Maui News
Motorcyclist critically injured in motor vehicle crash on Honoapiʻilani in Waikapū
A 48-year-old Wailuku man is in critical condition following a motor vehicle crash on the Honoapiʻilani Highway (30) in Waikapū early Sunday morning.
Maui Economic Opportunity Names Mahie McPherson Moloka‘i Manager
Maui Economic Opportunity named Mahie K. McPherson in late March as its new Moloka‘i Manager. McPherson will run agency operations on the island while serving as liaison to the community and identifying needs.
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Sen. Hirono tours Hawaiʻi Island, highlighting efforts to lower costs for working families
In recent weeks, Senator Hirono introduced legislation to cap the cost of insulin at $35 a month and combat price gouging on essentials like food, gasoline, and prescription drugs.
11 unclaimed remains at Maui forensic facility
The Maui Police Department currently has 11 unclaimed bodies at its forensic facility in Wailuku, according to police. Officials are requesting assistance in contacting family members of the deceased.
Merrie Monarch Festival 2022 Results: Kauaʻi hālau wins overall; Maui sweeps kāne divisions
Hulō! to the Hālau from Kauaʻi! Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leinā‘ala took the overall title at the 59th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival. From Maui, the seven men of Hālau Kekuaokalā‘au‘ala‘iliahi, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Haunani & ʻIliahi Paredes of Wailuku, swept first place honors in both the kāne kahiko and kāne ʻauana divisions. The women of Kekuaokalā‘au‘ala‘iliahi earned second place honors in the wahine kahiko division.
Body of missing fisherman recovered from Waiʻānapanapa in East Maui
The body of a missing 24-year-old Kula man was recovered on Saturday afternoon from waters off of East Maui, a day after he failed to return from fishing.
Maui County to accept Fall 2022 Season Tri-Annual Permits May 2-9
Permit applications will be accepted for recreational use of pools, gyms, fields, stadiums and tennis courts during the activity period of Aug. 1 to Dec. 31, 2022.
Hui No Ke Ola Pono Administers Spring 2022 Maui Island Oral Health Survey
According to the E Ola Mau A Mau Report of 2019, Oral Health inequity on Maui persistently affects native Hawaiian children and adults. HNKOP is dedicated to providing these services and to be part of the solution changing policies to better serve the lāhui.
Hearing on recommendation to designate the Lahaina Aquifer as a surface and ground water area
The Commission on Water Resource Management will hold a public hearing to receive testimony on a recommendation to designate the Lahaina Aquifer Sector, Maui as a Surface Water and Ground Water Management Area.
158 protective long-sleeve shirts collected for Maui farmworkers
Maui Economic Opportunity collected 158 shirts during the National Long-Sleeve Shirt Drive, aimed at protecting farmworkers from pesticides and heat in the fields. MEO works with farmworkers and farms statewide through the National Farmworker Jobs Program, offering clothing, job training and employment. The long-sleeve shirt drive from March 26 to April 2 was part of […]
Honolulu and Kahului among best in US with low levels of air pollution
The 2022 “State of the Air” report, released by the American Lung Association, finds that urban Honolulu’s rankings were among the best in the United States for some of the most harmful and widespread types of air pollution: particle pollution and ozone.
19 graduate from Maui Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team training
The Maui Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team welcomed 19 new members to its list of trained personnel during a graduation ceremony on Friday.
Take the Maui Now Reader Survey: Hawaii Safe Travel Program Ending, Fast Food Chains, Over-Tourism, Housing, “Historic” Drought
Maui Now is conducting a survey focused on understanding the opinions and attitudes of its readers about Hawaii’s Safe Travels program ending, recent reports of “historic” drought conditions in Maui County, creating more housing units, the increase of national fast-food chains opening this summer, and over-tourism and its impact on Maui’s resources and infrastructure.
Chick-fil-A, Raising Cane’s to hatch this summer as 5 Maui restaurants race to open
It’s a race to open for five restaurant chains slated to launch along Ho’okele Street in Kahului. Chick-fil-A, Raising Cane’s, Sonic, Taco Bell and Teddy’s Bigger Burgers have each announced plans to open this year.
Maui council reverses stance, now backs Māʻalaea plan to fix sewage leaking in ocean
Hours before Earth Day, Maui County Council reversed its decision on a project that would halt sewage from seeping into Māʻalaea Bay and Harbor. “It was perfect timing, too: The day before Earth Day we got this put back into the budget,” Council Member Kelly King, who is spearheading the Māʻalaea project, told Maui Now today.
OluKai Celebrates Grand Opening of Second Location at The Shops at Wailea, April 29
The grand opening event featured live music by John Cruz, complimentary pūpū by Chef Kyle Kawakami of Maui Fresh Streatery, lei making and talk story with select artists and talent who brought the store to life.
Visitors learn about mindful travel during Mālama Lānaʻi Restoration Day
The Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau has partnered with Trilogyʻs Blue ʻĀina, Pūlama Lānaʻi and Expeditions for a Mālama Lānaʻi Restoration day on May 7.
Maui Managing Director, Sandy Baz joins Maui United Way’s Board of Directors
Maui United Way announced that Maui County Managing Director, Sandy Baz has joined its board of directors.
UH law student named 2022 Patsy Takemoto Mink legislative fellow
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa law student Keoni Williams was named the 2022 Patsy Takemoto Mink Legislative Fellow.
1,000 free reusable utensil kits distributed on Maui for Earth Day
In partnership with local company HuiZero, Maui County’s Environmental Protection & Sustainability Division is distributing 1,000 free Utensil Kits to celebrate Earth Day.
