Maui News
The Shops at Wailea announces new live music series, Wailea Wednesdays
A new live music series, Wailea Wednesdays, starts March 2 at The Shops at Wailea.
Major 670-acre housing project at Honuaʻula aims to move ahead; groups intervene
A long-debated master planned community proposed for 670 acres in South Maui called Honuaʻula sought the next phase of county approval today — but two groups are challenging it. uses, preservation, conservation and recreational/open space areas, along with infrastructure. The project is located on about 670 acres adjacent to Maui Meadows and Wailea Resort in South Maui.
Feb. 22, 2022 COVID-19 update: 150 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The latest data represents a total of 6,306 “active” cases statewide over two weeks. This is below the delta peak of 11,500. Maui County’s seven day average of cases is now 24.9 cases per 100,000. This is below the delta peak of 57.6 per 100,000 reported on Aug. 25, and the 412.1 per 100,000 reported on Jan. 21, 2022.
Lava will likely be visible in Kīlauea lava lake tonight
“Based on previous observations, lava will likely be visible in the active lava lake this evening,” the HVO update stated.
Maui Now Survey: Majority unhappy with return of cruise ships, don’t want commercial downhill bicycling tours, families feel priced out of Maui County
On Thursday, Feb. 3, Maui Now released a survey asking its readers to share their opinions and attitudes toward current issues affecting Maui County. The survey questions included topics from booster shot requirements, the return of cruise ships to Maui, staff shortages, and commercial downhill bicycling tours on the roadways of Haleakalā.
Nisei Veterans Memorial Center hosts “Internment: Stories from Maui” exhibit
The exhibit features personal stories, photographs and information on the two locations on Maui which served as detention centers.
2-22-22 proves lucky for Hawaiʻi guest who wins $275,717 jackpot at Fremont
A lucky Hawai’i resident hit a more than $275,000 progressive jackpot playing IGT’s Wheel of Fortune® slots at Boyd Gaming’s Fremont Hotel and Casino early this morning.
Update: Four casualties confirmed in crash of civilian contracted helicopter on Kauaʻi
Emergency personnel from the Pacific Missile Range Facility on Kauaʻi responded to a crash involving a civilian contracted helicopter on the northern area of the installation shortly after 10 a.m. today, officials confirmed.
The Nature Conservancy announces new Conservation Director
Trevor Taylor comes to TNC with more than 30 years of experience managing natural resources and stewardship programs in Oregon.
Candidate filing opens for the 2022 Hawaiʻi Elections
Candidate filing for the 2022 Election cycle kicks off on March 1 and runs through June 7, 2022.
4 Maui public schools win national awards at Student Television Network conference
Students from 13 Hawai‘i public schools — including four on Maui — won 36 national media awards during the 2022 Student Television Network National Convention that was held over the President’s Day weekend in Long Beach, CA.
Healing the Healers event on Maui to celebrate nonprofit employees
Maui United Way along with Hawaiʻi Land Trust and Hui No Ke Ola Pono will host a “Healing the Healers” event on April 7, 2022 at Waiheʻe Refuge to thank Maui based nonprofit and health center staff for all they do for the community.
Hawaiʻi Land Trust appoints three new board directors, including Makawao native
Hawai‘i Land Trust, the statewide local nonprofit that protects, stewards and connects people to the lands that sustain Hawaiʻi, has appointed three new directors to its 2022 Board. They include Makawao native Uʻiliani Tanigawa Lum, who will serve as the board’s secretary.
Maui Food Bank benefits from ʻOhana Fuels donation
The $5,081 donation given to Maui Food Bank from ʻOhana Fuels will provide more than 20,000 meals to people who are at risk of going hungry.
GoFundMe account set up to keep animals fed on Maui Animal Farm
A GoFundMe account seeks to raise $5,000 for the Maui Animal Farm after its owner, Heidi Denecke broke her ankle in two places preventing her from taking care of the animals and keep farm tours running.
Huihui restaurant at Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel supporting efforts to reduce invasive deer
Huihui chef Tom Muromoto’s thoughtfully crafted menu sources deer from the neighboring rural island for dishes that include the Molokaʻi venison burger, and Molokaʻi venison poke.
Findings of report on tourism management and economic development to be discussed
The council’s Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee will discuss the findings and recommendations of its Tourism Management and Economic Development Temporary Investigative Group—including a proposal to establish caps on all transient accommodations.
Hāna residential scrap metals recycling event set for March 3-5, 2022
A Hāna residential scrap metals recycling event is set for 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 3-5 at the Hāna Landfill.
Web page established for new Maui County Department of Agriculture
Maui County has set up a new web page as part of the formation of the new County Department of Agriculture. Voters approved a Maui County Charter amendment in November 2020 for establishment of the department, which will officially launch in July 2022.
Nominations sought for Maui County’s Outstanding Older Americans 2022
The Office on Aging is seeking nominations for Maui County’s 53nd Annual Outstanding Older Americans. The recognition program is held each May in conjunction with Older Americans Month to recognize elders across the nation for their extraordinary efforts and contributions to society.
