Maui News
Maui Invasive Species Committee hosts teacher workshop over fall break
The Maui Invasive Species Committee is holding a teacher development workshop for K-12 teachers and environmental educators on Oct. 6 and 7, featuring the place-based Hōʻike o Haleakalā curriculum.
CDC and Hawaiʻi DOH recommend bivalent booster
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is recommending the use of the first bivalent booster vaccines designed specifically to protect against original COVID-19 and the most common forms of COVID-19 circulating in Hawai‘i now, the BA.4 and BA.5 omicron subvariants.
Traffic Advisory: Brush fire along Baldwin Ave.
Motorists are advised of a road closure on Baldwin Ave. (makai bound) due to brush fire. Motorists can expect delays, and should use an alternate route if possible.
Don’t Get Scared, Get Prepared campaign launched by Hawaiʻi Emergency Management
The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency launched an outreach campaign for National Preparedness Month with the tagline “Donʻt Get Scared — Get Prepared.”
Maui and Hawaiʻi film offices nominated for LMGI Outstanding Film Commission Award
The State and County nomination came from HBO’s “The White Lotus” series. Filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, it was shot under the most difficult conditions in Hawai‘i’s film industry history. The White Lotus, filmed on location within the Four Seasons Maui in Wailea, has since received 20 Emmy Nominations.
Public input sought For Maui County plans for aging and caregivers
From Sept. 1 through Dec. 1, 2022, the Maui County Office on Aging invites residents to provide input of future programs and services for older adults, persons with disabilities and caregivers.
Hua Momona Foundation in Kapalua hires new executive director
Shonnan Kozuch was hired as the new executive director of the Hua Momona Foundation, which provides food to those with food insecurity on Maui.
New music highlights importance of Hawaiian language song composition
Award-winning artists and composers, Kealiʻi Reichel, Kainani Kahaunaele, Cody Pueo Pata, and Zachary Lum present new music that highlights haku mele: Hawaiian language song composition.
Electric bills in October expected to drop approximately 5% or about $11 on Maui
On Maui, the typical residential bill for electricity used in September (which will be included in bills most customers receive in October), is expected to be down 5% or about $11. On Lāna‘i, residential bills are forecast to be down 9% or about $22; and on Moloka‘i, bills are expected to be down 14% or about $34.
Hawaiʻi’s first Chick-fil-A opens in Kahului with blessing, hula and local donations
For new owner and operator of Hawaiʻi’s first Chick-fil-A, the freshly constructed restaurant opening today in Kahului represents more than just chicken sandwiches and waffle fries. “That’s part of my vision: It was to come and to pour back into the community,” said Sean Whaley, independent franchised owner/operator and Maui resident.
Maui Council committee likely to discuss new high school’s highway crossing dilemma
The Maui County Planning Committee likely will discuss the ongoing dilemma about how pedestrians and bicyclists will safely cross four-lane Piʻilani Highway to the new Kūlanihākoʻi High School in Kīhei at its Sept. 1 meeting in Wailuku.
MEO steps up to help Molokaʻi students amid public school bus driver shortage
The state Department of Education sent out an email to families last week indicating that about 17 students on two central Kaunakakai routes were being put on a waitlist for rides on the school bus due to a driver shortage.
Pukalani man suffers from accidental gunshot wound at Ukumehame Firing Range
A 73-year-old Pukalani man suffered from an accidental gunshot wound to the hand on Wednesday morning at the Ukumehame Firing Range on Maui.
War Memorial Stadium and Satoki Yamamoto Track to undergo maintenance, Sept. 6
The War Memorial Football Stadium and Satoki Yamamoto Track and Field Facility will undergo field maintenance from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sept. 6, 2022, with the Department of Parks and Recreation’s beautification turf team.
DOH and Prevent Suicide Hawaiʻi Task Force raise awareness
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and the Hawai‘i State Department of Health and the Prevent Suicide Hawaiʻi Task Force are raising awareness of available mental health resources and events.
Jehovah’s Witnesses resume knocking on doors after 30-month pandemic pause
Jehovah’s Witnesses will resume their trademark door-to-door ministry beginning
Sept. 1 after a 30-month suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Free college courses in Hawaiʻi to learn skills in healthcare, technology, trades
Free workforce training is available to Hawaiʻi residents in the field of healthcare, technology and skilled trades through UHʻs Hana Career Pathways program.
TSA hiring security screening officers to work at Kahului Airport
The Transportation Security Administration is hiring Transportation Security Officers to work at Kahului Airport. There are currently multiple full- and part-time positions available and the starting salary is $24.48 per hour.
Five Kamehameha Schools Maui seniors receive National College Board recognition
Five Kamehameha Schools Maui seniors have earned academic recognition from the College Board National Recognition Programs, which grant underrepresented students honors for their academic achievement and success on college assessments.
Aug. 25-31, 2022 COVID-19 update: 12 deaths, 1,777 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 1,777 new COVID-19 cases for the week of Aug. 15-31, 2022, which is 442 less cases than the previous week. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 deaths increased to 1,644, with 12 new deaths reported over the week.
