Maui News
24-hour closure at Honoapiʻilani Highway and Kakaʻalaneo Drive ends
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation advises motorists that future lane closures will be needed for this project, but are not anticipated to be as extreme.
Novices learn about computer operations at Maui Economic Opportunity
The computer workshops for novices covered the different types of devices and operating systems; use of keys, the mouse and touchpads; email; telehealth and more.
Speed limit permanently reduced to 35 mph along a portion Kula Highway
Maui motorists are advised that the posted speed limit on Kula Highway (Route 37) between Lower Kula Road in the vicinity of the United States Post Office and Copp Road will be reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph in both directions.
Fundraising dinner in Mākena to honor three food-related nonprofits
The honorees are the Maui Food Bank, Maui Hub and Grow Some Good for their work towards food liberation on Maui.
Lahaina Gateway welcomes new specialty retailers
The Lahaina Gateway shopping center has announced new and upcoming tenants, bringing more specialty retailers to the growing West Maui community starting this November through fall 2023.
Relax this holiday season with yoga at the Maui Ocean Center
Maui Ocean Center hosts twice weekly Aquari-Om yoga classes, with a portion of proceeds from ticket sales to support sea turtle rescue and coral restoration efforts on Maui.
Pacific Whale Foundation expands Adopt A Beach Program
The Pacific Whale Foundation’s ultimate goal is to enroll enough volunteers to adopt every accessible beach in Maui County by the end of next year.
Jingle & Mingle holiday fundraiser for Maui foster keiki and families, Dec. 11
The Aloha Ladies℠ Social Club presents “Jingle & Mingle,” a holiday fundraiser to support foster keiki and families on Maui, Sunday Dec. 11, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at the Ocean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center celebrates Black Friday shopping day, Nov. 25
Queen Ka’ahumanu Center celebrates Black Friday Shopping on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Maui Street Market accepting applications for food truck entrepreneurs
Maui Food Technology Center will provide security cameras, water, trash service, relief stations and six gazebos with picnic tables.
Update: Molokaʻi Flood Advisory until 7:45 a.m.; Maui and Molokaʻi Flood Warnings canceled
At 4:32 a.m., radar showed heavy rain had redeveloped over the eastern third of Molokaʻi. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 3 inches per hour. The NWS says some locations that will experience flooding include: Pūkoʻo, ʻUalapuʻe, Hālawa Valley, Kamalo, Kalaupapa National Park and Kawela.
Justice Department: Two Maui men found guilty of hate crimes for racially motivated attack in Kahakuloa
After a two-week jury trial, a federal jury today found Defendants Kaulana Alo-Kaonohi, 32, and Levi Aki, Jr., 33, each guilty of a hate crime for what prosecutors described as “racially motivated attacks” on C.K., a white man, when he attempted to move into the home he had purchased in their Kahakuloa neighborhood.
Video shows how biocontrol saved native Wiliwili trees in Hawai’i from extinction
“Wiliwili is a keystone species in our dry forests, and nearly every part of this special tree is used by cultural practitioners. The impact of losing this species would have been profound.” — Chipper Wichman, President of the National Tropical Botanical Garden
Twelve More Streams in East Maui’s Huelo region gain Interim Instream Flow Standards
The State Commission on Water Resource Management amended interim instream flow standards on Tuesday for 12 streams and tributaries in the Huelo region of East Maui, and reserved water for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
Multiple rescues launched as ocean goers get caught in large surf along Maui shorelines
Large surf on the North Shore of Maui has kept Ocean Safety Officers busy over the last couple of days. Rescues were reported at Kanahā, Hamakuapoko Point, Nāpili Bay, and DT Fleming Beach.
The Shops at Wailea Welcomes the Holiday Season with Santa Arrival & Signature Events
The Shops at Wailea kicks off the holiday season on Black Friday with a host of festivities including a Santa Parade, photos with Santa, a community food drive, and a live concert from 14-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner Mark Yamanaka.
American Medical Response Maui welcomes new therapy dog and handler
Handler Michael Romo and Rampart, a 2-year-old Goldendoodle, are now bringing comfort and providing emotional support to Maui County’s EMS professionals, first responders and community members.
Hawai’i Attorney General announces $3.1 billion settlement with Walmart over opioid epidemic allegations
The proposed settlement resolves allegations that the company contributed to the opioid addiction crisis by failing to appropriately oversee the dispensing of opioids at its stores.
Maui County unemployment at 3.9% for October, slightly above state’s 3.5%
The breakdown for Maui County: Lāna’i 1.7%, Maui Island 3.8% and Molokaʻi 8.4%.
West Maui wildfire that started in Kauaʻula is now 90% contained
The Kaua’ula Fire first reported on Nov. 8, is now considered 90% contained, according to fire officials. The burn area remained at 2,100 acres this morning.
