Maui News
Realtors Association of Maui Community Foundation accepting applications for 2023 scholarship
The Realtors Association of Maui Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2023 Presidential Scholarship. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Friday, March 17.
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center reopens in Kīhei
NOAA’s Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary has reopened its Sanctuary Visitor Center in Kīhei with a new design and new interactive exhibits. Over the past five years, the sanctuary has worked on a full redesign of the visitor center, highlighting whale biology, research, disentanglement and the importance of the sanctuary.
In election challenge, state’s highest court questions Maui County on ballot breakdown
The Hawai’i Supreme Court on Thursday questioned whether County of Maui officials could explain why certain ballots were deemed deficient during a county election challenge that has kept the council’s Wailuku-Waiheʻe-Waikapū seat vacant.
US Rep. Jill Tokuda visits Maui on inaugural District II Congressional Work Period
New US Rep. Jill Tokuda of Hawaiʻi finds “heightened urgency” surrounding issues of affordability, housing and sustainability. She says her work at the national level involves “a whole new toolbox” that provides for expanded reach. Maui Nowʻs Wendy Osher talks one-on-one with Rep. Tokuda during her visit to the Valley Isle.
Desiree Sides appointed to oversee Baldwin-Kekaulike-Kūlanihāko‘i-Maui complex area
The Hawai‘i State Board of Education today approved the Department’s recommendation to appoint four complex area superintendents, including Desiree Sides who has been serving her respective role in an interim capacity at the Baldwin-Kekaulike-Kūlanihāko‘i-Maui complex.
UH receives $1.6 million for Native Hawaiian, Asian, Pacific Islander special education teachers
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’sProject Equal Access aims to create a more diverse teacher workforce to serve students of color in rural and remote communities.
Hawaiian Electric’s battery bonus program for Maui and O’ahu
The Hawaiian Electric Battery Bonus program provides a cash incentive and bill credits to customers who add battery storage to their rooftop solar systems on Maui and O’ahu.
18 individuals arrested in warrant sweep on Maui
A total of 18 individuals were arrested in Maui County during a warrant sweep conducted in partnership with the US Marshals Service. The interagency crackdown was conducted between Jan. 9-11, 2023, and was done in partnership with the Maui Police Department’s Crime Reduction Unit, Special Response Team, and the US Marshals Service.
Celebrate the 2023 and the Year of the Rabbit at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center kicks off the new year with two upcoming events. Enjoy Kama‘āina Nights on Friday, Jan. 20 from 6-8 p.m. at Center Court with performances by Kalama Intermediate ʻukulele students and headliner, Dillon Pakele. A celebration for the Year of the Rabbit with AuShaolin Arts will also be held on Sunday, Jan. 29 from 2–3:30 p.m. with a lion dance performance and fireworks.
Sister-legislative relationship signed between Hawaiʻi and Yamaguchi Prefectural Assembly
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature today signed a sister-legislative relationship agreement with the Yamaguchi Prefectural Assembly of Japan.
Adopt-A-Highway volunteers on Maui helped remove over 2,000 bags of trash in 2022
Hundreds of volunteers from dozens of groups helped remove more than 2,000 bags of trash from state highways in Maui County in 2022, according to the State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Transportation Highways Division – Maui District.
6th Emergency Relief Period declared for axis deer crisis in Maui County
Measures may include corralling of axis deer, culling of deer to sustainable levels, clearing vegetation along fence lines and constructing or reinforcing fence lines to protect roadways, airports and runways from axis deer incursions.
Council to consider bills on residential zoning and Kula Agricultural Park
Kama said the Jan. 27 meeting agenda, which will be posted Friday, will include final reading of bills that were introduced and passed on first reading last year: Bill 97, CD1 on residential zoning, Bill 160, CD1 on the Kula Agricultural Park, Bill 206 on conditional permits and Bill 207 on funding from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Flag order issued in honor of late lawmaker Ron Menor
Governor Josh Green, M.D. has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the late Ron Menor, a veteran State and City legislator, who died unexpectedly Monday after a medical emergency. The passionate veteran lawmaker was 67 years old.
State Legislature opens session with return of public and Hawaiian culture
For nearly three years, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Hawaiʻi State House and Senate to operate solemnly online, but Wednesday the public was back and the mood was festive.
AARP Hawaiʻi accepting applications for 2023 community grant challenge
AARP community challenge grants are for quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public spaces, transportation, housing, civic engagement, diversity and inclusion.
Water service outage for some Pukalani customers expected from Jan. 19-20
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply reports that a portion of customers in the Pukalani area will experience a water service outage from 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, to 5 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, while work is underway on the County’s water system.
Four people displaced by Molokaʻi house fire
An electrical malfunction is suspected as the cause of a Tuesday evening house fire on Kikipua Street in Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi.
Lost hikers airlifted to safety from Kahakapao Trail in Makawao
Two hikers were airlifted to safety Tuesday evening after becoming lost on the Kahakapao Trail in Makawao.
Injured hiker airlifted from Halemauʻu Trail at Haleakalā National Park
A 38-year-old Lahaina man suffered serious injuries during a fall at Halemau’u Trail in Haleakalā National Park Tuesday afternoon.
