Maui News
Emergency slope repair for Manawainui Gulch, July 16-19
Emergency work to remove and dispose of loose rocks at Manawainui Gulch will require the daytime closure of Piʻilani Highway at Milepost 27.5 from Saturday, July 16, through Tuesday, July 19. The planned closure will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hirono joins colleagues in introducing legislation to expand youth access to voting
US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), joined in introducing the Youth Voting Rights Act, comprehensive legislation to enforce the Twenty-Sixth Amendment and expand youth access to voting.
Habitat for Humanity Maui announces new Executive Director
Bachman will be replacing Sherri K. Dodson who is stepping down at the end of 2022, to lead the organization’s Homeownership Education and Counseling program.
Maui United Way advocates for Maui County citizens on Capitol Hill
Maui United Way officials recently attended United Way Worldwide’s Advocacy Forum & Capitol Hill Day in Alexandria, VA, to advocate for residents of Maui County.
Bank’s loose change campaign to help Hawaiʻi Foodbank and coin shortage
Central Pacific Bank is encouraging people to hunt through their house, car, couch, piggy bank and anywhere else American coins might be found — and contribute them to its Change for Charity campaign.
Missing Person Update/Located: Woman last seen July 12 leaving Maui hospital on foot
As of 12:29 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, Brittney Hill was located and found to be in good health. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance.
Hotel Wailea earns No. 1 ranking in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards
Today Hotel Wailea was named the No. 1 hotel resort in Hawaiʻi in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards. Maui was also ranked No. 1 Island in Hawaiʻi.
Another Waiehu affordable housing project moves ahead — this one plans 752 units
Another affordable housing project is advancing in Waiehu, and this time the developer is pitching 752 units in a plan called Waiehu Residential Community. The 100% affordable housing project by California-based Genova Construction Development would build single- and multi-family units, retail space and parks on about 160 acres of overgrown macadamia nut fields mauka of Kahekili Highway near Waiehu Beach Road.
Head Start’s Laurie Saito named MEO Employee of the Month
Teacher Aide Laurie Saito, “who endeavors to do what’s best for Head Start families,” has been named Maui Economic Opportunity Employee of the Month, the organization announced today.
Maui police emergency preparedness training in Lahaina, July 12 and 14
On Tuesday, July 12, and Thursday, July 14, 2022, from approximately 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., members of the Maui Police Department will be participating in an Emergency Preparedness Training on the Lahainaluna High School campus.
Maui sewer user fee increases go into effect
The Department of Environmental Management’s Wastewater Reclamation Division reminds customers that sewer user fees have increased by an average of 3% as part of Maui County Fiscal Year 2023 budget that went into effect July 1.
Hawaiʻi AG joins coalition in backing new federal rule to regulate ghost guns
In April of this year, the Maui Police Department discovered a 3D printer and parts to assemble ghost guns during the execution of a search warrant.
11 companies continue in the State of Hawaiʻi’s Digital Currency Innovation Lab
Eleven companies signed new two-year terms to participate in the Digital Currency Innovation Lab program in Hawaiʻi. The new terms end on Dec. 30, 2024.
Historic $600M funding bill for Hawaiian Home Lands signed into law
Governor David Ige today signed into law the most consequential allocation of funding for the implementation of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, in its 100-year history.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide looking to hire 130 employees at four Maui resorts
Marriott Vacations Worldwide is hiring for up to 130 positions locally at its four Maui resorts which include: Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club, The Westin Kāʻanapali Ocean Resort Villas, The Westin Kāʻanapali Ocean Resort Villas North and The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas.
Maui Job Openings: Featured Positions from July 5 – 11
Maui Now’s featured jobs from July 5 to 11, 2022.
Haʻikū Community Association presents virtual candidates forum, July 13
The Haʻikū Community Association presents a virtual candidates forum on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Maui Fire Department resumes wildland fire training
The Maui Fire Department will restart wildland live fire training this morning, Monday, July 11, 2022.
Two large-scale solar and battery storage facilities planned on Oʻahu
The technology group Wärtsilä announced today plans for two large-scale solar and battery storage facilities on Oʻahu, totaling 75 MW of solar and 300 MWh of battery storage.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending July 10, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending July 10, 2022. May they rest in peace.
