Maui News
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.
US Sen. Schatz visits MEO to discuss youth program, housing and federal transportation funding
US Sen. Brian Schatz met with Maui Economic Opportunity staff and board members on July 7 in Wailuku to discuss the Kāohi youth program on Moloka‘i, federal transportation funding issues and the Hale Mahaolu Ke Kahua affordable housing project.
US Postal Service offering virtual and in-person job fairs for Maui employment
The US Postal Service is launching twice-monthly virtual job fairs until November and in-person events in July and August for employment openings on Maui.
Hawaiʻi leaders mourn loss of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
“I’m devastated by the news of former Prime Minister Abe’s assassination. This senseless act of violence has taken the life of a true friend of Hawaiʻi,” said Gov. Ige.
Maui County prevails in keeping Big Oil Climate Change lawsuit in state court
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday in favor of Maui County to keep its ongoing litigation against Big Oil in Hawaii state courts, instead of moving the lawsuit to federal court.
Kemper, Reickert win Red Bull Wave Award
Maui’s Billy Kemper and Annie Reickert are the winners of the 2022 Red Bull Big Wave Award for “Biggest Paddle” in the men and women’s competition respectively. Both rides took place at world-famous Pe‘ahi, also known as “Jaws.”
Pāʻia town heats up with new Lima Cocina and Cantina, Maui’s only Peruvian restaurant
Some of Peru’s best flavors are firing up Pāʻia town, thanks new restaurant Lima Cocina and Cantina. The eatery — a mix of classic Peruvian cuisine and modern Maui foods — is the only Peruvian restaurant in Maui County.
Unusual rainbow cloud sighting above Ukumehame, Maui
An unusual rainbow cloud formation was captured in video above Ukumehame, Maui on Thursday afternoon.
Joint pavement preservation pilot project begins on Kula Highway
The purpose of the joint pilot is to determine if micro surfacing is an effective tool to extend the life of asphalt pavement in Hawaiʻi.
Man arrested for drugs and firearms charges following search of Kahului home
Maui police arrested a Kahului man on drug and firearm offenses after executing search warrants at a home on Tuesday.
Mālama I Ke Kula campus cleanup at Lahainaluna High School, July 23
Since COVID-19 interrupted the school calendar the past two years, especially with the temporary closing of the boarding program, the team wanted to help to spruce the campus and prepare it for the new school year.
Judicial Selection Commission reveals nominee list for judge vacancy on Maui
The Judicial Selection Commission announced its list of six nominees for the vacancy of the District Judge of the Second Circuit on Maui.
Kahi Kamali‘i Infant/Toddler Center receives $15,000 from charitable trust
Kahi Kamali‘i provides services for children ages 1 to 3. The goal of the center is to allow families to work, attend school or participate in employment training.
Honolulu Airport awarded $10 million competitive grant from federal infrastructure law
The Federal Aviation Administration will award $10 million in competitive grant funding — drawn from the landmark $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Package — to the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu.
Free events scheduled to celebrate July as National Parks and Recreation month
The Maui events include Outdoor Summer Movie Nights, a community dance at on Molokaʻi, and a Family Kickball Night on Lānaʻi.
Testing to close Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool in Wailuku for half day July 15
The Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool in Wailuku will be closed from 9 a.m. to noon on July 15, 2022, for the physical swim test for the recruitment of pool guard trainees, the Department of Parks and Recreation announced.
Kim Hum named superintendent of Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries announced the appointment of Kim Hum of Maui as superintendent of Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
Maui median sales prices hit another all-time high at $1.25 million for single-family homes
Meanwhile, condo median sales prices in June set another record at $832,500, according to the Realtors Association of Maui report released Wednesday afternoon.
Agricultural equipment sparks 2.5 acres of brush in West Maui
The 2.5 acre fire along Hōkiokio Place was apparently sparked by agricultural equipment in a lot adjacent to the highway.
