Maui News
Two Seabury Hall players named to Division II HHSAA Boys Volleyball All-Tournament Team
Thomas Russell and Tyler Russell were the only Maui players to make the roster, with the remaining slots filled by Pearl City.
Lānaʻi tops state for weekly average of new COVID-19 cases per capita; county vows to provide tests
As Lānaʻi deals with the highest seven-day average of daily new cases in the state, Maui County’s administration said it will continue to make COVID-19 testing accessible. “The greatest need we see moving forward is testing,” Maui County Deputy Managing Director Josiah Nishita said.
Waiakea defeats Baldwin in 2022 Wally Yonamine Foundation HHSAA Baseball Championships
Waiakea defeated Baldwin 3-2 in the 2022 Wally Yonamine Foundation HHSAA baseball championship game, at Iron Maehara Stadium in Wailuku, Maui, Saturday night.
$17.5 million in state funding directed to Bishop Museum for operations and CIPs
The Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum will receive $17.5 million in funding from the State of Hawaiʻi for the coming year, including $7.5 million for operations, and $10 million for capital improvement projects. The nonprofit reports the funding will be instrumental in supporting the Museum’s core function as the Hawaiʻi State Museum of Natural and Cultural History: […]
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia arrive in Tahiti
Hawaiʻi’s voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia sailed into Papeete, Tahiti this afternoon and received a large royal welcome from the Tahitian community,
Punahou wins 12th team title at 2022 HHSAA Girls Golf Championship at Kāʻanapali
Powered by a final round 64 on the Kā‘anapali Kai Course, Raya Nakao’s (Punahou) two-day score of 131 (-9) set a new scoring record in the 2022 Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HSAA) Girls Golf Championship sponsored by the David S. Ishii Foundation. Nakao’s performance surpasses Stephanie Kono’s 2006 record (136) by five shots.
Congressman Kaialiʻi Kahele makes official announcement of run for Hawaiʻi Governor
Surrounded by supporters, friends, and ʻohana at the Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island, US Congressman Kai Kahele made an official announcement that he has entered the 2022 race for Hawaiʻi governor.
Kealaikahiki update: Hōkūleʻa crew sights Arutua, arrives in Rangiroa, French Polynesia
After 17 days at sea sailing down Kealaikahiki, the ancient searoad to Tahiti, the Hōkūleʻa Crew sighted Arutua, one of 80 islands and atolls in the Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia.
Mayor declares May Community Action Month with MEO in attendance
Mayor Michael Victorino proclaimed May Community Action Month in Maui County on Wednesday, May 4, with staff from Maui Economic Opportunity, the county’s Community Action Agency, attending and turning the Mayor’s Conference Room into a sea of pink polo shirts.
Round 1 Recap: 2022 HHSAA Girls Golf Championship at Kāʻanapali, Maui
Fueled by a three-under 67 on the Kā‘anapali Kai Course, Raya Nakao (Punahou) holds a two-shot lead after day one in the 2022 Hawai’i High School Athletic Association Girls Golf Championships sponsored by the David S. Ishii Foundation.
Revenues return amid “unusual” legislative session after two years of COVID hardships
As the 2022 Hawaiʻi State Legislative Session came to a close, Governor David Ige reflected upon the shift from deficits during the first two years of the pandemic, to financial recovery and restoration of funding for various initiatives this year.
Gov. Ige headed to Japan to promote travel to Hawaiʻi
“As our state focuses more on destination management over getting more visitors to the islands, we recognize that Japanese visitors are a priority for us because they tend to engage in the community, they’re respectful of the Hawaiian culture and of our environment. We would like to welcome them back to the islands,” said Gov. Ige.
Maui council approves $6.2M to protect 257 acres above Māʻalaea
Maui County Council today approved a pair of bills for $6.2 million that will allow the public to acquire and protect about 257 acres in Māʻalaea, an area riddled with frequent fires and high erosion rates.
Mayor Victorino announces grants for youth programs, leadership development
Mayor Michael Victorino announced the award of three grants to three nonprofit groups, for fiscal year 2022, totaling $84,000 for Maui County youth programs and leadership development.
Product and food truck vendor applications available for Made in Maui County festival
The Maui Chamber of Commerce is accepting product vendor and food truck vendor applications for the 2022 Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival.
Wailuku and Makawao libraries, and Hawaiian Home Development on Molokaʻi included in CIPs
Specific Maui County projects in the April CIP release include: $200,000 for the Wailuku Public Library, $10,000 for the Makawao Public Library; and $1,150,000 for a Hawaiian Home Lands Lot development on Molokaʻi.
Is Hawaiʻi ready for a Category 4 hurricane? State conducting readiness exercises
The State of Hawaiʻi will conduct the annual 2022 Makani Pahili series of exercises to test statewide hurricane preparedness and response capabilities May 9 to 16.
Hawai‘i State Energy Office hosts community workshops: May 9 in Kīhei, May 10 in Lahaina
The first two “Energize Kākou” community workshops will be held in Lahaina on Monday, May 9 and Kīhei on Tuesday, May 10 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Korean style Von’s Chicken expands on Maui with new Kīhei location
Von’s Chicken celebrates its grand opening this weekend at its new Kīhei location on Saturday, May 7. The restaurant, which features Korean style chicken, street corn dogs, and the tornado potato, already has a location in Kahului, Maui and six on Oʻahu.
Mother’s Day grocery gift cards for Maui Headstart moms
MEO will distribute $125 Foodland gift cards to mothers of children participating in the Headstart Program.
