Maui News
US Postal Service accepting keiki wish list letters to Santa Claus
Santa Claus and his postal elves are now accepting wish list letters from keiki for potential “adoption” from anonymous gift givers.
Pint Night for the Birds to benefit the Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project, Nov. 25
Maui Brewing Company Brewpub in Lahaina hosts Pint Night for the Birds, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022 from 6-10 p.m.
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Nov. 17-23, 2022 COVID-19 update: 10 deaths, 1,169 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 1,169 new COVID-19 cases for the week of Nov. 17-23, 2022. This is well below the most recent peak of 8,924 new infections reported during the week of May 19-25, 2022. There were 10 COVID-19 deaths this week.
New online payment portal available for Maui County Transient Accommodations Tax
The County of Maui has a new online payment portal for Maui County Transient Accommodations Tax. The new service streamlines the payment process and is designed to be more user-friendly.
Governor-elect Josh Green makes first staff selections
Governor-elect Josh Green announced his first appointments of key personnel to his office.
Four Maui recruits graduate as part of the Ocean Safety Bureau’s 4th Recruit Class
Graduating Ocean Safety Officers are: Maluhia Scott, Bryceen Silva, Brody Santiago, and Rachel Hillen. They will be joining the ranks of the Ocean Safety Bureau and will be assigned to current lifeguarded beaches throughout Maui County.
Strong northeast winds and significant north swell possible on Thanksgiving
Strong northeast winds are expected to develop after a cold front passes, potentially resulting in a period of very windy conditions. Additionally, a powerful low pressure system passing north of the area will generate a large north swell that will build Wednesday night, with the peak of the swell potentially coinciding with extreme high tides Thursday and Friday mornings.
DOH approves third medical cannabis retail dispensary for Pono Life Sciences on Maui
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health has issued a formal notice to proceed to retail to Pono Life Sciences Maui, LLC (PONO LIFE MAUI) after it passed a final on-site inspection for its third retail facility on the Valley Isle.
Hawaiian Electric selects 3 solar projects on Maui to benefit low/moderate income customers
There will be three shared solar programs on Maui: one in Kīhei and two in Makawao.
Maui Health donates over 2,000 pounds of turkey to the Maui Food Bank
“This year’s donation of over 2,300 pounds of turkey will help our partner agencies be able to serve hot Thanksgiving meals and help put a turkey on the table for so many families across Maui County,” said Brandi Saragosa, Maui Food Bank Director of Operations.
New women’s dorm at MCCC is expected to help alleviate overcrowding at the Maui jail
The state Department of Public Safety held a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday to mark the start of construction of a new medium security housing structure for female inmates at the Maui Community Correctional Center.
$180K donation aims to help resolve trauma with clients at Mālama Family Recovery Center
Mālama Family Recovery Center is the recipient of a grant of $90,000 per year for two years from the Nuestro Futuro Foundation, to support a pilot project of the new Supplemental Treatment Program.
Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers receives $5M grant from Bezos Day 1 Families Fund
Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers, Inc., Maui’s largest homeless shelter provider, today announced that it has received a $5 million dollar grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund—the largest private gift in the organization’s history.
Maui teen earns spot in 2023 Callaway World Junior Golf Championship
Maui teen, Reagan James Miles, has earned a spot in the 2023 Callaway World Junior Championship.
Maui police identify Molokaʻi murder suspect and victim
The victim has been identified as 43-year-old female Amie Kaholoaa of Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi, who police say was the girlfriend of the suspect. After an extensive investigation by the Criminal Investigation Division and Molokaʻi Patrol, officers arrested the suspect, identified as 59-year-old Mariano Garces of Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi.
Parking rate increase planned at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation-Airports Division has announced a parking rate increase at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, effective Jan. 1, 2023.
Maui Family YMCA welcomes new board members
Maui Family YMCA announced today the appointment of three new members to its board of directors: Jason Economou, Charen Kepler and Dan Lang. “We are so excited to have our newest members of the Maui Family YMCA Board of Directors. Dan, Charen and Jason will help in shaping the future for the Y in the […]
Holiday lighting replacement to result in early morning Market St. closure, Nov. 28-30
The County of Maui’s Department of Management and the Department of Public Works announce the closure of Market Street in Wailuku, between Main and Vineyard Streets, from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m., from Monday, Nov. 28 through Wednesday, Nov. 30.
Maui County led Hawai’i in revenue per available rooms at $344 for October 2022
Maui County hotels led Hawai’i in October 2022, with revenue per available room of $344 and average daily rate of $528. But Maui County’s occupancy was 65.1%, lowest in the state.
The Ritz-Carlton Maui kicks off the holidays with a tree lighting ceremony, Dec. 2
To kick off the holiday season and celebrate its 30th anniversary, The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua hosts a special Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m.
