Maui News
West Maui residents urged to continue voluntary water conservation
Dry conditions are ongoing in West Maui and have reduced water flowing from Honolua Ditch and Kanaha Stream. These water sources supply the Mahinahina and Lahaina Water treatment facilities, respectively.
Habitat for Humanity Maui receives transformational $3.5M gift from MacKenzie Scott
Habitat for Humanity Maui received a transformational $3.5 million gift from American author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
West Maui Greenway Master Plan discussion tonight
The West Maui Greenway is a proposed 25-mile multi-use trail that will one day connect Ukumehame and Līpoa Point, passing through multiple community destinations and downtown Lahaina along the way.
Crash of Civil Air Patrol flight over Kauaʻi claims life of two
According to a preliminary investigation, the Civil Air Patrol plane was a Cessna 172 Skyhawk (N98763) conducting monthly tsunami warning practice runs, county officials said.
AARP Hawaiʻi offering free Zoom webinars with registered dietician and nutritionist
AARP Hawaiʻi is offering a series of free Zoom webinars about healthy diets with registered dietician and nutritionist Caroline Hamatake.
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi honors Dr. Eckart-Dodd of Maui with national award
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi honored Dr. Anna Eckart-Dodd and the community COVID-19 vaccination events team as the 2021 recipients of the national David Lawrence Community Service Award.
University of Hawaiʻi COVID-19 guidelines for 10-campus system take effect March 26
On March 26, 2022, the following updates to the University of Hawaiʻi COVID-19 Guidelines for the 10-campus system will go into effect.
Surf of 12-16 feet expected along north shores
Advisory level surf will occur on Kauaʻi this afternoon, on Oʻahu around sundown, and across Maui County this evening.
Sen. Hirono backs Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for nomination to Supreme Court
Senator Hirono highlighted Judge Jackson’s professional qualifications, her personal background, and the historic nature of her nomination to be the first Black woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court.
UH Study: Normal will continue to be drier and drier, with more extreme wet weather events
The results of a recent study show that many regions are projected to be in permanent drought or pluvial conditions by the end of the 21st century.
Two night service trip in Kīpahulu District of Haleakala National Park, April 15-17
The Friends of Haleakala National Park are seeking volunteers for a three day, two night service trip in the Kīpahulu District of the national park on Friday through Sunday, April 15-17, 2022.
Federal funds secured to mitigate impact of climate change
H.R. 2471, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 signed into law by the President on Tuesday, March 15, included his request for $300,000 to assist the City and County of Honolulu to adapt to climate change with its city-wide Tree Inventory and Management Plan.
Conservationist honored for work protecting shearwaters on Kauaʻi
A revered kumu, educator, and much sought-after conservationist, Sabra Kauka, was named DLNR & YOU Citizen Conservationist.
Save Maui trip money by camping in a rental? Council may put brakes on the growing practice
Rental vehicles with camping accessories can’t be used as visitor accommodations under a new proposal being considered by county lawmakers. “Driving from West Maui to Central in the early morning or early evening, the whole coastline is littered with this kind of thing,” Paltin said during the council’s Planning and Sustainable Land Use Committee meeting last week. “I don’t think anyone of them are paying (Transient Accommodations Tax) or anything like that, and they’re taking up camping spots that local people camp at.”
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending March 20, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending March 20, 2022. May they rest in peace.
Maui to celebrate Prince Kūhiō at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
The 2022 Prince Kūhiō Maui Ho’olaule’a happens in person, Friday, March 25, 2022, from 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center. The event is free and open to the public and features free keiki activities, workshops, Hawaiian music and hula.
$1.29M grant awarded to UH to study lava tube biodiversity in Hawaiʻi
A four-year, $1.29-million grant from the National Science Foundation was awarded to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa for the study of subterranean biodiversity associated with lava tubes in Hawaiʻi.
No tsunami expected after 4.5 earthquake in Waikoloa on Hawaiʻi Island
There is no tsunami expected following a 4.5 (4.4 preliminary magnitude) earthquake reported at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 20, 2022 in the Waikoloa region of Hawaiʻi Island.
Maui smash-hit burger joint expands to Kahului, set for Upcountry
When Maui native Zach Sato opened his first restaurant, Havens, less than two years ago, he had no idea it would soon popularize smash burgers on the Valley Isle. expanded Havens from its North Kihei flagship restaurant to a food truck in Kahului on Thursday. In the next six months, he expects to open a brick-and-mortar spot in Pukalani, which is already being used for prep work.
Senate passes legislation to help domestic violence survivors cut ties with abusers
The US Senate unanimously passed the Safe Connections Act, bipartisan legislation that seeks to help survivors of domestic violence and other crimes cut ties with their abusers and separate from shared wireless service plans, which can be exploited to monitor, stalk, or control victims.
