Maui News
Maui’s Lei of Aloha for World Peace partners in Aloha for Ukraine fundraiser, March 18
Mauiʻs Lei of Aloha for World Peace has partnered with Naluʻs South Shore Grill, ekolu kitchen 1279, and local Maui musicians, to raise funds for organizations and volunteers in Ukraine and neighboring countries.
Abandoned, historic building in Lāhainā poised for upgrades
County offices or senior center uses are being considered, along with other possibilities, for the historic Pioneer Mill Co. office building in Lāhainā. and in disrepair since the mill closed in 1999.
No tsunami expected for Hawaiʻi after 7.3 Japan earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a 7.3 preliminary magnitude earthquake near the east coast of Honshu, Japan, reported at around 4:37 a.m. HST on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
BlackSand Capital makes three-year commitment to affordable housing on Maui
BlackSand Capital has entered into a three-year commitment of $300,000 to House Maui, a Hawaiʻi Community Foundation initiative working to create a sustainable housing market for local families on Maui.
$5M to fund ongoing care to underserved at four health centers in Maui County
A total of $5,129,903 in federal funding will go to four community health centers in Maui County.
MADD: Have fun but don’t drive drunk on St. Patrickʻs Day
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) reminds people to plan ahead for a safe ride home on Thursday, St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday that continuously ranks as one of the most dangerous on the nation’s roads.
Hawaiʻi Youth Advocates rally at Capitol to raise support for bills to end youth vaping
Youth, health advocates, and elected officials gathered at the State Capitol for a press conference to bring awareness to the youth vaping epidemic. Additional sign waving events were organized on Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Maui, and Hawai‘i Island to build support across the state.
Robert’s Hawaiʻi receives $200,000 in federal rebates for 10 energy-efficient school buses
The US Environmental Protection Agency is providing Robert’s Hawaiʻi School Bus, Inc. with rebates totaling $200,000 to replace 10 old, high-polluting diesel school buses with energy-efficient buses.
Update: stolen canoe recovered in waters off Maui
The Maui Canoe Club is seeking the public’s help with any information on the theft of a six-man outrigger canoe, stolen from the beach in North Kīhei overnight.
Public input sought for new Department of Agriculture budget; meeting tonight
The County will consider funding requests and priorities suggested by the community for the Department of Agriculture that will open in July.
Blue and yellow lights honor of the people of Ukraine
State capitol building lit in blue and yellow for one month as a visible reminder of the Ukranian people and their fight for democracy and self-determination.
Maui council urged to raise tax on second homes, short-term rentals to raise money for affordables
Leaving property taxes at the lowest in the nation could actually spur investment home buys in Maui County, according to a presentation Monday afternoon at council’s Affordable Housing Committee. About 70% of purchases in 2020 were non-owner occupied, second homes, Hawaiʻi Information Service said. Meanwhile, Hawaiʻi this year ranked lowest in the nation for property taxes by state, according to a WalletHub study published this month.
Maui Office of Economic Development grants training workshop, March 31
The County of Maui Office of Economic Development will hold a Fiscal Year 2023 Grants Training Workshop via BlueJeans beginning at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2022.
In-home audit offered to low income Maui families to trim energy bills
The federally funded Weatherization Assistance Program provides for an in-home audit to determine energy efficiency improvements, while ensuring health and safety, and the purchase of items, such as new Energy Star refrigerators, solar water heaters, CFL and LED light bulbs and more, to reduce the energy burden for low income households.
Washington Place celebrates 175th anniversary
Washington Place, a National Historic Landmark and the executive mansion of the governor of the State of Hawaiʻi, celebrates 175 years with commemoration festivities to kick off later this month.
Hawaiʻi State Legislature honoring 33 during Education Week
The Hawai‘i State Legislature is celebrating Education Week by honoring the outstanding work of 33 students, educators, faculty and school leaders for their commitment to educational excellence.
Trash pickups rescheduled in Pāʻia
Curbside trash collections have been rescheduled for pickup to Tuesday, March 15, in Pāʻia, due to a personnel shortage.
Subaru Hawaiʻi donated $50,000 in matching gifts to five nonprofits
Subaru Hawai‘i’s inaugural Love in Action campaign donated more than $50,000 in matching gifts to local nonprofits across the state: Humane Societies of Hawaiʻi, Project Vision, Mana Maoli, Hui Ho‘oleimaluō and Child & Family Service.
100th Infantry Battalion kicks off 80th anniversary with challenge for Hawaiʻi students
“We initiated the ‘100th Infantry Battalion Challenge’ to encourage young students to explore their roots and to find lessons that can be applied to today’s challenges,” Sakoda said.
$23 million secured for realignment of Honoapiʻilani from Ukumehame to Launiupoko
The new earmark funding will be used to realign 4.5 miles of Honoapi‘ilani Highway from Ukumehame to Launiupoko to make it safer and more resilient to the impacts of coastal erosion and climate change.
