Maui News
UH business alumnus donates $1 million to start innovation fund for law school
University of Hawaiʻi law school will start an innovation fund with a $1 million donation from UH alumnus Jay H. Shidler.
First humpback whale of the season spotted off South Maui
The first humpback whale of the 2022-2023 season was spotted in South Maui by two recreational fishermen aboard their private boat, Wednesday.
All remaining face masks requirements at UH to be lifted after Sept. 16, 2022
The University of Hawaiʻi plans to lift all remaining face mask requirements at all campuses after Friday, Sept. 16, 2022.
New program connects Hawai’i schools with hospitality industry resources
A new statewide program that connects high schools with hospitality industry resources to enhance education and job readiness for students was launched by Hawaiʻi nonprofit ClimbHI.
Trash pickups rescheduled in Kula
Due to personnel shortage, curbside trash collections in Kula have been rescheduled for pickup to Thursday, Sept. 15.
Sumner Erdman aces Hole No. 4 at Seabury Hall Golf Tournament
Alum Sumner Erdman, the former girl’s soccer coach, and current trustee shot a hole-in-one on hole No. 4 early in the day.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, Sept. 15-21
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for Sept. 15-21, find our comprehensive listing here.
Kīhei Aquatic Center to close Sept. 25 for pole light installation
The Kīhei Aquatic Center will be closed to the public on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, for the installation of new overhead pole lights, the Department of Parks and Recreation announced.
Kuikahi Village’s 202 homes planned for Wailuku gets nod from council committee
Calling it “innovative” and unique, a Maui County Council committee on Tuesday recommended approval for a 100% workforce neighborhood in Wailuku, which would include 202 diverse houses for sale — from tiny homes to live-work townhomes. Maui County Council’s Affordable Housing Committee voted 9-0 to recommend approval with modifications for Kuikahi Village, a project by Alaula Builders set for 14 acres mauka of Honoapi’ilani Highway and adjacent to Kuikahi Drive.
DLNR: Without clear imagery, it’s impossible to determine validity of “big cat” sightings
The department’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife has looked into reports, but says “without clear photographs or video it’s impossible to make any determinations.”
Maui case manager for National Farmworker Jobs Program recognized for excellence
Mauiʻs U‘ilani Ah Chan, was named Maui Economic Opportunity’s Employee of the Month, for her excellence as a case manager for the organization’s National Farmworker Jobs Program.
Lahaina teacher housing and Puʻu Kukui Elementary land acquisition included in CIPs
More than $87.7 million was released in July and August for Capital Improvement Projects across the state, including more than $16 million for projects in Maui County.
Maui Prep seeking sponsorships to ‘mālama nā keiki’
Maui Preparatory Academy has launched its 2022-23 Bozich Center Sponsorship campaign to connect with the business community and to support the nonprofit private school’s greatest needs.
Classrooms connect with farmers, chefs, locally grown food in new school program
Students, teachers and school staff can be connected with farmers, chefs and Hawaiʻi food crops in a new program launched by The Hawai‘i ‘Ulu Cooperative.
Brown Water Advisory issued for South Maui: Māʻalaea to La Perouse
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for South Maui from Māʻalaea to La Perouse.
Maui median home prices drop under $1 million for first time this year
The median sales price for single-family homes dropped below $1 million — to $983,575 — for the first time this year. However, the median sales price for Maui County condominiums spiked last month to a new record high of $820,000, partly driven by luxury condo sales in Wailea/Mākena, Kapalua and Kāʻanapali.
Nominees tapped for Maunakea Management Stewardship and Oversight Authority
Governor David Ige submitted the names of eight nominees for the Maunakea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to the Hawaiʻi State Senate for confirmation.
Five land parcels on Moloka’i purchased for conservation and restoration
Five parcels of land in the ahupua‘a of Mākolelau on Molokai were purchased for conservation and restoration by a federal, state and private partnership.
University of Hawaiʻi Foundation raises record $165 million for FY 2021-22
The University of Hawaiʻi Foundation raised a record $165 million the past fiscal year, including its biggest gift ever, $50 million for ocean research from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Dr. Priscilla Chan.
EXPRESS pilot to expand ridership options for high schoolers with county bus passes
The goal is to increase high school student ridership on county bus services so that underutilized school buses can be reassigned to restore canceled and consolidated routes.
