Maui News
County office wins award for E Kūpaʻa Kākou, Hawaiian music series
The Maui County Office of Economic Development is the recipient of a national award for its launch and development of E Kūpaʻa Kākou, a Hawaiian Music Series honoring the strength of community.
Popular, free financial workshop for teens will be held at MEO in Wailuku on Oct. 3 and 5
A popular, free financial workshop for teens will be back during fall break this Monday, Oct. 3, and Wednesday, Oct. 5., in Wailuku. Maui Economic Opportunity’s “Teen Financial Literacy Workshop” covers budgeting, savings, basic banking, applying for jobs, credit and other skills.
DOE superintendent at open house about new Kīhei high schoolʻs pedestrian crossing problem
As the clock ticks toward the planned opening of the new Kūlanihākoʻi High School in January, the state Department of Education held an open house on proposed permanent and temporary solutions for pedestrians to cross Piʻilani Highway.
Men recognized for heroism in rescuing 89-year-old woman from burning home in Hāna, Maui
Sherwood Oliveira, Daryl Kawaiaea, and Derek Kawaiaea received the Maui Police Department’s Life Safety Award for their actions on Sept. 3, 2022, to save Oliveira’s mother, who was home alone when their residence caught fire.
Subtropical jet stream over Maui creates sun halo
A sun halo appeared over Maui today, the result of high-altitude cirrus clouds.
Beach/Reef Cleanup at Keālia Coastal Boardwalk, Māʻalaea Bay on Saturday
To celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day, DIve with Harmony and the Maui Ocean Center are holding a beach/reef cleanup on Sept. 24 at the Keālia Coastal Boardwalk beside Māʻalaea Bay. It starts at 8 a.m.
The Green concert on Maui is sold out, guests should anticipate high demand for parking
Tomorrow night’s The Green concert featuring J Boog is a sold out event. The Maui Arts & Cultural Center is recommending that guests arrive early to avoid delays in parking and accessing the venue.
More than 38 earthquakes in seismic swarm beneath summit of Mauna Loa
An estimated 38 small earthquakes have occurred beneath the summit of Mauna Loa volcano since 2 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. The US Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that the quakes are part of a small seismic swarm beneath the summit caldera region.
Maui’s VigiLatte Artisan Coffee among top coffee shops on Yelp’s US/Canada list
Yelp recently recognized VigiLatte Artisan Coffee in Lahaina, Maui, as the No. 1 coffee shop in Hawaiʻi, and one of the top coffee shops in the US and Canada.
Sept. 16-21, 2022 COVID-19 update: 14 deaths, 1,132 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 1,132 new COVID-19 cases for the week of Sept. 16-21, 2022, which is 211 less cases than the previous week. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 deaths increased to 1,679 with 14 new deaths reported over the week.
15th Annual Maui ʻUkulele Festival, Oct. 2
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center celebrates the 15th annual Maui ‘Ukulele Festival, a free Maui community music event on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.
New report: Hawaiʻi may dodge US recession, but Maui, Kauaʻi will feel brunt of downturn
University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization’s economic forecast released today predicts a mild recession for the US in the first half of next year. One silver lining is that Hawai’i may escape those impacts, thanks to the return of Japanese visitors. However, Maui County and Kauaʻi will likely feel the brunt of the downturn because of their reliance on US Mainland tourism, which is already slowing, Dr. Carl Bonham, UHERO executive director, said during a news conference Thursday.
Bank donates $129K of unused Hawaiʻi Restaurant Card funds to three nonprofits
The Hawaiʻi Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation and Hawaiʻi Restaurant Association Educational Foundation – will each receive $43,000 as part of ASB’s efforts to help Hawaiʻi’s local restaurant and food supply chain industry, two industries that were greatly affected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Momma horse killed on Big Island by hunter targeting wild pigs at night
A hunter trying to eradicate pigs on his friend’s property on the Big Island instead shoots the horse of his friend’s neighbor.
Registration open for Maui 5K to support local schools
The 12th annual Maui 5K Run and Walk is set for March 5, 2023, with registration now open for the event sponsored by the Maui Ocean Center.
Maui Sunday Market returns to Kahului Shopping Center
The Kahului Shopping Center’s parking lot will once again be the site of the Maui Sunday Market, which features food trucks, entertainment and local merchandise.
Maui Humane Society dog kennels are over capacity, “SOS fosters” needed
The Maui Humane Society has kennel capacity for 40 dogs, but the shelter is currently caring for 67, not including the 32 currently in foster homes.
Maui Family Support Services gets continued funding with 5-year, $1M per year award
This five-year, $1 million per year award will allow the MFSS QCHK project to continue child care subsidy assistance to Native Hawaiian children and families on the islands of Maui, Moloka’i, and Lānaʻi.
Study to be highlighted in webinar: Molokini thrives during the COVID-19 pandemic
With no boats around at one of the most popular snorkeling sites in Hawaiʻi, Molokini thrived during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s what a small team of researchers discovered during a year-long study that started in April of 2020. Their findings will be presented during a free webinar set for 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 28.
Maui Hotel & Lodging Association announces new 2022-2023 Board of Directors
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association announced their 2022-2023 Board of Directors at their annual meeting held on Sept. 21 at the Grand Wailea Resort.
