Makeke and Plant Workshop at Lahaina Cannery, May 13
Lahaina Cannery invites the public celebrate Mom with a free succulent plant workshop provided by For the Love of Plants on Saturday, May 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
UH Maui College seeks public input on sustainability issues
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College’s Hulihia Center for Sustainable Systems is seeking public input on critical sustainability issues facing the Maui community.
Hele gas stations offer 25 cent per gallon discount in celebration of loyalty app launch
Hele gas stations across the state are offering a limited-time 25 cents per gallon discount on all gasoline purchases to celebrate the launch of the new Hele Kamaʻāina Rewards mobile app. The discount can be accessed via the Hele app and is good any day of the week.
Seabury Hall presents “Side Shows 2023” on May 18-19
Seabury Hall’s Performing Arts program will end its season with its 27th Annual Side Shows: A Festival of One-Act Plays at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 18 and Friday, May 19 at the ʻAʻaliʻikūhonua Creative Arts Center.
Maui events to raise awareness of missing and murdered indigenous and Native Hawaiian women and girls
Maui joins in a national effort to honor and educate communities about missing and murdered indigenous people, including Native Hawaiian women and girls.
Update: One man dead following officer involved shooting on Molokaʻi
One man is dead after a confrontation with officers on Molokaʻi who were responding to a report of a Temporary Restraining Order violation on Sunday morning.
Volcano Watch: Family of five USGS Volcano Observatories began with HVO 111 years ago
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory was founded in 1912. Now, more than 111 years later, HVO is one of five volcano observatories supported by the US Geological Survey.
