Maui News
More than 100,000 residents could qualify for affordable connectivity program
Currently, more than 29,000 households across Hawai‘i are enrolled in the ACP, providing more than $7 million in benefits locally. It is estimated that more than 100,000 Hawai‘ihouseholds could qualify for the ACP.
US Health & Human Services Dept. awards $786K to Hawaiʻi Community Health Centers
The funding includes $65,500 to Hāna Community Health Center; $65,500 to Molokaʻi ʻOhana Health Care, Inc.; $65,500 to Lānaʻi Community Health Center; and $65,500 to the Community Clinic of Maui, Inc., according to the Health Resources & Services Administration.
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Parking structure and security upgrades at Hoapili Hale, Maui’s Second Circuit Court
The Second Circuit Court recently completed an extensive renovation of the parking structure and entry area of Hoapili Hale, including the addition of needed security upgrades.
Hoʻolehua Tree Trimming Scheduled, Aug. 8
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and County of Maui Highways Division will conduct tree trimming work on Kolea Ave in Ho‘olehua, Molokaʻi, beginning Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Aug. 7, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending Aug. 7, 2022. May they rest in peace.
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea’s summit lava lake continues to be quietly remarkable
The ongoing eruption at the summit of Kīlauea hasn’t made the news recently, but that doesn’t mean the recent eruptive activity hasn’t been noteworthy. It’s just been operating quietly in the background, without much fanfare.
1,260 acres at Waiea is newest Natural Area Reserve, the first on Hawaiʻi Island in 35 years
The Waiea NAR contains moist koa and ‘ōhi‘a dominated forests on the western flank of Mauna Loa within the South Kona district.
Ka Hale A Ke Ola receives donation to support homeless resources in Maui County
The monies will be used to cover increased costs for food and supplies at the shelters during these difficult inflationary times.
LIST: Maui Lane Closures, Aug. 6-12
The state Department of Transportation will be conducting road work this week that will result in lane closures at various locations, including: Hooapiʻilani, Piʻilani and Hāna Highways on Maui, and Maunaloa Highway on Molokaʻi.
Finalists named for 2023 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year
Waiheʻe Elementaryʻs curriculum coordinator, Malia Draper, and Lahainaluna math teacher Cornelio “CJ” Ancheta, are among the list of 15 educators across the state selected as finalists for the 2023 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year.
40 youth complete MEO summer program
Maui Economic Opportunity Youth Services summer program came to an end last week after a busy two months of community service projects, such as reading to preschoolers and organizing Bingo for kupuna, and fun activities that included snorkeling at Molokini and a Maui Ocean Center visit.
Maui paddling kūpuna crews to compete in new 75-and-older division in British Isles
Three dozen Maui kūpuna depart this weekend to compete in the first 75-and-older division at the 2022 World Sprints.
Cat Cafe Maui, where guests can make feline friends, or adopt a cat for home
A first-of-its-kind space, the Cat Cafe Maui, opens at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center. Described as “a fun and inviting space for cats and humans,” Cat Cafe Maui patrons can relax, play, sip, and shop with rescue cats–and adopt one if they find a special connection.
Schatz releases interactive map to track millions in federal funding delivered to Hawaiʻi
Maui earmarks include $23 million for the realignment of the Honoapiʻilani Highway, $6.1 million to Haleakalā National Park, and a host of other federal funds for various projects and improvements.
ʻOhana Fuels gives $6,000+ to Maui Farm
A nonprofit group that helps Maui families at risk of becoming homeless has received a donation from ʻOhana Fuels.
Hirono notes sex trafficking high among Native Hawaiian females, seeks FBI help
US Senator Maizie Hirono has asked FBI director Christopher Wray to pay special attention to the safety of Native Hawaiian women and girls, in view of recent statistics showing they represent more than two-thirds of sex trafficking victims in Hawaiʻi.
Mayor proposes to buy former ʻIao Valley Lodge from Hawaiʻi Nature Center for $1.5M
Mayor Michael Victorino transmitted a proposal to the Maui County Council to purchase the acreage and the structure that was the former ʻĪao Valley Lodge in ʻĪao Valley for $1.5 million from the Hawaiʻi Nature Center.
Bill to allow people to sleep in their vehicles in Maui County parking lots advances
Maui resident Laura Reidell said she knows what it’s like to sleep in her vehicle after not being able to pay for high rent costs during the pandemic. If the council approves a measure called Bill 108 that allows county parking lots to be used for human habitation, Reidell and others said they will have a safe place to sleep. Maui County Council on Friday voted unanimously to approve the bill on first reading. Bill 108 now advances to the second and final reading at full council.
Maui ban on disposable bodyboards takes effect on Tuesday
A new law banning the sale, rental, and distribution of disposable polystyrene bodyboards goes into effect on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022.
New traffic signal planned for intersection of Piʻilani Highway and Okolani Drive South Maui
The County of Maui announced plans to install a new traffic signal system at the intersection of Pi’ilani Highway and Okolani Drive during the first quarter of 2023.
