Maui News
Khiara Henry tip proves it’s not her; family of missing Maui visitor ‘hasn’t been the same’
A recent tip about someone on the Big Island who looks like Khiara Lavinia Henry, a young visitor who went missing more than three years ago on Maui, proved that it is not her — and the Henry family is renewing calls for public help. “Please continue to keep an eye out,” California resident Leslie Moore, Henry’s cousin who oversees tips, told Maui Now on Thursday. “She is still an active missing person with no new solid pictures, leads or connections to where she is.”
‘Aunty Barbara’ is retiring from Maui mom and pop market, Pukalani Superette after 57 years
After 57 years, Barbara Silva, known affectionately by customers as “Aunty Barbara” is retiring from Pukalani Superette later this month. Silva started working at the mom and pop market in 1965, and has been a welcome face to so many customers and employees over the years.
Hawaiʻi Department of Health announces first pediatric influenza death of the season
A state resident under the age of 18 has died of influenza, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health announced today. This is the first death of a child from influenza in Hawai’i during this flu season. In the prior 10 years, Hawai’i has recorded six pediatric deaths due to influenza.
Seabury Hall first school in Hawaiʻi to train all students in hands-only CPR
After a week of training, Seabury Hall on Maui became the first school in Hawaiʻi to train all students in hands-only CPR.
Prepare for possible power outages, downed lines, Hawaiian Electric warns
Hawaiian Electric has provided safety tips for dealing with downed power lines.
Hawaiʻi delegation introduces bill to support macadamia tree health
Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Rep. Ed Case (HI-01), Sen. Brian Schatz (HI), and Sen. Mazie Hirono (HI) introduced the Macadamia Tree Health Initiative Amendments Act.
Pacific Whale Foundation announces 2023 Maui Whale Festival
Occurring throughout the month of February, this hybrid Maui Whale Festival event celebrates the return of migrating humpback whales to Maui Nui.
Amy Hānaialiʻi to perform at The Shops at Wailea, Feb. 24
Amy Hānaialiʻi will take the Ke Kani Hone O Wailea stage at The Shops at Wailea, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.
Kῑhei Roundabout to partially open Feb. 10, full completion slated for Feb. 24
On Friday, Feb. 10 when work concludes at 3:30 p.m., the contractor will open all lanes through the roundabout. There will be two lanes open in each direction through the roundabout. The right turn lane in and out of Kūlanihākoʻi Street will be closed during daytime work hours from 7 a.m to 3:30 p.m. and re-open at close of business each day.
Kaimana Scholarship deadline approaching for high school seniors
The Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association is celebrating the 18th year of its Kaimana Awards & Scholarship Program, which honors Hawaiʻi high school seniors and high schools for excellence in academics, athletics, community service, healthy activities and sportsmanship.
House Judiciary Committee takes action on ethics reform measures
Members of the House Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs discussed seven ethics reform bills. The measures are aimed at transparency, accountability, and improving public trust.
Wind Warning for Oʻahu, Advisory for Haleakalā, Mauna Loa and Maunakea
The forecast calls for northeast winds of 20-35 mph with localized gusts of up to 50 mph on Kauaʻi, Niʻihau, windward Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Maui and portions of Hawaiʻi Island. The advisory remains in effect through Friday evening.
Bill for local minimum wages introduced in state legislature
The minimum wage in Hawaiʻi is currently $12 an hour, and will increase to $14 an hour beginning Jan. 1, 2024. The self-sufficiency hourly wage in Maui County for a single adult was $17.84 an hour in 2020, according to the most recent DBEDT Self-Sufficiency Income Standard report published in 2021. Since that report, Johnson said, costs have only continued to rise in the County, meaning that workers’ wages are falling behind the cost of living.
Private donation spreads support across multiple programs at UH Maui College
When Lee Chamberlain and Saman Dias decided to make Maui their retirement home, they hoped to make a difference as members of the community. In that spirit, they have donated more than $23,000 to the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College.
2023 Great Beach Cleanup continues at 3 sites on Maui
The Pacific Whale Foundation beach cleanups are part of the annual Maui Whale Festival, which also includes Race for Whales and the Great Whale Count.
Adventure cyclist Conor O’Brian rides for Imua Family Services
Adventure cyclist Conor O’Brian will undertake a nearly 200-mile expedition around the entire island of Maui in support of Imua Family Services.
Talk Story with Council member Yuki Lei Sugimura at Upcountry Farmers Market
Council member Yuki Lei Sugimura will hold her monthly Talk Story with Yuki Lei outreach program this Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Upcountry Farmers Market from 7 to 11 a.m.
‘Welcome to Paia, Do Not Feed the Hippies’ sign doesn’t reflect the town, residents say
While some got a laugh out of a new Pāʻia road sign that mocks hippies, longtime area residents said it’s derogatory and divisive during a time when the historic town needs help.
Mayor offers congratulations to pageant crown holders from Maui
Mayor Richard Bissen, Jr. presented a certificate of congratulations to Miss Hawaiʻi USA Savannah Gankiewicz and Miss Hawaiʻi Teen USA Noelani DeNisi on Wednesday morning at the Office of the Mayor. Both were crowned on Jan. 15, 2023, at the Hawaii Convention Center.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center partners with Luana Kawaʻa to teach Hawaiian language
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center has partnered with Luana Kawa‘a of Morning Manaʻo to teach Hawaiian language to keiki and ‘ohana. Held every third Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m., Keiki Club will focus on a new theme each month with curriculum geared to share ‘ōlelo no‘eau (Hawaiian proverbs), Hawaiian vocabulary, and hands-on activities like lei making, ohe kapala, hula, mele (song) and more.
