Maui News
World Wetlands Day to be celebrated in South Maui with two free events
The two free events for World Wetlands Day will be held in South Maui on Feb. 4.
Maui VEX IQ League concludes, two teams advance to State Tournament
VEX IQ teams from Kalama Intermediate and Maui Waena now advance to the state tournament after earning the highest scores at the Maui event held over the weened.
Hawaiʻi State Legislature opens 32nd session today with optimism and priorities
This year, the Hawaiʻi State Capitol is open to the pubic and in-person public sessions for the first time since COVID-19 led to social distancing.
Nāhoʻopiʻi returns to the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority as chief administrative officer
In his new role, Nāhoʻopiʻi is responsible for the administrative, fiscal, procurement, and human resources operations of HTA, as well as the management of the Hawaiʻi Convention Center. Nāhoʻopiʻi succeeds Keith Regan who departed HTA in August 2022.
Surf coaches keep up to date with safety skills at MIL clinic
Fourteen high school coaches passed the 10th Annual Maui Interscholastic League Surf Coaches Certification Clinic. All coaches had to pass a timed 500-yard open ocean swim at Hanakaʻōʻō Beach Park in Lahaina before proceeding with the clinic.
Maui Memorial Medical Center reports a seasonally high patient census
Maui Memorial Medical Center is experiencing a seasonally high patient census. The medical facility reports that the high census is expected for the winter months.
New study: Hawaiʻi ranked worst state in the country for driving in 2023
The study said that Hawaiʻi has the highest average regular gas price in the nation at $5.12 per gallon, which is 1.9 times higher than Texas, which has the lowest average price at $2.65 per gallon.
UH event Kuʻu Home Aloha reflects upon the 1893 overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom
More than 200 participants gathered on campus to participate in free activities to promote learning, connection and deep reflection. The event was hosted by the UH Mānoa Native Hawaiian Place of Learning Advancement Office.
Forestry and agriculture connection serve as blueprint for Hawai’i land stewardship
Over the past 20 years, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources has transferred 19,000 acres of land to the state Department of Agriculture and another 19,000 acres to the DOA’s Agribusiness Development Corporation.
Statewide plan unveiled for universal preschool, 80 new classrooms by next year
Ready Keiki, a public-private partnership led by Luke, would eventually have 465 Pre-K classrooms for 3- and 4-year-old students by year 2032, with 20 students per class. State leaders touted the project as one that will prepare children for educational success, while saving money for families who need children to have a safe space during working hours.
Hawaiʻi Youth Conservation Corps summer program applications now open
Kupu, Hawai‘i’s leading conservation and youth education nonprofit, is hosting the Hawai‘i Youth Conservation Corps Summer Program (HYCC-Summer), which offers an intensive hands-on experience into the world of conservation. Kupu is inviting applicants to apply on Kauaʻi, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu, Maui, and Hawaiʻi Island. The deadline to apply is Feb. 17, 2023.
Indigenous knowledge and cutting-edge data aim to help revitalize Hawaiian fishponds
Three local organizations: Purple Maiʻa Foundation, Kuaʻāina Ulu ʻAuamo, and Hohonu, Inc., are launching the Loko Iʻa and Coastal Monitoring Project that will help up to 30 Hawaiian Fishpond restoration groups across the state.
Four Seasons Resort Lāna’i becomes first resort certified as Reef Friendly by MNMRC
Maui Nui Marine Resource Council’s Reef Friendly Landscaping Certification Program announced its first fully accredited resort partner, Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi. The resort was awarded Gold Certification for its new efforts to manage the property grounds organically.
Seabury Hall offers four scholarships for prospective students
Seabury Hall is now accepting applications for four of its major scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. Students should apply for admission to Seabury Hall in conjunction with submitting applications for scholarships/financial aid.
$4M to fund loans for new DHHL home construction and women-owned businesses
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement will use the $4 million to grow its loan program from currently at $12 million, to $16 million. More specifically $3 million will be utilized for new home construction loans for Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) beneficiaries building a home on an awarded lot.
Nisei Veterans Memorial Center hosts author JacLynn Herron, Jan. 21
Author JacLynn Herron is the next speaker in the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center’s “An Afternoon with the Author” series at 1:30 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
First-ever national strategy to advance equity, justice and opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities
The strategy, which includes comprehensive action plans submitted by 32 agencies, represents a historic first for the federal government as it works to address barriers impacting Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
Moon the inspiring injured humpback whale hasn’t been seen since early December
Moon has been followed by the Pacific Whale Foundation for nearly 15 years, but the last time researchers saw her in Maui waters she was suffering badly from a believed boat strike.
Kaiser Permanente volunteers support cultural preservation, environmental restoration on Maui
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, about 100 volunteer physicians, providers, nurses, staff and their family members participated in the Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi Annual Day of Service at Paeloko Learning Center in Waiheʻe.
Former Maui Economic Opportunity client named Employee of the Month
Lorna Tagorda began as a Maui Economic Opportunity senior employment program client, worked her way into a senior club specialist position and last month was named Employee of the Month.
