Maui News
Maui United Way announces its 2023-25 Community Impact Grant
Maui United Way will be opening its new online Community Impact Grant Application on Jan. 24, 2023, for eligible health and human service nonprofit agencies to apply for the upcoming funding cycle.
Haleakalā National Park Summit District reopens, snow melts
The Summit District of Haleakalā National Park reopened at 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. The Headquarters Visitor Center at 7,000 feet remained open until 4 p.m. The Haleakalā Visitor Center at 9,740 feet remains closed however the parking lot and restrooms are open.
Happening Tonight: Another night closure of Piʻilani Highway starts at 10 p.m., Dec. 21
The state Department of Transportation will conduct another full nighttime closure of the Piʻilani Highway–this time between Kaonoulu Street and Piʻikea Avenue–from 10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, through 5 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022.
The closure is being done so that workers can complete the permanent striping of the northbound lanes in the Kīhei Roundabout work zone.
Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge brings back “Saturdays at the Refuge”
In response to the Maui community’s desire to increase access to the refuge, the Keālia Pond Visitor Center is now open one Saturday each month for its “Saturdays at the Refuge” event.
Storm cleanup continues on South Kīhei Road, closures planned
South Kīhei Road will be closed from Ohukai to Uwapo Road for cleanup of trees and debris between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022.
Documentary explores origins, spread of “shaka” sign, interviews kupuna
The documentary, “Shaka: A Story Of Aloha,” will be filming on Maui next week Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 28 and 29. A Maui Community Shaka Party takes place Thursday at 5 p.m. at Nalu’s South Shore Grill in Kīhei.
Video shows snow atop Haleakalā; Summit reopens
An accumulation of snow was observed along the roadsides near the summit of Haleakalā Tuesday. The observation was made after the most severe impacts from a kona low storm system passed over the state, bringing with it hazardous conditions to the mountaintop in recent days.
Tonight’s forecast (Dec. 20, 2022) calls for lows near 35 °F with isolated showers and damaging winds.
Virtual meeting to discuss $600M spending plan to serve Hawaiian Homes waitlist
The Association of Hawaiians for Homestead Lands hosts a virtual national briefing about the Beneficiary $600 Million Spending Plan for Act 279 on Wednesday night, Dec. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Reminder: Full closure of Piʻilani Highway overnight for Kīhei Roundabout work
The full closure of Piʻilani Highway begins tonight (Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022) at 8 p.m., between Kaonoulu Street and Piʻikea Avenue, and continues through 5 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022).
New Year’s Eve firework displays in Wailea and Lānaʻi; permit sales begin Monday
There will be two public aerial fireworks displays in Maui County for New Year’s Eve–one offshore of the Grand Wailea Resort, and the other at the Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi at Mānele Bay. Both displays begin at approximately 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2022.
Salvation Army struggling to meet fundraising goal during Red Kettles campaign
With just five bell-ringing days left before Christmas, donations in Hawaii are currently tracking at 67% of a $750,000 goal for The Salvation Army’s Red Kettles holiday campaign.
New Maui park closures following kona low storm, landfill reopens, trash collection delays
The County of Maui issued an after storm assessment, providing an updated list of park closures, adjustments to trash collection schedules, and the reopening of the Central Maui Landfill and other facilities.
AlohaCare launches Imua Loa with $300,000 in holiday giving
With contributions of $300,000 to benefit 20 organizations throughout the islands, AlohaCare has launched its newly named community giving program called Imua Loa.
Maui residents asked to report property damage from recent kona low storm
County partners are asking Maui County residents with property damage from the recent kona low storm, to report impacts from flash flooding and severe weather that occurred from Dec. 18-19, 2022.
Maui island-wide water conservation urged for 48 hours
The estimated time to safely assess and repair damages, restore the water treatment facilities back online and replenish the diminished water storage levels to meet demand is 48 hours.
QKC welcomes new tenants: Tanoa, Football Fanatics, Ekolu shop and local apparel pop-up
The Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center has four new tenants featuring local and sports apparel in time for the holidays.
Maui after the storm: Path of debris, uprooted trees, power outages and flooding
The storm left portions of South Kīhei Road covered in mud, uprooted trees in Maui Lani and South Maui, and knocked out power to an estimated 12,000 customers on the Valley Isle. It also resulted in hazardous traveling conditions along the Hāna Highway, and caused some flights to be diverted because of poor visibility.
Gov. Green submits executive budget with focus on healthcare, homelessness and education
Wile Gov. Green’s Executive Budget for the Fiscal Biennium 2023-2025 includes many housekeeping items, he included a few high priority requests related to healthcare and homelessness.
Widespread power outages on Maui
Power restoration continues: As of 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, outages continued in parts of Kīhei, pockets in Kahului, Haʻikū, Olowalu, Olinda and Pi’iholo areas. Hawaiian Electric reports that crews will be working on repairs this morning to restore power to remaining customers.
SMALL TOWN * BIG ART presents Hui Mo‘olelo Film Fest at Wailuku’s ʻĪao Theater
SMALL TOWN * BIG ART will unveil a collection of film shorts on Dec. 20 that celebrate Maui County’s history, culture and sense of place.
