Maui News
Maui Huliau Foundation hosting free outdoor student environmental film festival on May 22
The Maui Huliau Foundation will host its annual Huliau Youth Environmental Film Festival at the new Imua Discovery Garden in Wailuku on May 22 from 7 to 9 p.m.
UHERO: ‘Moderately strong growth’ for Hawaiʻi’s economy tied to international visitors
Hawai’i researchers in a new report foresee “moderately strong growth” for Hawaiʻi’s economy, buoyed by the return of international visitors. The positive outlook comes even though conditions are worsening for the US and global economies, according to University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization’s second quarter forecast for 2022.
Report shows rent prices spiked 41% on Maui; residents worry about finding a place
Rent prices spiked over the first few months this year, with Maui seeing a 41% surge in asking prices compared with the same time last year, according to a new report from University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization.
Hawaiʻi telescope helps reveal first image of Black Hole at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy
The Submillimeter Array on the summit of Maunakea was one of eight telescopes around the world to image the black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy.
State officials: Indoor masking for Hawaiʻi public schools will remain through summer
State officials announced today that indoor masking rules will remain for summer programs at public schools, adding that the decision for the fall has not yet been made.
UPDATE: Pūlehu Road fire in Puʻunēnē on Maui burns 60 acres, now 90% contained
A fire along Pūlehu Road in Puʻunēnē on Maui has burned about 60 acres of light brush, and is 90% contained.
US Sen. Hirono urges FDA to quickly resolve baby formula shortage crisis
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration today urging the agency to take more action to deal with the baby formula shortage crisis.
Sea turtles need help during nesting season
Honu (Hawaiian green) and honuʻea (Hawaiian hawksbill) turtles nest on Hawaiʻi beaches from mid-April through September; however, nesting can extend into December.
Graduations to result in closure of War Memorial Complex to general public, May 20-21
War Memorial Complex facilities will be closed to the general public on May 20 and May 21 for graduation ceremonies hosted by Baldwin and Maui high schools, the Department of Parks and Recreation announced.
May 5-11, 2022 COVID-19 update: 6 deaths, 5,768 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The state Department of Health is reporting a COVID-19 count of 5,768 new cases, and six deaths over the past week, between May 5-11, 2022.
Countdown to 2022 Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair
Officially within the 30-day mark of the Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair, event presenter Maui County Farm Bureau announces the 12 dishes by the 12 participating chefs for this year’s Grand Taste. The 2022 Grand Taste event takes place from 2 to 4:30 p.m. and is sponsored by Ulupono Initiative.
LIST: Finalists announced for 45th Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards
Three-time Grammy award winning artist Kalani Peʻa of Maui, has garnered multiple nominations in the 45th annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards.
Maui Prep wins 2022 HHSAA Boys Golf Championship in Kāʻanapali
Led by Dillon Jonke’s silver medal performance, Maui Prep battled Kā‘anapali’s strong winds and fast greens to secure their first-ever HHSAA Boys Golf Championship.
Lawsuit against Maui County remains despite council’s vote to allow Taser sales
Maui residents are the only ones in Hawaiʻi who can’t buy a Taser in their county, and the representative of a lawsuit against the county said the legal pressure won’t stop until that changes. “Until they actually put the process in place and they start issuing licenses and we actually see Tasers being sold in the County of Maui, the lawsuit is going to continue on its same path,” Andrew Namiki Roberts, director of the Hawaiʻi Firearms Coalition, told Maui Now on Monday afternoon.
Māʻalaea fire burns quarter acre of brush along highway
An afternoon fire burned about a quarter acre of brush along the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Māʻalaea on Tuesday.
Sen. Fevella asks Gov. Ige to veto bail reform bill
Sen. Fevella said he voted against the bail reform bill at Final Reading because he shares concerns of constituents regarding the potential for the automatic release of a defendant for ‘nonviolent,’ but dangerous class C felony offenses.
Hawaiʻi Dental Service celebrates 60th anniversary by donating smile kits to keiki
Hawaiʻi Dental Service, the state’s leading dental benefits provider, is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year by giving HDS Smile Kits to more than 11,000 kindergarten children in 208 Title I schools throughout the state beginning in May 2022.
Molokaʻi Drug Free Movement event draws 200 in attendance
An estimated 200 people attended a Moloka‘i Drug Free Movement event sponsored by the Molokaʻi Island Foundation, held on Saturday, May 7, at Kūlana ʻŌiwi in Kaunakakai.
US Sen. Hirono advocates for abortion rights during Senate floor speech
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor emphasizing the need to protect abortion rights in response to the draft Supreme Court decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade.
Max Novena named Executive Director of Sentry Tournament of Champions
The PGA TOUR today announced that Max Novena has been named Executive Director of the Sentry Tournament of Champions and replaces Alex Urban, who has taken a new role as Executive Director of the TOUR Championship and will relocate to Atlanta.
