#Michael Victorino

50-year love story: Mike and Joycelyn Victorino’s life full of family, public service and now a Parkinson’s diagnosis

July 6, 2025 · 4:08 PM UTC
While life has been difficult for Mike Victorino after losing his reelection bid for Maui County mayor in 2022 and taking on new health challenges, he has the love and support of his family and a strong will to see his great grandchildren grow up.

MEO Gala raises nearly $155,000, celebrates 60 years of Helping People, Changing Lives

March 26, 2025 · 7:27 PM UTC
More than 270 supporters and staff of Maui Economic Opportunity, including state House Speaker Nadine Nakamura, Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and Mayor Richard Bissen, helped the nonprofit celebrate 60 years of Helping People, Changing Lives, and retired Hale Mahaolu Executive Director Grant Chun at a fundraising Gala on March 22 at the King Kamehameha Golf […]

Pandemic, shipping costs sunk the century-old Maui Fair. Can a former mayor revive it?

October 11, 2024 · 3:05 PM UTC
Bringing back the annual fall tradition of thrilling rides and delicious food booths is a challenge made tougher by high costs and the county’s focus on rebuilding Lahaina after the 2023 wildfire.

Groundbreaking held on Maui Fairways property for medical professional housing

March 19, 2024 · 12:00 AM UTC
Maui Health Foundation held a groundbreaking and blessing ceremony on Feb. 12 for construction of 16 homes on the Maui Lani Fairways property to help healthcare providers impacted by the wildfires and to recruit desperately needed healthcare professionals to work on Maui.

Maui’s Gladys Baisa remembered as a trailblazer, pioneer for women leaders

March 12, 2024 · 9:51 PM UTC
Former Maui County Council Chair Gladys Coelho Baisa is being remembered fondly as a strong community leader, and a pioneer for women in politics and nonprofit leadership. She passed away Monday morning. She was 83.

Navigating change: Lele Aloha organizers call for unity in shaping the future of Lahaina

January 21, 2024 · 5:47 AM UTC
At the end of a nearly four-mile walk, community organizer Archie Kalepa addressed a crowd gathered at Launiupoko saying, “The depth of our grief and the warmth of our aloha is overwhelming. Today marks a different kind of point in the history of this place.”

Unity Walk on Maui draws thousands for healing and recovery following Lahaina wildfires

January 20, 2024 · 10:44 PM UTC
Prayer, ʻoli (chanting) and protocol were practiced during the Lele Aloha Hoʻūlu Lahaina Unity Walk held Saturday morning in West Maui. “We need to come together all of Hawaiʻi. We have the opportunity to rebuild Lahaina in a pono way,” said Kalepa. “Lahaina will take the lead but we need everyone’s support.”

Maui County receives $13.4M federal grant to fund safety improvements for Lahaina’s Keawe Street

December 16, 2023 · 7:00 PM UTC
Maui County, Hawai‘i County and the City and County of Honolulu will receive more than $18 million in federal grants from the US Department of Transportation for projects to improve safety on roads and sidewalks, US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) announced.

Maui Family Support Service celebrates 42 years

November 19, 2022 · 3:30 AM UTC
In FY22, the organization served more than 6,300 individuals throughout Maui County.

LIVE: 2022 Hawaii Election Results

November 8, 2022 · 6:22 PM UTC
Live Election Results: Check back here for updated Hawaiʻi results as they are released, with a focus on Maui County races first. Now all ballots have been tallied and the information includes final data from respective counties. The results are unchanged for Maui County from previous third summary report, which was released at around mid-day on Wednesday.

Maui Council passes bill to end hotel moratorium, but cap transient vacation rentals

October 22, 2022 · 11:48 PM UTC
The Maui County Council passed Bill 159 that would end the temporary hotel moratorium, prohibit camper van usage as tourist lodging and continue the cap on transient vacation rentals.

Next Maui County community budget meeting will be on Moloka’i on Oct. 24

October 20, 2022 · 1:32 AM UTC
Mayor Michael Victorino and his administration are seeking community input during the formulation of the proposed FY 2023-24 budget.

Mayor says taxpayers will benefit from $73M in energy cost-savings through new program

October 14, 2022 · 11:12 PM UTC
Maui County taxpayers can expect to benefit from $73 million in energy and water conservation cost savings from a 20-year energy cost savings agreement with contractor Johnson Controls, according to an announcement issued today by Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino.

Maui County unveils new electric buses

October 8, 2022 · 9:00 PM UTC
The County of Maui Department of Transportation unveiled six new GILLIG BAE hybrid electric buses.

Victorino hosts Talk story; Bissen gets Chamber endorsement

October 3, 2022 · 5:02 PM UTC
Mayor Victorino hosts a talk story session about Maui County’s post-pandemic progress and future plans. The Bissen Movement announced the Maui Chamber of Commerce (COMPAC) has endorsed Richard Bissen for Maui County mayor.

The long-awaited opening of Kīhei High School is planned for January, but will it happen?

August 11, 2022 · 5:00 PM UTC
Construction of the upper campus of the beautiful new Kīhei High School is expected to finally be completed enough to open in January for a small inaugural class of ninth graders, but the lack of a state-mandated grade-separated crossing may delay the opening.

Native Hawaiian Convention features theme of hulihia

July 22, 2022 · 8:45 PM UTC
The 21st annual Native Hawaiian Convention in Honolulu, hosted by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, included a panel of the state’s four county mayors discussing the relationship of regenerative tourism with community, culture and the environment.

Gov. Ige participates in ceremonies for two Maui affordable housing projects with state funding

July 20, 2022 · 3:30 AM UTC
On Tuesday, Gov. David Ige participated in ceremonies marking milestones for two Maui affordable housing projects – the dedication of the recently completed Kahului Lani senior affordable project in Kahului and the ground blessing for the family-oriented affordable Kaiāulu o Kūku’ia complex in Lahaina.

Maui County establishes its own Department of Agriculture

July 4, 2022 · 11:16 PM UTC
Maui County has become the first county in the State of Hawai’i to establish its own Department of Agriculture.

Election, campaign line-up: Sylvia Luke gets ILWU endorsement, Maui Mayoral candidates launch websites, roll out events

June 13, 2022 · 8:43 PM UTC
To submit information on campaign fundraisers, endorsements, and community meet & greet events, send items to newsdesk@mauinow.com.
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