Maui News
Humpback whale sanctuary seeks volunteers for 2023 Ocean Count
Thousands of humpback whales breed, give birth and nurse offspring near the Hawaiian Islands each winter and spring.
Not too late to sign up for health insurance through Affordable Care Act
The deadline to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act is Jan. 15, 2023.
New study: Two black holes “dining dangerously close together”
Data from W. M. Keck Observatory at Maunakea on Hawaiʻi Island was used in a new study of a pair of merging galaxies.
New Spectrum store now open in Kīhei
Charter Communications, Inc. announced today the opening of a new Spectrum Store in Kīhei.
MEO Head Start application period for 2023-24 opens Feb. 1
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Head Start, a 100% subsidized preschool program for low income families, will begin accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year beginning Wednesday, Feb, 1, 2023.
Contestants sought for 2023 Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Ha’iha’i Falsetto Contest
The Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Ha’iha’i Falsetto Contest returns to The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua’s Celebration of the Arts, Saturday, April 8, 2023 with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.
Kīlauea overflight video shows lava fountaining within the Halemaʻumaʻu crater
The summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, continues with all recent eruptive activity confined to the crater, according to the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Maui surfers Bunch and Hanneman compete in Sambazon World Junior Championships
Maui surfers Eli Hanneman and Jackson Bunch are among the athletes competing in the Sambazon World Junior Championships hosted by Best Western, taking place at Seaside Reef, in San Diego, Calif.
The Doobie Brothers’ 50th Anniversary Tour makes Maui stop, May 2
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents The Doobie Brothers in concert Tuesday, May 2 in the A&B Amphitheater & Yokouchi Pavilion. This concert is part of the group’s historic 50th Anniversary Tour featuring Pat Simmons, Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and John McFee.
Tickets go on sale online only at 10 a.m. to MACC members Tuesday, Jan. 10 and to the general public Friday, Jan. 13.
Hawaiʻi lawmakers to consider Sports Gaming Bill
At the legislature today, Representative John Mizuno will introduce his Sports Gaming Bill, which aims to open Oʻahu’s first single, stand-alone sports book and card room with a 10-year license.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Jan. 9, 2023
Maui Obituaries for the week ending Jan. 09, 2023. May they rest in peace.
UHERO report: COVID-19 booster vaccinations lag as virus’ negative impacts widen
More Hawaiʻi residents are contracting COVID-19, fewer are getting COVID-19 booster shots and the number of those impacted by long-COVID illnesses remain high, according to a new comprehensive report released on Jan. 5 by researchers in the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization.
Benefits increase 8.7% for Social Security recipients due to cost-of-living adjustment
Effective Dec. 30, 2022, households receiving Social Security and/or Supplemental Security Income or SSI saw their benefits increase 8.7%.
Developer to present update on Pulelehua housing project
A special presentation updating the progress of the 310-acre Pulelehua housing development is among the topics being presented at the annual West Maui Taxpayers Association members meeting set for Jan. 12.
Water shutdown planned in part of West Molokaʻi
Ho’olehua Hawaiian Homestead residents in West Molokai are advised to conserve water before Jan. 17 and 18, when their water system will be shutdown.
Maui Prep Seeks Applicants for High School Scholarship
Awarded annually, the Pueo Scholarship is a full-tuition four-year scholarship awarded to a new incoming Maui Prep freshman.
Seabury Hall to host Spring Open House for prospective families
Seabury Hall will host its Spring Open House on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at its campus in Makawao. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a program to follow at 9 a.m.
Hawaiʻi autonomous race car team places third in driverless challenge
The University of Hawaiʻi‘s autonomous race car team finished in third place at the Autonomous Challenge at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) on Jan. 7 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
New animated short film about sharks featured in Maui webinar, Jan. 11
The evolving relationship between man and shark is the focus of a new animated short film, Manō, which will be presented and discussed during Maui Nui Marine Resource Council’s next Know Your Ocean Speaker Series webinar.
List: Maui lane closures through Jan. 13, 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.
