Maui News
DOH reports two more monkeypox cases, bringing Hawaiʻi’s total cases to eight
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has identified two additional cases of monkeypox, bringing the total number of cases in Hawaiʻi to eight.
Countdown to 45th Annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, July 20
After a two-year hiatus, the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards is back in front of a live audience to celebrate the best in Hawaiʻi’s recording industry.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center presents 2nd Annual Start with a Cart contest
All Hawai‘i-made brands, including those who participated last year, are invited to submit their application by Friday, July 22 at 7 p.m. and compete for three-months free rent for a cart at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center.
Brown Water Advisory issued for south facing shores of Maui
High surf combined with very high tides has resulted in coastal waters reaching into foliage and other areas above the normal high-water mark, including roadways.
US House passes annual defense bill with $1 billion for Red Hill fuel crisis on O’ahu
The US House of Representatives passed a $839 billion national defense bill for FY 2023 that includes $1 billion to address the Red Hill fuel crisis on Oʻahu, strengthening America’s national defense in the Indo-Pacific, and improving the Department of Defense’s relationship with the local community in Hawaiʻi.
Kahului Airport and Maui school improvement funds included in $163M in CIP release
Baldwin High School, Maui Waena Intermediate, and Waiheʻe and Wailuku Elementary schools are included on the list of places where CIP project funding was distributed in recent months. There’s also funds for Kahului Airport runway resurfacing and improvements and roadway improvements at the Consolidated Rental Car Facility.
Charity golf tournament set for Sept. 17 at The Dunes at Maui Lani
The Credit Unions of Maui will host up to 140 golfers at The Dunes at Maui Lani for the 7th annual Credit Unions of Maui Charity Golf Tournament on Sept. 17.
2022 Hale Makua Golf Tournament virtual silent auction is live
Proceeds will help Hale Makua continue its legacy of providing compassionate care to Maui’s kūpuna.
Darby weakens to a tropical storm, will pass south of the Big Island on Saturday
Darby has weakened overnight from a hurricane to a tropical storm, and sits well east of Hawaiʻi. The forecast track will bring the center of Darby, or its remnant low, south of the Big Island on Saturday.
Fundraiser planned for Lokelani ʻOhana
Multiple Grammy winner George Kahumoku will be entertaining at a fundraiser at the Maui Coffee Attic on Saturday, July 23, to help the nonprofit Lokelani ʻOhana expand its services to adults with disabilities.
Haʻikū murder suspect remains in police custody; victim identified
Maui police have since identified the suspect as Mike Pharisien, 51, of Haʻikū. He was being held on unrelated charges, according to an earlier press release. Maui police have also identified the victim of the suspected murder as 54-year-old Steven Holm, also of Haʻikū.
5 month closure ahead for ʻĪao Valley slope stabilization, parking lot improvements
ʻĪao Valley State Monument will be closed from Aug. 1, 2022 to Jan. 14, 2023 for the final phase of a slope stabilization project and parking lot improvements.
Everything you need to know about Hawaiʻi’s Summer P-EBT benefits
The amount of Summer P-EBT benefit that covers the summer period starting from June 1, 2022 through July 31, 2022 is $455 per eligible student/child.
Update/Located: Missing California man last seen July 13 at Maui condominium rental
As of July 14, 2022, Andre was located and found to be in good health, according to an update provided by Maui police on Thursday evening. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance.
Molokaʻi town hall on suicide prevention and awareness, July 27
A Moloka‘i Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day takes place on Wednesday, July 27, and culminates in a town hall gathering at Kalaiakamanu Hou Church Hall in Kaunakakai from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
AEI Housing Center: “Maui’s sky-high home prices are a self-inflicted wound”
“Over a decade, Maui County could easily add about 25,000 new single family housing units by opening up a modest amount of agricultural land for light touch density development or by allowing existing homes to be converted to duplexes,” said Peter.
Women in Business to talk story in July 20 webinar
Business owners and entrepreneurs will be inspired and can learn from Hawaiʻi-based women business owners as they talk story about their business success and opportunities that came from certification as a Women/Minority Owned Small Business.
5 p.m. UPDATE: Hurricane Darby slowly weakening; System could still bring substantial rain to Hawaiʻi
“While the National Weather Service expects Darby to weaken and pass to our south this weekend, the remains of the tropical system could still bring several inches of rain and locally strong winds to the Big Island and Maui by Saturday,” said Luke Meyers, administrator of HI-EMA.
Surfrider Foundation hosts cleanup at Awalua Beach on July 16
The Surfrider Foundation is holding a beach cleanup on the west side of Awalua Beach on July 16 at 9 a.m.
Da Artsy Bee shuttle begins service to Wailuku show venues
Beginning today, July 14, “Da Artsy Bee” will be available for free drop-off service to Wailuku performance venues.
