Maui News
Blood Bank of Hawaiʻi visits Maui this week as part of World Blood Donor Day celebration
All donations made during the Maui drive will help to support HUGS (Help, Understanding & Group Support) to benefit families with seriously ill keiki.
President signs bill to establish commission to study the creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture
Today, President Joseph R. Biden signed into law legislation brought to the Senate floor by Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), to establish a commission to study the creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture. “Amid a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, the creation of such a museum would help promote […]
Maui police seek information on assault in Kihei that left victim unconscious
Maui police are seeking public information on an assault reported in Kīhei early Saturday morning that left a man unconscious.
Kaiser Permanente’s Ginger App offers digital mental care options
Ginger offers confidential, emotional support through on-demand coaching via text-based chats and skills-building content. Starting today, eligible Kaiser Permanente members can use their smartphone to connect with a highly trained emotional support coach 24/7 – at no cost and with no referral or appointment needed. The private, one-on-one texting sessions provide support for coping with common challenges such as managing stress or getting better sleep.
100% affordable project Hale Waipuʻilani in Kīhei advances
Saying the decision is between affordable housing or speculator homes, Maui County Council in committee today voted to recommend approval for a hotly-debated 28-unit affordable housing project slated for Kīhei.
Three suspects charged with Ag theft in Hilo, police recover 150 pounds of lychee
Police recovered more than 150 pounds of lychee fruit with an estimated value of more than $1,200. Theft of agricultural products that have a value exceeding $100 or which weigh more than 25 pounds is a felony offense punishable by up to five years imprisonment.
New community-based subsistence fishing areas in Hawaiʻi to ensure future abundance
World Oceans Day in Hawai’i coincided this year with real progress on practical steps by two rural Native Hawaiian subsistence fishing communities to ensure fishery abundance for future generations.
Hirono joins in introducing legislation to electrify Military vehicle fleet
The legislation aims to transition the non-tactical fleet of the Department of Defense to electric or other zero-emission vehicles.
Applications available for South Maui Community Plan Advisory Committee
Applications are available and are now being accepted for South Maui residents interested in serving on the South Maui Community Plan Advisory Committee.
Water shutdown and road closure in Hāna/Makaʻalae area in June
Goodfellow Bros. will perform work on Maui County’s water system, with a portion of homes in the Hāna/Makaʻalae area having their water shut-off from approximately 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 14, 21 and 23.
CDC ends order requiring negative COVID-19 test prior to flights to the US
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has rescinded its order requiring travelers to show a negative COVID-19 pre-departure test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States.
Maui Job Openings: Featured Positions from June 5 – 12
Maui Now’s featured jobs from June 5 to 11, 2022. Add your job listing.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending June 12, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending June 12, 2022. May they rest in peace.
Kauaʻi Destination Management Action Plan approved
The Kaua‘i Destination Management Action Plan was approved by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s board of directors in December 2020 and made available to the public on Feb. 5, 2021, and is now available for viewing online.
Oʻahu Destination Management Action Plan – Winter 2022 Progress Report
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority provided its second update on the progress toward fulfilling the O‘ahu Destination Management Action Plan, which aims to rebuild, redefine and reset the direction of tourism over a three-year period
Maui Crime May 29 – June 4, 2022: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 13 burglaries, 21 vehicle thefts and 28 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven-day period from May 29 to June 4, 2022.
UH grant-supported research to focus on tsunami damage caused by debris
A four-year, $356,642 National Science Foundation grant will support a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa scientist investigating how the accumulation of debris piled up against buildings as the water rushes inland increases the force and damage of the tsunami waves.
Volcano Watch: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientist sets sail across the Atlantic
This month, Dr. Ashton Flinders, research geophysicist with the US Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, will be co-leading a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean Exploration expedition to a poorly explored section of the of the Atlantic Ocean floor north of and around the Azores Islands.
Hirono, Colleagues Unveil Bill to Expand Affordable Over-the-Counter Birth Control
The measure is aimed at helping to ensure that people across the country can access and afford over-the-counter birth control options and “plan their own reproductive lives, on their own terms.”
Next Go Green Recycling event for West Maui is June 18
Mālama Maui Nui’s monthly Go Green Recycling event for West Maui residents will take place in Lahaina on Saturday, June 18 from 9 am to noon at 1870 Honoapi’ilani Highway (parking lot behind the Lahaina District Court).
