Maui News
Urgent need for fosters: 120 dogs at Maui Humane Society, but capacity is for only 40
Maui Humane Society currently has 120 dogs in their care and has kennel capacity for 40 dogs. Dogs are being paired in kennels to make additional space. 30 SOS Fosters are needed immediately to help decrease the dog population at the shelter.
Artist of Small Town * Big Art creates Wailuku inspired music with ʻĪao Intermediate School
SMALL TOWN * BIG ART public artist Tanama Colibri led 80 sixth-grade students of ʻĪao Intermediate School this week in a songwriting workshop celebrating the history, culture and sense of place of Wailuku.
Maui celebrates Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 22 in Wailuku and Kīhei
Anyone with expired or unused prescription medications is encouraged to bring their medications between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023 to collection sites located on Maui at the Kīhei and Wailuku police stations.
Approval granted to decommission UH Hilo telescope
The decommissioning of Hōkū Kea is tentatively scheduled to begin in late 2023 and take about five months to complete. Hōkū Kea is the second telescope on Maunakea now in the final phase of the extensive decommissioning process required under the Mauna Kea Comprehensive Management Plan.
Critical funding for West and South Maui secured in Senate Budget draft
More than $107 million in funding for infrastructure was included in the Senate version of the state budget which passed last week. Some key items included are: appropriations for the Lahaina Bypass North, a grade-separated crossing for Kūlanihākoʻi High School, critical repairs for Māla Ramp, and a new wastewater facility for Waikapū.
Holomua Kākou site for Hāna community talk story moved to Coconut Grove
A community talk story event will be held Thursday, April 27, in Hāna, Maui as part of Mayor Richard Bissenʻs Holomua Kākou series. The event has been moved to Coconut Grove on Alalele Place.
Maui sunflower field inspires sustainable partnership with Fork & Salad Maui
The sunflower fields in Central Maui have inspired a collaboration between farmers and the Fork & Salad Maui eatery. Maui Sunflower Salad is only available during the span of the latest sunflower bloom, so customers can enjoy it until the field is ready to be harvested.
Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association reaches tentative contract deal
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association has reached a tentative, four-year contract settlement for 13,500 teachers represented by the union. The deal proposes approximately 14.5% pay increases over the four-year contract.
Flood Watch through Wednesday afternoon
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Maui County, Oʻahu and Kauaʻi from tonight through Wednesday afternoon.
Scrap metal fire at Central Maui Baseyard brought under control, investigation underway
Maui fire crews responded to a scrap metal fire today at the Central Maui Baseyard industrial complex, fire officials confirmed. Upon arrival, crews found multiple car fires and at a scrap metal facility.
Hula Grill Kāʻanapali recognizes Kahumoku Jr. as 2023 E Ola Mau Ka Mele recipient
Hula Grill Kāʻanapali has named George Kahumoku, Jr. as the recipient of its inaugural E Ola Mau Ka Mele award for his efforts to preserve and perpetuate Hawaiian culture through the playing and teaching of music.
Traci Fujita named the Council’s representative on MEO Board
Traci Fujita, who currently serves as the director of the Office of Council Services, has joined the Maui Economic Opportunity Board of Directors, filling the Council representative spot.
49 endangered Hawaiian species to gain habitat protections
The US Fish and Wildlife Service agreed today to designate protected critical habitat for 39 endangered plants and 10 endangered animals. The determination comes amid a legal victory stemming from a lawsuit filed by the Center for Biological Diversity.
Sanctuary considered for waters around Pacific Remote Islands
Today, NOAA announced it is starting the process to potentially designate a new national marine sanctuary in the Pacific Remote Islands area.
Test Drive electric vehicle event at UHMC Earth Day event
The Maui Nui EV Association will be joining more than 35 local nonprofits and government agencies to celebrate Earth Day at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College campus on Wednesday, April 26 from 3 to 6 p.m.
University of Hawaiʻi Maui College hosts Spring Open House, April 28
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College hosts a Spring Open House on Friday, April 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. on the Kahului campus’ Great Lawn and Pā‘ina Building dining area.
Surfrider’s water quality monitoring expands; reports ongoing pollution in Wailuku River
The Surfrider Foundation’s Blue Water Task Force program had two important additions this year, including a new lab site at Pāʻia Youth and Cultural Center. In addition, Surfrider Maui partnered with community members from Hāna to collect water quality samples there for the first time.
Topping the list, for the second year in a row, is Wailuku Stream with 27% of samples exceeding health standards in 2022.
Volcano Watch: Imaging the underground at Kīlauea’s summit
Where is magma stored beneath the surface of Kīlauea and how is it transported to the places where eruptions occur? Scientists have hypothesized the shape and size of Kīlauea’s summit magma storage system for the last century, and now have an unparalleled opportunity to develop a far more detailed picture than was possible before.
Maui Family Support Services reaccredited
Prevent Child Abuse America announced that Maui Family Support Services, Inc. has been reaccredited through March 2027.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Apr. 16, 2023
Maui Obituaries for the week ending Apr. 16, 2023. May they rest in peace.
