Maui News
Tax relief for families impacted by Red Hill water contamination
The State of Hawai‘i will not require those families and individuals adversely impacted by the Red Hill fuel crisis to pay state taxes on relief provided by the federal government to cover expenses, according to an announcement made by Governor Josh Green, M.D.
AAA Hawaiʻi: Hawaiʻi gas prices drop more than 40 cents from last year
Hawaiʻi drivers got some relief at the pump in the last week as gas prices dropped to more than 40 cents lower than this time last year in most areas, according to the AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch.
Hawaiʻi stamp art contest winners highlight land snails and game birds
Conservation stamp winner, Alvin Galvez featured an endangered land snail found only on Oʻahu in his design. Game Bird stamp winner, Lauren Trangmar featured the chestnut-bellied sandgrouse, a popular game bird native to Africa and Asia and brought to Hawaiʻi in the 1960s in her design.
Hubble Telescope and Hawaiʻi observatory spot possible runaway black hole
Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea, Hawaiʻi have spotted a strange streak of baby stars and shocked gas measuring 200,000 light-years long – possibly the trail left behind by a fleeing black hole.
If this candidate runaway black hole is confirmed, it’ll be the first evidence of a supermassive black hole kicked out of its home galaxy, proving a prediction made 50 years ago, according to astronomers.
Kīhei budget meeting set for Monday night
The Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee will receive testimony on the fiscal year 2024 budget on Monday, April 10, at 6 p.m. at Kīhei Community Center’s Main Hall.
Volunteers on Maui and Oʻahu create Lei of Aloha for Nashville, TN
A volunteer delegation from Maui and Oʻahu will travel to Nashville, Tennessee to deliver a ti leaf lei that is over one mile long to the community where tragedy struck just over a week ago.
Hawaiʻi telescopes lend to discovery of two Supermassive Black Holes on a collision course
Using a suite of space- and ground-based telescopes, including two Maunakea Observatories in Hawaiʻi – W. M. Keck Observatory and Gemini North – the researchers found the pair of black holes embedded within two galaxies that merged when the universe was just 3 billion years young.
Update: Pedestrian fatally struck in Kīhei, police looking for unidentified driver who fled the scene
Preliminary investigation reveals the 50-year-old male was struck by an unknown vehicle traveling eastbound on Piikea Avenue.
Playground Communication Board unveiled for nonverbal kids at Maui’s Keōpūolani Park
The County of Maui unveiled a Playground Communication Board, which can be used by nonverbal individuals to communicate with others, at Keōpūolani Park in Kahului on March 31.
Aloha House awarded Neighborhood Grant from The Starbucks Foundation
Aloha House was selected to receive a $2,000 grant from The Starbucks Foundation’s Neighborhood Grants program. This grant award was awarded, thanks to nominations from local Starbucks partners (employees) who recognized Aloha House’s work helping people with substance use and mental health issues on Maui.
Maui teen named 2023 Hawaiʻi Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Club
A Lahaina teen was recognized by the Boys & Girls Club of America at the Hawai‘i State Capitol yesterday as part of the Youth of the Year competition, which honors our nation’s most awe-inspiring young people on their path to great futures.
Update: Female pedestrian dies, struck by vehicle on Puʻunēnē Ave. in Kahului
Maui recorded another pedestrian fatality, this time as the result of a motor vehicle collision that occurred on Puʻunēnē Avenue in Kahului Tuesday night. The Kahului accident involved a 49-year-old woman who was walking in the middle of the road on Puʻunēnē Avenue, outside of a marked crosswalk, according to police.
Sweep of Uncle Billy’s Hotel in Hilo nets two arrests, 10 citations
A three-agency sweep of the condemned and dilapidated former Uncle Billy’s Hotel and Resort, on Banyan Drive in Hilo, resulted in the arrest of two people on outstanding warrants and 10 citations for simple trespass.
Duke’s Beach House Maui receives Nō Ka ʻOi Highway Hui Award
Duke’s Beach House at the Honua Kai Resort & Spa has been selected by the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, Highways Maui District as its first Nō Ka ʻOi Highway Hui Award recipient of 2023.
April proclaimed as Native Hawaiian Plant Month
Gov. Green has proclaimed April as Native Hawaiian Plant Month. On Maui, a sedge known as Cyperus prescottianus had not been seen for more than 100 years, but was rediscovered along a stream bank. Rebounding species include the coastal shrub naupaka papa on Molokaʻi, and uhiuhi on Lānaʻi.
Maui schools earn 16 finalists awards in ‘Ōlelo Youth Xchange Student Video Competition
Maui schools earned 16 finalists awards in the 20th Annual ‘Ōlelo Youth Xchange Student Video Competition, presented by First Hawaiian Bank.
Rep. Jill Tokuda to host Maui town hall, April 6
Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) will host a Maui town hall event on Thursday, April 6, 2023 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Pāʻina Building in Kahului.
Kaunoa Senior Services announces April classes
Kaunoa Senior Services will offer virtual classes for seniors age 55 years or older in April. The classes are available online via Zoom.
Final design for Lānaʻi Skate Park to be presented at April 12 meeting
The final design for the Lānaʻi Skate Park will be presented at a County of Maui community meeting from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at Hale Kupuna o Lānaʻi in Lānaʻi City.
Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency to gather input on hazard mitigation
A series of meetings across the state this month will give members of the public an opportunity to weigh in on the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Maui meeting is set for April 20 in Kahului.
