Maui News

Data from the Hawai‘i State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism showed Maui County’s unemployment rate for August 2022 was 3.9%, down from 4.2% the previous month and 6.7% a year ago.

Hawai‘i Land Trust, Hawaiʻi’s statewide local nonprofit land trust that protects, stewards, and connects people to the lands that sustain Hawaiʻi, announced today the promotion of Denby Freeland to Director of ‘Āina-Based Education.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation issued a notice today to Maui motorists of a nighttime, full closure of Piʻilani Highway between Kaonoulu Street and Piʻikea Avenue, scheduled from 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, through 5 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022.

A council committee voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend approval to acquire 257 acres in Māʻalaea for preservation. The only problem is the new owners don’t want to sell it.

Police say a preliminary investigation reveals that a silver 2020 Honda CR-V was traveling northeast on Kuikahi Drive when the operator failed to navigate the turn at the intersection and drove through the grassy median and into the opposing lane.  The vehicle continued to travel straight, drove over the raised curb, onto the opposing shoulder, and collided into a tree, according to department reports.

After longtime residents, including kupuna on fixed incomes, spoke out about looming evictions at one of the last affordable apartment rentals left in Lahaina, county leaders are making moves to purchase the 20-unit Lahaina Crossroads building blocks away from Front Street.

US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono of Hawai’i spoke against the “radical” nationwide abortion ban recently introduced by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) during remarks on the US Senate floor.

University of Hawaiʻi law school will start an innovation fund with a $1 million donation from UH alumnus Jay H. Shidler.

The first humpback whale of the 2022-2023 season was spotted in South Maui by two recreational fishermen aboard their private boat, Wednesday.

The University of Hawaiʻi plans to lift all remaining face mask requirements at all campuses after Friday, Sept. 16, 2022.

A new statewide program that connects high schools with hospitality industry resources to enhance education and job readiness for students was launched by Hawaiʻi nonprofit ClimbHI.

Due to personnel shortage, curbside trash collections in Kula have been rescheduled for pickup to Thursday, Sept. 15.

Alum Sumner Erdman, the former girl’s soccer coach, and current trustee shot a hole-in-one on hole No. 4 early in the day.

For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for Sept. 15-21, find our comprehensive listing here.

The Kīhei Aquatic Center will be closed to the public on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, for the installation of new overhead pole lights, the Department of Parks and Recreation announced.

Calling it “innovative” and unique, a Maui County Council committee on Tuesday recommended approval for a 100% workforce neighborhood in Wailuku, which would include 202 diverse houses for sale — from tiny homes to live-work townhomes. Maui County Council’s Affordable Housing Committee voted 9-0 to recommend approval with modifications for Kuikahi Village, a project by Alaula Builders set for 14 acres mauka of Honoapi’ilani Highway and adjacent to Kuikahi Drive. 

The department’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife has looked into reports, but says “without clear photographs or video it’s impossible to make any determinations.”

Mauiʻs U‘ilani Ah Chan, was named Maui Economic Opportunity’s Employee of the Month, for her excellence as a case manager for the organization’s National Farmworker Jobs Program.

More than $87.7 million was released in July and August for Capital Improvement Projects across the state, including more than $16 million for projects in Maui County.

Maui Preparatory Academy has launched its 2022-23 Bozich Center Sponsorship campaign to connect with the business community and to support the nonprofit private school’s greatest needs.