Maui News
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.
Maui residents mixed on whether they’ll keep masks up after mandates drop today
After being the last in the nation with statewide mask mandates, Hawai’i dropped its indoor mask rules today. However, reactions from Maui residents were mixed as to whether they will continue to wear facial coverings when entering indoor settings, such as retailers, offices and churches.
Nighttime traffic gridlock on Piʻilani Highway as roundabout preparation begins
The night work on Piʻilani Highway between Kaonoulu Street and Piʻikea Avenue has been completed. There will be no nighttime closure Saturday, March 26, 2022. Please note that the three lane configuration and right-in, right-out at Kūlanihākoʻi Street will be in place throughout Phase 1, which is anticipated to end in August.
Man dies after small boat capsizes off Maliko Bay, Maui
Emergency rescue crews were unable to revive a mariner who was found face down in the water about 300 yards off of Maliko Bay Thursday evening.
PARKLINQ introducing ‘smart parking’ at Maui Ocean Center
In May, Hawai’i-based PARKLINQ is launching a tier parking system at the Maui Ocean Center and Pacific Whale Foundation in Wailuku.
Maui County’s unemployment dips slightly to 4.8% but higher than US rate of 4.1%
The unemployment rate for Maui County dropped to 4.8% for February 2022, which is .1% lower than the rate in January but higher than the US rate of 4.1%, according to the Hawai‘i State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism.
Gov. Ige signs emergency proclamation to address food insecurity
The COVID-19 pandemic caused food insecurity to grow in Hawaiʻi, and since March 2020, there has been a 36% increase in the number of families receiving food assistance through SNAP.
