Maui News
Maui community collects 1,870 gifts for keiki in need during holiday toy drive
With the overwhelming support of the Maui community, they were able to reach their goal and filled 100% of requests, distributing more than 1,870 toys to keiki in need on Maui, Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, Jan. 5-11
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for Jan. 5-11, find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Federal, state crews to assess lava damage from Mauna Loa eruption this week
A team of State and federal emergency management workers will travel to Hawai‘i island this week to inspect damages and impacts caused by the recent eruption of Mauna Loa.
Maui police release body cam footage of officer involved shooting
*NOTE: This video and story contains graphic details.
Maui police released body cam footage today of an officer involved shooting reported at a home in Central Maui on Dec. 29, 2022.
Maui Hotel & Lodging Association announces first Communications Director
Naomi Cooper will assist the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association with its communication and education efforts to its membership and the Maui County community.
Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center launches virtual exhibit about changing landscape
The Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center celebrates the new year with the opening of a virtual audio and visual exhibit that takes visitors on a journey to explore Lānaʻi’s past as a way to better understand the island of today.
Mālama Maui Nui hosting Pūlehu Road cleanup; volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed from Kula to Kahului for the Pūlehu Road cleanup on Jan. 7 on Maui.
US Sen. Schatz sworn in for new term
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) was sworn in to a new term in the US Senate today. Schatz won reelection to a second full term last November, garnering more than 71% of the vote – the largest margin of victory by any Senate candidate in 2022.
Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations hosts Zoom for claimants
The Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations (SCHHA) hosts a regular, monthly Talk Story Zoom session with the Kalima Case lawyers tonight, Jan. 3, 2023, starting at 5 p.m.
Monthly siren and emergency alert system test, Jan. 3
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
4.0 earthquake on Hawaiʻi Island had no apparent impact on Mauna Loa or Kīlauea
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake, reported at 3:31 a.m. HST on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, had no apparent impact on Mauna Loa or Kīlauea, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Bissen’s inaugural address calls for sensible spending, embraces traditional knowledge
Maui’s new Mayor Richard Bissen called for sensible spending, explained his stance as a nonpartisan, and embraced traditional knowledge in his inaugural address on Monday evening at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater.
Maui’s first baby of 2023 arrives at 2:25 a.m. on New Yearʻs Day
Kristine Norita had to watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks from her car as her husband drove her to Hilo Medical Center after going into labor with their fifth child.
Maui County Council elects Kama as chair; 8 members await court decision on 9th seat
Saying that Maui County Council Member Tasha Kama has a broad base of support from the community and stalling on a decision to find a council leader would hurt the community, the council during its organizational meeting today voted unanimously to elect Kama as council chair.
Former Judge Richard Bissen sworn in as Maui Mayor
Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen took the oath of office on Monday afternoon from Judge Peter T. Cahill during a noon swearing in ceremony at the County Building.
Standing room only at Maui County Council inauguration; former chair not participating
It was standing room only at this morning’s Maui County Council inauguration for the 2023-25 term during a ceremony at the county building in Wailuku. Noticeably absent from the lineup of incumbents, though, was Alice Lee, who previously held the Wailuku-Waiheʻe-Waikapū residency seat and who led council as chairwoman in the most recent term.
Hawaiʻi Department of Health gives Maui food truck Green Placard following cleanup
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s Food Safety Branch has issued a green placard to Thai Mee Up Kula 2 food truck and has allowed the food truck to reopen to the public after a followup inspection on Friday.
Maui Health Foundation raises $5.25M toward MMMC’s planned Clinical Decision Unit
The planned Clinical Decision Unit will add 12 observation beds, including a specific area for patients with chest pains, allowing physicians and staff to monitor patients who do not meet the criteria for inpatient admission but are not well enough to go home.
List: Maui lane closures through Jan. 6, 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.
Attorney Collins: Certificate of election for Wailuku seat pending amid complaint
Only eight of the nine council members will be participating in today’s council inauguration, according to news release issued by attorney Lance Collins on Sunday. He said it’s because a certificate of election had not been issued for the Wailuku, Waiheʻe, Waikapū residency area seat.
