Maui News
New law raises the age for kids to use a child passenger restraint in Hawaiʻi
If the child is seven years of age or older but less than 10 years of age, the person operating the motor vehicle shall be exempt from restraining the child in a child passenger restraint system with harness or booster seat that meets federal motor vehicle safety standards at the time of manufacture if the child is correctly restrained by a lap and shoulder seat belt assembly; provided that the child is over four feet and nine inches in height.
BREAKING: 33 acres of Hāna coastline now permanently protected at Mokae II
An additional 33 acres along the Hāna coast in East Maui is now permanently protected thanks to a decades-long, multi-partner effort.
Former Hawaiʻi Senator J. Kalani English sentenced to 40 months in federal prison
Senior United States District Judge Susan Oki Mollway today sentenced former Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English, to 40 months in federal prison. The 55 year old Maui resident was also ordered to pay a fine of $100,000.
Hawaiʻi Energy launches new residential rebates for energy-efficient installations
Hawaiʻi Energy has launched new rebates for residents who are investing in energy-efficient equipment and installations.
Maui Humane Society surpasses rabbit and guinea pig capacity
The shelter has surpassed capacity and temporary habitats have been built to accommodate the unforeseen increase in rabbits and guinea pigs.
Gov. Ige signs bills advancing Hawaiʻi’s clean energy economy
The bills signed into law relate to climate mitigation, energy efficiency, renewable portfolio standards, and zero emission vehicle fueling rebates.
Firefighters respond to nine fireworks related incidents over the Fourth of July holiday
The Maui Fire Department responded to nine incidents over the Fourth of July holiday which appear to be fireworks related, department officials said.
Hawaiʻi Youth Food Council seeking high school interns
The Hawai‘i Youth Food Council is seeking high school interns for the 2022-23 school year.
Chief Justice Ronald T.Y. Moon remembered as visionary leader, trailblazer
“Under his leadership, the Supreme Court decided landmark cases ranging from same sex marriage, to protecting native Hawaiian rights and the environment,” said Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald.
Hawaiian Airlines resumes Auckland service after two-plus years
Hawaiian Airlines this weekend resumed its three-times-weekly service between Auckland Airport and Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, for the first time in two-plus years.
Maui Police Department to conduct Emergency Preparedness Training in Wailuku
Members of the Maui Police Department will be participating in an Emergency Preparedness Training on the Baldwin High School campus today, Tuesday, July 5, and Thursday, July 7, 2022, from approximately 3:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
President Biden awards Medal of Honor to two Vietnam War soldiers from Hawaiʻi
President Joe Biden today, awarded the Medal of Honor to two U.S. Army soldiers from Hawai‘i, Staff Sergeant Edward N. Kaneshiro (posthumous) and Specialist Five Dennis M. Fujii.
Maui Now Survey: 71% affected by residential rental prices spiking, 93% concerned with increase in violent and property crimes
In June 2022, 46% of Maui Now survey respondents reported that residential rental prices spiking 41% on Maui strongly affected them, 25% said they were somewhat affected, and 29% said that they were not at all affected.
Maui Crime June 19 – 25, 2022: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to eight burglaries, 15 vehicle thefts and 15 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven-day period from June 19 to 25, 2022.
2022 Maui Film Festival’s Stardust Cinema features 13 Maui premieres
The 2022 Maui Film Festival presents Stardust Cinema featuring 13 Maui premieres including several ‘surprise’ titles over five nights under the stars at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Maui County establishes its own Department of Agriculture
Maui County has become the first county in the State of Hawai’i to establish its own Department of Agriculture.
Bendon Family Foundation donates $100,000 to Ka Lima O Maui
The Bendon Family Foundation has awarded Ka Lima O Maui a $100,000 grant to help build a staff and client sensory garden and a new commercial shredding program to expand work and training opportunities for people with disabilities.
Beware of deputy Sheriff impersonator requesting money in extortion scams
The Sheriff Division of the Hawaiʻi Department of Public Safety has issued an alert about a Sheriff impersonator who tells individuals they owe money for outstanding warrants, traffic citations and/or missed jury duty.
Wailuku dojo holding public self-defense workshop for adults and teenagers
Maui Ki-Aikido is holding a special, public self-defense workshop for adults and teenagers on Friday, July 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at its dojo at 194 S. Market St. in Wailuku.
Interim rule issued to slow the spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle on Oʻahu
To help slow the spread of the invasive beetle on Oʻahu and to neighbor islands, the interim rule will restrict the movement or transportation of CRB host material within the island of Oʻahu and from a CRB-infested area to an area that is uninfested.
