Maui News
Pool lifeguard re-certification training, Aug. 12
Maui County pool lifeguards will undergo emergency medical response re-certification training on Friday, Aug. 12, at the Kīhei Aquatic Center, Wailuku Pool and Cooke Memorial Pool on Molokaʻi.
Three federal earmarks for Maui County advance out of US Senate Appropriations Committee
Proposed federal earmarks for three Maui County projects, including $11 million for the Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art planned for Wailuku town, have successfully moved out of the US Senate Appropriations Committee.
Maui police issue back to school reminder to drive with caution
As Maui County begins the school year soon, the Maui Police Department asks for the public’s assistance in ensuring students arrive safely on campus.
Sen. Hirono urges VA to begin offering abortion services to female veterans
Today, US Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) led 23 members of Congress in calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs to immediately offer abortions and all abortion-related services to veterans and eligible dependents.
Maui hotelier Michael White named to Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority’s Board of Directors
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority announced the appointments of five new members to serve on its Board of Directors, including Maui hotelier and government relations veteran Michael White.
Former Haleakalā associate, promoted by Hawaiʻi Nonprofit Partner Association
Augello began her tenure with HPPA in December 2009 as a sales and interpretation associate at the visitor center stores located at Haleakalā National Park on Maui.
Application deadline extended for Maunakea Management Stewardship and Oversight Authority
Governor David Ige and leadership from the State Senate and House of Representatives have extended the application deadline for the Maunakea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. The original application deadline was July 28.
Maui police seek information related to Pukalani hit-and-run crash
The Maui Police Department is seeking information related to a multi-vehicle hit-and-run crash reported Tuesday evening at the intersection of Haleakalā Highway and Old Haleakalā Highway in Pukalani.
Benefit concert raises $40,000 for Hawaiʻi’s educators
The Hawaiʻi Foundation for Educators teamed up Wednesday with local music icons The Makaha Sons and Pure Heart for the second annual “Teach Our Future” benefit concert. The show raised more than $40,000 to support Hawaiʻi educators.
County-state agreement opens door for more public parking at popular Keawakapu Beach
Beach flare-ups over parking may cool off with a new plan to put in more public stalls at popular Keawakapu in South Maui. Mayor Michael Victorino on Friday signed an agreement with the state Department of Land and Natural Resources for the county to manage a portion of state land at Keawakapu, a county spokesperson said Wednesday.
Take a virtual dive with Hawaiʻi’s Whale Sharks at the Ocean Speaker Series, Aug. 3
Learn what Hawai’i Unchartered Research Collective is discovering about Hawaiʻi’s whale sharks at a free Zoom presentation by Maria Harvey, Director and Chief Research of HURC on Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 5:30 p.m.
MEO 50th Kūpuna Aloha Luncheon, July 30
Maui Economic Opportunity hosts its 50th Kūpuna Aloha Luncheon on Saturday, July 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Grand Wallea in South Maui.
MEO Business Development Center offers credit counseling
Residents facing worrisome credit debt or needing advice on managing their student loans can now turn to Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Center for help.
Maui Emergency Management Agency urges residents to sign up for new alert system
The County of Maui’s mass notification system is transitioning to a new service provider, and is urging residents to sign up for the new system.
Maui residents receive more than 20,000 free COVID-19 test kits at drive-thru event
The distribution was held in anticipation of a surge from the Omicron sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5.
Kūihelani Solar facility to break ground as largest solar/battery project in state
When Kūihelani Solar begins operations, the facility is expected to generate clean renewable energy to meet the demand of 27,000 homes, supplying 15% of Maui’s energy needs.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs awards $1.36 million in grants to four nonprofits
A $398,000 grant was awarded to Hawaiʻi Community Lending for its Native Hawaiian Owner-Builder Project as part of a $1.36 million grants package approved today by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
July 21-27, 2022 COVID-19 update: 23 deaths, 4,075 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 4,075 new COVID-19 cases for the week of July 21-27, 2022, which is 254 less cases than the previous week. This is well below the recent peak of 8,924 new infections reported during the week of May 19-25, 2022. There were 23 COVID-19 deaths this week, 10 more than last week, and the most since the state switched to weekly reporting in March.
Miss Maui Nui pageant grows, preliminary event is Aug. 27
The Miss Maui Nui Preliminary Pageant and Lāna’i Coronation Ceremony, presented by ALOHAIMLINDSAY Productions LLC, takes place on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022 from 3-6 p.m. at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College.
Kaiāulu O Haleleʻa, Kīhei affordable rental housing announces application and lottery
Applications are available, and a lottery will be held for the Kaiāulu O Halele’a, Kihei Affordable Housing rental project in South Maui.
