Maui News
2022 Kū Mai Ka Hula winners announced
The winners have been announced for the 15th Annual Kū Mai Ka Hula Competition, held on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9 and 10 in the Castle Theater of the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Overnight fire at commercial building in Lahaina causes $100,000 in damage
A structure fire reported overnight at a commercial building on Kupuohi St. in West Maui caused an estimated $100,000 in damage.
Visitor airlifted after fall from trail to Kaihalulu “Red Sand” Beach in Hāna, Maui
A 23-year-old Arizona woman was airlifted to safety after suffering a serious leg and foot injury from a fall at the trail leading to Kaihalulu “Red Sand” beach in Hāna, Maui.
WATCH: What is hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism? Doctor Bradley Glenn with Maui Health explains
Doctor Bradley Glenn with Maui Health explains the difference between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
Hāna Arts named finalist in grant competition to fund live music series, public voting begins
The public is urged to support Hāna Arts’ proposal by participating in the public voting process, via online or text, taking place from Sept. 12–21, 2022, at https://vote.levitt.org.
UH 4-year campuses get high ranking for value, diversity, and academic success
US News and World Report 2023 Best Colleges rankings released on Sept. 11, gives three University of Hawai’i campuses high marks.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Sept. 11, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending Sept. 11, 2022. May they rest in peace.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center to celebrate 50th anniversary with series of upcoming events
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center Celebrates its 50th Anniversary with Kama‘āina Nights on Friday, Sept. 16 and a Birthday Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.
FoundHer announces second cohort of Native Hawaiian & AAPI women-led businesses
FoundHer was started in 2020 to address these issues and develop opportunities for AAPI and indigenous women entrepreneurs with an unprecedented program of family care support and “no strings” grants of capital, along with traditional accelerator offerings like mentorship and skill-building.
Volcano Watch: HVO’s new physical volcanology lab instruments are ready for action
HVO’s new physical volcanology laboratory will be able to quickly process eruption samples, providing insights during an eruption crisis. Ultimately, this can lead to better constraints on eruption models and allow scientists to provide better hazard assessments.
Visitor Industry Charity Walk raises $2.2M, including $1.05M in Maui County
The Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Association announced today that the organization’s 43rd Visitor Industry Charity Walk has raised $2.2 million which will be distributed to local nonprofit organizations.
Update: Maui Flood Advisory expires as rain diminishes over leeward Haleakalā
Weather radar shows that the heavy rain has diminished. Therefore, the Flood Advisory has been canceled for the Island of Maui. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat.
Looking back at lessons learned from Hurricane Iniki on 30th anniversary
In observance of the devastation caused by Hurricane Iniki on Kauaʻi 30 years ago this Sunday, the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency has produced a video interviewing people who looked back at the lessons learned from the incident.
Maui Nui Ahupuaʻa signage project installs first Kula Uka sign in the Moku ʻO Kula
The first sign, located on the northern boundary of the ‘A‘apueo Ahupua‘a at the corner of Kula Highway and ‘A‘apueo Parkway in Pukalani, is one of 34 signs that will be installed this year.
Grants to help Hawaiʻi overseas exports
The state government is receiving $500,000 to support issuing grants and helping Hawaiʻi small businesses in expanding their markets overseas.
Maui County Federal Credit Union awards $10K in scholarships
Maui County Federal Credit Union awarded 10 students each with $1,000 scholarships towards their college education. Over the past 21 years, Maui County FCU has awarded scholarships totaling $267,000 to Maui County students pursuing higher education.
Pāʻia Bay shark attack victim leaves hospital; Maui ocean official sheds light on incident
Pāʻia Bay was calm late Friday afternoon, nearly one week after a shark attacked and removed a woman’s left arm. The shark attack victim, a 51-year-old visitor from France, was discharged from the hospital Wednesday, a hospital spokeswoman told Maui Now.
Missing Person: Kauaʻi man last seen in Hāna, Maui on Aug. 30
Osborn was last seen on Aug. 30, 2022, at approximately 8 p.m. at his vacation rental in Hāna. His personal effects were found in the rental, according to police.
Moloka’i Community Health Center adds family and community medicine physician
Moloka’i Community Health Center has hired Dr. Raquel Cisneros, a board-certified family and community medicine physician who understands the importance of family as the youngest of nine children to migrant farm workers.
Seasonal employees sought for PALS winter program
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation PALS Program is seeking seasonal employees for its winter 2022 session. Employment will be from Dec. 19, 2022, to Jan. 2, 2023.
