Maui News
Big Island nature park with colorful ʻōhi‘a trees honors two volunteers posthumously
Leningrad Elarionoff and Carol Hendricks were posthumously awarded the DLNR & YOU Citizen Conservationist Award during an event Friday at the Waimea Nature Park.
US Senate passes legislation to support Native Hawaiian survivors of gender-based violence
Native Hawaiian women have been unable to access critical resources included in the Violence Against Women Act, but a recently passed amendment to the law will make it possible.
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Update: Police ID man arrested at impaired driving checkpoint, issue 4 other citations
Maui police have identified the man arrested during Wednesday’s impaired driving checkpoint as 32-year-old Dustin Jay Costa.
Flooding forces closure of Baldwin Beach Park; Staff shortages shut down three pools
Baldwin Beach Park is closed today because of flooding caused by heavy rains yesterday, and staff shortages are shutting down three Maui County pools, the Department of Parks and Recreation announced.
High surf warning: 20′-30′ waves forecast for north facing shores
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for the north facing shores until 6 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.
Basic computer skills workshop offered by MEO, Dec. 8
A “Computers 001: Basic Digital Skills Workshop,” targeting those “who know nothing about computers,” will be held Dec. 8, Thursday, at Maui Economic Opportunity.
Immigrant Services Division announces training and stakeholder visit on Maui
The Department of Housing and Human Concerns – Immigrant Services Division announces that the US Citizenship and Immigration Services Office of Citizenship will visit Maui in early December.
Local Author to Discuss History of Lahaina’s Kamehameha Day Celebration
Lahaina Public Library and North Beach – West Maui Benefit Fund invite the public to join University of Hawaʻi Mānoa Professor of Hawaiian Studies, Dr. Ronald C. Williams, on Saturday Nov. 26 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. when he will discuss the evolution of Hawaiʻi’s Kamehameha Day celebration since its beginnings in 1872.
Hilo man sentenced to 42 months in prison for defrauding COVID-19 relief programs
A Hilo man was sentenced in federal court to 42 months in federal prison for wire fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud the federal government of program funds intended for COVID-19-related relief.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center’s holiday happenings
From live music, to local pop-up shops, and pictures with Santa, there’s something for everyone at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center this holiday season. Here’s the holiday happenings through the end of December.
Hawaiian Homes Commission Releases 2023 Meeting Schedule
The Hawaiian Homes Commission, the nine-person executive board that governs the Department of Hawaiian Homes Lands, has approved and announced its 2023 meeting calendar.
Improvements at D.T. Fleming Beach Park begin Nov. 28
An improvements and repair project at D.T. Fleming Beach Park in West Maui will begin construction Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, with work on an ADA-accessible sidewalk from the beach park parking lot to the comfort station.
Arizona Wildcats win 2022 Maui Jim Maui Invitational basketball tournament
Arizona defeated Creighton 81-79 Wednesday to win the Maui Jim Maui Invitational, Wednesday before a packed house at the Lahaina Civic Center.
Maui sherbet makers find a cool niche in sharing a family treat, tradition
When Japan merchant Jokichi Tasaka arrived in Hawaiʻi in the early 1900s, he brought with him his talent as a confectioner, making Japanese candy, including sweet rice crackers and azuki bean-filled pastries such as manju and mochi. But it was his son Gunji who in the 1920s would eventually create a sherbet called “Guri Guri” that continues to be a popular treat on Maui today.
Maui police use taser on suspect at Hannah Brown memorial impaired driving checkpoint
A man suspected of driving while under the influence of drugs was arrested and tased by police Wednesday night at the annual impaired driving checkpoint held in memory Hannah Brown.
Ka Lima O Maui celebrates 67th year in new Mahalani Street home
The meeting and luncheon were held in the Ka Lima O Maui’s new home at 127 Mahalani Street behind the Cameron Center.
King Kekaulike challenges Waimea in DII HHSAA state football championships
Maui’s King Kekaulike takes on Waimea in the Division II First Hawaiian Bank HHSAA state football championships, taking place Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 at 4 p.m. at the John Kauinana Stadium at Mililani High School on O‘ahu.
“Shop the Street” on Small Business Saturday in Wailuku, Nov. 26
A Small Business Saturday event takes place this weekend, Nov. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Wailuku Town. This year, there are 13 participating shops and retailers on Market and Main Streets.
Maui has the largest vacation rental supply in Hawaiʻi with 211,900 available unit nights
In October, Maui County had the largest vacation rental supply of all four counties with 211,900 available unit nights. That’s up +2.9% from 2021, but down -34.5% from 2019.
Arizona vs. Creighton in Maui Jim Maui Invitational Championship; San Diego State vs. Arkansas in third place game
The final games of the 2022 Maui Jim Maui Invitational basketball tournament take place today at the Lahaina Civic Center in West Maui.
