Maui News
DOH approves third medical cannabis retail dispensary for Pono Life Sciences on Maui
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health has issued a formal notice to proceed to retail to Pono Life Sciences Maui, LLC (PONO LIFE MAUI) after it passed a final on-site inspection for its third retail facility on the Valley Isle.
Hawaiian Electric selects 3 solar projects on Maui to benefit low/moderate income customers
There will be three shared solar programs on Maui: one in Kīhei and two in Makawao.
Maui Health donates over 2,000 pounds of turkey to the Maui Food Bank
“This year’s donation of over 2,300 pounds of turkey will help our partner agencies be able to serve hot Thanksgiving meals and help put a turkey on the table for so many families across Maui County,” said Brandi Saragosa, Maui Food Bank Director of Operations.
New women’s dorm at MCCC is expected to help alleviate overcrowding at the Maui jail
The state Department of Public Safety held a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday to mark the start of construction of a new medium security housing structure for female inmates at the Maui Community Correctional Center.
$180K donation aims to help resolve trauma with clients at Mālama Family Recovery Center
Mālama Family Recovery Center is the recipient of a grant of $90,000 per year for two years from the Nuestro Futuro Foundation, to support a pilot project of the new Supplemental Treatment Program.
Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers receives $5M grant from Bezos Day 1 Families Fund
Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers, Inc., Maui’s largest homeless shelter provider, today announced that it has received a $5 million dollar grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund—the largest private gift in the organization’s history.
Maui teen earns spot in 2023 Callaway World Junior Golf Championship
Maui teen, Reagan James Miles, has earned a spot in the 2023 Callaway World Junior Championship.
Maui police identify Molokaʻi murder suspect and victim
The victim has been identified as 43-year-old female Amie Kaholoaa of Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi, who police say was the girlfriend of the suspect. After an extensive investigation by the Criminal Investigation Division and Molokaʻi Patrol, officers arrested the suspect, identified as 59-year-old Mariano Garces of Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi.
Parking rate increase planned at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation-Airports Division has announced a parking rate increase at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, effective Jan. 1, 2023.
Maui Family YMCA welcomes new board members
Maui Family YMCA announced today the appointment of three new members to its board of directors: Jason Economou, Charen Kepler and Dan Lang. “We are so excited to have our newest members of the Maui Family YMCA Board of Directors. Dan, Charen and Jason will help in shaping the future for the Y in the […]
Holiday lighting replacement to result in early morning Market St. closure, Nov. 28-30
The County of Maui’s Department of Management and the Department of Public Works announce the closure of Market Street in Wailuku, between Main and Vineyard Streets, from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m., from Monday, Nov. 28 through Wednesday, Nov. 30.
Maui County led Hawai’i in revenue per available rooms at $344 for October 2022
Maui County hotels led Hawai’i in October 2022, with revenue per available room of $344 and average daily rate of $528. But Maui County’s occupancy was 65.1%, lowest in the state.
The Ritz-Carlton Maui kicks off the holidays with a tree lighting ceremony, Dec. 2
To kick off the holiday season and celebrate its 30th anniversary, The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua hosts a special Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m.
MEO’s Enlace Hispano hires a new full-time bilingual specialist
Enlace Hispano, which means “Hispanic Link,” was established in 1999 to assist with translations, fill out documents, acculturation and other services to help the island’s newest immigrants integrate into the community.
Hannah Brown Memorial Impaired Driving Awareness Rally, Nov. 23
The Maui Police Department’s Traffic Division joins forces with Hawai’i Alcohol Policy Alliance, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the State of Hawai’i Organization of Police Officers, and the family and friends of Hannah Brown for a Memorial Impaired Driving Awareness Rally.
Hawaiʻi Pacific University extends deadline for Guaranteed Scholarship and Admission Program
Hawai‘i Pacific University has extended the deadline of its Guaranteed Scholarship and Admission Program to Jan. 15, 2023. The GSAP is available to all Hawai‘i high school seniors that have a 2023 graduation date from an accredited Hawai‘i high school.
UH Community Colleges offer job training for healthcare, technology and skilled trades
The University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges are offering free short-term training leading to credentials in industry sectors that have proved resilient during the pandemic. This includes opportunities in healthcare, technology and skilled trades.
Hawaiʻi inmates at CoreCivicʻs Saguaro Correctional Center celebrate Makahiki
As part of the celebration at Saguaro, which officially began at sunrise on Nov. 16, inmates from Hawaiʻi who observe the festival participated in traditional Hawaiian dancing, praying, games and other religious activities that are part of the Makahiki celebration.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Nov. 20, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending Nov. 20, 2022. May they rest in peace.
Traffic signal pole replacement at Papa Ave. and Onehee Street, Dec. 3
Kahului motorists are advised to drive with caution during the replacement of a traffic signal pole at the intersection of Papa Ave. and Onehee St. on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.
