Maui News
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending July 10, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending July 10, 2022. May they rest in peace.
Maui’s Kaʻehu Bay restoration gets help from Jean-Michel Cousteau
Maui nonprofit KAʻEHU is getting the help of Jean-Michel Cousteau and the Ocean Futures Society to help fundraise for restoration of Kaʻehu Bay.
Volcano Watch: Picturing a plume
The volcanic gas plume at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is often the most visible indication of the ongoing eruptive activity during the daylight hours. On some days, it can also be quite easy to smell the gas plume, if the winds blow it toward accessible areas.
Hawaiian Electric donates $75,500 to seven Hawaiʻi nonprofits
Hawaiian Electric has donated a total of $75,500 to seven Hawaiʻi-based nonprofit organizations that provide social services to help improve the quality of life for vulnerable community members on the five islands served by the company.
Maui Behavioral Health Resources welcomes new board member
Maui Behavioral Health announced the installation of Randol Leach as a new member of the organization’s board of directors, effective July 1, 2022. Leach is a Financial Consultant with Maui Investment Services.
Maui Memorial Medical Center leads the state in Heart and Stroke Quality Care
Maui Memorial Medical Center has earned the distinguished Gold Plus Quality Achievement Awards from American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines program for excellence in heart and stroke care.
Maui Police Department emergency preparedness training on Lānaʻi, July 11
Members of the Maui Police Department will participate in an Emergency Preparedness Training on the Lānaʻi High and Elementary School campus on Monday, July 11, 2022, from approximately 8 a.m.to 12 p.m.
Deep-sea mining noise pollution will stretch hundreds of miles
A study on underwater noise pollution from seabed mining operations found that noise from one mine alone could travel approximately 500 kilometers (roughly 311 miles) in gentle weather conditions, which could affect the understudied species that live in the deep sea—the largest habitat on Earth. There could also be cumulative impacts where multiple mines operate.
Wailuku’s new “Da Artsy Bee” shuttle service starts July 14
Beginning July 14, Da Artsy Bee shuttle will begin providing rides for theater and arts lovers who want the convenience of hassle-free parking and beeline drop-off service.
Statewide Recruitment Open for Adult Corrections Officer Positions
The Department of Public Safety is currently looking for qualified applicants, on all islands, interested in becoming an adult corrections officer. There are immediate female only vacancies on all islands. The recruitment period closes Aug. 31, 2022.
Mayor Victorino and Sen. Schatz meet with DOT to discuss Honoapiʻilani realignment
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino hosted US Senator Brian Schatz and Ed Sniffen, Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Deputy Director on Friday for a site visit to discuss plans to realign Honoapiʻilani Highway. Combined State and Federal funding for the project totals $90 million.
Bills help address the physician workforce shortage, especially on the neighbor islands
The Hawaiʻi Physician Workforce Assessment Project Report indicates that Hawaiʻi is in need of at least 750 doctors, with the greatest statewide shortage being in primary care specialties. The proportional need is greatest on the neighbor islands, with both Maui and Hawaiʻi County experiencing a physician shortage of 40%.
Carol Reimann installed as new Board President of Maui Economic Opportunity
Maui Economic Opportunity symbolically put together the pieces of the Board of Directors leadership team, led by Carol Reimann, at the board’s annual meeting Thursday, July 7, at the MEO Wailuku office.
Speed suspected in Wailuku motorcycle crash that claimed the life of a Kīhei man
A 46-year-old Kīhei man died after being transported to the hospital for injuries sustained in a crash on Kuikahi Drive in Wailuku Friday night.
Maui Cancer Resources holds “Growing Stronger” cancer support workshop in Kīhei
Maui Cancer Resources is holding a “Growing Stronger” cancer support workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 16 at St. Theresa’s Church, 25 W. Lipoa St., Kīhei.
Purchased for $9 million, East Maui’s Hāna Ranch now on the market for $75 million
Bio-Logical Capital LLC bought Hāna Ranch for about $9 million less than a decade ago, and the Colorado company recently put it on the market for $75 million. Hāna Ranch, which includes a working cattle ranch and diversified orchards, comprises 37 separate parcels totaling roughly 3,600 acres in East Maui.
Proposed Maui County Charter amendments available for public review online
Maui County voters can study nine proposed Maui County Charter amendments and two alternatives in the Maui County Charter Commission 2022 Voter Guide, now available online.
HTA Chief Admin Officer Keith Regan to depart for new leadership role with state
Prior to joining the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Regan served as Finance Director and Managing Director for the County of Maui. His new role will be Business Management Officer at the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.
Bill becomes law establishing new Department of Law Enforcement
“The new department will allow more efficient and effective emergency response, criminal law enforcement, investigations and homeland security operations,” said Gov. Ige.
Live gopher snake found at Kapolei Home Depot
A live snake was captured at the Kapolei Home Depot Wednesday night by officers from the Honolulu Police Department who responded to a 911 call from employees at around 11 p.m.
