Maui News
Mary Kaui Kala-Brook named new MEO Hāna Branch Manager
A past Hāna High & Elementary valedictorian, Mary Kaui Kala-Brook, will lead the Hāna Branch of Maui Economic Opportunity to help her neighbors and offer her experiences on the Mainland to benefit her hometown.
MVCB partners with Raw Elements to provide mineral sunscreen dispensers in Maui County
The Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau has partnered with Raw Elements to provide 20 mineral-only sunscreen dispensers at high traffic beaches in Maui County.
Return of Christmas drive-thru at Kalana O Maui County Building, Dec. 10
The County of Maui announced the return of the Mayor’s Christmas Drive-Thru event at the Kalana O Maui Building in Wailuku, this Saturday, Dec. 10, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Gov. Green issues flag order for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
“Today, the First Lady and I were able to honor in solemn remembrance at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial the sacrifices of the thousands of men and women who lost their lives on Dec. 7, 1941, during an attack that shook Hawai‘i and our nation,” said Gov. Green.
New breakout at Mauna Loa flow front slows the advance of lava towards highway
A new breakout at the Mauna Loa flow front reported overnight has removed lava from the channel, slowing the advance rate of the main flow, according to a new update issued by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on Wednesday morning.
New report reveals accelerating crisis of Hawaiʻi households living in poverty
Those who had fallen from the ALICE Threshold to below the Federal Poverty Line grew from 9% in 2019 to 15% in 2022, a 66% increase. Key findings of the report were released on Tuesday.
Maui Planning Department closes Dec. 8 for training
The County of Maui’s Planning Department will be closed all day on Thursday, Dec. 8 for staff training. All offices will reopen the following day, Friday, Dec. 9.
Japanese Cultural Society of Maui hosts two signature events after two-year hiatus
The Oshougatsu Mochi Pounding will be held Dec. 28 and the Shinnen Enkai 2023 will be held Jan. 28.
DHHL: New plan guides Kahikinui forest restoration
A project to restore a 4,500-acre portion of native forest on the slopes of Haleakalā that began over 25 years ago has recommenced through the efforts of native Hawaiians from the Kahikinui Homestead Community.
Input sought on mosquito suppression efforts to address impacts of avian malaria on Maui
Haleakalā National Park is seeking public input on an environmental assessment for the “Suppression of Non-native Mosquito Populations to Address the Impacts of Avian Malaria on Threatened and Endangered Forest Birds on Maui.” The assessment will determine the impacts of using a new technique to manage mosquitoes in East Maui.
Maui Prep Bozich Center sponsors donate $36,000 to independent school
Maui Preparatory Academy’s Aliʻi level sponsors are: RayChin.com, Lahaina Stables and Triplett ʻOhana.
19 firefighters graduate from Maui Fire Department’s 38th Recruit Class
Nineteen firefighter recruits graduated from the Maui Fire Department’s 38th Recruit Class on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.
House members from Maui selected for committee leadership roles
Members from Maui County who were selected for leadership roles include: Rep. Justin Woodson, chair of the Education committee; Rep. Kyle Yamashita, chair of the Finance committee; Rep. Troy N. Hashimoto, chair of the Housing committee; Rep. Elle Cochran, vice chair of the Energy & Environmental Protection committee; Rep. Terez Amato, vice chair of the Human Services committee; and Rep. Mahina Poepoe, vice chair of the Water & Land committee.
UH Maui College to host “Giving Back” Open House, Dec. 16
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College will host a “Giving Back” Open House on Friday, Dec. 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. on the Great Lawn of the Kahului campus and Pā‘ina Building dining area.
Maui businessman, Bruce Bowman publishes biography
Bipolar, Epileptic Papa and Businessman, a new book by Maui’s Bruce Bowman, is now available for purchase online.
HVO live stream video of fissure 3 at Mauna Loa shows 130 foot lava fountain
Visitors continue to flock to Mauna Loa where a fissure is sending a fountain of lava about 130 feet into the air.
PWF: Whale spotted off Maui with “blunt force injuries” likely caused by a vessel strike
A whale in distress, spotted in West Maui waters last week, suffered from blunt force injuries, likely caused by a vessel strike either on its migration to Hawaiʻi or while in feeding grounds, according to the Pacific Whale Foundation.
Grand Opening held for Kaiāulu o Kupuohi affordable housing project in Lahaina, Maui
A grand opening celebration was held Monday for the 89 unit Kaiāulu o Kupuohi affordable apartment project in Lahaina, Maui.
Sen. McKelvey to host community talk story sessions on Maui, joined by House Reps. Cochran and Amato
Senator Angus McKelvey of Maui will be hosting two community talk story meetings – one on Dec. 12 in Lahaina, and another on Dec. 13 in Kīhei. He will be joined by Representative Elle Cochran and Representative Terez Amato, respectively.
Hawaiʻi State Senate finalizes leadership and committee assignments
The Hawaiʻi State Senate finalized leadership and committee assignments ahead of the 32nd Legislature that opens on Jan. 18, 2023.
