Maui News
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Nov. 30, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending Nov. 30, 2022. May they rest in peace.
Free keiki and family programs in Lahaina during the 2022 Winter School Break
Lahaina Quest keiki and family programs are wrapping up the 2022 schedule with four winter school break sessions celebrating Native Hawaiian food, crafts and technologies of the past.
Elemental Excelerator selected as partner for US Energy Department’s university competition
Honolulu-based Elemental Excelerator invites college students to submit proposals for the US Department of Energy’s competition called EnergyTech UP. Cash prizes from the $370,000 pool are available to Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands teams that successfully identify clean-tech opportunities and submit a business plan.
IRS warns people to be alert for scammers on Giving Tuesday and year-round
Being alert to potential scams will help protect personal and financial data that can be used in tax-related identity theft.
US Postal Service holiday mailing tips and Operation Santa
The US Postal Service’s suggested mailing dates are Dec. 17 for First-Class and Priority mail originating in Hawai’i and headed to the mainland.
Governor Ige issues Emergency Proclamation for Mauna Loa eruption
“We’re thankful the lava flow is not affecting residential areas at this time, allowing schools and businesses to remain open. I’m issuing this Emergency Proclamation now to allow responders to respond quickly or limit access, if necessary, as the eruption continues,” said Gov. David Ige.
Maui farmers and ranchers urged to respond online to 2022 Census of Agriculture
The Maui County Department of Agriculture is urging farmers, ranchers and others to respond online to the US Department of Agriculture’s 2022 Census of Agriculture.
Additional closures of recreation areas as lava continues to flow at Mauna Loa
As lava continues to flow into the Northeast Rift zone from Mauna Loa’s summit caldera, the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife has closed additional recreation areas on the mountain.
Lighting of the Banyan Tree this Saturday!
Join Santa’s elves and the Lahainaluna High School band at Banyan Tree Park for the traditional lighting of the Banyan Tree on Saturday, Dec. 3.
Christmas Tree Cutting fundraiser tradition continues at Camp Maluhia
The public is invited to Camp Maluhia to cut their own Norfolk Pine Christmas tree, a tradition that continues with the guidance of the Aloha Council Boy Scouts of America. Tree cutting takes place Saturday, Dec. 3 and Saturday, Dec. 10 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“Unzipping” of the Northeast Rift Zone; Mauna Loa eruption creates lava fountains
“We do not expect upper fissures to reactivate. However, additional fissures could open along the Northeast Rift Zone below the current location, and lava flows can continue to travel downslope,” the HVO advised.
4.0 earthquake is not related to Mauna Loa activity; Part of a seismic swarm under Pāhala
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake reported at 3:27 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29, was located 6 miles east of Pāhala at a depth of 20 miles.
Maui Flood Warning until 11 p.m.
At 8:05 p.m., radar showed heavy rain from nearly stationary thunderstorms anchored over East Maui. Rain was falling at a rate of 2 to 3 inches per hour. The NWS reports that flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Maui Public Art Corps partners with Queen Kaʻahumanu Center for new Kahului mural
Maui Public Art Corps will begin a 2-week process of installing a large-scale mural on the exterior of Queen Ka’ahumanu Center’s west wing at the former home of Sears.
HVO: Mauna Loa flow is similar to 1984 eruption; Long-term forecast discussed
“Eventually, this kind of lava flow is very similar to what happened in 1984, and could potentially threaten populated areas around Hilo. But we’re looking at somewhere around a week before we expect lava to get anywhere near that direction. We’re hoping that it will parallel the 1984 eruption and become more viscous as time goes on… hitting flatter slopes around the Saddle that slow it down,” said Hon.
Maui Humane Society seeks donations and volunteers with $10K matching campaign
Friends of Maui Humane Society, Mason and Trudy Williams have offered a $10,000 matching donation throughout the month of December, starting on Giving Tuesday. “Your donation will go twice as far, saving twice the lives of Maui’s homeless animals,” said MHS representatives.
Visitors to Maui down, but spending up in October and YTD
Visitor arrivals to Maui were down in October of 2022, compared to the same time in 2019, but visitor spending continues to trend upward.
Overflight at Mauna Loa shows migration of lava from summit into the Northeast Rift Zone
The first flight over the volcano was conducted at about 6:30 a.m. on Monday and it confirmed that the eruption of Mauna Loa has migrated from the summit to the Northeast Rift Zone.
Mauna Loa volcano warning issued as eruption begins at Moku‘āweoweo summit
“We do not expect upper fissures to reactivate. However, additional fissures could open along the Northeast Rift Zone below the current location, and lava flows can continue to travel downslope,” HVO scientists said.
Santa Arrives at The Shops at Wailea with a Special Parade
Santa’s arrival officially marks the beginning of the holiday season at The Shops at Wailea. Through Dec. 22, guests can capture holiday memories with free Photos with Santa.
