Maui News
Want to start a Maui business? MEO series offers chance to get up to $25K in grants
Applications are being accepted for Maui Economic Opportunity’s Core Four Business Planning series that offers the opportunity upon course completion to submit a business plan for review – with the top nine plans eligible for grants of up to $25,000 for start-up expenses.
Help fill the dumpster at Honolua Bay cleanup on June 18
The Save Honolua Coalition is hosting a cleanup of Mauiʻs Honolua Bay on Saturday, June 18, starting at 8 a.m. at the Baseyard.
June 9-15, 2022 COVID-19 update: 9 deaths, 7,199 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The latest COVID-19 update from the State of Hawaiʻi shows the average number of new cases per day in Maui County is 86 over the week June 9-15, down 17 per day from the previous week.
Free Father’s Day entertainment Sunday in Central Maui
A free Father’s Day concert will take place at the Maui Mall Village at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 19.
Cabin in Haleakalā Crater gets upgrades after 85 years
After 85 years of use, Kapalaoa Wilderness Cabin in Haleakalā Crater got a much-needed facelift, with new flooring, paint and dish ware.
Fire displaces 18 people in Wailuku housing complex
Eighteen people were displaced after a blaze burned through a two-story Wailuku home on Thursday morning, according to Maui Fire Department.
Mayor signs record high $1.07 billion budget, saying it will rebuild Maui County
Saying that the county will go from surviving — to rebuilding and revitalizing — Mayor Michael Victorino today signed into law the record-high $1.07 billion budget for the new fiscal year. Saying that the county will go from surviving — to rebuilding and revitalizing — Mayor Michael Victorino today signed into law the record-high $1.07 billion budget for the new fiscal year.
Maui Now Seeks Reader Input for Survey: Increase in Violent and Property Crimes, Residential Rental Prices, Persisting Drought Conditions, Maui County Elections
Maui Now is conducting a survey focused on understanding the opinions and attitudes of its readers about Maui’s residential rental prices spiking 41%, county government actions to create more affordable housing, persisting drought conditions, increase of violent and property crimes, and the upcoming mayoral and council races.
Proposal paves way for more public parking at coveted South Maui beach
After years of sparring over beach parking at popular Keawakapu in South Maui, a new bill is paving the way for additional public parking on nearby state land.
Application deadline for $830,000 Office of Hawaiian Affairs grant is June 17
The deadline is June 17 to apply for an Office of Hawaiian Affairsʻ $830,000 grant for a contractor to implement its Emergency Financial Assistance program throughout the pae ʻāina.
US Senate passes bipartisan bill to help toxic-exposed veterans; goes to US House next
the US Senate passed comprehensive, bipartisan legislation that would deliver expanded health care for veterans with health conditions related to toxic burn pits and Agent Orange exposure.
Maui Tomorrow holding free online session ‘How You Can Make a Difference’ tonight
Nonprofit Maui Tomorrow is holding a free online session called “Maui Tomorrow: How You Can Make a Difference” at 6 tonight. The 90-minute educational Zoom session is the latest in a series of online webinars called “Tools for the ʻĀina Protector,” which empowers the community to safeguard what makes Maui “no ka ʻoi,” a news release said.
Statewide survey on needs for those with intellectual, developmental disabilities
The Hawaiʻi State Council on Developmental Disabilities opened a statewide, confidential survey through Aug. 3 to learn the needs of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, a news release said.
Newly renovated community center, DMVL in Pukalani opens with blessing
Newly renovated Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center and Pukalani Division of Motor Vehicles & Licensing Office opened Wednesday with a blessing, a news release said.
Maui police union and Chief Pelletier have dueling press conferences over survey
New Maui Police Chief John Pelletier staunchly defended himself and his administration from the critical results of a survey taken by nearly 60% of his rank and file about low morale and staffing shortages.
Want to plant native trees, remove invasive weeds? DLNR has new grant available
Are you an individual or part of an organization that wants to help climate resiliency by planting native trees and removing invasive weeds in Hawai’i? The state Department of Land and Natural Resources wants to get you federal money as part of a new grant opportunity, a news release said.
Pesticide training for farmworkers is free with Maui Economic Opportunity program
Called Worker Protection Standard Training, pesticide safety instruction required yearly for farmworkers is being offered free for agricultural operations statewide through a Maui Economic Opportunity program.
In person Pā‘ū Parade and Hoʻolauleʻa returns to Lahaina in honor of Nā Kamehameha
“We want to welcome everyone back safely to Lahaina for this event,” said Daryl Fujiwara event coordinator. “Sacred Hearts is celebrating 160 years and one of our partners, Lahaina Restoration Foundation is celebrating 50 years and the holiday itself honoring King Kamehameha is celebrating 150 years — lots to celebrate.”
Local credit union raises $7K to help prevent child abuse, neglect in Maui County
More than $7,000 was raised in May to help prevent child abuse and neglect in Maui County.
Hunting licenses and stamps now available for 2022-23 season
On June 15, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources will begin issuing hunting licenses and stamps for the new hunting season that runs July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
