Maui News
Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustees sworn in, leadership selection planned
Maui Island Trustee Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey said participating in a working group to address issues surrounding OHA’s share of the Public Land Trust revenue and the development of OHA’s lands at Kakaʻako Makai – recently renamed Hakuone – will be key areas of focus for the agency in the coming year.
Inflation at Mauna Loa recorded despite inactive flow field
Incandescence was restricted to the fissure 3 lava cone at Mauna Loa over the weekend, with no observable activity on the rest of the flow field Sunday.
Take of Pāku‘iku‘i along the West Coast of Hawaiʻi Island is temporarily prohibited
In revising the rules, DAR indicated the change will allow for replenishment of the dangerously depleted pāku‘iku‘i fish population in the area as the Division works towards longer-term regulations for sustainable pāku‘iku‘i take.
Nominations extended for Maui Navigation Team; members to identify priorities for marine resources
The team, consisting of approximately 20 representatives from the Valley Isle, will work with DAR to identify priorities for marine resources and propose a management plan for Maui’s nearshore waters.
Maui Mompreneur event to showcase 60-plus local vendors at new UHMC location
More than 60 vendors will offer handmade crafts, jewelry, art, baked goods and other gifts during the two-day Maui Mompreneur shopping event in Kahului next weekend.
Mauna Loa alert level reduced as lava flows stall and flow front stagnates
The volcano alert level at Mauna Loa was reduced from Warning to Watch on Saturday evening, as lava output and gas emissions wane.
Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center hosts Saturday night moonlit concert
The typically sleepy town of Lānaʻi City burst to life Saturday night as residents enjoyed a holiday concert under the stars featuring live music by Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winners Del Beazley and Ei Nei.
East Maui project hopes mosquito v. mosquito mating battle will save endangered birds
The National Park Service and state Department of Land and Natural Resources are proposing to release lab-raised incompatible male mosquitoes via drones to the existing wild population. If the incompatible male and the wild female mate, the two are unproductive and populations will be suppressed, leading to fewer cases of avian malaria and other mosquito-related diseases that impact birds.
Hundreds attend Maui County Christmas Drive-Thru
Hundreds of Maui residents enjoyed holiday cheer with Santa and his Maui County employee-elves Saturday evening during the County’s popular Christmas Drive-Thru at the Kalana O Maui Building in Wailuku.
Kimo’s inaugural Pioneers of Surfing Award issued to former professional surfer
Laura Lee Blears was the first woman to compete against men at a professional level and the first woman to win a check at a pro-surfing event. She was honored as the inaugural recipient of the Kimo’s Maui Pioneers of Surfing Award.
Holiday joy shared at “Heroes and Helpers” event in Hilo
“This special event brings much needed joy during the holidays, while fostering positive relationships between the youth and the officers and other first responders,” said event organizers.
Fountain replaced by lava pond at Mauna Loa’s fissure 3 vent
A lava pond has replaced the fountains of lava at Mauna Loa’s fissure 3 vent, as scientists report a reduced supply of lava and gas emissions Saturday morning.
Hawai‘i Land Trust to honor Dana Naone Hall as 2023 Champion of the Land
The nonprofit Hawai‘i Land Trust will honor Maui’s Dana Naone Hall as its 2023 Champion of the Land. She will be recognized at the 21st-annual Buy Back the Beach benefit lū‘au for her longtime contributions to land conservation in Hawai‘i.
Maui condo prices set all-time high at $856,250; single-family homes at $1.02M
Driven by relatively low inventory, Maui County condominiums last month hit an all-time high for median sales price at $856,250. The staggering median comes as sales continue to slow due to high mortgage rates and out-of-reach home prices, according to the latest report from Realtors Association of Maui.
Search called off for missing snorkeler, shark warning signs removed in South Maui
The search for a missing 60-year-old Washington State woman was called off at noon today, after teams from the Maui Fire Dept., Maui Ocean Safety, and the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement failed to find her.
Road closures announced for Maui Christmas Drive-Thru at the County Building
Motorists in the Wailuku area are advised of road closures near the Kalana O Maui (County of Maui) Building at 200 South High Street, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, to accommodate traffic from the Christmas Drive-Thru event.
Updated COVID-19 bivalent vaccines for children as young as 6 months arriving soon
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has placed orders to supply participating healthcare providers with updated COVID-19 bivalent vaccines for children as young as six months of age.
Sen. Schatz rises in power
The Senate Democratic Caucus voted to elevate US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) to Deputy Conference Secretary, a new position within the Senate Democratic leadership team.
Manga artist is the guest speaker at Maui’s Nisei Veterans Memorial Center
Manga artist Jon J. Murkami will be the guest speaker at the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center’s Stanley Izumigawa Resource Center Saturday, Dec. 10, at 1:30 p.m.
Comedian Howie Mandel, Live at the MACC, Dec. 28
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents comedian Howie Mandel on stage in Castle Theater Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets go on sale online only at 10 a.m. to MACC members first Saturday, Dec. 10, and to the general public Tuesday, Dec. 13.
