Maui News
Award-winning “Waterman” film streams for free through June 14 on PBS
The film “Waterman” featuring the legendary Duke Paoa Kahanamoku is available for free live streaming on PBSHawaii.org , pbs.org and the PBS app through June 14.
June 2-8, 2022 COVID-19 update: 8 deaths, 8,033 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The latest data represents the second consecutive drop in the weekly count for new infections, following nine consecutive weeks of increases.
Baldwin High School teacher honored with hospitality educator award
Joyce Miyamoto, a career and technical education teacher at Baldwin High School on Maui, was honored with a hospitality educator award by the ClimbHI nonprofit and Hawai’i Lodging & Tourism Association.
Hawaiian Airlines and Par Hawaii explore sustainable aviation fuels in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiian Airlines and Par Hawaii, announced plans today to join forces to study the commercial viability of locally produced sustainable aviation fuels, to replace all or a percentage of traditional kerosene-based jet fuel with fuel that is made with sustainable feedstocks.
Mosquito birth control plan to save native birds from extinction under state consideration
At a meeting on June 9, the state Plant and Animal Advisory Committee will consider taking steps to further a collective plan to introduce mosquito birth control to try to save four native bird species from extinction in Hawai’i.
Link between wildfire and drought serves as platform for prevention campaign
The link between drought conditions and wildfire in Hawai‘i “is already in full play,” according to state officials, and conditions this summer are expected to worsen.
Candidates beat filing deadline to round out final names on 2022 election ballot
On Maui, crowded races include the Kahului Council seat where seven candidates are running. Thereʻs also five people running for the Makawao-Haʻikū-Pāʻia council vacancy, and five in the race for the District 13 House seat.
Sugimura to host Talk Story at Upcountry Farmers Market, June 11
Councilmember Sugimura invites the public to come and voice their concerns on County issues that matter to them. Rep. Kyle Yamashita will also be available to discuss State-related issues with the community.
West Maui groups launch fundraising campaign to build Olowalu fire substation
The nonprofit charitable organization, West Maui Improvement Foundation and the West Maui Taxpayers Association are raising funds to develop the substation, in the hopes of protecting life and property from “ongoing notorious fires” that have occurred at or near the location over the past 15 years.
President Biden signs law naming new VA clinic on Oʻahu after ‘dear friend’
President Joe Biden today signed into law legislation to name a new Veterans Administration clinic that is under construction on Oʻahu after the late former US Sen. Daniel Kahikina Akaka of Hawaiʻi.
Maui Click it or Ticket campaign nets 633 citations, 11 arrests
The Click It or Ticket, national seat belt awareness campaign netted 270 seatbelt violations and 217 violations for using a mobile electronic device while driving. There were also citations issued for other violations.
Hawaiʻi State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division hosts free legal clinics in June
As part of Law Week, the Young Lawyers Division of the Hawaiʻi State Bar Association is offering free virtual and in-person legal clinics to the public statewide.
How many keiki are living in poverty in Maui County? Data about children on new website
The new Hawaiʻi KIDS COUNT Data Dashboard, an interactive website that publishes statewide and county-level data on the well-being of Hawaiʻi’s children, now is available for the public.
Three new retailers open at A&B’s Nāpili Plaza
Three stores which opened this spring include Ho’olawa Co., Lucky Cat Provisions, and Island Time Tattoo. In addition, Keep It Simple Hawai’i, will open later this month.
Councilmember Kelly King to enter crowded Maui Mayor’s race
Councilmember Kelly Takaya King plans to announce this afternoon that she is entering the race for Mayor of Maui County. According to her campaign, “supporters and fans of her work on the Council have urged Ms. King to jump into the race for Mayor.”
Players, donors, and volunteers sought for St. Anthony School golf tournament fundraiser
The annual St. Anthony School Golf Tournament fundraiser dubbed Links to Education at the Maui Nui Golf Course at 470 Lipoa Parkway in Kīhei for Saturday, June 18, 2022 is still accepting registrations and donations.
Residents mixed over 100% affordable housing plan Hale Waipu’ilani in S. Maui
Saying they’re for affordable housing — just not in this area — at least a dozen opponents to proposed Hale Waipu’ilani 100% workforce project in Kīhei pointed to flooding and traffic concerns Monday during the Maui County Council’s Affordable Housing Committee meeting. However, a handful of other residents, including the leader of Maui’s affordable housing plan, said the 28-unit affordable project is sorely needed, even if the neighbors don’t want it in their backyards.
2022 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pā‘ū Parade and Ho‘olaule‘a, June 18
Maui celebrates ali’i nui, King Kamehameha I and his legacy in the 2022 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pā‘ū Parade and Ho‘olaule‘a on Saturday, June 18.
Summer PALS providing free meals to keiki on Maui and Molokaʻi
The County of Maui’s Summer PALS program is providing free meals at sites on Maui and Molokaʻi to make sure that no children in the County of Maui go hungry while school is closed for summer break.
Arrests made on Maui and Oʻahu for “elaborate drug trafficking and illegal gambling operation”
More than 50 special agents from the FBI and Maui Police Department arrested three individuals in Maui and Honolulu counties on Friday for their alleged roles in an elaborate drug trafficking and illegal gambling operation.
