Maui News
Kāneʻohe man cited for lay net, boating violations
More than 1,000-feet of lay net, and two small boats were confiscated on Friday by DOCARE officers.
Year of the Limu event shares information on proper harvesting and cultural importance
More than 20 species of seaweed were on display at a Year of the Limu community celebration Friday. Visitors got the opportunity to see up-close, touch, and even sample some of the varieties.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Sept. 25, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending Sept. 25, 2022. May they rest in peace.
Hilo man named 20th Richard Hoʻopiʻi Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Champion
Heua‘olu Sai-Dudoit of Hilo, Hawaiʻi earned the championship title at the 20th annual Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest, held at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua on Saturday night, Sept. 24.
Popular Maui beachwalk, trees fall into ocean, triggering calls for managed retreat
Popular Kāʻanapali Beach was a far cry from paradise on Friday. A concrete section of Kāʻanapali Beachwalk was crumbling into the ocean, tall coconut trees crashed in the high surf and a stretch of walkway pooled with minor flooding and debris. Intensifying erosion after big south swells is why local activists are pushing for change along Kāʻanapali, one of Maui’s most coveted coastlines.
Pedestrian suffers critical life-threatening injuries, struck by car on South Kīhei Road
A 41-year-old female pedestrian from North Vernon, Indiana, suffered critical life-threatening injuries after she was struck by a vehicle on South Kīhei Road on last night.
Kīhei power outage knocks out electricity to 3,400 customers
There are an estimated 3,449 people without power in North Kīhei, according to an outage map posted by Hawaiian Electric. The power outage was first reported at around 7:17 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022.
Volunteers sought for months-long habitat restoration project in Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife, in partnership with the Kure Atoll Conservancy, is seeking habitat restoration volunteers for work at the Kure Atoll State Wildlife Sanctuary, in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
Troon celebrates breast cancer awareness with Play for P.I.N.K. Day, Oct. 20
In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Kapalua Golf is holding a fundraising outing on Oct. 20 on The Bay Course. A portion of funds from this special day will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation through its Play for P.I.N.K.
Maui County to accept applications for winter/spring 2023 tri-annual permits
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation will accept applications for winter/spring 2023 tri-annual permits from Oct. 3-10, 2022, for leagues, schools and recreational programs.
Following Hirono-led push, DOJ Confirms VA’s legal Authority to provide abortion care
In a Sept. 21 opinion, Christopher H. Schroeder, Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel, concluded that, “The rule issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs on Reproductive Health Services is a lawful exercise of VA’s authority.”
Plantation Days Festival features cultural mix
A Plantation Days Festival is scheduled to celebrate the plantation era with the food and the cultures of a variety of ethnic groups, many whose descendants came to work in the sugarcane fields. The celebration takes place at the Sugar Museum at 3957 Hansen Road on Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Council establishes Hawaiian Language Communications Specialist
The Maui County Council approved the appointment of a Hawaiian Language Communications Specialist on Aug. 5, providing ‘ōlelo Hawaiʻi as a medium in the council’s public-information efforts.
County office wins award for E Kūpaʻa Kākou, Hawaiian music series
The Maui County Office of Economic Development is the recipient of a national award for its launch and development of E Kūpaʻa Kākou, a Hawaiian Music Series honoring the strength of community.
Popular, free financial workshop for teens will be held at MEO in Wailuku on Oct. 3 and 5
A popular, free financial workshop for teens will be back during fall break this Monday, Oct. 3, and Wednesday, Oct. 5., in Wailuku. Maui Economic Opportunity’s “Teen Financial Literacy Workshop” covers budgeting, savings, basic banking, applying for jobs, credit and other skills.
DOE superintendent at open house about new Kīhei high schoolʻs pedestrian crossing problem
As the clock ticks toward the planned opening of the new Kūlanihākoʻi High School in January, the state Department of Education held an open house on proposed permanent and temporary solutions for pedestrians to cross Piʻilani Highway.
Men recognized for heroism in rescuing 89-year-old woman from burning home in Hāna, Maui
Sherwood Oliveira, Daryl Kawaiaea, and Derek Kawaiaea received the Maui Police Department’s Life Safety Award for their actions on Sept. 3, 2022, to save Oliveira’s mother, who was home alone when their residence caught fire.
Subtropical jet stream over Maui creates sun halo
A sun halo appeared over Maui today, the result of high-altitude cirrus clouds.
Beach/Reef Cleanup at Keālia Coastal Boardwalk, Māʻalaea Bay on Saturday
To celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day, DIve with Harmony and the Maui Ocean Center are holding a beach/reef cleanup on Sept. 24 at the Keālia Coastal Boardwalk beside Māʻalaea Bay. It starts at 8 a.m.
The Green concert on Maui is sold out, guests should anticipate high demand for parking
Tomorrow night’s The Green concert featuring J Boog is a sold out event. The Maui Arts & Cultural Center is recommending that guests arrive early to avoid delays in parking and accessing the venue.
