Maui News
Gov. Green issues emergency proclamation addressing homelessness
Governor Josh Green, M.D. signed an emergency proclamation on Monday addressing homelessness in Hawaiʻi.
Chinese New Year on Maui features special event at Lahaina Cannery
Lahaina Cannery’s special event is led by Maui Taiko and O’ahu’s enigmatic Au’s Shaolin Arts Society, which will usher in the “Year of the Rabbit.”
Hawaiian Electric seeking proposals for renewable energy projects on Maui, O’ahu
For the first time, Hawaiian Electric is seeking requests to develop firm renewable capacity on Maui and O’ahu.
Gov. Josh Green’s inaugural State of the State address highlights tax breaks, housing for residents
Governor Josh Green, M.D. delivered his inaugural State of the State Address to a joint session of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature in the House Chamber Monday morning.
Council to consider override of veto for Bill 103 relating to workforce housing
The Maui County Council will consider overriding former Mayor Victorino’s veto of Bill 103 (2022) relating to residential workforce housing deed restrictions and resale at the upcoming council meeting on Jan. 27, Councilmember Tamara Paltin announced.
Hoʻokipa, Baldwin and Kūʻau Bay beach parks remain closed due to high surf and flooding
Ho’okipa Beach Park, Baldwin Beach Park and Kūʻau Bay Beach Park will remain closed Monday due to high surf and flooding conditions.
Photos: Big-wave surfers brave Waimea Bay for the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational
Oʻahu lifeguard Luke Shepardson earned the coveted title as winner of the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational held Sunday at Waimea Bay on Oʻahu’s North Shore.
Kēōkea closed for guardrail installation
Kēōkea Park will be closed today, Monday, Jan. 23, for a guardrail installation project.
Hilton Grand Vacations donates $100,000 to 10 local nonprofits, including two on Maui
Hilton Grand Vacations, a global timeshare company, has gifted $100,000 to 10 local nonprofit organizations in Hawai‘i, including Ka Hale A Ke Ola homeless resource center and the Pacific Whale Foundation on Maui.
Surf of 25-40 feet along north shore, High Surf Warning extended to 6 p.m.
Dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 40 feet are forecast for the north and west facing shores of Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Molokaʻi, and Oʻahu, and the north facing shores of Maui.
Hawaiian Electric supports Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike with $20,000 for new solar kiln
Hāna-based nonprofit Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike received a $20,000 donation from Hawaiian Electric to support the construction of a new solar wood-drying kiln to expand its construction program for at-risk youth in East Maui.
Volcano Watch: Newberry Volcano is an impressive but unappreciated giant
Newberry Volcano is one of the largest and most hazardous active volcanoes in the United States. It is designated a “very high threat” volcano in a recent assessment by the US Geological Survey, like Mauna Loa and Kīlauea. It has been active for more than 530,000 years, most recently 1,300 years ago.
Hawaiʻi attorney general joins group to back N.Y. rules restricting guns in ‘sensitive places’
“Common-sense firearms laws — like New York’s rules prohibiting guns in sensitive places such as schools and government buildings — are constitutional and effective,” Lopez said in a news release. “Laws like these have a crucial role to play in protecting the public from the serious risks of gun violence.”
Hoʻokipa and Baldwin beach parks closed due to high surf
The County of Maui closed Hoʻokipa Beach Park and Baldwin Beach Park due to high surf Sunday.
Hawaiʻi gas prices continue to fall
In Kahului, the average price of $4.97 is seven cents lower than last week, 23 cents lower than last month and 45 cents higher than a year ago. Motorists filling up at Costco gas say the cost for a gallon of regular unleaded gas on Saturday was nearly a dollar cheaper at $3.99. That puts the price of a full 12 gallon tank at under $50.
Seniors throughout state may apply now for HMSA Kaimana scholarship awards
The Hawai‘i Medical Service Associationʻs Kaimana Awards & Scholarship Program will award up to 15 students throughout the state for excellence in academics, athletics, community service, healthy activities, and sportsmanship.
Maui women surf with men in historic ‘Eddie’ big-wave contest today at Waimea Bay
Maui’s accomplished big-wave surfers Paige Alms and Andrea Moller are among six total female invitees at the 34th annual Eddie Big Wave Invitational. It is the first time the women will surf alongside the men in the history of the competition at Waimea Bay that honors the memory of surfing great Eddie Aikau.
Regents approve naming UH Mānoa building after “First Lady of Limu”
The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents voted unanimously to approve the renaming of the UH Mānoa Life Sciences Building after Isabella Aiona Abbott, affectionately known as the “First Lady of Limu.” The approval came at a meeting on Jan. 19, 2023, following a groundswell of support from the campus community.
List: Maui lane closures through Jan. 27, 2023
The state Department of Transportation will be conducting road work this week that will result in lane closures at various locations. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Maui County again tops the state when it comes to hotel average room rates, revenue
Maui County again topped other counties last month when it came to hotel average daily room rates and revenue per available room, according to data recently released by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.
