Maui News
Pedestrian killed in Wailuku crash; driver arrested on suspicion of negligent homicide
A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle on the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Wailuku on Thursday night. Police say information gathered during the preliminary investigation leads traffic investigators to suspect that alcohol was a contributing factor to the crash.
Lei-giving ban at high school graduation? Maui students question new restriction
Long a Hawai’i tradition, lei giving at high school graduation ceremonies has been banned — at least temporarily — by Baldwin High School. Not all public high schools on Maui are restricting lei at graduation ceremonies, though.
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“U Drive U Text U Pay” campaign against distracted driving runs from April 17-23
To date, Maui police have issued 647 citations for Distracted Driving compared to 359 citations issued this same time last year. The heightened enforcement runs from April 17-23.
UH Maui students and faculty have work on microbiota published in peer reviewed journal
“Less than 1% of undergraduates have published in a peer reviewed journal so this is quite an accomplishment,” said Dr. Sally Irwin PhD, a UHMC faculty member that contributed to the work. She spoke to the significance of the team’s findings, which she said is important to the field of health and the human microbiome as related to some common food preservatives.
$90,000 in grants awarded to three Maui County nonprofits to support community events
Mayor Michael Victorino announced the award of three County of Maui grants, for fiscal year 2022, totaling $90,000 to three nonprofits to support community events for the people of Maui County.
Drought Disaster designated for Maui and Hawaiʻi Counties, allowing emergency farm loans
The United States Department of Agriculture has designated Maui County and Hawai‘i County as primary natural disaster areas as a result of drought, making farm operators in both counties eligible for emergency loans and other Farm Service Agency assistance.
Upcountry Maui pizzeria, Marlow, expands menu, adds mobile oven
After opening its doors in August 2021 with handcrafted sourdough Neapolitan-style pizzas, Upcountry restaurant, Marlow adds entrées to its permanent menu.
Maui County had a 4.3% unemployment rate in March
Maui County’s unemployment rate in March was 4.3%, down from the 4.7% reported in February, and the 8% rate from March of 2021.
$14.9 million in grants available for nonprofit organizations helping Native Hawaiians
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) has $14.9 million in grant funds now available to organizations that intend to help Native Hawaiians in 12 categories, including health, education, housing and economic stability.
New report: Hawaiʻi’s high home prices tied to stiff regulations; Maui 2nd strictest in state
that the state has some of the most restrictive housing regulations in the nation, with Maui as the second most restrictive county in the state. Government regulations that limit the availability of the housing market to create new units is one piece of the puzzle that may explain Hawaiʻi’s home prices.
Lahaina Cannery welcomes Denny’s Diner with Grand Opening
Lahaina Cannery welcomed Denny’s restaurant to West Maui on Monday, April 11 during a grand opening blessing and celebration.
Two visitors airlifted during mountain rescue at Makamakaʻole Gulch, Maui
A man and woman from Massachusetts were airlifted to safety on Wednesday morning during a mountain rescue at Makamakaʻole Gulch on Maui.
CDC extends travel-related mask mandate to May 3
The federal travel-related mask mandate was set to expire Monday, however, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced today that rules will be extended to May 3 due to omicron cases rising nationwide.
Lahaina home fire results in $400,000 damage
A structure fire in Lahaina on Wednesday afternoon resulted in $400,000 in damage — including $250,000 in damage to the structure, and $150,000 in damage to its contents.
Climate change, resiliency and sustainability grants available in Maui County
The County of Maui Office of Climate Change, Resiliency, and Sustainability is soliciting grant proposals for the fiscal year 2023-24 funding cycle.
Hooked juvenile monk seal found on Maui, recovering after rescue
The animal was spotted March 30 on Maui’s Oneloa Beach in Kapalua. Photos from a zoom lens showed 3-4 feet of monofilament line trailing from the seal’s mouth.
What’s happening on Haleakalā for National Park Week that begins Saturday?
Haleakalā National Park will be offering special programs throughout National Park Week, which runs April 16-24.
There is hope for reestablishment of native and climate-friendly ʻōhiʻa trees, study says
Federal and university researchers released a new study that provides “encouragement and guidance” for land managers to reestablish native ʻōhiʻa trees wiped out by a fungal disease or impacted by volcanic activity and wild fires.
Saint Anthony School invites all to Family Fun Day
The public is invited to Saint Anthony School of Maui’s Family Fun Day and Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sullivan Field on campus grounds.
South Kīhei Road work nears completion following December storm
A second Maui County project on South Kīhei Road is in two segments: from Līpoa Street to Auhana Road and from Keonekai Road to Kilohana Drive. Until July, two lanes of traffic will be allowed, with one in each direction. Later in July, road paving work will begin, and alternating single-lane traffic will be implemented.
