Maui News
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court to hear lawsuit challenging legality of Maui houseless “sweep”
The Hawai’i Supreme Court decided Thursday to hear a lawsuit challenging the legality of a September 2021 “sweep” that Maui County officials conducted of a houseless encampment near Kanahā Beach Park.
MEO’s first executive director “Jonesie” Medeiros passes
Elizabeth “Jonesie” Medeiros laid the foundation for the nonprofit Community Action Program, first serving as administrator for what would become Maui Economic Opportunity.
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Gov. Ige extends emergency disaster relief for Maui axis deer crisis into January
Governor David Ige issued a fifth proclamation relating to the Maui County axis deer crisis, extending the disaster emergency relief period through Jan. 17, 2023.
Haleakalā Waldorf School 37th Holiday Faire, Dec. 3
The Haleakalā Waldorf School’s 37th annual Holiday Faire takes place on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Surfer pulled unresponsive from waters at Kanahā, Maui
A male surfer was pulled unresponsive from waters about a half mile off of Kanahā Beach Park Friday morning, Maui fire officials said.
Maui Family Support Service celebrates 42 years
In FY22, the organization served more than 6,300 individuals throughout Maui County.
Main waterline break closes restrooms and showers at Launiupoko Beach Park
Public restrooms and showers at Launiupoko Beach Park are closed pending needed repairs due to a main waterline break.
AAA Hawaiʻi: Gas prices in holding pattern before Thanksgiving
n Kahului, the average price for regular unleaded gas per gallon is $5.26, which is one cent lower than last week, eight cents lower than last month and 79 cents higher than a year ago.
24-hour closure at Honoapiʻilani Highway and Kakaʻalaneo Drive ends
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation advises motorists that future lane closures will be needed for this project, but are not anticipated to be as extreme.
Novices learn about computer operations at Maui Economic Opportunity
The computer workshops for novices covered the different types of devices and operating systems; use of keys, the mouse and touchpads; email; telehealth and more.
Speed limit permanently reduced to 35 mph along a portion Kula Highway
Maui motorists are advised that the posted speed limit on Kula Highway (Route 37) between Lower Kula Road in the vicinity of the United States Post Office and Copp Road will be reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph in both directions.
Fundraising dinner in Mākena to honor three food-related nonprofits
The honorees are the Maui Food Bank, Maui Hub and Grow Some Good for their work towards food liberation on Maui.
Lahaina Gateway welcomes new specialty retailers
The Lahaina Gateway shopping center has announced new and upcoming tenants, bringing more specialty retailers to the growing West Maui community starting this November through fall 2023.
Relax this holiday season with yoga at the Maui Ocean Center
Maui Ocean Center hosts twice weekly Aquari-Om yoga classes, with a portion of proceeds from ticket sales to support sea turtle rescue and coral restoration efforts on Maui.
Pacific Whale Foundation expands Adopt A Beach Program
The Pacific Whale Foundation’s ultimate goal is to enroll enough volunteers to adopt every accessible beach in Maui County by the end of next year.
Jingle & Mingle holiday fundraiser for Maui foster keiki and families, Dec. 11
The Aloha Ladies℠ Social Club presents “Jingle & Mingle,” a holiday fundraiser to support foster keiki and families on Maui, Sunday Dec. 11, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at the Ocean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center celebrates Black Friday shopping day, Nov. 25
Queen Ka’ahumanu Center celebrates Black Friday Shopping on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Maui Street Market accepting applications for food truck entrepreneurs
Maui Food Technology Center will provide security cameras, water, trash service, relief stations and six gazebos with picnic tables.
Update: Molokaʻi Flood Advisory until 7:45 a.m.; Maui and Molokaʻi Flood Warnings canceled
At 4:32 a.m., radar showed heavy rain had redeveloped over the eastern third of Molokaʻi. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 3 inches per hour. The NWS says some locations that will experience flooding include: Pūkoʻo, ʻUalapuʻe, Hālawa Valley, Kamalo, Kalaupapa National Park and Kawela.
Justice Department: Two Maui men found guilty of hate crimes for racially motivated attack in Kahakuloa
After a two-week jury trial, a federal jury today found Defendants Kaulana Alo-Kaonohi, 32, and Levi Aki, Jr., 33, each guilty of a hate crime for what prosecutors described as “racially motivated attacks” on C.K., a white man, when he attempted to move into the home he had purchased in their Kahakuloa neighborhood.
