Maui News
Paula Fuga sings “Tribute to Aretha Franklin,” plans a tour with award-winning album
Hawaiian singer-songwriter Paula Fuga said she’s always been drawn to “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin’s personality and music and looks forward to her “Tribute to Aretha Franklin” concert at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Aug. 13.
50 yard enforcement begins around Hawaiian monk seal and pup at Kaimana Beach
The DLNR Division of Conservation and Resource Enforcement announced today it will be enforcing a 50-yard cordon around Hawaiian monk seal Rocky and her pup at Kaimana Beach beginning Thursday morning.
California visitor dies in Miscellaneous Accident at pool in Kīhei
A California man has died in a miscellaneous fatal accident reported Tuesday evening in the pool area of a resort complex in Kīhei.
Maui County receives AA+ ratings for 2022 bonds to fund capital improvement projects
Fitch Global Ratings, Moody’s Investor Service and S&P Global Ratings each assigned “stable outlook” ratings to Maui County’s General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022, according to Mayor Michael Victorino.
Teen in critical condition after being pulled from pool in Kapalua, transported to Oʻahu
A 13-year-old juvenile was transited to Oʻahu for care after being pulled from a pool in Kapalua on Maui Tuesday afternoon.
Nominations are now available to honor Maui invasive species prevention efforts
Mālama i ka ʻĀina Award recipients are recognized for meaningful efforts to prevent the spread of invasive species, including incorporating codes of conduct in business practices, educating the public and clients about invasive species, and encouraging the use of native species in landscape design.
Flood Advisory until 4:15 p.m. for Wailea-Mākena
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the Wailea-Mākena area of Maui until 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022.
Mana Wahine mural unveiling, Aug. 11
The mural will serve as the temporary construction wall surrounding the future site of The Parlay, a new retro-style tavern at the northeast corner of Main Street and North Church Street in Wailuku.
Vendor applications available for Maui County Senior Fair on Oct. 29
Maui Economic Opportunity is accepting vendor applications for the 49th Annual Maui County Senior Fair on Oct. 29, at the War Memorial Stadium Complex in Wailuku.
Bernard Brown said “I swear she was fine,” in police interview played for jury in murder trial
On Tuesday, the jury listened to an interview a Maui police detective conducted with Brown following Monsalve’s disappearance in which Brown denied any involvement. In the interview he was recorded saying, “I swear she was fine… I did not hurt her.” He also said, “I hope you find her,” and suggested that perhaps she was out “partying.”
Maui County Council committee votes to reject lawsuit from Don Guzman
After testifiers recounted traumatic stories, a Maui County Council committee on Tuesday voted to quash a lawsuit by the county’s former prosecuting attorney who was fired over workplace violence. The Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee voted 9-0 to file a resolution that authorized an undisclosed settlement with Donald S. Guzman, ex-prosecuting attorney whose claim says his termination violated due process.
Direct Japan flights to Hawaiʻi Island resume
Federal, state and county leaders joined tourism industry leaders in welcoming the resumption of travel from Japan to the island of Hawai‘i with the return of Japan Airlines’ nonstop service between Tokyo (Narita) and Kona.
Film depicts life of George Helm, sacrifices made by Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana activists
The story of Hawaiian activist George Helm unfolds in a screening of the film “Hawaiian Soul” at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on Aug. 18, along with music from his niece and multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano winner Raiatea Helm.
Hawaiian Airlines resumes Haneda-Honolulu flights
Hawaiian Airlines today resumed daily nonstop service from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Honolulu (HNL), reestablishing an important link for Japanese travelers to visit Hawai‘i.
2022 Hāna Limu Festival, Aug. 13
Nā Mamo O Mū‘olea announced the post-pandemic reemergence of the annual Hāna Limu Festival, at a new location this year. The 2022 Limu Festival – Hanana No Nā Limu – takes place on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Coconut Cove, 20 Uwala Drive in Hāna, Maui.
US Sen. Hirono introduces legislation to protect doctors from anti-abortion attacks
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono of Hawai’i and four other Senate Democrats introduced the Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act, which would protect doctors against attacks and ensure they can safely provide abortion care in states like Hawai’i where it is still legal.
86,000 pounds of ghost nets removed from single reef in Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
More than 97,000 pounds of marine debris was removed from reefs and beaches of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (Northwestern Hawaiian Islands), including 86,000 pounds of ghost nets cleaned from a single reef.
Mālama I Ke Ola Health Center has new Chief Medical Officer
Andrew Van Wieren MD, FACP, is the new Chief Medical Officer of Mālama I Ke Ola Health Center in Wailuku.
Kiawe Outdoor offers alfresco dining under a 100 year old rubber tree at the Royal Lahaina
A new alfresco dining experience, Kiawe Outdoor, offers communal dining, set under the canopy of a 100 year old rubber tree on the grounds of the Royal Lahaina resort.
23 students earn Realtors Association of Maui Community Foundation scholarships
The Realtors Association of Maui Community Foundation has awarded $23,000 in scholarships to 23 college-bound students.
