Maui News
Volcano Watch: Volcano monitoring from space
In a recent “Volcano Watch” article, we learned about a remote sensing technique known as InSAR. This method of using satellite radar signals to detect changes to the surface of the earth has been very beneficial for monitoring of active volcanoes, especially in remote locations where it is difficult to install ground based geophysical sensors.
Senator Hirono introduces bill to combat mental health stigma in AANHPI communities
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono has put forth the Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act, a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at addressing mental health stigma in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
List: Maui lane closures through June 9, 2023
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.
Applications open for Low-Income Energy Credit Assistance Program on Maui
Applications for annual federally funded energy credit assistance for low-income residents, who are not in crisis but require help to pay their heating and cooling bills, are now being accepted via mail or in-person through the end of June.
County of Maui is providing free meals at Summer PALS sites
The County of Maui is providing free meals at its Summer PALS sites on Maui and Molokaʻi, in an effort to ensure that no children go hungry while school is out of session this summer.
2023 Maui bon dance schedule: Obon festival continues through September
The 2023 bon dance schedule kicked off this weekend with the first event held June 3 at the Lahaina Shingon Mission. Find a complete schedule of upcoming bon dance dates HERE:
Hāna Metals Recycling Event, June 16-17
A two-day Hāna Metals Recycling Event to help East Maui residents haul and dispose of electronic and other special waste items will be held from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 16, and Saturday, June 17, at Hāna Landfill.
Public comment period ends on proposed Pacific Remote Islands National Marine Sanctuary
NOAA will review the comments and begin developing a draft management plan and Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Pacific Remote Islands national marine sanctuary.
Maui’s Jackson Bunch prepares for Ala Moana Bowls
Maui’s Jackson Bunch prepares for the Local Motion Surf Into Summer QS 1,000 – the first event of the 2023/24 Hawaiʻi/Tahiti Nui season that will include the region’s top contenders and also feature longboarding for the first time.
Hawaiʻi DOH Launches 2 new campaigns to combat tobacco addiction
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health introduces two impactful campaigns, “Escape The Vape – Weaker Inside” and “Hawaiʻi Tobacco Quitline – Your Quit Smoking Sponsor,” to combat tobacco addiction among adults and youth.
Roots School in Haʻikū receives $15,000 in grants to support teacher well-being, campus enhancements
Roots School in Haʻikū has received $15,000 in grants to enhance their educational programs and campus infrastructure.
AARP Hawaiʻi appoints Grant Chun to executive council
AARP Hawaiʻi has added Grant Chun, former Maui County managing director and executive director of Hale Mahaolu, to its Executive Council.
Hawaiʻi Department of Taxation issues warning on tax scams
The Hawaiʻi Department of Taxation warns taxpayers about increasing tax-related scams, including phishing attempts through texts, letters, social media, and emails.
Update/OPEN: Honoapiʻilani partial closure due to brush fire
We have reports that the road is now OPEN.
Maui’s Kahele Dukelow appointed to State Board of Education, Warren Haruki named chair
Governor Josh Green, M.D. has named three interim appointees to serve on the State Board of Education, including University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, Kahele Dukelow.
Groundbreaking held for new $16M West Maui Water Source Development Project
A blessing and groundbreaking ceremony for the new County of Maui West Maui Water Source Development Project was held on 10.5 acres of former pineapple land below the West Maui Mountains in Honokōwai.
Gov. Green signs firearms legislation
Governor Josh Green, M.D. today signed into law, two pieces of firearms-related legislation. The bills, SB1230 and HB1239, were signed in observance of National Gun Violence Awareness Day to preserve the safety of Hawai‘i residents, visitors and keiki.
Hawaiʻi senators comment on vote to avoid debt default
US senators Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) voted on a deal to raise the debt ceiling and avoid debt default. Sen. Schatz said he voted for the deal to avoid “catastrophic default,” saying “it should have never come to this.”
Pop-up performance by Anthony Pfluke with songs inspired by Wailuku and Kahoʻolawe
SMALL TOWN * BIG ART artist Anthony Pfluke will present a 30-minute public, outdoor pop-up performance featuring original songs inspired by the history, culture and sense of place of Kahoʻolawe and Wailuku, Maui. The event takes place on June 16, 2023, at Kīpuka Square beside the ʻĪao Theater in Wailuku.
Free spay/neuter Good Fix clinic in Hāna, June 6-8
A free spay/neuter clinic will be offered in Hāna, June 6-8, 2023. This partnership between Maui Humane Society and Greater Good Charities’ Good Fix program, will allow upwards of 500 owned pets (dogs and cats) and free-roaming cats to be spayed or neutered to help effectively and humanely control the pet population over time.
