Maui News
Hawaiʻi AG demands swift federal action to eliminate toxic metals from baby foods
This is the latest action in a series of efforts in response to increasing alarm regarding the health hazards posed by lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury in baby foods, including cereals, purees, and other products for babies and young children, aside from formula, the release added.
June 23-29, 2022 COVID-19 update: 15 deaths and 5,362 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 5,362 new COVID-19 cases for the week of June 23-29, 2022, which is 120 fewer cases than the previous week. There were 15 deaths. It is the sixth week in a row that case numbers are down.
OHA grant will expand culture-based services at Molokaʻi, Hawaiʻi Island schools
The grant will support Hoʻokākoʻo Corporation’s “Ke Awa Ho‘omalu (Safe Harbor)” program, which will be implemented at Kualapuʻu Preschool and Elementary on Molokaʻi, and Waimea Middle School on Hawaiʻi Island, a news release said.
OHA awards $600K to support Native Hawaiian education and community events
Additional education awards went to the Educational Services Hawaiʻi Foundation, a $180,000 grant to support their ‘Imi ‘Ike Learning Centers on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, Maui, Molokaʻi and Kauaʻi.
MHLA “Excellence in Education” golf tournament raises $40K for scholarships
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association’s 25th Annual “Excellence in Education presented by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits” golf tournament raised $40,000 to support youth scholarships.
Beach cleanup at Kanahā gets help from about 40 youth
The trash included bottle caps, cigarette butts, wrappers, broken water balloons and other remnants of a party in the park as planes landed at nearby Kahului Airport.
Visitors to Haleakalā National Park on Maui generated $76.7M in economic benefits
Visitors to Haleakalā National Park Created $76.7 Million in Economic Benefits and Supported 598 Jobs in the Local Economy
Half acre burned in fire at homeless encampment in Waiehu, Maui
A fire at a homeless encampment in Waiehu, Maui burned a half acre before being brought under control on Tuesday afternoon.
Council committee recommends that Maui County acquire controversial Nāpili house
Saying the move is a step toward closure, the council’s Government, Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee voted 8-0 today to recommend a resolution authorizing the county’s acquisition of the home for public purposes, such as a Hawaiian cultural education building or other public facility. The resolution now heads to the full council.
Heat, trade winds fuel afternoon brush fire in Wailuku; half-acre blaze under control
Hot temperatures and gusty trade winds fueled an early afternoon Wailuku brush fire in Piihana Road area, according to Maui Fire Department. No damages or injuries occurred with the half-acre fire, which was reported at 12:49 p.m. today and under control by 2 p.m.
Workshop to become court interpreter July 27 and 28 at Maui courthouse
The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary is resuming its court interpreter orientation workshops in July for people who speak English and another language.
County’s age 8 and younger basketball league in S. Maui accepts applications
Anyone between the ages of 5 and 8 years old may register. Space is limited. The deadline to register is July 11, a news release said.
California man drowns while snorkeling at Black Rock in Kāʻanapali
A 45-year-old man from California drowned Monday afternoon while snorkeling at Black Rock Beach in Kaʻanapali, the Maui Department of Fire & Public Safety reported Tuesday.
MPD emergency preparedness training today, Thursday at Kīhei Elementary School
Residents should expect to see an influx of emergency response vehicles and officers on the campus. As part of the training, loud noises may occur.
Waves of Hope program aims to help Maui County residents fighting cancer
In order to qualify for funding, a cancer patient must need financial assistance, be a permanent Maui County resident, 18 years old or older and be diagnosed with cancer by a qualified medical doctor. Scholarship maximum is $500 and payments are made directly to health providers and not patients.
Whatʻs in the Appropriations Committeeʻs $29.8 billion financial services and general government bill for Hawaiʻi?
The US House Committee on Appropriations recently approved $29.8 billion for the FY 2023 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, which includes funding for financial programs to help small businesses and middle class families struggling with the high costs of inflation.
Gov. Ige unveils veto list; including renewable energy bill that could jeopardize Lānaʻi project
Hawai’i Gov. David Ige notified lawmakers and the public today of his intent to veto 30 of the 343 bills passed by the 2022 State Legislature, including a renewable energy bill that could jeopardize a solar-to-battery storage system project for Lānaʻi.
Teen boy falls 80 feet off north shore cliff into ocean, transported to Maui Memorial
A 16-year-old male fell 80 feet into the ocean and was transported to Maui’s main hospital with critical injuries around noon Saturday in Kailua off the north shore, according to a Maui Fire Department news release today.
Maui Film Festival’s honorees include Yellowjackets’ Christina Ricci
The Maui Film Festival announced today its 2022 honorees for the 22nd annual event, taking place July 6-10 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului.
MPD Crisis Intervention Team gets 23 newly trained personnel in its 12th class
Maui Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team on Friday welcomed 23 newly trained personnel, according to a news release. Hands-on training addresses how to interact with individuals potentially suffering from a mental illness or experiencing an emotional crisis.
