Maui News
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers hiring open house, Aug. 13
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers in Kahului is seeking to fill a few more crewmember positions for the opening of the brand’s first Maui restaurant later this month located by Lowe’s and American Saving Bank at 176 Ho’okele Street, Kahului, HI 96732 across from the Puʻunēnē Shopping Center.
Water conservation urged for Nāpili- Honokōwai and Honokōhau Valley on Maui
The Department of Water Supply is asking residents of Nāpili-Honokōwai and Honokōhau Valley in West Maui to conserve water because of a power outage this morning in the Nāpili area.
Learn about becoming a US citizen at free seminar Aug. 23 in Spreckelsville
An adult citizenship education seminar is scheduled for Aug. 23 at the Kaunoa Senior Services Center, 401 Alakapa Place in Spreckelsville.
KAPA DJ Kahikina Attempts to Break Record for Longest Continued Broadcast
Kahikina has spent the past several days talking with United Way and their partner agencies. The dollars raised support the Hawai’i Island community by funding local programs and organizations that help families in need on the Big Island.
Final EA published for Kēōkea Farm Lots Association community center
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has published its final Environmental Assessment with a Finding of No Significant Impact for the proposed Kēōkea Farm Lots Association Community Center in Kēōkea on Maui.
Murder trial: Police find multiple airline and banking searches on missing woman’s phone
Law enforcement and FBI personnel testified Tuesday in the trial for Bernard Brown, who is accused of second degree murder in the disappearance and presumed death of his ex-girlfriend, Moreira “Mo” Monsalve.
New executive director named to Maui Hui Mālama
Tamara Tanaka has been named the new Executive Director of Maui Hui Mālama, a nonprofit organization which provides programs to help Maui youth overcome barriers to education, careers, and cultural goals.
Coordinated agency emergency preparedness exercise in Kāʻanapali
Members of the Maui Police Department and the staff of Whalers Village will be participating in a one-day Joint Agency Emergency Preparedness Exercise at the Whalers Village in Kāʻanapali on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, from approximately 7 to 8 a.m.
Can capping Maui visitor rooms help curb over-tourism? Groups continue to spar over proposal
Maui tourism industry representatives and other community members again sparred about whether putting caps on the number of visitor rooms will help mitigate over-tourism. Nearly 30 testifiers sounded off Tuesday at Maui Planning Commission, which is considering whether to recommend a measure that would make the two-year hotel moratorium more permanent.
Advisory committee and counties to allocate $78M opioid settlement funds
Governor Ige and the mayors of Hawaiʻi’s counties today announced that an Advisory Committee, including all four major counties, will determine the recommended uses for $78 million in opioid settlement funds.
Blessing held for 324 unit Kaulana Mahina workforce apartments in Wailuku, Maui
“This will be the first workforce apartment project developed on Maui in more than 20 years,” said Maui County Mayor Mike Victorino.
National report: Hawaiʻi children rank 35th in education and 34th in economic well-being
The educational and economic well-being of Hawaiʻi’s children and youth ranks in the lowest third of states, according to the 2022 KIDS COUNT Data Book, a 50-state report of recent household data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
2022 Emma Farden Sharpe Hula Festival, Aug. 27 at Lahaina Banyan Tree
The 2022 Emma Farden Sharpe Hula Festival returns to an “in person” event under the shade of the Lahaina Banyan Tree on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WATCH: Doctor Travis Glenn with Medical Minute explains the difference between good cholesterol and bad cholesterol
Q: What’s the difference between good cholesterol and bad cholesterol?
Doctor Travis Glenn from Maui Health explains below.
42 recruits make up largest academy for state conservation officers
A total of 42 recruits are in training as part of the largest academy for state conservation officers with the Department of Land and Natural Resources Conservation and Resources Enforcement division.
Department of Health approves reopening of Lahaina restaurant, violations corrected
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s Food Safety Branch issued a green placard to a Lahaina restaurant, and approved its reopening after a follow-up inspection found that all critical food safety violations were corrected.
Daughter of Missing Maui woman testifies in murder trial against Bernard Brown
Alexis Felicilda, Monsalve’s daughter, described the process she went through in reporting her mom missing. Monsalve’s close friends Heather James and Matthew Wilkins discussed how they traveled from the mainland to conduct exhaustive searches, which they say Brown did not attend. And coworker, Stacie Williams, offered to help Monsalve when she broke up with Brown by giving her a place to stay.
Mayor announces $25M federal grant for Waiʻale Road extension
“This multimillion-dollar investment in Maui County will improve road safety and alleviate traffic, but more importantly, it will green light construction of 1,666 Central Maui units that residents can afford to rent or purchase,” said Mayor Victorino.
Maui man charged with negligent homicide in connection with hit-and-run crash
A Pukalani man was arrested and charged with first degree negligent homicide for his alleged involvement in a hit-and-run crash in June 2021 that claimed the life of a pedestrian.
WATCH: Pacific Cancer Foundation Kicks Off ‘Go Pink! Challenge’ with Logo Contest
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino along with the Maui Police and Fire Departments teamed up with Pacific Cancer foundation to launch its annual “GO PINK! Challenge” on Friday, Aug. 5. The Pacific Cancer Foundation campaign raises funds and awareness for Maui’s cancer community.
