Maui News
Next community budget meeting for FY 2024 scheduled for Oct. 18 in Pukalani
The next community budget meeting for Fiscal Year 2024, hosted by Mayor Michael Victorino and his administration, will be held Upcountry at the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Drugs allegedly found in stolen vehicle; Maui man arrested, warrants issued for two others
An indictment warrant was issued on Tuesday, Oct. 11, for three adults after a vehicle stop conducted last month by Crime Reduction Unit officers in Wailuku.
Maui’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Oct. 22 in Wailuku
On Maui Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the Promise Garden ceremony — a mission-focused experience that signifies our solidarity in the fight against the disease.
State of Hawaiʻi chapter of national timeshare association honors outstanding employees
From a pool of 42 nominations, winners for the ARDA-Hawaiʻi’s 2022 Timeshare with Aloha Awards were chosen in nine award categories with five honorees from Maui.
Small home in Kanaio destroyed by fire
A small home in Kanaio was destroyed by fire on Sunday afternoon, displacing a single resident, fire officials said.
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea announces Festivals of Aloha, Oct. 28-30
The Festivals of Aloha heads to Wailea with events scheduled from Oct. 28-30, 2022 at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Oct. 16, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending Oct. 16, 2022. May they rest in peace.
UH: Future of water in Hawaiʻi focus of upcoming innovation conference
The conference will spotlight how strategies from Hawaiʻi’s ancient water management systems can provide guidance on restorative practices today.
New detection of Little Fire Ant highlights vigilance
“The location of this LFA population is concerning because of its proximity to the Wailua River. LFA can “raft” along waterways allowing them to spread far greater distances,” said Curt Cottrell, Administrator of the DLNR Division of State Parks.
Lahaina Cannery to host annual Spooktacular Halloween event, Oct. 29
Lahaina Cannery hosts its annual Spooktacular Halloween event on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 3 to 6 p.m.
Maui lane closures for Oct. 15-21
The state Department of Transportation will be conducting road work this week that will result in lane closures at various locations.
Pulelehua developer to prioritize affordable units in first phase of West Maui project
Phase 1A will offer 100 townhouses, for purchase at 60%-120% area median income, meaning a family or individual earning between $60,660- $121,320 will be eligible to purchase a home in Pulelehua.
Dockless vehicles and parking ambassador program to be discussed in committee
The Maui Council’s Infrastructure and Transportation Committee on Monday will discuss a bill prohibiting a commercial system of short-term rentals of dockless vehicles, and a separate bill authorizing the implementation of a parking ambassador program.
Maui Flood Advisory until 10:15 p.m.
At 7:06 p.m., radar showed heavy rain over parts of East Maui, with rain falling at a rate of 0.5 to 1 inch per hour, according to the NWS.
Mayor says taxpayers will benefit from $73M in energy cost-savings through new program
Maui County taxpayers can expect to benefit from $73 million in energy and water conservation cost savings from a 20-year energy cost savings agreement with contractor Johnson Controls, according to an announcement issued today by Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino.
Lānaʻi resident cited for possession of illegal throw net
A Lānaʻi man was cited for possession of an illegal throw net, a petty misdemeanor offense.
Festivals of Aloha heads to East Maui town of Hāna
Festivals of Aloha heads to the East Maui town of Hāna this week, kicking off with a parade through Hāna Town on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022.
Hale Kau Kau hosting 6th Annual Stomp Out Hunger 5K and 1-mile walk on Oct. 29
The 6th Annual Stomp Out Hunger 5k and 1-mile walk will he held on Oct 29 in Kīhei to support Hale Kau Kau, a nonprofit that delivers more than 70 daily meals to the homebound elderly and disabled.
$1.75M to address statewide nursing faculty shortage, includes 3 positions at UHMC
Gov. David Ige has released $1.75 million for 39 new instructor positions to help address Hawaiʻi’s severe nursing faculty shortage and to support University of Hawaiʻi nursing programs statewide. The funding release includes enough to fund three positions at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College in Kahului.
No tsunami threat after two “moderate” Mauna Loa earthquakes, 4.6 and 5.0 M
“The two earthquakes occurred within 24 seconds of each other creating shaking of longer duration and possibly greater intensity than either of the earthquakes would have created on their own,” according to an HVO information statement.
