Maui News
Half acre burned in fire at homeless encampment in Waiehu, Maui
A fire at a homeless encampment in Waiehu, Maui burned a half acre before being brought under control on Tuesday afternoon.
Council committee recommends that Maui County acquire controversial Nāpili house
Saying the move is a step toward closure, the council’s Government, Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee voted 8-0 today to recommend a resolution authorizing the county’s acquisition of the home for public purposes, such as a Hawaiian cultural education building or other public facility. The resolution now heads to the full council.
Heat, trade winds fuel afternoon brush fire in Wailuku; half-acre blaze under control
Hot temperatures and gusty trade winds fueled an early afternoon Wailuku brush fire in Piihana Road area, according to Maui Fire Department. No damages or injuries occurred with the half-acre fire, which was reported at 12:49 p.m. today and under control by 2 p.m.
Workshop to become court interpreter July 27 and 28 at Maui courthouse
The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary is resuming its court interpreter orientation workshops in July for people who speak English and another language.
County’s age 8 and younger basketball league in S. Maui accepts applications
Anyone between the ages of 5 and 8 years old may register. Space is limited. The deadline to register is July 11, a news release said.
California man drowns while snorkeling at Black Rock in Kāʻanapali
A 45-year-old man from California drowned Monday afternoon while snorkeling at Black Rock Beach in Kaʻanapali, the Maui Department of Fire & Public Safety reported Tuesday.
MPD emergency preparedness training today, Thursday at Kīhei Elementary School
Residents should expect to see an influx of emergency response vehicles and officers on the campus. As part of the training, loud noises may occur.
Waves of Hope program aims to help Maui County residents fighting cancer
In order to qualify for funding, a cancer patient must need financial assistance, be a permanent Maui County resident, 18 years old or older and be diagnosed with cancer by a qualified medical doctor. Scholarship maximum is $500 and payments are made directly to health providers and not patients.
Whatʻs in the Appropriations Committeeʻs $29.8 billion financial services and general government bill for Hawaiʻi?
The US House Committee on Appropriations recently approved $29.8 billion for the FY 2023 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, which includes funding for financial programs to help small businesses and middle class families struggling with the high costs of inflation.
Gov. Ige unveils veto list; including renewable energy bill that could jeopardize Lānaʻi project
Hawai’i Gov. David Ige notified lawmakers and the public today of his intent to veto 30 of the 343 bills passed by the 2022 State Legislature, including a renewable energy bill that could jeopardize a solar-to-battery storage system project for Lānaʻi.
Teen boy falls 80 feet off north shore cliff into ocean, transported to Maui Memorial
A 16-year-old male fell 80 feet into the ocean and was transported to Maui’s main hospital with critical injuries around noon Saturday in Kailua off the north shore, according to a Maui Fire Department news release today.
Maui Film Festival’s honorees include Yellowjackets’ Christina Ricci
The Maui Film Festival announced today its 2022 honorees for the 22nd annual event, taking place July 6-10 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului.
MPD Crisis Intervention Team gets 23 newly trained personnel in its 12th class
Maui Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team on Friday welcomed 23 newly trained personnel, according to a news release. Hands-on training addresses how to interact with individuals potentially suffering from a mental illness or experiencing an emotional crisis.
Kula Forest Reserve remains closed with conditions still unsafe from December storm
Access roads and trails in the Kula Forest Reserve remain closed due to extensive damage and unsafe conditions caused by the December 2021 Kona storm.
Hawai’i Attorney General joins coalition reaffirming commitment to abortion rights
Hawai‘i Attorney General Holly T. Shikada and a national coalition of 22 attorneys general today issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to supporting and expanding access to abortion care.
Maui Job Openings: Featured Positions from June 20 – 27
Maui Now’s featured jobs from June 20 to 27, 2022.
Maunakea telescope decommissioning takes key step with final environmental assessment
The decommissioning of the University of Hawaiʻi’s Hōkū Keʻa Observatory on Maunakea met a critical milestone with the environmental assessment finding no significant impact to remove two buildings and supporting infrastructure.
MFD to hold live fire training June 30 to July 13 near Maui Tropical Plantation
The Maui Fire Department will be conducting live fire training June 30 through July 13, with the exception of weekends and holidays, near Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapū, an announcement said.
West Maui Greenway community meeting to be held virtually June 29
The Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization will host its third virtual community meeting about the proposed 25-mile West Maui Greenway on Wednesday, June 29 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Owners give Lahaina tenants more time; rally highlights Maui’s housing woes
New owners of one of the last Lahaina apartments with workforce rents reversed course Friday, announcing that no immediate evictions or rent increases will occur at Lahaina Crossroads. Meanwhile, tenants protested Saturday in downtown Lahaina to spotlight the lack of workforce housing that happens when big money scoops up properties and Maui residents are pushed out.
