Maui News
158 protective long-sleeve shirts collected for Maui farmworkers
Maui Economic Opportunity collected 158 shirts during the National Long-Sleeve Shirt Drive, aimed at protecting farmworkers from pesticides and heat in the fields. MEO works with farmworkers and farms statewide through the National Farmworker Jobs Program, offering clothing, job training and employment. The long-sleeve shirt drive from March 26 to April 2 was part of […]
Honolulu and Kahului among best in US with low levels of air pollution
The 2022 “State of the Air” report, released by the American Lung Association, finds that urban Honolulu’s rankings were among the best in the United States for some of the most harmful and widespread types of air pollution: particle pollution and ozone.
19 graduate from Maui Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team training
The Maui Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team welcomed 19 new members to its list of trained personnel during a graduation ceremony on Friday.
Take the Maui Now Reader Survey: Hawaii Safe Travel Program Ending, Fast Food Chains, Over-Tourism, Housing, “Historic” Drought
Maui Now is conducting a survey focused on understanding the opinions and attitudes of its readers about Hawaii’s Safe Travels program ending, recent reports of “historic” drought conditions in Maui County, creating more housing units, the increase of national fast-food chains opening this summer, and over-tourism and its impact on Maui’s resources and infrastructure.
Chick-fil-A, Raising Cane’s to hatch this summer as 5 Maui restaurants race to open
It’s a race to open for five restaurant chains slated to launch along Ho’okele Street in Kahului. Chick-fil-A, Raising Cane’s, Sonic, Taco Bell and Teddy’s Bigger Burgers have each announced plans to open this year.
Maui council reverses stance, now backs Māʻalaea plan to fix sewage leaking in ocean
Hours before Earth Day, Maui County Council reversed its decision on a project that would halt sewage from seeping into Māʻalaea Bay and Harbor. “It was perfect timing, too: The day before Earth Day we got this put back into the budget,” Council Member Kelly King, who is spearheading the Māʻalaea project, told Maui Now today.
OluKai Celebrates Grand Opening of Second Location at The Shops at Wailea, April 29
The grand opening event featured live music by John Cruz, complimentary pūpū by Chef Kyle Kawakami of Maui Fresh Streatery, lei making and talk story with select artists and talent who brought the store to life.
Visitors learn about mindful travel during Mālama Lānaʻi Restoration Day
The Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau has partnered with Trilogyʻs Blue ʻĀina, Pūlama Lānaʻi and Expeditions for a Mālama Lānaʻi Restoration day on May 7.
Maui Managing Director, Sandy Baz joins Maui United Way’s Board of Directors
Maui United Way announced that Maui County Managing Director, Sandy Baz has joined its board of directors.
UH law student named 2022 Patsy Takemoto Mink legislative fellow
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa law student Keoni Williams was named the 2022 Patsy Takemoto Mink Legislative Fellow.
1,000 free reusable utensil kits distributed on Maui for Earth Day
In partnership with local company HuiZero, Maui County’s Environmental Protection & Sustainability Division is distributing 1,000 free Utensil Kits to celebrate Earth Day.
Nine traffic fatalities so far on Maui is cause for concern as graduation and summer nears
As the busy graduation and summer break approaches, Maui police are reminding the public of the dangers of drinking while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and distracted driving.
Piʻikea Lopes wins 2022 Miss Aloha Hula title, ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi award at Merrie Monarch Festival
Pi‘ikea Kekīhenelehuawewehiikekau‘ōnohi Lopes of Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e was named Miss Aloha Hula 2022 at the 59th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday night at the Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaiʻi.
New course looks at art in public places
A new course about art in public places is being offered to not only college students, but also to the general public at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College.
Art of Trash and Trashion Show open online today
The Art of Trash exhibition and Trashion Show, which feature the reimagination of previously used materials, opens today at MalamaMauiNui.org/ArtOfTrash.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with brunch benefiting kūpuna at Hale Makua
Hale Makua invites the public to join them for a festive and fun Mother’s Day Brunch event at the King Kamehameha Golf Club on Sunday, May 8, 2022. The event features live music entertainment by Ahumanu, the boss Manu Project.
OluKai hosts grand opening for new Wailea store on Friday, April 29
OluKai, crafter of Hawaiian-inspired footwear opens its newest retail location in Hawai‘i at The Shops at Wailea. The new retail space marks the fourth location in Hawai‘i, joining Whalers Village in Maui, as well as at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and Chinatown on Oʻahu.
After outcry, Maui’s Baldwin High reverses ban on lei-giving at graduation
A significant reversal for graduating seniors who have endured years of pandemic restrictions, Baldwin High School recently repealed its ban on lei-giving at this year’s graduation ceremony. A groundswell of support for lei-giving at 2022 ceremonies sparked an online petition with more than 1,000 signatures that launched less than a week ago.
Hawaiian Electric seeking more shared solar project proposals; deadline Aug. 17
Hawaiian Electric is seeking additional project proposals to provide customers on Maui, Oʻahu and the Big Island with the opportunity to participate in a shared solar program that lowers energy bills while reducing fossil fuels and carbon emissions.
Hawaiʻi gas prices hover near records
In Kahului, the average price is $5.35, which is two cents higher than last week, 15 cents higher than last month, and $1.58 higher than a year ago.
