Maui News
Interior bill includes $12.9M in additional funds for acquisition of Kaupō Ranch for NPS
The discretionary funding level is $44.8 billion, an increase of $6.8 billion over the FY 2022 enacted level.
Lokahi Pacific accepting applications for Maui County’s $1.5 M program to help farmers and ranchers with feral animal impacts
Farmers and ranchers can receive a grant up to $30,000 for fencing and to cover crop damage and other losses caused by feral animals.
Ohana Fuels ‘Fuel Up. Do Good.’ Program Helps Ka Lima O Maui
Through the program Ohana Fuels serves the needs of the local community by donating a portion of proceeds from every gallon of gasoline purchased at Ohana Fuels stations in that community.
Maui Crime June 12 – 18, 2022: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to five burglaries, 16 vehicle thefts and 15 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven-day period from June 12 to 18, 2022.
Public Utilities Commission has a new chairman
Gov. David Ige has appointed Leodoloff “Leo” R. Asuncion, Jr. to lead the Public Utilities Commission, which he has served on since April 2019.
Families eligible for free and reduced-price school meals encouraged to apply
“Our free summer meal program underway should provide families some time to transition back to normal school food services, and we strongly encourage those eligible for free and reduced-price meals to apply as soon as applications become available,” Superintendent Keith Hayashi said.
Kahana Nui Bridge reconstruction to result in partial road closure for seven months
Work to replace Kahana Nui Bridge in West Maui will require the closure of a portion of Lower Honoapiʻilani Road in the vicinity of the bridge for nearly seven months, according to the Department of Public Works.
Gov. Ige signs bills supporting more affordable housing, ʻOhana Zones
Governor David Ige signed three bills into law on Friday that he said supports the state’s ongoing effort to build more affordable homes and provide families and individuals experiencing homelessness with the services they need.
Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization considers “flexing” federal funds to buy new buses
According to the Maui MPO, transferring or “flexing” funds from Federal Highway programs to the Federal Transit program facilitates federal investments at the local level for measures that improve access and enhance transit operations. “This funding method promotes greater coordination between agencies to speed up project delivery and reduce costs,” according to the organization.
Distinguished Maui Chef Tylun Pang “poured his heart and soul into his work and family”
The family of late Maui chef Tylun Pang announced a celebration of life and memorial service, planned for Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Kahului.
Maui police unsure if shooting was negligent or criminal; hunting, poaching investigated
The victim of a Maui Veterans Highway shooting Wednesday was not targeted, and police alluded to hunting and poaching in the area during a news conference today at the Wailuku station. Still, officials asked for the public’s assistance with any information on the shooting that happened around 6:15 p.m. Wednesday near Mile Marker 5 on Maui Veterans Highway.
Mahi Pono names two recipients of its inaugural scholarship
The 2022 Mahi Pono Scholarship consists of two $3,000 awards which support educational opportunities aimed at creating long-term career paths and job opportunities in agriculture for Maui County residents. The scholarship is open to graduating seniors in Maui County who are seeking to pursue further education towards a career in an agriculture-related field.
30 Maui teens learn about budgeting, credit and saving in financial literary class
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Center hosted a financial literacy class for 30 teenagers to learn about budgeting, credit, saving – and the cost of raising children.
Sen. Hirono visits construction site of the future Daniel Kahikina Akaka VA Clinic
Once finished the Daniel Kahikina Akaka VA Clinic will provide critical health care for veterans living not only in Hawaiʻi, but throughout the Pacific region, and will help expand Tripler Army Medical Center’s capacity to serve veterans as well.
Average daily census for Maui visitors in May is higher than pre-pandemic data
The number of visitors present on any given day last month on Maui increased nearly 2% from the same time in 2019, and overall arrivals were close to pre-pandemic totals for the same timeframe, according to a report released Thursday.
Flags lowered in memory of former Senate President Richard “Dickie” Wong
Governor David Ige has ordered the lowering of flags as a mark of respect, acknowledging the passing of the late Richard “Dickie” Sung Hong Wong.
US Labor Department recovers $117,000 for 70 servers of Hawaiʻi restaurant group
A federal investigation recovered $117,710 in back wages and liquidated damages for 70 workers of the D.K. Restaurant Group in Hawaiʻi, which required servers to share their tips with managers after reducing managers’ salaries by at least 25%, according to a US Department of Labor news release.
Bills aimed at improving digital access in Hawaiʻi signed into law
Governor David Ige signed into law a package of bills that advance his effort to improve digital access for communities across the state.
Despite pushback, new affordable sales price guides for Maui County advance
Despite some who said the plan could actually hurt housing development, a Maui County Council committee on Thursday recommended approval of a measure that aims to make affordable housing more affordable.
Monthly siren test, July 1
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Friday, July 1, 2022 at 11:45 a.m.
