Maui News
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.
Regency Wharf Cinemas reopens after extensive remodel
The Regency Wharf Cinemas has reopened after an extensive remodel.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending March 13, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending March 13, 2022. May they rest in peace.
$686M included in FY2022 budget to address Red Hill crisis, close facility
An estimated $686,429,000 in funding for the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility water contamination crisis is included in the fiscal year 2022 omnibus spending bill, unveiled last week.
UH Mānoa Native Hawaiian enrichment program makes ʻprofound differenceʻ
Nā Pua Noʻeau UH Mānoa received the 2022 Hawaiʻi Children’s Action Network “Champions for Children Unsung Hero” award, which recognizes individuals who made a profound difference for keiki in their community.
$22.3M secured for Native Hawaiian housing, highest level of federal funding appropriated
A total of $22.3 million is secured for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, the highest level of funding ever appropriated by Congress, according to US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i).
Volcano Watch: Magma chamber music can tell a revealing tale
Disturbances to a magma or lava body—such as Kīlauea Volcano’s underground summit magma reservoir or its current lava lake—can occur for a variety of reasons, including rising gas pockets or the fall of wall rocks into a lava lake. When a body of magma or lava is disturbed, the fluid in it can respond by vibrating or sloshing in a variety of ways.
UH study: Scientists warn there are too many unknowns for deep-sea mining in Hawaiʻi
New research, published in Marine Policy and co-authored by University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa oceanographers, shows that the science is insufficient to support evidence-based decision-making should deep-sea mining move forward.
Maui helicopter, air operations tied to noise, livestock issues in draft resolutions
Citing noise complaints and livestock disruptions, two Maui County Council draft resolutions are asking the federal government to better manage aircraft operations in Maui County. The proposed resolutions, each aimed at the Federal Aviation Administration, will be taken up during the council’s Infrastructure and Transportation Committee on March 22.
Maui’s Office of the Mayor Budget Office receives budget presentation award
The Office of the Mayor’s Budget Office has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for Fiscal Year 2022.
Community input sought to identify parcels for designation as Important Agricultural Lands
“Agriculture has always been a big part of our heritage throughout Maui County,” said Mayor Michael Victorino. “Identifying and designating Important Agricultural Lands are important steps toward realizing plans for a more self-reliant and diverse economy.”
Maui Crime Feb. 27 – March 5, 2022: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 11 burglaries, 11 vehicle thefts and six vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Feb. 27 to March 5, 2022.
Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem Foundation to award five $1,000 scholarships, applications due April 1
The Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem Foundation is accepting applications from Maui county high school seniors for its five $1,000 scholarships. Applicants must be attending a college or university in 2022 to be eligible.
DHHL field investigation work in Lahaina set for March 14 to April 1
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, through its contractor ENPRO Industries., is scheduled to begin field investigation work mauka of its Leialiʻi 1A Subdivision in Lahaina, Maui.
2022 Real Property Assessment notices being sent before March 15, 2022
The County of Maui Real Property Assessment Division is sending 2022 real property assessment notices to property owners on or before March 15, 2022. The deadline for filing an appeal is April 11, 2022.
Pre-apprenticeship program offers paid high school summer internships in building trades
A paid summer youth training and internship program is now accepting applications from qualified high school students (including 2022 grads) interested in the building trades. Applications are due March 25.
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center to Celebrate Queen Ka‘ahumanu’s Birthday
In commemoration of Queen Kaʻahumanu’s 254th birthday and Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center’s 50th anniversary, a special celebration is planned Friday, March 18, 2022.
The Color Festival Hawaiʻi returns, April 30
Imua Family Services’ signature friend-raiser event, The Color Festival Hawaiʻi, emerges from a two-year hiatus on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
11th Annual Maui 5K surpasses expectations
Organizers of the 11th Annual Maui 5K surpassed their $25K goal, and raised $39, 251 for participating Maui Nui schools.
