Maui News
The Importance of Colon Cancer Screening
“It’s understandable that it may be difficult to tell others you have cancer, but the journey is more difficult when you do it alone in silence,” said Stewart. “Sharing my cancer story during my journey was like a pressure relief valve. It made the load lighter for me.”
County Parks and Recreation cutting walk-up permit windows to four days a week
Beginning June 27, the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation will not provide walk-up service at permit windows on Tuesdays due to staffing shortages.
Officials crack down on Oʻahu’s Pinky Hempire stores over alleged health hazards
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health and Hawaiʻi Department of Public Safety conducted coordinated operations to execute search warrants and embargo products at multiple Pinky’s Hempire locations, according to a news release.
45th annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards set for July 20 on Oʻahu
The Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Arts and The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement present the 45th Annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards on July 20 at the Sheraton Waikiki on Oʻahu.
Revamped county site WailukuLive.com spotlights town, seeks community feedback
The County of Maui Department of Management has launched its updated WailukuLive website to expand community engagement, support local businesses and celebrate Wailuku’s distinctive sense of place, history and culture, according to a news release.
DOH: Another probable monkeypox case on O’ahu; all 6 Hawaiʻi cases are connected
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health identified one additional probable case of monkeypox in an Oʻahu resident, bringing the total number of cases in Hawaiʻi to six, with all cases connected.
US House Committee on Appropriations approves $27 billion for agriculture
The US House Committee on Appropriations has approved $27.2 billion for FY 2023 for agriculture, rural development and the Food & Drug Administration, including $1.7 billion for agriculture research.
Help improve state, local Offices on Aging services with two surveys
The Maui County Office on Aging invites residents 18 and older to offer input on future programs and services for older adults, seniors, persons with disabilities and caregivers by completing a statewide community needs assessment by Aug. 31, 2022, an announcement said.
Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade condemned by Hawaiʻi congressional delegation
Today, the conservative majority of the United States Supreme Court overturned the 1973 landmark legislation Roe v. Wade, ending nearly 50 years of constitutional right to abortion and allowing states to ban abortion immediately.
Upcountry, W. Maui to be placed under water shortage restrictions starting Thursday
A Stage 1 water shortage declaration will take effect June 30, 2022, for Upcountry and West Maui due to dry conditions and record high average temperatures, according to a county announcement.
Rodeo, fireworks, music planned around Maui for Fourth of July weekend
Major celebrations, including fireworks in Lahaina, a rodeo Upcountry and live entertainment in Wailea, are planned on Fourth of July in Maui County.
Maui County DMVL in Kahului open Saturday, June 25, by appointment only
The County of Maui Division of Motor Vehicles & Licensing will offer driver’s licensing and other services on Saturday, June 25, to assist customers who have found it difficult to visit DMVL offices during normal weekday hours.
Vaccines for keiki under five now available on all Hawaiian islands
COVID-19 vaccines now are available on all islands for children under 5 and at least six months old, according to the Hawaiʻi Department of Health.
Patsy Mink’s portrait unveiled in US Capitol on 50th anniversary of Title IX
The portrait of the late Congresswoman from Hawaiʻi, Patsy Mink, was unveiled today in the US Capitol during a ceremony to celebrate her legendary life and the 50th anniversary of her trailblazing legislation, Title IX.
Deadline for energy credit help is June 30
The deadline to apply for federally funded energy credit assistance for low-income residents — who are not in crisis but require help to pay their heating and cooling bills — is June 30 at 4:30 p.m.
Maui’s Māliko Bay makes national Top 10 beach list for high bacteria count
One of Maui’s beaches made a Top 10 beach list that’s not as desirable as other national rankings. Māliko Bay on Maui’s north shore is one of three Hawai’i beaches that landed on Surfrider Foundation’s 2021 list for Top 10 priority beaches with chronically high bacteria counts.
Hawaiʻi minimum wage hike and tax refund bills signed into law
Gov. David Ige today signed bills that will boost minimum wage to $18 by 2028 and expand tax refunds.
Live skunk captured in Honolulu Harbor; ship heading to Kahului Harbor
The container ship that carried the stowaway is heading to Kahului Harbor today, and personnel have been advised to look out for other hitchhikers.
Sculptures inspired by Ukrainians’ resilience and Czech hedgehog unveiled at Pāʻia gallery
Marc Zarefʻs sculptures, Defiance! A Ukrainian Solidarity Project, will be unveiled at the Art Project Pāʻia gallery on June 24.
June 16-22, 2022 COVID-19 update: 15 deaths and 5,482 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 5,482 new COVID-19 cases for the week of June 16-22, 2022, which is 1,717 fewer cases than the previous week. There were 15 deaths.
