Maui News
Maui Department of Liquor Control to begin accepting license renewal applications, April 1
The Department of Liquor Control will begin accepting license renewal applications starting April 1, 2022. Applications may be submitted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the department’s office located at 110 Alaʻihi Street, Room 212, Kahului.
Quarantine facilities in Honolulu transition to serve original purpose as affordable housing
Two isolation and quarantine facilities will now transition to serve their original purpose as affordable housing for individuals or couples at or below 60% of the area median income.
Kaiser Permanente’s clinic in Kīhei reopens April 4
After being closed for more than a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi’s clinic in Kīhei will reopen April 4.
Maui Prep presents “Willy Wonka Jr.” April 8-10
Maui Prep Department of Performing Arts invites the community to enter a “world of pure imagination” when it presents “Willy Wonka Jr” on April 8, 9, and 10, 2022 at the campus’ Bozich Center for Athletics and Performing Arts.
UH: Student research improves Hawaiʻi coral restoration efforts
A study led by University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa student researchers revealed that exposing rice coral larvae to warmer temperatures did not improve survival once the coral developed into juveniles and were exposed to heat stress.
Funding measure includes millions for education and health, strengthen social safety net in Hawaiʻi
Millions in funding and additional studies to improve education, health care and social safety net programs for Hawai’i are included the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2022 that passed Congress and was signed into law by the President earlier this month.
Online public meeting to discuss South Maui budget priorities Wednesday
Hosted by Maui County Council Member Kelly Takaya King, a virtual town hall at 6 p.m. Wednesday will discuss South Maui budget priorities for fiscal year 2023.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending March 27, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending March 27, 2022. May they rest in peace.
State effort urges screening for Hawaiʻi’s 2nd highest cancer killer: colon cancer
A new public service announcement effort encourages adults 45 to 75 years old to get screened for colorectal cancer — the second leading cancer killer in Hawai’i — according to the state Department of Health.
Maui Crime March 13 – 19, 2022: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to four burglaries, 28 vehicle thefts and 14 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from March 13 to 19, 2022.
List: Maui Weekly Lane Closures Through April 1, 2022
The state Department of Transportation is working on several road projects that will result in lane closures through April 1, 2022.
Maui Humane society hosts Annual Kitten Shower, April 9
The public is invited to the Maui Humane Society’s Annual Kitten Shower, Saturday, April 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is an in-person event, with a chance to meet kittens, watch live demos, and play games.
Aloha for Ukraine campaign raises $73,000 in collaboration with Maui community
Maui’s Aloha for Ukraine campaign raised a total of $73,000 during a fundraising effort held Friday March 18 in Kīhei.
Kalani Peʻa to perform at GRAMMY Premiere Ceremony
Maui’s Kalani Peʻa will perform during the 64th GRAMMY Premiere Ceremony at the MGM Grand Conference Marquee Ballroom in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3, 2022.
Congressman Case secures $975K to build Hawaiʻi’s workforce for the digital economy
“Our residents will have access to free classes in our public libraries and community spaces to build the digital skills they need to be successful,” said Stacey A. Aldrich, Hawaiʻi’s State Librarian.
With child nutrition waivers set to expire, Sen. Hirono urges USDA to keep children fed
Originally established by Congress at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the waivers are currently scheduled to expire on June 30, 2022, potentially forcing thousands of children and families back into food insecurity.
136 whales sighted over 15 minutes in 3rd coordinated count of 2022
A total of 136 whale sightings were recorded during the 15 minute period between 10 and 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, during the third coordinated count this year between the Pacific Whale Foundation on Maui and the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
Maui Job Openings: Featured Positions for Week of March 20 – 26
Maui Now’s featured jobs for the week of March 20 to 26, 2022.
Founder of BluBlocker Sunglasses, part-time Maui resident, Joseph Sugarman dies
Entrepreneur and founder of BluBlocker Sunglasses, Joseph Sugarman, died peacefully surrounded by his family in Las Vegas on March 18, 2022. He was 83. Sugarman began living part-time on Maui starting in 1993, where he owned and ran The Maui Weekly.
Affordable Connectivity Program offers internet access to qualified Hawaiʻi residents
The Affordable Connectivity Program provides up to $30 a month off internet service bills with continuance of a $75 discount for households on Hawaiian Home Lands.
