Maui News
UHMC hosts Maui Men’s March Against Violence, Oct. 6
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College invites everyone in the community to participate in “Maui Men’s March Against Violence,” an organized men’s march to end domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and gender violence. This event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, from 12 to 2 p.m. at the front lawn of the UH Maui College campus Great Lawn.
Arce sworn in as first director of Maui County’s Department of Agriculture
Rogerene “Kali” Arce took the oath of office today as the first director of Maui County’s new Department of Agriculture.
New analysis: What’s the real cost of Maui’s proposed Charter amendments?
A newly released financial impact analysis of proposed Maui Charter amendments shows the county would face $2 million in additional annual financial impacts for an amendment proposal related to the creation of a separate Housing Department dedicated to affordable housing.
Final EA published for water tank in Waikapū to serve DHHL Puʻunani Homestead
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has published a final Environmental Assessment with a Finding of No Significant Impact for a 500,000-gallon concrete water storage tank and related improvements in Waikapū, Maui.
Seabury Hall to host fall open house for prospective families
Seabury Hall will host a Fall Open House on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at its campus in Makawao. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with a program to follow at 9 a.m.
Statewide fishing organization hosts fishers’ meetings on “Marine 30×30 Initiative”
Phil Fernandez, President of HFACT, and a fisher on the Big Island, indicated concern that fishers are unprepared for what is about to happen to them. “Most fishers just want to fish, and they do not keep up with possible changes in rules that might impact them.” HFACT believes that these developments are complex and overwhelming to the average fisher, but fishers need to be informed.
Mālama Lānaʻi day trip now open to private groups
The Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau continues its collaboration with Trilogyʻs Blue ʻĀina, and Pūlama Lānaʻi to provide a day trip experience for groups to learn about the island’s ecology, culture and history.
Imua Family Services prepping keiki for kindergarten
Done in the home and online, Waterford Upstart equips caregivers with tools that empower them to become the first and most influential teachers of their children.
First ever Hawaiian hawk week begins Sunday
Prompted by repeated injuries suffered by a single ʻIo or Hawaiian hawk, a collaboration of conservation agencies and nonprofit organizations are holding the first-ever “Hawk Week,” Oct. 9-15, 2022.
Oceanfront restaurant names Lahaina hospitality veteran as General Manager
Māla Ocean Tavern has named Lisa Kerrick as General Manager of the oceanfront restaurant.
Maui MPO launches public engagement survey
The Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking public input to assist in developing its public outreach programs pertaining to federally funded roads and multi-use trails.
Update/Canceled: Maui Flood Advisory until 7:30 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the island of Maui until 7:30 p.m.
Update/Open: Piʻilani Highway closed at Nuʻu Bay due to flooding
As of noon on Tuesday, Oct. 4, Piʻilani Highway at Nuʻu Bay has reopened, the Department of Public Works reported.
Hāliʻimaile General Store, Gannon’s Pacific View restaurants bought by Wyoming group
After establishing landmark Hāliʻimaile General Store and picturesque Gannon’s Pacific View Restaurant, chef-owner Bev Gannon is selling the award-winning restaurants to Wyoming-based Gather Restaurant Group LLC.
Arrest made following robbery at Kahului parking lot
Police made an arrest in connection to a second degree robbery investigation reported at around 7:45 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2, at a parking lot located at 70 East Kaʻahumanu Avenue in Kahului.
October is “Stop the Ant Month”
October is “Stop the Ant Month” in Hawaiʻi, and residents are encouraged to collect and submit ants to help detect and control the spread of invasive ants.
Maui Veterans Highway closure, Oct. 6
Highway closures are planned on the Maui Veterans Highway on Thursday morning, Oct. 6, 2022 between 2 and 5 a.m.
Maui Adult Day Care Centers to benefit from ʻOhana Fuels community giving program
Maui Adult Day Care Centers has been selected as the 2022, 4th quarter recipient for the ʻOhana Fuels “Fuel Up, Do Good” Community Giving Program.
Josh and Souk Jerman Foundation to award 10 academic scholarships to benefit Maui
To date, the program has awarded more than $58,000 in scholarships to Maui, Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i students who have displayed a passion for returning to Maui County after college to contribute to the community.
Maui group launches Safe Solar Projects effort leading up to Paeahu Solar case
Leading up to a contested case hearing next month, a group of Maui residents is putting a spotlight on concerns over utility-scale solar projects.
