Maui News
Kaiser Permanente volunteers support cultural preservation, environmental restoration on Maui
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, about 100 volunteer physicians, providers, nurses, staff and their family members participated in the Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi Annual Day of Service at Paeloko Learning Center in Waiheʻe.
Former Maui Economic Opportunity client named Employee of the Month
Lorna Tagorda began as a Maui Economic Opportunity senior employment program client, worked her way into a senior club specialist position and last month was named Employee of the Month.
State Reps from Maui County hold key positions in 2023 legislative session
All six of Maui County’s State Representatives hold leadership roles in six different House Committees for the 2023 legislative session.
Maui reflects on vision of peace and non-violence in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The African Americans on Maui Association hosts a Zoom event this morning celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Annual Onipaʻa Peach March and Gathering set for Jan. 17 at ʻIolani Palace
The Queen’s Court will be holding its annual Peace March from Mauna’ala Royal Mausoleum in Nu’uanu valley to ‘Iolani Palace on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.
Small plane crashes on approach to Molokaʻi Airport
A single-engine Cessna 208 crashed while on approach to Molokaʻi Airport in Hoʻolehua at around 5 a.m. HST on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, federal officials tell Maui Now.
Celebrate Chinese New Year in Lahaina, Jan. 27, 2023
Lahaina Restoration Foundation invites the public to the Wo Hing Museum & Cookhouse on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 for an evening of cultural art activities, lion dancing and historical presentations that pay tribute to Chinese New Year.
Volcano Watch: Seismologists shed light on processes occurring deep beneath Pāhala
Pāhala, a town located in the southeast part of the Island of Hawai‘i, lies above the state’s most seismically active area. In the last 5 years, the average weekly number of earthquakes has increased from about 60 to 600 earthquakes per week.
PHOTOS: Five people displaced by Happy Valley structure fire
Five people were displaced by a house fire reported Sunday afternoon on Mokuhau Road in Happy Valley on Maui.
Case to talk about designating Ka’ena Point as a National Heritage area
Hawaiʻi Congressman Ed Case returns home after being sworn into office for the next two years. During his first full district work period, he plans to discuss a number of issues with Hawaiʻi residents, including the advancement of a “Ka’ena Point National Heritage Area.”
Hāna, Molokaʻi community health centers among 5 to receive millions in federal money
Community health centers on Maui, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu and Hawai’i island will receive more than $8.15 million in federal funding to support health care service delivery to underserved communities across the state, US Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawai’i announced recently.
“Little movement” in Maui, Oʻahu gas prices
In Kahului, the average price of $5.04 is one cent lower than last week, 17 cents lower than last month and 52 cents higher than a year ago.
Sell or donate items to Maui Family YMCA community yard sale Saturday in Kahului
Maui Family YMCA is hosting a community yard sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at its 250 Kanaloa Ave., Kahului, location. Admission is free.
Rally speaks out against proposed mosquito release on Maui to battle avian malaria
A sign waving rally was held Saturday in Kahului, asking the state to complete a full Environmental Impact Statement for their planned “Mosquito Control Research Using Wolbachia-based Incompatible Insect Technique” project.
Free training for nonprofits hosted by Maui Volunteer Center
This training will demonstrate how nonprofits can grow their volunteer program by partnering with local businesses.
Gov. Green declares 6th Emergency Relief Period for food insecurity
Governor Josh Green, M.D. signed a sixth emergency proclamation to extend federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program emergency allotment benefits, in keeping with ongoing federal COVID relief efforts.
House Majority top priorities for 2023 legislative session include affordable housing
The House Majority will continue to support funding to build more affordable rental and for-sale housing for low- and moderate-income families in Hawai’i. The State legislature’s past investments will yield over 7,000 affordable housing units over the next few years. Due to the length of time it takes to develop housing, supply chain issues, and inflation, the House believes financing must be in place to keep the pipeline of affordable housing projects moving forward.
Google team leader talks about remote work environment, virtual reality
A senior program manager of a design strategy and innovation team at Google will be the guest speaker at the Malcom Center in Kīhei Thursday, Feb. 2, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
List: Maui lane closures through Jan. 20
The state Department of Transportation will be conducting road work this week that will result in lane closures at various locations.
Patrick McCall appointed director of Parks; Shane Dudoit as deputy director
Maui Mayor Richard Bissen has appointed Patrick McCall to serve as director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, the County’s largest department with over 400 employees. Shane Dudoit was selected as deputy director.
