Maui News
“Abundance” of mother and calf humpback whale pairs prompts advice to ocean users
The presence of numerous mother/calf humpback whale pairs in Hawaiʻi waters has prompted some advice to ocean users. The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary reminds the public to reduce their speed and keep a safe and legal distance around whales.
Feeding and careless driving cause undue risk to nēnē population on Maui
A female nēnē was struck and killed by a passenger truck on Haleakalā Highway near the Dairy Road/Keolani Place junction in Kahului last Tuesday, according to state officials.
$398,000 grant allows for launch of Native Hawaiian Owner-Builder project on Molokaʻi
The grant funds will allow HCL to launch the 3-year Native Hawaiian Owner-Builder Project on Moloka‘i. The project will serve 58 Nāʻiwa lessee families and five Native Hawaiian builders to increase their capacity to build and own homes on Hawaiian Home Lands.
Haleakalā National Park plant nursery service trip, Feb. 7
The Friends of Haleakalā National Park hosts a service trip on Feb. 7 at the park’s plant nursery in the Summit District. Work runs from 9 a.m. to noon.
Local chefs start #MauiEatLocal for economy, health
When seven new fast-food companies opened in Kahului and Wailuku this summer, local chefs took notice. Local chefs banded together, forming #MauiEatLocal, a movement that encourages dining out at local restaurants.
Gov. Green issues emergency proclamation addressing homelessness
Governor Josh Green, M.D. signed an emergency proclamation on Monday addressing homelessness in Hawaiʻi.
Chinese New Year on Maui features special event at Lahaina Cannery
Lahaina Cannery’s special event is led by Maui Taiko and O’ahu’s enigmatic Au’s Shaolin Arts Society, which will usher in the “Year of the Rabbit.”
Hawaiian Electric seeking proposals for renewable energy projects on Maui, O’ahu
For the first time, Hawaiian Electric is seeking requests to develop firm renewable capacity on Maui and O’ahu.
Gov. Josh Green’s inaugural State of the State address highlights tax breaks, housing for residents
Governor Josh Green, M.D. delivered his inaugural State of the State Address to a joint session of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature in the House Chamber Monday morning.
Council to consider override of veto for Bill 103 relating to workforce housing
The Maui County Council will consider overriding former Mayor Victorino’s veto of Bill 103 (2022) relating to residential workforce housing deed restrictions and resale at the upcoming council meeting on Jan. 27, Councilmember Tamara Paltin announced.
Hoʻokipa, Baldwin and Kūʻau Bay beach parks remain closed due to high surf and flooding
Ho’okipa Beach Park, Baldwin Beach Park and Kūʻau Bay Beach Park will remain closed Monday due to high surf and flooding conditions.
Photos: Big-wave surfers brave Waimea Bay for the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational
Oʻahu lifeguard Luke Shepardson earned the coveted title as winner of the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational held Sunday at Waimea Bay on Oʻahu’s North Shore.
Kēōkea closed for guardrail installation
Kēōkea Park will be closed today, Monday, Jan. 23, for a guardrail installation project.
Hilton Grand Vacations donates $100,000 to 10 local nonprofits, including two on Maui
Hilton Grand Vacations, a global timeshare company, has gifted $100,000 to 10 local nonprofit organizations in Hawai‘i, including Ka Hale A Ke Ola homeless resource center and the Pacific Whale Foundation on Maui.
Surf of 25-40 feet along north shore, High Surf Warning extended to 6 p.m.
Dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 40 feet are forecast for the north and west facing shores of Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Molokaʻi, and Oʻahu, and the north facing shores of Maui.
Hawaiian Electric supports Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike with $20,000 for new solar kiln
Hāna-based nonprofit Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike received a $20,000 donation from Hawaiian Electric to support the construction of a new solar wood-drying kiln to expand its construction program for at-risk youth in East Maui.
Volcano Watch: Newberry Volcano is an impressive but unappreciated giant
Newberry Volcano is one of the largest and most hazardous active volcanoes in the United States. It is designated a “very high threat” volcano in a recent assessment by the US Geological Survey, like Mauna Loa and Kīlauea. It has been active for more than 530,000 years, most recently 1,300 years ago.
Hawaiʻi attorney general joins group to back N.Y. rules restricting guns in ‘sensitive places’
“Common-sense firearms laws — like New York’s rules prohibiting guns in sensitive places such as schools and government buildings — are constitutional and effective,” Lopez said in a news release. “Laws like these have a crucial role to play in protecting the public from the serious risks of gun violence.”
Hoʻokipa and Baldwin beach parks closed due to high surf
The County of Maui closed Hoʻokipa Beach Park and Baldwin Beach Park due to high surf Sunday.
Hawaiʻi gas prices continue to fall
In Kahului, the average price of $4.97 is seven cents lower than last week, 23 cents lower than last month and 45 cents higher than a year ago. Motorists filling up at Costco gas say the cost for a gallon of regular unleaded gas on Saturday was nearly a dollar cheaper at $3.99. That puts the price of a full 12 gallon tank at under $50.
