Maui News
Maui Senior Fair set for Oct. 29 at War memorial Gym
Health screenings, including for vision and blood pressure; entertainment headlined by George Kahumoku Jr.; and Maui Fair-like fare of cascaron, pasteles and Portuguese soup will be found at the 49th Annual Maui County Senior Fair on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the War Memorial Gym.
Multi Platinum band Smash Mouth coming to Maui, Jan. 6
The MACC Presents All Star, I’m a Believer, and Walkin’ on the Sun band Smash Mouth, only on Maui and only at the MACC – In concert Jan. 6, 2023, with a dance floor. Tickets go on sale online only to MACC members Tuesday, Oct. 25, and to the general public Friday, Oct. 28.
Two California visitors die in ocean incident near Keʻanae Landing in East Maui
A 40-year-old man was swept in or fell into the ocean, and a 42-year-old woman jumped in to assist. Both individuals were declared dead at the scene by Medics.
Mau Nui Food Alliance hosts 2022 Food Summit to discuss future of food for Maui
Kamehameha Schools Maui and the Maui Nui Food Alliance will host the Maui Nui 2022 Food Summit on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, with the theme, Collaboration and Stewardship: Growing Resilience.
Haleakalā National Park issues call for Guided Astronomy and Hiking Tour applications
Haleakalā National Park is now accepting applications for commercial guided astronomy and hiking tours to be conducted in the park under Commercial Use Authorizations (CUAs).
Maui housing specialist who helps recently released inmates with reintegration honored
Housing specialist, Jennifer Grancha was named Maui Economic Opportunity Employee of the Month. She’s been with MEO since 2021 and in her capacity, helps recently released inmates with their transition into the community.
Maui wedding business named finalist in Better Business Bureau Torch Awards
A White Orchid Wedding Inc. “WOW” has been named a finalist for the Better Business Bureau Torch Awards in the Ethics category.
Maui County unemployment rate drops to 3.7% for September 2022
The breakdown for Maui County: Lāna’i 1.8%, Maui Island 3.7% and Molokaʻi 7.4%.
Community budget meetings planned on Molokaʻi, Hāna and Pāʻia
The next community budget meetings for Fiscal Year 2024 are set for: Molokaʻi at the Mitchell Pauʻole Community Center, on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, starting at 4 p.m.; Hāna at the Hāna Bay Pavilion, on Wednesday, Oct. 26, starting at 4 p.m.; and the Pāʻia Community Center on Thursday, Oct. 27, starting at 5:30 p.m.
AAA: Hawaiʻi gas prices move in mixed directions, Kahului is up 5 cents
“Hawaiʻi has moved from having the sixth most expensive gas in the US to the third most expensive after dramatic gas price drops in West Coast states brought all of them lower than Hawaiʻi’s average price except for Alaska and California,” said Liane Sumida, AAA Hawaiʻi general manager.
Hawaiʻi Island Police offer tips on what parents need to know about illicit Fentanyl
With Halloween approaching, the Hawai’i Police Department is reminding the public to be aware of the dangers of fentanyl, which has been recovered by police during drug arrests across Hawaiʻi Island in recent months.
Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization announces new Executive Director
Pamela Eaton has been approved as the Maui Metropolitan Organization’s new Executive Director and will begin on Nov. 7.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center welcomes Corndogs by Mr. Cow
Corndogs by Mr. Cow, a specialty corn dog restaurant, just opened at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center food court. The menu includes corndogs that are chewy and savory, and a list of specialty items like mochi donuts, cheese balls, and Korean corn dogs.
UH Maui College enrollment dips, graduation rate sees a double digit rise
Enrollment is down, but graduation and success rates are up at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College. UHMCʻs enrollment dipped to 2,472 students (-9.3% change) in the Fall of 2022. Meanwhile, the Kahului campus’ on-time graduation rate was up 12.7%, and success rate, including students who transfer to a four-year Schoo, was up 18.1%.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, Oct. 20-26
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for Oct. 20-26, find our comprehensive listing here. This expanded listing also includes upcoming Halloween events.
Water is Life Educational Rally at UHMC, Oct. 22 to focus on Charter Amendment No. 12
Organizers say Maui residents are encouraged to come learn about the importance of Charter Amendment #12 for the Maui County Community Water Authorities, which Maui County will decide on in the November General Election.
DOH partners with local laboratories to expand testing for curable hepatitis C
Healthcare providers are being urged to order the “reflex” option when screening for hepatitis C, to ensure more accurate and timely diagnoses.
Update: No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following 6.8 earthquake south of Panama
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a 6.8 (6.9 preliminary) magnitude earthquake reported at 1:57 a.m. HST on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 in an area south of Panama.
Gov. Ige appoints new leaders at DAGS, announces resignation of PUC commissioner
Gov. David Ige today announced the appointment of Audrey Hidano as the state’s new comptroller, and the departure of Jennifer “Jennie” Potter from the Public Utilities Commission.
Native predatory fish help control invasive species in Hawaiian fishpond on Oʻahu
Jacks and barracuda in Heʻeia fishpond eat non-native Australian mullet, introduced to Oʻahu waters in the 1950s, to provide a form of biocontrol.
