Maui News
Insurance company holding video contest for high school students to promote safe driving
High school students in the State of Hawaiʻi are invited to participate in a video contest with the topic: “What does Drive Aloha mean to you?”
Maui Planning Department seeks applicants to fill 22% vacancy
The department has 82 full-time employee positions and one part-time position. Six positions were newly funded in the Fiscal Year 2023 budget and have not been filled. There are 12 other vacant staff positions.
Benefits of driving electric vehicles comes to National Drive Electric Week event on Maui
Electric vehicle drivers, supporters, and intrigued local residents are encouraged to attend the Mau Nui EV Association and EV Maui electric vehicles event on Saturday, Sept. 24, to highlight the climate, clean air, and cost savings benefits provided by electric cars as part of the 11thAnnual National Drive Electric Week.
Swarm of 50 small earthquakes occur beneath Kīlauea summit over three hours
A seismic swarm of approximately 50 small earthquakes was reported over a three hour period, beginning at around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, beneath the Kīlauea summit, according to the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Mayor announces confirmation of first Maui County Director of Agriculture
Mayor Michael Victorino on Tuesday announced the confirmation of Rogerene “Kali” Arce as the first director of Maui County’s new Department of Agriculture.
Maui Council endorses Johnson’s proposal to allow counties to set own minimum wage
Councilmember Gabe Johnson announced Tuesday that the council endorsed his proposal for state legislation to empower counties in Hawaiʻi to set minimum wages that are higher than the state and federal minimum wage.
Maui County’s sunscreen ordinance takes effect on Oct. 1
Maui County’s ban on the sale, use or distribution of nonmineral sunscreens without a prescription issued by a licensed healthcare provider, takes effect on Oct. 1, 2022.
Dental Student from Wailuku Receives $10,000 Scholarship
The Hawaiʻi Dental Service Foundation awarded Wailuku resident Layke Yamauchi, a fourth-year dental student at the University of Washington, with a $10,000 scholarship.
Fourth proclamation issued declaring disaster relief for Maui’s axis deer crisis
Gov. David Ige issued a fourth proclamation, establishing another emergency relief period for the axis deer crisis in Maui County.
WATCH: What are the signs of heart disease in women? Doctor Travis Glenn with Maui Health explains
Having a family history of heart disease can increase your risk of having underlying heart disease. Other risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, depression, stress, being sedentary, and having extra weight.
Open house about pedestrian crossing for Kūlanihākoʻi High School set for Sept. 22
An open house about the results of a pedestrian crossing study for Kūlanihāko‘i High School in Kīhei will be held by the state Department of Education on Sept. 22.
Boy Scout Camp shooting investigation complete, boy’s death believed to be accidental
The investigation concluded that the unsupervised boy picked up a loaded firearm and as he placed it back down, it discharged, resulting in the fatal wound. Police say the firearm that was discharged is owned by the father of the minor that picked it up.
Man accused of kidnapping teen girl on Hawaiʻi island is charged
The 52-year-old suspect was charged with two counts each of kidnapping, first degree terroristic threatening, first degree robbery, and one count each of methamphetamine trafficking and first degree sex assault.
Update/located: Maui police say mother and son were last known to be in Pukalani
Update: As of Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, the Maui Police Department has made contact with Michaela Gomez and her four-year-old son, Kanawai Texeria.
Veteran Maui police officer arrested for sex assault
A 13-year veteran officer with the Maui Police Department was arrested today on suspicion of first degree sexual assault.
Maui health agency recognizes vital employees on 30th anniversary of National Addiction Professionals Day
On the 30th anniversity of National Addiction Professional Day, Maui Behavioral Health Resources and its three agencies – Aloha House, Malama Family Recovery Center and Maui Youth & Family Services – recognize the vital roles of its own addiction professionals.
Former Maui official enters guilty plea to fraud in bribery case
Former Maui official enters guilty plea in case alledging fraud and public corruption
Blue Planet Foundation begins Climate Camp for 10 high school students in Maui County
Ten high school students have become the Blue Planet Foundation’s new cohort of the Climate Crew, a four-month youth advocacy program for climate science and solutions.
Fourth emergency relief period declared to address food insecurity
“Food insecurity is just one of the lingering effects of the pandemic, and SNAP benefits provide Hawaiʻi families with nutritious food,” said Gov. Ige.
Shoreline erosion along Kahana’s Lower Honoapiʻilani Road topic of public meeting Sept. 22
Coastal erosion and mitigation alternatives along Lower Honoapiʻilani Road at Kaopala Bay in Kahana will be discussed during a Maui County-hosted online community meeting via Zoom on Sept. 22.
