Maui News
Lahaina teacher housing and Puʻu Kukui Elementary land acquisition included in CIPs
More than $87.7 million was released in July and August for Capital Improvement Projects across the state, including more than $16 million for projects in Maui County.
Maui Prep seeking sponsorships to ‘mālama nā keiki’
Maui Preparatory Academy has launched its 2022-23 Bozich Center Sponsorship campaign to connect with the business community and to support the nonprofit private school’s greatest needs.
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Classrooms connect with farmers, chefs, locally grown food in new school program
Students, teachers and school staff can be connected with farmers, chefs and Hawaiʻi food crops in a new program launched by The Hawai‘i ‘Ulu Cooperative.
Brown Water Advisory issued for South Maui: Māʻalaea to La Perouse
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for South Maui from Māʻalaea to La Perouse.
Maui median home prices drop under $1 million for first time this year
The median sales price for single-family homes dropped below $1 million — to $983,575 — for the first time this year. However, the median sales price for Maui County condominiums spiked last month to a new record high of $820,000, partly driven by luxury condo sales in Wailea/Mākena, Kapalua and Kāʻanapali.
Nominees tapped for Maunakea Management Stewardship and Oversight Authority
Governor David Ige submitted the names of eight nominees for the Maunakea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to the Hawaiʻi State Senate for confirmation.
Five land parcels on Moloka’i purchased for conservation and restoration
Five parcels of land in the ahupua‘a of Mākolelau on Molokai were purchased for conservation and restoration by a federal, state and private partnership.
University of Hawaiʻi Foundation raises record $165 million for FY 2021-22
The University of Hawaiʻi Foundation raised a record $165 million the past fiscal year, including its biggest gift ever, $50 million for ocean research from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Dr. Priscilla Chan.
EXPRESS pilot to expand ridership options for high schoolers with county bus passes
The goal is to increase high school student ridership on county bus services so that underutilized school buses can be reassigned to restore canceled and consolidated routes.
2022 Kū Mai Ka Hula winners announced
The winners have been announced for the 15th Annual Kū Mai Ka Hula Competition, held on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9 and 10 in the Castle Theater of the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Overnight fire at commercial building in Lahaina causes $100,000 in damage
A structure fire reported overnight at a commercial building on Kupuohi St. in West Maui caused an estimated $100,000 in damage.
Visitor airlifted after fall from trail to Kaihalulu “Red Sand” Beach in Hāna, Maui
A 23-year-old Arizona woman was airlifted to safety after suffering a serious leg and foot injury from a fall at the trail leading to Kaihalulu “Red Sand” beach in Hāna, Maui.
WATCH: What is hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism? Doctor Bradley Glenn with Maui Health explains
Doctor Bradley Glenn with Maui Health explains the difference between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
Hāna Arts named finalist in grant competition to fund live music series, public voting begins
The public is urged to support Hāna Arts’ proposal by participating in the public voting process, via online or text, taking place from Sept. 12–21, 2022, at https://vote.levitt.org.
UH 4-year campuses get high ranking for value, diversity, and academic success
US News and World Report 2023 Best Colleges rankings released on Sept. 11, gives three University of Hawai’i campuses high marks.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Sept. 11, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending Sept. 11, 2022. May they rest in peace.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center to celebrate 50th anniversary with series of upcoming events
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center Celebrates its 50th Anniversary with Kama‘āina Nights on Friday, Sept. 16 and a Birthday Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.
FoundHer announces second cohort of Native Hawaiian & AAPI women-led businesses
FoundHer was started in 2020 to address these issues and develop opportunities for AAPI and indigenous women entrepreneurs with an unprecedented program of family care support and “no strings” grants of capital, along with traditional accelerator offerings like mentorship and skill-building.
Volcano Watch: HVO’s new physical volcanology lab instruments are ready for action
HVO’s new physical volcanology laboratory will be able to quickly process eruption samples, providing insights during an eruption crisis. Ultimately, this can lead to better constraints on eruption models and allow scientists to provide better hazard assessments.
Visitor Industry Charity Walk raises $2.2M, including $1.05M in Maui County
The Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Association announced today that the organization’s 43rd Visitor Industry Charity Walk has raised $2.2 million which will be distributed to local nonprofit organizations.
