Maui News
Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge reopens visitor center after two year pandemic closure
The visitor center at the Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge reopened on Monday after a two year closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Businesses happy about mask mandate change
A number of businesses are looking forward to the state’s plan to lift mask-wearing requirements indoors on March 26.
Sheriff Division promotes three new lieutenants
Three Deputy Sheriff Sergeants were promoted to Lieutenant at an official promotion and pinning ceremony held Wednesday.
Maui Matsuri postponed for “Children’s Day – Kodomo no Hi” event, May 7
With JCSM pushing back the 2021 Maui Matsuri Festival from May to November last year, and many participating organizations still regaining their pre-pandemic capacities, the decision was made to honor the perpetual theme of the Matsuri – Kodomo No Tame Ni (For the Sake of the Children) – and focus on a one-day event for children.
Grammy-winning guitarist Jeff Peterson playing at MEO’s fundraising gala on April 30
Maui Economic Opportunity’s fundraising Gala “We Are ‘Ohana” on April 30 at the King Kamehameha Golf Club in Wailuku will feature Grammy-winning slack key guitarist Jeff Peterson, with a special appearance by Amy Hānaiali‘i.
Kaʻena Point on Oʻahu closer to becoming Hawaiʻi’s first National Heritage Area
The US House of Representatives have passed a bill, co-introduced by Hawaiʻi Congressmen Ed Case and Kaiali’i Kahele, to advance the possible designation of Ka‘ena Point on Oahu’s westernmost tip as Hawaiʻi’s first Natural Heritage Area.
Haleakalā National Park celebrating Solar Week with variety of public activities
Haleakalā National Park in celebrating Solar Week, which runs March 20 through March 26, with a variety of public activities involving a feature of the park many do not think about: the Sun.
Maui Now Seeks Reader Input for Survey: Rising Out-of-state Maui Home Buyers, Electric Bills, Gas Prices, Cap on Transient Accommodations
Maui Now is conducting a survey focused on understanding the opinions and attitudes of its readers about the projected rise of electric bills, gas prices, cap on transient accommodations, out-of-state Maui home buyers, and property taxes on second homes.
Councilmember King to host community town hall on affordable housing, March 22
Councilmember Kelly Takaya King hosts an in-person town hall on March 22 at 6 p.m. at the Malcolm Center, 1305 N. Holopono St., to discuss affordable housing and address residents’ questions on affordable housing.
March 10-16, 2022 COVID-19 update: 14 deaths, 1,092 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The state Department of Health is reporting a COVID-19 count of 1,092 new cases over the past week, between March 10-16, 2022. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 deaths increased to 1,368, with 14 new deaths reported over the past week.
30th Annual Celebration of the Arts at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, April 15-16
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua hosts the 30th annual Celebration of the Arts from April 15-16, 2022. Celebration of the Arts is an arts and cultural festival celebrating the spirit of aloha through more than 60 of the state’s top artisans, educators, cultural practitioners, speakers, and entertainers. It is the only event of its kind in the Hawaiian Islands.
Emergency Preparedness Drill set for Maui County employees Thursday, March 17
Maui County employees working in the Maui County Service Center in Kahului will participate in an emergency preparedness drill from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2022.
Maui Job Openings: Featured Positions for Week of March 13 – 19
Maui Now’s featured jobs for the week of March 13 to 19, 2022. Add your job listing.
Victorino Outlines Priorities of Safety, Economy, Housing, Green Infrastructure in State of the County Address
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino delivered his State of the County address in hybrid fashion Wednesday evening from the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. His address included a mix of video and live remarks in which he highlighted several priorities moving forward.
Kokomo structure fire results in $320K damage
Two people were displaced following a structure fire in Makawao that caused $320,000 in damage Wednesday afternoon.
Hawaiʻi National Guard concludes COVID-19 support mission
At its peak, the HING JTF held about 1,300 Soldiers and Airmen on COVID-19 status across the state. About 300 Guardsmen make up the current force that off-ramped on March 15.
Update: Mexican Consulate returns to MEO in Wailuku to process documents
After two years of postponement due to the pandemic, the Mexican Consulate will return to Maui Economic Opportunity to process documents, such as passports and birth certificates, by appointment from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 26 and 27 in Wailuku.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, March 17-23
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment, find our comprehensive listing here.
UHMC, Hui No Ke Ola Pono dental program seeks applicants, will sponsor tuition
University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Office of Extended Learning and Workforce Development is seeking applicants for a Dental Assisting Certificate program offered this summer with full tuition sponsored.
House finance leader Rep. Sylvia Luke backs executive branch budget
Rep. Sylvia Luke, House Committee on Finance chairwoman, said she backs the executive branch budget, which includes about $8.6 billion in General Funds and $16.7 billion in All Means of Financing, according to a news release today.
