Maui News
Emergency sand cleanup in Kīhei set to begin Aug. 17
A two- to three-week emergency sand cleanup project begins on South Kīhei Road from Uwapo Road to Kalepolepo Beach Park on Wednesday, Aug. 17.
Confused about voting today in Maui County or mailed the ballot too late? These tips help
With a handful of people showing up after Maui’s only voter service center in Wailuku closed at 4:30 p.m. Friday, some said they were confused about hours and drop-off locations for this year’s Primary Elections, which closes tonight at 7. Maui Now has compiled tips for voting last minute in Maui County.
Residents cast ballots at Maui’s voter service center in Wailuku ahead of primaries deadline
Harry Brown, Waiehu Kou Hawaiian Home Lands resident, said he’s voting this year because local elections are important to local people — like him. “Not only is it a right, it’s an opportunity for me to voice my concern, my choosing,” he said this afternoon. “I figure if I don’t vote, no grumble.” As of Thursday, there were 25,050 mail ballots processed by the County of Maui Office of the County Clerk, Deputy County Clerk James Krueger said this afternoon. In 2020, there were 43,257 mailed ballots in the primary.
Maui Mayor announces agreement to acquire 45 acre land donation from A&B
Mayor Michael Victorino announced today that he has secured a land donation of 45 acres from Alexander & Baldwin, consisting primarily of park and shoreline lands that will be protected for public recreation and use.
Maui murder trial: Series of searches included use of cadaver dogs and landfill excavation
The Maui Police Department detective heading the missing person investigation into the disappearance of Moreira “Mo” Monsalve, said exhaustive searches were conducted at 15 sites over a more than five year period. Many of the searches involved the use of cadaver dogs, and search in particular utilized heavy equipment for the excavation of the Central Maui Landfill.
New red algae species from Papahānaumokuākea named after conservation leader
A new red algae species from Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument was named after the late conservation leader Laura Kalaukapu Thompson.
Emergency rules authorize out-of-state nurses to practice medicine temporarily in Hawaiʻi
Gov. David Ige signed emergency rules authorizing out-of-state nurses to temporarily practice medicine in Hawaiʻi without a state-issued license but with certain requirements being met.
Maui songwriter, in finals for national award
Maui rock, blues and jazz singer Dorothy Betz has been nominated to receive a national music award out of a field of more than 50,000 entries.
Paltin to host virtual town hall on beach restoration and stabilization in Kahana
“I anticipate this meeting to serve as a resource for our community as we investigate various solutions to rising sea levels and accelerated coastal erosion,” said Paltin.
Habitat for Humanity, BOH volunteers build home for Veteran family in Waimanālo
After more than 50 years of waiting on the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands list, the Young ʻohana in Waimanalo celebrated a dream come true on Thursday.
Suicide prevention training on Molokaʻi, Aug. 23-24
Suicide Prevention Basics, two-hour training workshops, will be offered by Maui Economic Opportunity Youth Services on Aug. 23 and 24 at MEO in Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi.
Maui residents benefit from free “Test to Treat” program
Under Mauliola Pharmacy’s Test to Treat program, Maui County residents may be tested for COVID-19, and if positive, may receive prescription medication at the same location, free of charge.
Tools for School drive serves Maui keiki for 10 years
Maui United Way’s 10th Annual Tools for School Drive shifted its focus this year to requesting supplies that were the biggest financial burdens to families.
Two Native Hawaiians named to federal advisory committee addressing derogatory names of places
US Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland named Native Hawaiians Niniaukapealiʻi Kawaihae and Kamanaʻolana Mills to serve on the new federal advisory group formed to help identify and recommend changes to derogatory terms of places throughout the country.
ʻŌiwi poet, Maui native has first book published
The Waiʻehu, Maui native’s first book of poetry is based on her dissertation which explores how aloha is possible in the face of colonization and sexual violence. Written primarily in English, Revilla’s 141-page poetry collection also features ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language), which at times, better expresses some of her deepest thoughts and feelings.
The long-awaited opening of Kīhei High School is planned for January, but will it happen?
Construction of the upper campus of the beautiful new Kīhei High School is expected to finally be completed enough to open in January for a small inaugural class of ninth graders, but the lack of a state-mandated grade-separated crossing may delay the opening.
Maui Powerhouse Gym to open at Lahaina Gateway in the fall of 2023
The Lahaina Gateway shopping center in West Maui announced the addition of Maui Powerhouse Gym, which is expected to open in the fall of 2023.
Makawao man arrested in cold case involving the 1982 murder of teen girl in California
A 75-year-old Maui man was arrested at his home on Tuesday, Aug. 2, in connection with a 1982 cold case murder in California involving the stabbing death of a teenage girl, authorities confirmed.
Voting delegates pass resolutions on Native Hawaiian housing, economic development
Councilmember and Presiding Officer Pro Tempore Tasha Kama (Kahului Residency District) today announced that both of the resolutions she introduced at the annual conference of the National Association of Counties were passed by voting delegates into NACo’s federal policy package.
Maui County had record 8,149 firearms registered in 2021
In 2021, Maui County had record high numbers for firearm permits processed (2,938), firearms registered (8,149) and firearms imported (3,763), according to an annual report released today by the Hawaiʻi Department of the Attorney General.
