Maui News
Husband of woman hurt by monk seal says she was “in the wrong place at the wrong time”
When the Hawaiian monk seal Rocky, and her pup encountered a 60-year-old California elementary school teacher, a State investigation shows she did nothing to provoke the incident and was not aware the seals were in the water.
Negotiations begin with new developer of Lānaʻi Solar project
The project will be situated on 73 acres of land owned by Pūlama Lāna‘i, adjacent to Hawaiian Electric’s Miki Basin facilities along Miki Road and is expected to come online in late 2024.
Owners of animatronic dinosaurs on Maui seek help to recover costs of stolen trailer
With a busy summer of events behind them owners are now looking at a schedule of parties and events they don’t have the ability to attend without the trailer. Owners say the piece of equipment is key to their company operations.
Maui mainstay restaurant Tiffany’s gets new start with Chef Sheldon Simeon & wife Janice
A Maui mainstay, Tiffany’s has been in business for close to two decades and has since gained a very loyal following – including the Simeons. When Chef Sheldon Simeon and his wife Janice Simeon learned that the Orite family was ready to hang up their hats, the pair jumped at the opportunity to keep the local favorite in operation.
Maui golfer is Mercedes’ Hole-in-one winner at Hale Makua Golf Tournament
Maui golfer, Peter Escobar, sank a hole-in-one on the Mercedes’ sponsored hole at the second annual Hale Makua benefit golf tournament. Held at Wailea Blue Golf Course, this shot earned him $45,000 to any Mercedez-Benz of his choice.
Update: Piʻihana fire burns two acres in field of abandoned vehicles and rubbish
Maui fire crews are responding to a brush fire in the Piʻihana area of Wailuku. Crews were on scene at last report and heavy black smoke could be seen from nearby residents.
Volcano Watch: What is a volcano?
In one dictionary definition, a volcano is a vent in the earth’s crust through which rock or lava is ejected. In another, a volcano is a cone-shaped hill or mountain built around a vent. Most volcanologists find both of these dictionary definitions somewhat lacking.
Hawaiʻi to get $20M in additional federal funds to keep keiki fed
The funding, some of which was authorized in the Keeping Kids Fed Act, is meant to help Hawaiʻi address supply chain issues and food inflation in its school meal programs.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending July 24, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending July 24, 2022. May they rest in peace.
List: Maui lane closures, July 23-29
The state Department of Transportation will be conducting road work this week that will result in lane closures at various locations.
UH Maui College offers free personal trainer certification program
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College is offering a free non-credit study and training program for Maui County residents who would like to become Certified Personal Trainers. Costs are fully sponsored Hui No Ke Ola Pono’s Kealahoʻimai program, which promotes Native Hawaiian workforce development in the healthcare and wellness industries.
Local retailer to make $100K mattress donation to Maui Fire Department
“This donation is simply our way of saying thank you to the first responders who help keep our community safe. Supporting our firefighters to get better rest and sleep is a good way to show our appreciation,” said BedMart president Steven Stone.
Hirono backs bill to improve Social Security
Hawaiʻi US Sen. Mazie Hirono has co-sponsored and reintroduced a bill that would improve the solvency of Social Security and equalize the tax burden so that the wealthiest segment of society would pay a similar percentage as others.
Gov. Ige to attend Western Governors’ Association conference
Gov. Ige will join the group of bi-partisan western governors to discuss pressing issues facing the region, such as land use, rural healthcare, the threat of wildfire events, cybersecurity, transportation infrastructure, drought and more.
80 farmworkers trained in pesticide safety through Maui program
About 80 farmworkers on Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i Island were trained in pesticide and heat stress protection last week by Maui Economic Opportunity’s National Farmworker Jobs Program trainers.
Free at-home COVID-19 test kit distribution for Maui residents, July 26
The pau hana drive-thru distribution will be 4 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 26 at the War Memorial Complex in Wailuku.
Nā Hoaloha ʻEkolu employees donate 1000+ Back to School kits
Nā Hoaloha ‘Ekolu employees from Old Lahaina Lūʻau, Star Noodle, Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie Shop, and Hoaloha Bake Shop, showed their community spirit and generosity by collecting and donating more than 1,000 “Back to School” supply kits to Maui County students. .
4 people displaced by South Maui home fire; $183K in damages reported
Four people were displaced by a home fire reported at around 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 21, on Mehani Circle in Kīhei.
Hikers suffering from hypothermia and dehydration rescued at Haleakalā on Maui
Crews made contact with three adults and two children who were reportedly suffering from various stages of hypothermia and dehydration, according to NPS officials.
Maui’s axis deer population grows to 60K, emergency relief period continues
Despite ongoing efforts, the axis deer population has grown to approximately 60,000 or more, which cannot be sustained by the environment on Maui.
