Maui News
Unusual rainbow cloud sighting above Ukumehame, Maui
An unusual rainbow cloud formation was captured in video above Ukumehame, Maui on Thursday afternoon.
Joint pavement preservation pilot project begins on Kula Highway
The purpose of the joint pilot is to determine if micro surfacing is an effective tool to extend the life of asphalt pavement in Hawaiʻi.
Man arrested for drugs and firearms charges following search of Kahului home
Maui police arrested a Kahului man on drug and firearm offenses after executing search warrants at a home on Tuesday.
Mālama I Ke Kula campus cleanup at Lahainaluna High School, July 23
Since COVID-19 interrupted the school calendar the past two years, especially with the temporary closing of the boarding program, the team wanted to help to spruce the campus and prepare it for the new school year.
Judicial Selection Commission reveals nominee list for judge vacancy on Maui
The Judicial Selection Commission announced its list of six nominees for the vacancy of the District Judge of the Second Circuit on Maui.
Kahi Kamali‘i Infant/Toddler Center receives $15,000 from charitable trust
Kahi Kamali‘i provides services for children ages 1 to 3. The goal of the center is to allow families to work, attend school or participate in employment training.
Honolulu Airport awarded $10 million competitive grant from federal infrastructure law
The Federal Aviation Administration will award $10 million in competitive grant funding — drawn from the landmark $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Package — to the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu.
Free events scheduled to celebrate July as National Parks and Recreation month
The Maui events include Outdoor Summer Movie Nights, a community dance at on Molokaʻi, and a Family Kickball Night on Lānaʻi.
Testing to close Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool in Wailuku for half day July 15
The Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool in Wailuku will be closed from 9 a.m. to noon on July 15, 2022, for the physical swim test for the recruitment of pool guard trainees, the Department of Parks and Recreation announced.
Kim Hum named superintendent of Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries announced the appointment of Kim Hum of Maui as superintendent of Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
Maui median sales prices hit another all-time high at $1.25 million for single-family homes
Meanwhile, condo median sales prices in June set another record at $832,500, according to the Realtors Association of Maui report released Wednesday afternoon.
Agricultural equipment sparks 2.5 acres of brush in West Maui
The 2.5 acre fire along Hōkiokio Place was apparently sparked by agricultural equipment in a lot adjacent to the highway.
Mayor announces Kali Arce and Weston Yap as leaders of new Maui Ag Department
Mayor Victorino announced today the selection of Rogerene “Kali” Arce of Molokaʻi and Weston Yap as Director designee and Deputy Director respectively of the newly created Maui Department of Agriculture.
Monkeypox infections in Hawaiʻi total six, DOH receives 357 doses of vaccine
The total number of confirmed monkeypox infections in Hawaiʻi to date is six–all on the island of Oʻahu. The state Department of Health reports that it has established links between all of the diagnosed cases.
COVID-19 data trends in Hawaiʻi: monitoring variants, planning for the future
State health officials today say that while they are seeing a decline in COVID-19 cases, they are seeing notable deaths, which is a lagging indicator from the latest omicron surge. The department is also monitoring the BA.4 and BA.5 variants and reviewing recommendations for the upcoming school year.
Renewable energy projects on Maui to be discussed in July 14 virtual meeting
Hawaiian Electric will share and address community input about the third stage of renewable energy projects on Maui during a virtual community meeting on July 14, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Duke Kahanamoku documentary Waterman being shown on Hawaiian Airlines’ flights
The award-winning documentary Waterman, about the life of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, is now part of the video entertainment on Hawaiian Airlines’ transpacific flights.
June 30-July 6, 2022 COVID-19 update: 20 deaths, 4,381 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 4,381 new COVID-19 cases for the week of June 30 to July 6, 2022, which is 981 fewer cases than the previous week. There were 20 deaths.
2021-2022 Maui United Way “Live United” campaign raises just over $500,000
Maui United Way raised a total of just over $500,000 during this year’s “Live United” campaign, which will go toward 39 health and human services programs in Maui County.
Pukalani Terrace Center launching back-to-school drive and hosting a celebration
Pukalani Terrace Center, in partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs, is launching an inaugural back-to-school drive for Upcountry keiki now through July 16.
