Maui News
Maui’s Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers Receives Donation from Jeff Bezos
Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers, Inc., a shelter for homeless individuals on Maui, extended appreciation and gratitude to Amazon Founder and Executive Chair Jeff Bezos for his recent personal donation. It’s the latest in a growing list of Maui nonprofits identified as recipients of “personal donations” from the e-commerce executive. Monetary donations […]
Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Makes Personal Donation to Habitat for Humanity Maui
Habitat for Humanity Maui is the latest nonprofit on Maui to receive a “generous personal donation” from Amazon Founder and Executive Chair Jeff Bezos.
Gov. Ige Urges Responsible Behavior Over Labor Day Weekend
State employees and business leaders received email messages from the governor asking that they do their individual and collective part to stop the spread of COVID-19 as the state experiences what he called a “disastrous surge” in cases. Gov. Ige also released an urgent video message on social media.
Hawaiʻi Red Cross Volunteers Deploy to Help Wildfire Response in California
Eight volunteers from the American Red Cross of Hawaiʻi have deployed to areas impacted by the California wildfires to help with the organization’s response.
Federal Operation Kapena Kohole Targets Illegal Charters in Hawaiian Islands
The US Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are working together on Operation Kapena Kohole, a law enforcement effort to curtail illegal boat charters within the Hawaiian Islands.
Monk Seal Pup Lōliʻi Released on Protected Beach at Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi
To increase its chances of survival, an Hawaiian monk seal pup named Lōliʻi was transferred in June from people crowded Waikīkī Beach to a wildlife protected beach at Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi on Oʻahu.
Maui Police to Conduct Labor Day Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign
The Maui Police Department will step up impaired driving enforcement over the Labor Day holiday–starting Friday, Sept. 3, and continuing through the weekend.
Sept. 2, 2021 COVID-19 Update: *1,068 New Cases in Hawai‘i (Includes Backlog), 4 Deaths
There were *1,068 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 128 on Maui.
Amazon Founder, Jeff Bezos’ Gift Makes Big Impact at Mālama Family Recovery Center
Funds will also help replace a deficit of funding from a federal grant that was not renewed this year. Mālama serves approximately 90 women and 50 youth annually, with at least 85% identifying as unsheltered.
Hawai‘i Land Trust Receives Donation from Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos
Amazon founder and Executive Chair, Jeff Bezos has made two more personal donations to nonprofits on Maui, bringing the growing list of philanthropy on Maui for the e-commerce executive to four. Today’s announcements include monetary donations of unspecified amounts to the Hawaiʻi Land Trust and the Mālama Family Recovery Center.
From Maui to Marvel: Shang-Chi Director, Destin Daniel Cretton – Interview
Director Destin Daniel Cretton of Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings speaks with Maui Now’s News Director, Wendy Osher as the movie hits theaters on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021.
Amala Place Clean-Up to Begin This Month
Today the County of Maui and the Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources announced plans for a comprehensive clean-up of public lands surrounding the Kanahā Pond Wildlife Sanctuary and Wailuku-Kahului Wastewater Treatment Plant.
UH Study Finds Growth of Delicacy ‘Opihi Influenced by Intertidal Environment
A new study by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researches found crashing waves and water temperature along rocky shorelines strongly influence the growth patterns of the yellowfoot limpet, also called ʻopihi ʻālinalina, an intertidal species that is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and a popular delicacy.
Biden Appoints Native Hawaiian as Senior Advisor
The US Department of Interior announced additional Biden-Harris appointees today, and among them is Native Hawaiian Attorney Summer Lee Haunani Sylva. Sylva will serve as the Senior Advisor for Native Hawaiian Affairs to US Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland.
Hawai’i Fashion Designer Set For New York Fashion Week Debut
Hawai‘i-based fashion designer Micah Kamohoali‘i is preparing to debut his fashion brand, Dezigns by Kamohoali‘i, at New York Fashion Week.
Councilmember Sugimura Announces Formation of Axis Deer Task Force
Councilmember Yuki lei Sugimura, in partnership with Mayor Michael Victorino, announced the formation of a Maui Axis Deer Task Force to address the growing impacts of feral deer across the island.
Maui United Way Launches Fundraising Campaign Today with Goal of $915,000
Maui United Way is launching its 2021-2022 fundraising campaign Sept. 1 with a goal of $915,000 to help 39 local health and human service agencies provide vital services to the community.
Sept. 1, 2021 COVID-19 Update: *455 New Cases in Hawai‘i (Partial Count), 13 Deaths
There were 455 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 51 on Maui, 3 on Moloka‘i and 1 on Lāna‘i. There were also 13 COVID-19 deaths reported today.\
Three Teens Arrested After Gunshots Heard From Overgrown Grass at Maui Lani
A police investigation revealed that one of the 15-year-olds was in possession of a modified handgun that discharges blank rounds and narcotics. Further investigation revealed the presence of a second modified gun that was left at the scene, which investigators were able to recover.
Hawai‘i Labor Dept. Announces End of All Federal Pandemic UI & Assistance Programs
With federal unemployment benefits ending on Sept. 4, 20201, the state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations is working to ensure that unemployed individuals who will be losing the extra aid are aware of the upcoming changes and potential next steps.
