Maui News
Maui outdoor lighting ordinance victory for seabirds, turtles
Bill 21 amends Maui County’s lighting ordinance to increase protections for Hawai‘i’s threatened and endangered seabirds and sea turtles by requiring outdoor light fixtures to limit blue light. It will be phased in over three years.
FY 2024 community budget meetings: Lānaʻi on Nov. 2, and Lahaina, Nov. 3
Community members are welcome to provide input as Mayor Victorino begins formulating the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Island police issue safety reminders for Halloween
Police are asking people to follow a few suggestions, especially on Halloween.
Visitor on scuba diving tour dies in waters off of Lānaʻi
A visitor who was part of a scuba diving tour died after being found unresponsive in waters off of Lānaʻi on Saturday morning.
Maui students rally at “Walk to the Box” event to encourage Native Hawaiian voter turnout
To mark the opening of voter service centers across Hawaiʻi, Native Hawaiian students from the Kamehameha School – Maui campus traveled to the Wailuku Community Center to drop off their General Election ballots. All of the students in attendance were first-time voters, with several of them voting in person.
Maui Sunday Market announces “Thriller” Halloween event, Oct. 30
Maui Sunday Market will hold a fun, family-friendly Halloween event on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Kahului Shopping Center parking lot (65 West Ka‘ahumanu Ave., next to Burger King).
Protection of the 939-acre Olowalu Reef is the focus of upcoming webinar, Nov. 2
The 939-acre Olowalu reef has been identified as one of the most essential reefs to protect on the island of Maui, but issues from both the land and sea threaten this vital reef system. Learn more about this ecosystem and the efforts to protect it in a free webinar, “The Vision for Olowalu-Ukumehame-Papalaua,” on Nov. 2 at 5:30 p.m.
Hawaiian Electric accepting applications for commercial EV charging stations pilot program
The goal of the new pilot program is to help establish up to 30 new electric vehicle charging sites on Maui, O‘ahu and the Big Island.
National Marine Sanctuary System celebrating 50 years protecting the underwater world
The system includes the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary and Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
Voter service centers open in Wailuku and on Molokaʻi; limited hours on Lānaʻi and in Hāna
Voter service centers open today on Maui and Molokaʻi. Centers in Hāna and on Lānaʻi have limited hours. The complete schedule is posted here.
Maui schools teach tree planting as part of the Lā Ho‘oulu Pae Moku / ReTree Hawaiʻi campaign
The annual November Lā Ho‘oulu Pae Moku / ReTree Hawaiʻi campaign to inform about the climate crisis and encourage planting activities across the state is finding increased interest in the schools this year.
UH: project to address low pay for community-based early educators
Participants shared their views on being paid low wages. For example, wages and salaries were not competitive with jobs requiring similar levels of education or experience with a $10-15/hour disparity.
New public-private partnership on Maui provides hope for affordable homes, but raises questions of fairness
“Those are wonderful prices. Whoever wins the lottery on these 60 homes is going to truly win the lottery, so that better damn well be a fair lottery,” King said with a laugh. “I’m a little bit worried about the future asks, but I’m going to support this,” said Councilmember Kelly King.
While the price is right for homes being built at Pulelehua, questions are raised about fair practices and proper prescedent.
Jessica Crisp takes 2022 Aloha Classic Women’s Windsurfing title at Hoʻokipa, Maui
In an impressive performance, Jessica Crisp won the 2022 Aloha Classic Women’s Windsurfing title at Hoʻokipa Beach Park on Maui’s North Shore Monday.
Applicants sought for Maui County Boards and Commissions
Applicants are being sought from residents willing to provide public service on various Maui County boards, commissions, councils and committees. Citizen volunteer responsibilities include attending meetings, receiving public testimony, and reviewing policies and standards.
HIFF returns to Maui with three feature films and selection of shorts, Nov. 18-19
The Hawaiʻi International Film Festival returns to Maui with three feature films and a showing of six short films. All screenings will take place at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Nov. 18-19.
Five Maui County students awarded $5,000 scholarships each from AlohaCare
Congratulations to Maui County award recipients: Lyu Burdette (Maui); Sherae Hanchett (Hāna, Maui); Kristelle Turalva-Albano (Maui); Micah Manuel (Lānaʻi City); and Michael Arce (Molokaʻi).
National Take Back Day of prescription drugs is Oct. 29
This is an event for people to dispose of unused or expired prescription medication safely and anonymously.
Surfrider Foundation: ongoing elevated bacteria count at Kahului Harbor and Waioka
Kahului Harbor in Central Maui, and Waioka “Venus Pool” in East Maui both had medium levels of Enterococcus bacteria, according to Surfrider Foundation’s Blue Water Task Force.
Maui’s most expensive active listings: $41.9M Hāwea Point home; $35M Mākena property
Maui’s most expensive active listings include: a $41.9 million home at 9 Bay Drive at Hāwea Point in Kapalua; and a $35M property located at 4572 Mākena Road along Maui’s south shore.
