Maui News
Stage is Set for 2022 HHSAA Golf Championships at Kāʻanapali, May 6 to 10
After a two-year hiatus, the highly anticipated 2022 HHSAA Girls & Boys Golf Championships sponsored by the David S. Ishii Foundation will be contested from May 6 to 10 on the Kā‘anapali Kai (Girls) and Royal Kā‘anapali (Boys) Golf Courses!
Hospice Maui appoints new CEO
Hospice Maui announced that Melanie Dwyer has been appointed the new CEO of the organization. Dwyer served as the Interim CEO since January 2022, after Hospice Maui’s former CEO, Greg LaGoy, died suddenly on January 4.
Maui home prices break record at $1.2 million; inventory hits new low
As the third month this year to set a record for Maui County single-family home median sales price, April marked a new all-time high at more than $1.2 million. Meanwhile, inventory last month reached an all-time low and the existing units are selling “fairly quickly,” according to the Realtors Association of Maui report released Wednesday.
USPS seeks 30 new hires; job fair at Makawao Post Office May 12
Positions on Maui range from Rural Carrier Associate to Assistant Rural Carriers. The positions will be located at the Haʻikū, Kīhei, Kula, Lahaina, Makawao, Pāʻia and Wailuku Post Offices.
Benefit concert in the Maui sunflowers raises $72,000 for Ukraine children
A total of $72,000 was raised on Maui to support children in Ukraine during “A Concert for Ukraine in the Maui Sunflowers,” organizers announced. The benefit concert and farm tour event was held on April 24, at the Pacific Biodiesel farm in Central Maui where 35 acres of sunflowers–the national flower of Ukraine–were in full […]
Historic $1 Billion secured for Native Hawaiian projects and initiatives
The Native Hawaiian Legislative Caucus’ priorities included addressing the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands waitlist, settling the Kalima Case, and planning the Mauna Kea Stewardship and oversight authority.
Scottish museum returns ancestral Hawaiian remains collected in 1800s by well-known anatomist
A Hawaiian delegation from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs went to Scotland to repatriate iwi kupuna collected in the 1800s, most likely illegally, by groundbreaking anatomist Sir John Struthers.
Sen. Schatz’ bipartisan bill to combat cybercrime signed into law by President Biden
Today, President Joe Biden signed into law the Better Cybercrime Metrics Act, authored by Hawaiʻi Senator Brian Schatz, that will help fight cybercrime and keep people safe from online scams.
Wailuku man succumbs to injuries from motorcycle crash in Waikapū last week
A 48-year-old Wailuku man has succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash last week on the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Waikapū.
Piʻilani Highway still impassable between Kaupō and Kīpahulu, Mile 35.5-37
As of late Wednesday afternoon, a 1.5 mile stretch of highway remained closed from mile 35.5 in Kaupō to mile 37 in Kīpahulu.
Staycations no more? Maui hotel room rates remain high so residents look elsewhere
As Maui County room rates spike to the highest prices some have seen, some residents are wondering if staycations are a thing of the past.
Breaking: Maui Fair canceled for third year in a row; 98th Maui Fair to resume in 2023
The 98th Maui Fair will resume in 2023, with organizers foregoing an event this year due to logistics.
Hawaiʻi’s sustainability plan receives national award
The State of Hawai‘i’s 2050 Sustainability Plan received a national Merit Award from the American Planning Association at a celebration in California.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, May 5 – 11
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment from May 5-11, find our comprehensive listing here.
Kirk Caldwell withdraws from Hawaiʻi gubernatorial race
Hawaiʻi gubernatorial candidate, Kirk Caldwell announced his withdrawal from the governor’s race, citing a lack of funding and momentum, and saying the timing is not right.
More renewable energy projects sought to replace imported oil on Maui and Oʻahu
Hawaiian Electric has drafted requests for proposals for potentially a broad array of renewable energy projects on Maui and Oʻahu that will enable the future retirement of generators run on imported oil.
Visitor accused of biting officer following arrest for disorderly conduct at Kīhei bar
A Massachusetts woman is accused of biting a Maui police officer following her arrest for disorderly conduct and refusal to leave a bar in Kīhei on Tuesday night.
April 28-May 4, 2022 COVID-19 update: 10 deaths, 4,249 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The state Department of Health is reporting a COVID-19 count of 4,249 new cases over the past week, and 10 new deaths.
Haleakalā specialty license plate generates further funds for the park
This program ensures that 90% of the proceeds generated by the license plate purchases will be dedicated back to Haleakalā National Park to provide funding for critical projects in conservation and education.
Bill to ban flavored vaping products passes legislature, sent to governor for signature
A bill to ban the sale of flavored vaping products has passed both chambers of the Legislature and now moves to Governor David Ige’s desk for his signature.
