Maui News
$14.9 million in grants available for nonprofit organizations helping Native Hawaiians
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) has $14.9 million in grant funds now available to organizations that intend to help Native Hawaiians in 12 categories, including health, education, housing and economic stability.
New report: Hawaiʻi’s high home prices tied to stiff regulations; Maui 2nd strictest in state
that the state has some of the most restrictive housing regulations in the nation, with Maui as the second most restrictive county in the state. Government regulations that limit the availability of the housing market to create new units is one piece of the puzzle that may explain Hawaiʻi’s home prices.
Lahaina Cannery welcomes Denny’s Diner with Grand Opening
Lahaina Cannery welcomed Denny’s restaurant to West Maui on Monday, April 11 during a grand opening blessing and celebration.
Two visitors airlifted during mountain rescue at Makamakaʻole Gulch, Maui
A man and woman from Massachusetts were airlifted to safety on Wednesday morning during a mountain rescue at Makamakaʻole Gulch on Maui.
CDC extends travel-related mask mandate to May 3
The federal travel-related mask mandate was set to expire Monday, however, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced today that rules will be extended to May 3 due to omicron cases rising nationwide.
Lahaina home fire results in $400,000 damage
A structure fire in Lahaina on Wednesday afternoon resulted in $400,000 in damage — including $250,000 in damage to the structure, and $150,000 in damage to its contents.
Climate change, resiliency and sustainability grants available in Maui County
The County of Maui Office of Climate Change, Resiliency, and Sustainability is soliciting grant proposals for the fiscal year 2023-24 funding cycle.
Hooked juvenile monk seal found on Maui, recovering after rescue
The animal was spotted March 30 on Maui’s Oneloa Beach in Kapalua. Photos from a zoom lens showed 3-4 feet of monofilament line trailing from the seal’s mouth.
What’s happening on Haleakalā for National Park Week that begins Saturday?
Haleakalā National Park will be offering special programs throughout National Park Week, which runs April 16-24.
There is hope for reestablishment of native and climate-friendly ʻōhiʻa trees, study says
Federal and university researchers released a new study that provides “encouragement and guidance” for land managers to reestablish native ʻōhiʻa trees wiped out by a fungal disease or impacted by volcanic activity and wild fires.
Saint Anthony School invites all to Family Fun Day
The public is invited to Saint Anthony School of Maui’s Family Fun Day and Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sullivan Field on campus grounds.
South Kīhei Road work nears completion following December storm
A second Maui County project on South Kīhei Road is in two segments: from Līpoa Street to Auhana Road and from Keonekai Road to Kilohana Drive. Until July, two lanes of traffic will be allowed, with one in each direction. Later in July, road paving work will begin, and alternating single-lane traffic will be implemented.
Congressional delegation tours Red Hill
US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman, Jack Reed (D-RI), toured Red Hill as part of a week-long congressional delegation trip highlighting Hawaiʻi’s strategic importance to the US military.
Senate passes more than 120 bills during third reading floor session
The minimum wage bill would incrementally increase the wage starting with a step increase to $12 per hour on October 1 of this year, and culminate with an increase to $18 per hour in January of 2026.
Potential airport car rental suppliers encouraged to attend outreach event
Small businesses are advised of contracting opportunities with car rental companies located at Hawaiʻi’s airports. A virtual outreach event takes place on April 26.
Deer woes return for local farmers as Maui County drought intensifies
For the third straight month, Maui County rain gauges were below half of what’s average, and some local farmers are seeing the impacts. Ryan Earehart of Okoʻa Farms, a family-owned business in Lower Kula, said deer began jumping his fence again about 10 days ago, ruining crops and searching for water.
Kula Post Office has new Postmaster
Marlene Nagata replaces former Kula Postmaster David Wilbur, who recently moved on to a postmaster position at the Wailuku Post Office.
$6M in funds released for Maui CIP projects in February and March
More than $6M in CIP funding was released for Maui specific projects including: $250,000 to Hāna Health, $1,293,000 for guardrail and shoulder improvements on State Highways on Maui, $1,483,000 to Maui Community Correctional Center, and $3M for ticket lobby improvements at Kahului Airport.
AARP Hawaiʻi offering free online technology classes for kupuna
AARP Hawaiʻi is offering free online technology classes on Fridays in April and May, at 10 a.m.
$38,536 awarded to County of Maui for Coastal Water Quality Monitoring
The grant will support the work of Hui O Ka Wai Ola, a community-based ocean water quality monitoring program co-managed by Maui Nui Marine Resource Council, The Nature Conservancy, and West Maui Ridge to Reef Initiative.
