Maui News
Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization considers “flexing” federal funds to buy new buses
According to the Maui MPO, transferring or “flexing” funds from Federal Highway programs to the Federal Transit program facilitates federal investments at the local level for measures that improve access and enhance transit operations. “This funding method promotes greater coordination between agencies to speed up project delivery and reduce costs,” according to the organization.
Distinguished Maui Chef Tylun Pang “poured his heart and soul into his work and family”
The family of late Maui chef Tylun Pang announced a celebration of life and memorial service, planned for Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Kahului.
Maui police unsure if shooting was negligent or criminal; hunting, poaching investigated
The victim of a Maui Veterans Highway shooting Wednesday was not targeted, and police alluded to hunting and poaching in the area during a news conference today at the Wailuku station. Still, officials asked for the public’s assistance with any information on the shooting that happened around 6:15 p.m. Wednesday near Mile Marker 5 on Maui Veterans Highway.
Mahi Pono names two recipients of its inaugural scholarship
The 2022 Mahi Pono Scholarship consists of two $3,000 awards which support educational opportunities aimed at creating long-term career paths and job opportunities in agriculture for Maui County residents. The scholarship is open to graduating seniors in Maui County who are seeking to pursue further education towards a career in an agriculture-related field.
30 Maui teens learn about budgeting, credit and saving in financial literary class
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Center hosted a financial literacy class for 30 teenagers to learn about budgeting, credit, saving – and the cost of raising children.
Sen. Hirono visits construction site of the future Daniel Kahikina Akaka VA Clinic
Once finished the Daniel Kahikina Akaka VA Clinic will provide critical health care for veterans living not only in Hawaiʻi, but throughout the Pacific region, and will help expand Tripler Army Medical Center’s capacity to serve veterans as well.
Average daily census for Maui visitors in May is higher than pre-pandemic data
The number of visitors present on any given day last month on Maui increased nearly 2% from the same time in 2019, and overall arrivals were close to pre-pandemic totals for the same timeframe, according to a report released Thursday.
Flags lowered in memory of former Senate President Richard “Dickie” Wong
Governor David Ige has ordered the lowering of flags as a mark of respect, acknowledging the passing of the late Richard “Dickie” Sung Hong Wong.
US Labor Department recovers $117,000 for 70 servers of Hawaiʻi restaurant group
A federal investigation recovered $117,710 in back wages and liquidated damages for 70 workers of the D.K. Restaurant Group in Hawaiʻi, which required servers to share their tips with managers after reducing managers’ salaries by at least 25%, according to a US Department of Labor news release.
Bills aimed at improving digital access in Hawaiʻi signed into law
Governor David Ige signed into law a package of bills that advance his effort to improve digital access for communities across the state.
Despite pushback, new affordable sales price guides for Maui County advance
Despite some who said the plan could actually hurt housing development, a Maui County Council committee on Thursday recommended approval of a measure that aims to make affordable housing more affordable.
Monthly siren test, July 1
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Friday, July 1, 2022 at 11:45 a.m.
51.3 acres acquired in West Maui for County Park
The County of Maui has acquired 51.3 acres in West Maui for a purchase price of $2 million from Maui Land & Pineapple Co. for development of a County park, Mayor Michael Victorino announced today.
Impaired driving enforcement campaign launched ahead of Fourth of July weekend
The Maui Police Department launches its Fourth of July Weekend – Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign on Friday, July 1. Enforcement will continue through the holiday weekend, with sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols planned at various locations.
Maui’s Lily Meola gives Golden Buzzer performance of “Daydream” on national stage
Singer and songwriter Lily Meola of Maui wowed judge Heidi Klum and drew a standing ovation in her Season 17 performance of Daydream on the 2022 edition of NBC’s America’s Got Talent, Tuesday night.
Man suffers gunshot wound while driving on Maui Veterans Highway
A 66-year-old man is in critical but stable condition, after suffering a gunshot wound while driving on the Maui Veterans Highway on Wednesday night, police said.
Tools for School Drive for Maui County students runs through July 15
Maui United Way’s annual Tools for School Drive — to provide essential supplies to children on Maui, Moloka’i and Lāna’i for the upcoming school year — runs through July 15.
Maui Nui Marine Resource Council holds July 6 talk on nature-based solutions to cesspools
Are there effective nature-based solutions that can help replace the 90,000 cesspools in the State of Hawaiʻi that are currently releasing nearly 53 million gallons of raw, untreated human waste into the environment each day? Part of Maui Nui Marine Resource Council’s monthly series, a free Zoom webinar called “Nature Based Solutions to Cesspools and Injection Wells — Latest Findings from Field Research” will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 6.
Chick-fil-A Kahului expected to hire 100+ team members, hosts hiring events, July 5-8
The first Chick-fil-A restaurant on Maui is looking to hire more than 100 part-time and full-time team members as it gears up to open its Kahului location.
Help endangered plants survive with Haleakalā National Park service trip
Help endangered plants survive by transplanting, weeding or preparing seeds at the Haleakalā National Park plant nursery from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 5.
