Maui News Sen. Schatz leads resolution highlighting importance of local news
Maui Arts & Entertainment Motherʻs Day Dinner and Show to feature Kamalei Kawaʻa from NBC’s ‘The…
Wailuku man dies after being Tased by Maui police
An incident involving a Maui Police Department officer resulted in the use of a Taser and the subsequent death of Televise Sau, 53, of Wailuku, according to department reports. April 18, 2024 · 07:48pm
Pedestrian critically injured in hit-and-run collision reported Wednesday night in Kīhei
A 34-year-old Kīhei woman suffered critical, life-threatening injuries when she was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run collision on South Kihei Road, Wednesday night.Maui News Council refers Zielinski’s appointment as Finance director to committee
Maui Activities Maui Surfer Girls offering Surf Therapy in May
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Sen. Schatz leads resolution highlighting importance of local news
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) led a group of 14 senators in introducing a resolution designating April 2024 as “Preserving and Protecting Local News Month.” The resolution recognizes local news as a public good that serves an essential function in American democracy.
Motherʻs Day Dinner and Show to feature Kamalei Kawaʻa from NBC’s ‘The Voice’
An exclusive Mother’s Day Dinner and Show featuring Maui’s own Kamalei Kawaʻa, a contestant on NBC’s “The Voice,” will take place at The King Kamehameha Golf Club from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 12, 2024.
Council refers Zielinski’s appointment as Finance director to committee
Maui County Council members referred Maria Zielinski’s appointment as director of the Department of Finance to committee during a full Council meeting Friday morning.
Maui Surfer Girls offering Surf Therapy in May
Maui Surfer Girls is helping individuals overcome fear, anxiety and negative self talk with two different surf therapy programs this May.
Councilmember Johnson acknowledges National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Councilmember Gabe Johnson introduced a ceremonial resolution that was unanimously adopted at Friday’s council meeting recognizing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month and thanking the many nonprofit organizations committed to preventing child abuse and neglect in Maui County.
Reminder: road closures, traffic delays for Maui Marathon’s ‘Lahaina Town Memorial Run’
Drivers should expect traffic delays and road closures on Sunday, April 21 until approximately 1:30 p.m. for the 54th annual Maui Marathon. Significant traffic delays and stops will occur, specifically on Highway 30 between Māʻalaea and Wailuku, from 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Kalaupapa National Historic Park proposes construction of a new fuel facility
The National Park Service is seeking public input on a proposal to construct a new fuel facility at Kalaupapa National Historical Park. A 30 day review period for the projectʻs Environmental Assessment begins today, with comments accepted through May 19, 2024.
Maui police release composite sketches of suspects in alleged pedestrian assault
Maui police released composite sketches (depicted above) on Friday of two suspects in an alleged pedestrian assault reported on March 31, 2024 in a van near Sugar Beach in Kīhei.
County: 90-day report shows environmental compliance at Olowalu Temporary Disposal Site for wildfire debris
The County of Maui reports that findings from sampling and monitoring for the first 90 days of operation at the Olowalu Temporary Debris Storage site are in compliance with county, state and federal environmental regulations.
House passes law to increase penalties for driving without a license
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed House Bill 2526 HD2 SD1, which increases the statutory penalties for repeat offenders who drive without a license or while on a suspended license. Upon a third conviction within five years, the offense would become a Class C felony, carrying a maximum term of five years in prison.
Maui Business
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse makes its debut on Maui at The Shops at Wailea
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener made its long anticipated debut on Maui at The Shops at Wailea last week.
Oni Foundation Inc. unveils Wonderful World of Aloha multicultural dance and activities center at Maui’s QKC
Maui-based nonprofit Oni Foundation Inc. opens its new Wonderful World of Aloha 4,000-square-foot multicultural dance and activities center at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului. The dance and activities center opens May 1, 2024, offering cultural dance and hands-on learning experiences for kamaʻāina and visitors.
NaHHA receives funding to provide tourism workforce training based in Hawaiian culture
The Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association (NaHHA), with support from funds issued through a joint partnership between the Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED) and the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA), has been awarded $50,000 in NATIVE Act funding to provide workforce development trainings based in the foundational values of the Hawaiian culture.
Fujimoto joins Hale Management as CEO and AEPAC as President; Company supports cultural monitoring for Lahaina wildfire debris
Hale Management, LLC has named Hawaiʻi banking industry veteran, Blenn A. Fujimoto as its CEO; and subsidiary, AEPAC has tapped Fujimoto as its new president. AEPAC supports the US Army Corps of Engineers cultural monitoring contract for debris-related Federal Emergency Management Agency missions in response to the Lahaina wildfires on Maui, for which AEPAC serves as the prime contractor.
Arts & Entertainment
Inside scoop: Maui’s Kamalei Kawaʻa dedicates song to his wife on NBC’s ‘The Voice’
If Kamalei Kawa’a's performance struck viewers as emotional, it's because it truly was. Kawa’a told Maui Now that his Monday night performance was one of the hardest performances, if not the hardest performance he's ever had to do.
Motherʻs Day Dinner and Show to feature Kamalei Kawaʻa from NBC’s ‘The Voice’
An exclusive Mother’s Day Dinner and Show featuring Maui’s own Kamalei Kawaʻa, a contestant on NBC’s “The Voice,” will take place at The King Kamehameha Golf Club from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 12, 2024.
Oni Foundation Inc. unveils Wonderful World of Aloha multicultural dance and activities center at Maui’s QKC
Maui-based nonprofit Oni Foundation Inc. opens its new Wonderful World of Aloha 4,000-square-foot multicultural dance and activities center at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului. The dance and activities center opens May 1, 2024, offering cultural dance and hands-on learning experiences for kamaʻāina and visitors.
Maui Mall Village hosts annual Art of Trash & Trashion Show, April 22
Maui Mall Village is pleased to once again host The Art of Trash & Trashion Show, which kicks off on Earth Day, April 22, 2024. Mālama Maui Nui presents the annual programs to promote the vital message of upcycling through the imaginative transformation of trash. Kamaʻāina and visitors can attend the free opening night “trashion” show and visit the gallery conveniently located at Maui Mall Village.
The Green with Allen Stone and Seven Suns to perform at the MACC this Friday
One of the most successful and adored bands to come out of Hawai‘i, The Green, will perform on Maui this Friday.
Inside scoop: Maui’s Kamalei Kawaʻa dedicates song to his wife on NBC’s ‘The Voice’
If Kamalei Kawa’a’s performance struck viewers as emotional, it’s because it truly was. Kawa’a told Maui Now that his Monday night performance was one of the hardest performances, if not the hardest performance he’s ever had to do.
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Kauai News
Kauai Weather Forecast for April 20, 2024
Moderate trade winds are forecast through the weekend with enhanced showers decreasing from west to east through this afternoon. Dry trade wind weather will...
Kauai Surf Forecast for April 20, 2024
The current south swell will hold today than steadily decline Sunday. A series of small, medium period swells will persist through the weekend keeping south...
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: April 20-26
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Big Island News
Required inspections of water service laterals scheduled in Puna
Inspections will begin in Kea‘au, followed by Kurtistown, Mountain View, Pāhoa, Nānāwale Estates and Kalapana.
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for April 20, 2024
Moderate trade winds are forecast through the weekend with enhanced showers decreasing from west to east through this afternoon. Dry trade wind weather will...
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for April 20, 2024
The current south swell will hold today than steadily decline Sunday. A series of small, medium period swells will persist through the weekend keeping south...
