Maui News
Sir David Attenborough narrates BBC’s Green Planet segment filmed in East Maui
In the summer of 2021, a BBC film crew journeyed into East Maui and The Nature Conservancy’s Waikamoi Preserve to film segments for a new series called the Green Planet, which will be screened virtually on July 26.
$10,000 grant to provide 175 kūpuna with coupons for fresh produce on Maui
Maui Economic Opportunity has received a grant for $10,000 from Bayer Fund, which will be used to provide about 175 kūpuna with coupons for fresh produce at farmers markets on Maui Island.
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands soliciting legislative action requests from beneficiaries
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is soliciting beneficiary-proposed legislative action requests for consideration in its 2023 Legislative Package.
Walmart in Kahului offering free wellness day on July 23
More than 4,600 Walmart pharmacies across the country are participating, including the Maui store at 101 Pakaula St. in Kahului.
Former forestry planner named state Climate Commission Coordinator
The State Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission has named Leah Laramee as its new Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Coordinator. Laramee has been acting as the interim coordinator for the past five months and officially took the role this week.
Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel has new director of ʻImipoʻokela
Kahulu De Santos has been appointed Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel’s new Director of ʻImipoʻokela, providing Hawaiian cultural education to all departments through music, hula, guest activities, special programming and events.
Maui police emergency preparedness training in Wailuku, July 20 and 22
The Maui Police Department will be participating in an Emergency Preparedness Training on the Baldwin High School campus on Wednesday, July 20, and Friday, July 22, 2022, from approximately 3:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Kīhei Elementary School adds Mystery Science program from Discovery Education
Kīhei Elementary School has expanded its partnership with Discovery Education to include Mystery Science, an award-winning digital resource for kindergarten through fifth-grade teachers and students.
Gov. Ige participates in ceremonies for two Maui affordable housing projects with state funding
On Tuesday, Gov. David Ige participated in ceremonies marking milestones for two
Maui affordable housing projects – the dedication of the recently completed Kahului Lani senior affordable project in Kahului and the ground blessing for the family-oriented affordable Kaiāulu o Kūku’ia complex in Lahaina.
Maui Health now providing COVID-19 vaccinations for children 6 months to 5 years
Maui Health now is providing COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 6 months through 5 years old.
Peter Merriman of Maui joins Hawaiʻi Public Radio’s board of directors
Chef and restaurateur Peter Merriman was named a new board member of Hawai‘i Public Radio.
US Sen. Hirono joined colleagues to introduce Tax Filing Simplification Act
US Senators Mazie K. Hirono and Brian Schatz of Hawaiʻi joined 21 colleagues to introduce the Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2022, which could save millions of Americans time and money.
First graduates of mental health technician program honored in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health and Windward Community College honored the first two graduates of a new certificate program to grow Hawaiʻi’s mental healthcare workforce.
Maui marine life photographer to visit Maui Ocean Treasures
Maui-based wildlife conservation photographer, Sherry Ringer of Dare to Care Photography, will present her marine life photography on Thursday, July 21 and Friday, July 22, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Maui Ocean Treasures.
Deceased man found floating July 16 in waters off of Kahekili Highway has been identified
A deceased man found floating in waters off of the Kahekili Highway near Nākālele on July 16 has been identified as Virgilio Seatriz Jr., 53, of Lahaina, according to Maui Police.
$100,000 gifted to the Cameron Center for improvements delayed by pandemic onset
The Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation has issued a $100,000 grant to the Cameron Center for capital improvements delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic onset. Cesar Gaxiola, Executive Director, J. Walter Cameron Center made the announcement, noting that the pandemic severely impacted nonprofits on Maui and throughout the state. “The Cameron Center CIP effort was stalled due […]
Five UH Mānoa subjects rank among world’s top 75
The 2022 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects was released today, with the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa ranking in the world’s top 75 in five subjects: No. 12 in oceanography, No. 15 in atmospheric sciences and No. 51-75 in the categories of earth science, communication and hospitality and tourism management.
Make-A-Wish Hawaiʻi celebrates 40 years of granting wishes
Make-A-Wish Hawaiʻi is celebrating 40 years of granting life-changing wishes for local children with critical illnesses. To celebrate this significant milestone, MAWH is hosting free anniversary events every Saturday in August starting on Kauaʻi then Maui, Hawaiʻi Island and Oʻahu.
Maui council votes to stop 100% affordable Hale Waipuʻilani housing project in Kīhei
After area residents voiced strong opposition to Hale Waipu’ilani over flooding, traffic and density concerns, Maui County Council during its recessed meeting Monday killed the 100% affordable housing project pitching 28 units in Kihei.
Maui police emergency preparedness training in Kīhei, July 19 and 21
Members of the Maui Police Department will participate in an Emergency Preparedness Training on the Kīhei Elementary School campus from approximately 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, and Thursday, July 21, 2022.
