Maui News

Maui Obituaries for the week ending Apr. 24, 2023. May they rest in peace.

The County of Maui Department of Public Safety Ocean Safety Bureau has opened registration for the 2023 Junior Lifeguard Program, which aims to teach children ocean safety and develop awareness of hazards and beach conditions.

The Maui Economic Development Board is presenting an exciting lineup of events to support women and minority-owned small businesses in the community.

The Lahaina Restoration Foundation’s popular Hawaiian cultural workshops return to Apuakehau, the cultural park located next to Lahaina Public Library, starting on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

The recent 2022 Mauna Loa eruption began just before midnight, at 11:21 p.m. on Nov. 27.  The first caldera floor fissures were visible in webcams; however, the activity propagated south, outside of the view of the webcams, in the initial hours of activity.

Hōkūleʻan arrived in Tacoma, Washington. The crew continues to prepare for the journey to Alaska where the Moananuiākea Voyage Pacific Circumnavigation will begin in June.

It’s difficult to describe the dimension and depth of classical and jazz trumpeter-composer Charlier Porter’s talent. His body of work is flourishing, and he’ll be performing this Wednesday at ProArts Theatre with a quintet. Maui Now’s Gary Kubota interviewed Porter.

For the first time since 2019, Seabury Hall will host its popular Craft Fair on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at their scenic campus in Makawao from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The craft fair is the school’s largest fundraiser event, and supports Seabury Hall’s financial aid programs.

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake reported at around 2:24 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, had no apparent impact on either Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

AARP Hawaiʻi is holding a “Thinking Money” seminar at 5:30 p.m. on May 4 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.

The University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program and its partners were awarded $5,120,959 to address rampant marine debris issues in Hawai‘i and develop urgently needed, innovative solutions that can be shared worldwide.

Maui Surfer Girls is now accepting applications for full scholarships for their 22nd Teen Girls’ Summer Surf Camp, which is open to teen girls between the ages of 13 and 17. 

The state Department of Transportation will be conducting road work this week that will result in lane closures at various locations. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.  All projects are weather permitting.

The Department of the Interior’s Office of Native Hawaiian Relations estimates that it will award eight HŌʻIHI grants ranging between $50,000 and $200,000. Native Hawaiian Organizations may use grant funding for up to three years from the date of award.

The time has come to reunite and celebrate life with the return of The Color Festival Hawai‘i, happening Saturday, April 29, 2023, from noon to 5:30 p.m. at the Community Events Lawn of the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Gates open at 11:30 a.m.

A sunrise ceremony was held at various locations across the state this morning in honor of Earth Day, and as part of Hawaiʻi’s National Volunteer Week. It’s one of the many events taking place today as people around the state celebrate Earth and take vows to protect it.

Kaunoa Senior Services issued an urgent call for volunteers for its leisure and wellness program at locations in Spreckelsville and West Maui.

The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents Hawaiʻi’s third youth poet laureate presentations on Friday, April 28, to be livestreamed from the MACC’s Castle Theater beginning at 10 a.m. on the MACC’s website, Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Maui Economic Opportunity will be offering transportation for East Maui residents to Mayor Richard Bissen’s community events in Hāna on Thursday, April 27, and Friday, April 28, at Coconut Grove on Alalele Place.

Ahupua‘a Stewards helps high school students on Maui develop and implement environmental decisions informed by ahupua‘a systems. The summer session runs from June 6-July 18, 2023, with in-person classes at the UHMC Kahului campus and field trips to HILT lands and conservation partner sites on Maui.