Maui News
Construction Industry of Maui raises $60K to be split between two scholarships in 2023
This year, the organization raised an estimated $60,000, which will be split into two $30,000 scholarships, to be awarded to selected candidates in the Class of 2023.
LIVE: 2022 Hawaii Election Results
Live Election Results: Check back here for updated Hawaiʻi results as they are released, with a focus on Maui County races first.
Now all ballots have been tallied and the information includes final data from respective counties. The results are unchanged for Maui County from previous third summary report, which was released at around mid-day on Wednesday.
Election Day reminders: Maui voters head to the polls
Maui voters still have time to vote either by visiting a voter service center by 7 p.m. today (Nov. 8, 2022), or dropping their ballot in a designated drop box. Locations, and dates/hours of operation are posted here.
Native Hawaiian organizations wrap up month-long effort to promote civic engagement
To cap off a month-long effort to promote the importance of Native Hawaiian civic engagement and turnout at the polls, a collaboration of community organizations gathered Monday to make one final push to encourage voter turnout.
Wailuku man killed in skydiving accident at Hāna Airport in East Maui
A 58-year-old Wailuku man died in a skydiving accident at Hāna Airport in East Maui on Monday afternoon, police said. The man was wearing skydiving gear, a helmet, and a deployed parachute.
Volcano Watch: Inflating volcanoes or cloudy data; discerning deformation from noise
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists are constantly using InSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar) images and other tools to track the movement of magma within Hawaii’s volcanoes in order to identify the warning signs of impending eruptions.
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Celebrates 30 years
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary celebrates 30 years in November with Ho‘i Koholā, “welcome back whales” month.
Hawai’i will receive $182,000 in Experian data breach settlements involving T-mobile
The settlement also requires Experian to offer 5 years of free credit monitoring services to affected consumers, and two free copies of their credit reports annually during that timeframe.
Hawaiian Telcom commits to 40% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
The target is in alignment with the objectives of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5-degrees Celsius to reduce the risks and effects of climate change.
Hunger and homelessness resource fair & Thanksgiving community meal at UHMC, Nov. 17
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College is once again joining forces with The Salvation Army to provide a community Thanksgiving meal to those in need. This year, by combining the Thanksgiving event with a Hunger & Homeless Resource Fair, guests will be able to eat a holiday meal and obtain resources and services they may need.
Haʻikū Community Association presents: A community workday at Kalakupua Playground
Saturday, Nov. 19, the public is invited to take part in the community workday at the Kalakupua Playground at the 4th Marine Division Memorial Park (Giggle Hill).
NCIS “Operation Keiki Shield” nets 4 arrests in Hawaiʻi
A multiagency undercover law enforcement operation targeting child sexual predators in Hawaiʻi resulted in the arrest of four individuals on charges related to the solicitation of minors. Those arrested include one National Guard member, two Sailors, and one soldier.
Missing person: Waiehu man last seen Oct. 31 loading kayak and fishing gear into his truck
Joseph Magaoay, 52, was reported missing on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, by family members who last saw him on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, loading up a green Pelican brand kayak and fishing gear into his truck in Waiehu.
Breaking: Willie Nelson & Family in pre-holiday concert on Maui, Dec. 23
The holidays on Maui will be highlighted this year with a special Willie Nelson & Family concert Friday, Dec. 23 outside under the stars in the MACC’s A&B Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion. This concert is only happening on Maui and only happening at the MACC, featuring music legend Willie Nelson joined by Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, and Particle Kid (Micah Nelson).
Rotary Christmas tree fundraiser returns to Lahaina
Presale tickets are available now for the Christmas tree and wreath fundraiser by the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise which returns to the Lahaina Cannery Mall south parking area on “Black Friday”, Nov. 25, 2022.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Nov. 6, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending Nov. 6, 2022. May they rest in peace.
Leilani’s on the Beach honors Hōkūlani Holt Padilla as inaugural Kūmakua honoree
Leilani’s on the Beach presented its inaugural Kūmakua award to Hōkūlani Holt Padilla in recognition of her cultural contributions to the local community. The restaurant established the annual award to honor excellence and commitment to the perpetuation of Hawaiian culture on the island of Maui.
Bank of Hawaiʻi celebrates 125th anniversary with tree planting campaign
The event marked the culmination of Bank of Hawai‘i’s pledge to plant the equivalent of more than 125 trees per week throughout 2022 in celebration of the bank’s 125th anniversary and commitment to sustaining the environment.
List: Maui lane closures through Nov. 11, 2022
The state Department of Transportation will be conducting road work this week that will result in lane closures at various locations. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
2022 Made in Maui County Festival draws crowd of 7,000
The event is the largest manufactured products show in Maui County, and was presented by the Maui Chamber of Commerce. It featured nearly 140 vendors and food trucks from Maui and Molokaʻi offering hundreds of locally made products.
