Maui News
Maui Memorial Medical Center earns national recognition with an ‘A’ in hospital safety
Maui Memorial Medical Center received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes MMMC’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital.
What energy and environmental protection bills were passed by the state legislature?
With the adjournment of the 2022 legislative session, the Hawaiʻi State Legislature passed 12 environmental protection and energy measures that collectively deal with climate change.
State’s $192M housing, civic center project in Kahului advances
A $192 million Kahului plan to develop 300 affordable and market-rate units, along with a civic center for state office space, cleared a hurdle in the approval process.
New plan seeks to replace proposed six-story Wailuku Hotel with workforce housing
The proposed 125-unit multi-family complex was floated in place of the proposed Wailuku Hotel concept that was met with community opposition in 2020.
DOH: Acute pediatric hepatitis in child on Maui
The state Department of Health confirmed it is investigating a report of acute pediatric hepatitis of unknown origin in a Maui resident under the age of 10 years.
Maui Prep takes strong lead at 2022 HHSAA Boys Golf Championship at Kāʻanapali
Led by freshman Christopher Salem (E), Maui Prep finished with all five players in the top ten. They hold a commanding lead after Rd. 1 of the HHSAA Boys Golf Championship in Kā‘anapali.
Coast Guard, partners continue search for missing man at Makapuʻu Point
A concerned family member reported Ingalls missing on Sunday, telling police that he had failed to pick them up at the airport.
County of Maui celebrates National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week
Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino recognized National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week during a recent visit to the Maui Memorial Medical Center.
Hāna Metals Recycling event, June 2-4
County of Maui Department of Environmental Management will conduct a Hāna Metals Recycling Event for East Maui residents at the Hāna Landfill from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 2 through June 4.
$500K in grant awards issued to Maui youth arts and automotive programs
Three nonprofit groups on Maui offering youth arts and automotive programs, are the recipients of grant awards for fiscal year 2022, totaling $509,360.
Kūpuna Caucus secures $30 million for senior program across Hawaiʻi
The State Legislature’s Kūpuna Caucus secured more than $30 million in funding for programs, centers and resources aimed at caring for and protecting seniors across Hawaiʻi. The related bills go to the Governor for final approval.
Federal program to reduce internet costs now available for eligible Hawaiʻi residents
Eligible Hawaiʻi residents seeking reduced internet service costs can now visit GetInternetGov to sign up or get more information.
Hawaiʻi lawmakers adopt eight bills to improve standards of conduct
Eight of the bills identified have been passed by the Legislature to improve standards of conduct.
Bank of Hawaiʻi pays full tuition for 7 employees to graduate from Chaminade
Bank of Hawaiʻi’s College Assistance Program paid full tuition and fees for seven employees who graduated over the weekend from Chaminade University.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending May 8, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending May 8, 2022. May they rest in peace.
Kāʻeo residential project at Mākena set to start
Construction begins Monday, May 9, on the north portion of Kāʻeo, a residential community project being developed by the Mākena Golf & Beach Club in South Maui.
Volcano Watch — Kīlauea’s dynamic landscape: Reflections on the past four years
May 3rd marked the 4th anniversary of the start of Kīlauea’s historic 2018 eruption that covered much of lower Puna with lava flows and dropped the crater floor of the summit.
UH Study: Bacteria hurries to escape confinement
Using microscopy, the team discovered that as the bacteria moved between open areas and tight spaces they swam differently.
New Dashboard Puts Environmental Stewardship Projects On The Map
Who takes care of the landscapes and seascapes across Hawaiʻi? Where do stewardship projects overlap, and where are there gaps? To address these questions, the Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program, a DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife program announces the launch of the online interactive Stewardship Mapping and Assessment Project.
Letters: Speed bumps, roundabout, TSA, Jones Act, beach parking fees & more
Whatʻs on the minds of Maui residents? This version of Maui Nowʻs letters includes topics about speed bumps, Kīhei High School roundabout, tourist parking fees at beaches, Jones Act, ivermectin, long TSA lines, reducing vacation rentals, Maui High graduation changes and feral fowl.
