Maui News
Bill to let Maui residents sleep in vehicles in county lots approved, but some wary of sites
A bill to create a pilot project so houseless residents may use their vehicles as overnight habitation in county parking lots was passed Tuesday, but some are voicing concerns over which properties may become a “safe sleeping zone.”
New lifeguard tower set for installation Sept. 1 at Hoʻokipa Beach Park
A new lifeguard tower will be installed Sept. 1 at Hoʻokipa Beach Park, and the park will be closed to the public on that day, the Department of Parks and Recreation announced. The park will reopen on Sept. 2 during normal hours, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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UH Maui student selected as fellow in Re:wild Your Campus conservation group
University of Hawaiʻi Maui College student Clifford Russel was selected as a fellow for the new partnership, Re:wild Your Campus.
PGA Tour’s Tournament of Champions on Maui secures title sponsor through 2035
Maui’s PGA Tour event, the Tournament of Champions at The Plantation Course, has secured Sentry Insurance as its title sponsor through 2035.
Senate confirms Annalisa M. Bernard Lee to the District Court of the 2nd Circuit on Maui
The Hawaiʻi State Senate voted today to confirm Annalisa M. Bernard Lee to a position in the District Court of the Second Circuit, which encompasses Maui County. Her term of office will be for six years.
Maui murder trial concludes with FBI testimony, motion for acquittal denied
After 35 witnesses and eight days of testimony since Aug. 1, closing statements from the state and defense are expected on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022.
Three rehabilitated nēnē find homes in Hawaiʻi Sanctuary on slopes of Maunakea
Three nēnē geese were released into the Hawai‘i Island Nēnē Sanctuary earlier this month, on the lower slopes of Mauna Kea, after being rehabilitated.
Power restored to 65,000 on Maui; caused by high-voltage short circuit in Māʻalaea
Hawaiian Electric spokesperson Shayna Decker said a “high-voltage short circuit occurred at a substation in Mā‘alaea, which triggered generating units to trip offline.” She called it a “highly unusual event.”
4.0 earthquake at Kīlauea is part of seismic swarm under Pāhala, no threat
A 4.0 earthquake reported at 7:11 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 22, about six miles east of Pāhala on Hawaiʻi Island, is believed to be part of a seismic swarm which has been going on since 2019, according to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists.
LIST: Maui Lane Closures, through Aug. 26
The state Department of Transportation will be conducting road work this week that will result in lane closures at various locations.
Resident input sought for planning of 3.6 miles of Honoapiʻilani, Lahaina to Kāʻanapali
“This project reimagines West Maui’s main corridor to include new affordable and workforce housing and safer transportation options,” said Mayor Michael Victorino. “This work will align with existing and planned improvements like the West Maui Greenway.”
Open house planned for release of draft South Maui Community Plan Update
The Maui County Planning Department will host an open house for the release of the first draft of the updated South Maui Community Plan on from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at the Kīhei Community Center.
Water conservation requested for Maui Island
The Department of Water Supply is requesting that all Maui Island residents and visitors conserve water in an effort to reduce demand and extend existing supplies.
16 Seabury Hall students receive first AP Capstone Diplomas on Maui
Seabury Hall, a private prep school in Makawao, conferred AP Capstone Diplomas to 16 students in the inaugural program.
Womanspiration’s Tea Party raises $2,000 for Maui Cancer Wellness Retreat
Maui entrepreneurs Kim Yonamine and Leslie Garo hosted the third Womanspiration event on Aug. 20 at Lona Ridge in Wailuku, raising more than $2,000 to benefit Maui Cancer Wellness Retreats.
East Maui man arrested after allegedly firing gunshots
Police say a suspect allegedly shot several rounds in the victim’s direction, at which time the victim left the residence.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Aug. 21, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending Aug. 21, 2022. May they rest in peace.
New “Still in Your Light” murals created by Maui artist at UHMC Campus Health Center
Visitors to the University of Hawai’i Maui College Campus Health Center are now welcomed by a spectacular work created by Maui artist Noble Richardson. “Still in Your Light” is, literally, a voyage.
Update: Honokōwai-Kāʻanapali fire burns 80 acres, 100% containment
A brush fire that started Sunday evening in an area mauka of the Mahinahina Water Treatment Plant and Kapalua Airport burned an estimated 80 acres by morning.
FIRST Robotics teams invited to apply for 2022 grants from $500 to $3,000
Open to FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST Tech Challenge, FIRST Lego League Challenge, and FIRST Lego League Explore teams, the program offers grants ranging from $500 to $3,000 per team to inspire and nurture students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math.
