Maui News

Drinking water at 72 elementary schools across Hawaiʻi will be tested for lead in the second phase of a joint project between the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education and the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health.

With enough water and funding, the state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands plans to add 66 agricultural lots — along with a cultural center, gardens, community buildings, an amphitheater, a local small business venue and native forest restoration  — on roughly 70 acres along Kula Highway in Kēōkea.

Lockhart was reported missing by his family on the afternoon of Monday, May 2, 2022, after he failed to return from a jog.

A large purple moon jelly washed ashore at Waiehu Beach on Maui’s north shore today, but while impressive in size to unsuspecting beachgoers, experts say they are relatively common in Hawaiʻi.

At 6:52 p.m., radar showed moderate to heavy showers continuously developing over the lower slopes and coast of windward Haleakalā. Persistent rainfall rates near 1 inch per hour are expected to continue, with occasional rain bursts producing rates near 2 inches per hour, according to the NWS.

With nearly $1 billion in funds recently approved in conference committees for affordable housing throughout Hawaiʻi, the full state legislature will vote this week on the nine bills. 

Heavy rainfall in East Maui overnight triggered landslides and roadway damage that have closed multiple sections of Piʻilani Highway between mile markers 19 in Kahikinui and mile marker 39 in Kīpahulu.

Access to the Kaho’olawe Island Reserve waters is highly restricted because of the continued presence of unexploded ordnance, as well as for the protection of marine resources within the Reserve. However, during two scheduled weekends each month, limited trolling is allowed in Reserve waters deeper than 30 fathoms for vessels permitted by the KIRC.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui invite the public to join them for a benefit golf tournament at the Wailea Blue Golf Course on Sunday, June 19, 2022.

The state Department of Health, Clean Water Branch reports that heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters.

The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui presents “Children’s Day – Kodomo No Hi” on Saturday, May 7 at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center from 6 to 9 p.m.  Kodomo No Hi is a Japanese tradition that focuses on children; and the evening’s activities present a variety of multi-cultural entertainment and exploratory experiences.

Maui police have closed the Piʻilani Highway in the Hāna area of East Maui due to flooding and landslides.  The Piʻilani Highway (Hwy 31) is closed at Mile 19 and Mile 36.  Motorists should use alternate routes.  The closure went into effect at 4:30 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022. 

Maui Obituaries for the week ending May 1, 2022. May they rest in peace.

There is no spectator limit at this year’s commencement ceremonies for the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College. The in-person event takes place on May 14, from 5-6:30 p.m.

The advisory calls for periods of freezing rain, drizzle and snow at elevations above 12,500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 2-4 inches are possible along with light ice accumulations.

Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center in Kahului will be the site of the 53rd Annual Barrio Fiesta. The event takes place over two days, on Friday, May 27 from 5 to 10 p.m., and Saturday, May 28 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 

and Mazie Hirono voiced support for a measure that would reduce the cost of prescription drugs, according to a news release.

The state Department of Transportation will be conducting road work this week that will result in lane closures at various locations. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.  All projects are weather permitting.

Symbrosia, a Hawaiʻi-based startup company, thinks local seaweed can combat climate change by reducing livestock methane emissions. Facilitated by Maui Nui Marine Resource Council, a free Zoom presentation will feature Daisy Stock and Kylie Tuitavuki of Symbrosia at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The sweet taste of success is covered with chocolate and lots of aloha. “The secret ingredient is Aloha. I put a lot of love in what I do,” said Maui’s Maile Crewdson, during the grand finale episode of the Great Chocolate Showdown.