Maui News
Maui County launched online planning and permitting system; no more paper applications
On April 18, Maui County launched MAPPS — Maui’s Automated Planning and Permitting System, a new web-based software designed to support planning and permit processing.
Community input sought on Lānaʻi Skate Park preliminary designs
The Department of Parks and Recreation is requesting community input on preliminary Lānaʻi Skate Park conceptual designs. Community input will be taken through May 13, 2022.
Small non-farm businesses encouraged to apply for SBA loans for drought recovery
The US Small Business Administration is offering assistance to small, nonfarm businesses in Hawaiʻi through low-interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by ongoing drought.
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia en route to Tahiti
Voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia on their way to Tahiti. The canoes departed Hilo on Monday at 12:30 p.m. following five days of weather related delays.
Maui first responders use Narcan to revive patient suspected of opioid overdose
Police say this incident was the first instance this year in which Maui police officers have used Narcan. The Maui Police Department’s first documented use of the kit in the field was in June 2018.
Kaunoa Senior Services requests ti-leaf lei to honor veterans on Memorial Day
Ti-leaf lei are needed to honor veterans for Memorial Day ceremonies at the Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao.
Community talk story sessions on health care
The Hulihia Center for Sustainable Systems is asking the public to participate in upcoming Community Talk Story sessions on healthcare.
DOH reminds 45-75 year olds “now is the time” to get screened for colorectal cancer
The Hawaiʻi state Department of Health is reminding individuals between the ages of 45 and 75 that “now is the time” to get screened for colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer.
Update: Federal judge throws out CDC transportation mask mandate
The court notes that the rule was implemented without allowing public participation and comment procedures.
Maui churches mark first Easter without COVID-19 restrictions
Sunday was the first Easter that Maui churches met without COVID-19 restrictions in place, and attendance was higher than in recent years.
Resort expands cultural programming for a behind the scenes look into the world of hula
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea invites guests “Behind the Scenes of Hula” for a sneak peek into the practices of Maui’s Hālau o Ka Hanu Lehua. Led by Kumu Hula Kamaka Kūkona, the hālau practice offers a unique opportunity to experience this special facet of Hawaiian culture.
Maui Job Openings: Featured Positions for Week of April 17 – 23
Maui Now’s featured jobs for the week of April 17 to 23, 2022.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending April 17, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending April 17, 2022. May they rest in peace.
April 7-13, 2022 COVID-19 update: 8 deaths, 1,327 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The state Department of Health is reporting a COVID-19 count of 1,327 new cases over the past week, between April 7-13, 2022.
Alzheimer’s Association to host statewide spelling bee, fundraising event for kūpuna
The event is both a fund-raising activity to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association Hawaiʻi and a way for kupuna to sharpen and utilize their cognitive skills in a friendly competition.
WSL: Tyler Wright and Felipe Toledo win Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
Tyler Wright (AUS) and Filipe Toledo (BRA) won the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, the fourth stop on the World Surf League 2022 Championship Tour.
Lahela Lee Park of Hāna, Maui is first Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Haʻihaʻi Falsetto Champion
Hāna’s own Lahela Lee Park of Kawaipapa won the inaugural Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Ha‘iha‘i Falsetto Contest, held Saturday night as part of the 30th annual Celebration of the Arts at the The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua.
Public invited to “Test Drive Electric” on Earth Day with Maui Nui EV
The Maui Nui EV Association presents “Test Drive Electric” on Earth Day, Friday, April 22, from 3 to 6 p.m. at University of Hawai‘i Maui Campus.
Maui hālau hula prepare to compete as Merrie Monarch continues with modifications
Two Maui hālau hula are competing in this year’s Merrie Monarch Festival as the event takes place with modifications in Hilo at the Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium. Competition is set for April 21-23, 2022.
Maui airport sees faster processing, fewer disorderlies in wake of Safe Travels
The leader of Maui district airports said Kahului Airport processing times and disorderly traveler incidents have subsided since Hawaiʻi’s Safe Travels program was lifted three weeks ago. Maui Now recently. “We had upset people every day. I don’t know that we went a day without someone upset.”
