Maui News
$6,233 Raised for Breast Cancer Research at Play for Pink Day at Kapalua, Maui
In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Kapalua Golf held a fundraising outing on Oct. 21, on the Bay Course in Kapalua. The event raised and donated $6,233 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Play for P.I.N.K.
UH Maui College Students Planning Mission to the Moon for Small Satellites
Four University of Hawai‘i Maui College students are planning a mission to the Moon…via small satellites called LunaSats.
Plaintiffs Sue Maui County and Mayor for “Houseless Sweeps” at ‘Āmala Place
A lawsuit has been filed against the mayor and County of Maui arguing that the seizure of houseless peoples’ shelters and belongings at ‘Āmala Place near Kanahā Beach Park without first providing a hearing “violated their constitutional rights.”
Hawai‘i Wildlife Discovery Center Now Open at Whalers Village
The Hawai‘i Wildlife Discovery Center has more than 30 exhibits about Hawaiʻi’s undersea life, whaling era, cultural values, and conservation work with contributions from several partners, including the nonprofit Will Smith Foundation that sponsored the Immersive Experience, one of the highlights of the Discovery Center. The six-minute video is screened on three walls with only the sounds from ocean animals and waves rushing to shore.
Navy’s 2020 Fuel Leak on O’ahu Sparks Action by Hawai’i Congressional Delegation
Hawai’i’s four-member US Congressional delegation today sent a letter to Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro requesting the Navy provide more information on the March 2020 fuel leak near Hotel Pier at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on O’ahu.
Legislation Proposes Limits on Transient Accommodations on Maui
Bills on vacation rentals in apartment districts and new hotels on Maui will be heard on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021.
Maui County Transient Accommodations Tax Now in Effect
The Maui County Council unanimously passed Bill 101 last month– that creates a 3% transient accommodations tax in Maui County.
Governor Ige extends disaster relief period for Maui, Kauaʻi storm
Governor David Ige issued a fifth proclamation related to heavy rains that caused major flooding, landslides and fear of dam failure in March 2021.
Maui Arbor Day Celebration Includes 1,000 Tree Giveaway
To celebrate Arbor Day, Maui Nui Botanical Gardens in Kahului is giving away 1000 trees to Maui residents Nov. 2-6, with registration required.
Maui’s Second Circuit Chief Judge Richard Bissen, Jr. Honored as Jurist of the Year
Second Circuit Chief Judge Richard T. Bissen, Jr. of Maui and First Circuit Court Judge Paul B.K. Wong received the 2021 Jurist of the Year Award on Oct. 29 from Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald.
Public Electrical Vehicle Charging Network Could Expand, and with Lower Rates
Hawaiian Electric has asked the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to approve its proposed Public Electric Vehicle Charger Expansion Project, which would install and operate about 300 more charging stations at roughly 75 sites, and with lower rates, as part of the company’s ongoing effort to help Hawai‘i achieve its decarbonization goals.
IRS Issues 430,000 More Refunds for Overpaid Taxes on Unemployment Compensation
The Internal Revenue Service recently sent approximately 430,000 refunds totaling more than $510 million to taxpayers who paid taxes on unemployment compensation excluded from income for tax year 2020. The refunds averaged about $1,189.
Maui Humane Society Reopens Shelter to Public
Maui Humane Society is expanding operating hours and opening its doors to the public for adoptions after being appointment-only since the pandemic began.
Hilton Grand Vacations’ Maui Bay Villas Unveils its First 31 Units in Soft Opening
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. announced the soft opening of its brand-new oceanfront property, Maui Bay Villas by Hilton Grand Vacations in Kīhei. Located on Maui’s southwest coast, the all-suite luxury resort marks HGV’s first location on the island and 10th property in Hawaiʻi.
22 DUI Arrests, 81 Speeding Citations During Halloween Weekend Enforcement on Maui
Maui police arrested 22 individuals for Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant, and issued 81 speeding citations during holiday impaired driving enforcement over the Halloween weekend.
Rancor, Rallies, Petitions and Anger: Divisiveness in the Era of COVID-19
In this era of COVID-19 and its attendant deprivations, never before has Maui seemed more like a house divided. What has led us here? Can we mend? Do we need to redefine aloha?
UH: Potential Direct Ancestor of Modern Humans Identified
“A direct ancestor to modern humans has been identified, providing clarity to an important chapter in human evolution,” according to an announcement by an international team of researchers, including a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa professor, that was published on October 28 in Evolutionary Anthropology.
Monthly Siren EAS Test, Nov. 1
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for TODAY, Nov. 1, at 11:45 a.m.
Mechanical Failure May Have Contributed to Deadly Kula Crash on Halloween Night
A single car crash in Kula claimed the life of a 76-year-old Kula woman on Halloween night. Police say a preliminary investigation reveals that the 1941 Ford Woody station wagon sustained a mechanical failure, which may have contributed to the crash.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending Oct. 31, 2021
Maui Obituaries for the week ending Oct. 31, 2021. May they rest in peace.
