The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is inviting community input on a pedestrian crossing study for the new high school in Kīhei. Small group, in person “talk story” sessions will be held:…
Month: July 2022
Maui Council committee to discuss federally funded infrastructure projects
Maui County Councilmember Yui Lei Sugimura The Infrastructure and Transportation Committee will meet Monday at 9 a.m. to discuss proposed projects to be funded by earmarks from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs…
Two students win scholarships from the Japanese Cultural Society of Maui
Teisha Nishimitsu (left); and Payten Shimizu (right). The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui awarded two scholarships to outstanding students – Teisha Nishimitsu, graduate of King Kekaulike High School, received the Asa Ellison…
State Department of Health issues red placard to Lahaina restaurant
The Hawai‘i Department of Health issued a red placard to a Lahaina restaurant, due to an alleged violations. Lahaina Fish Company, operated by Lahaina Seafood Company Inc., received the placard on July…
Maui County mayoral candidates blast budget, discuss other hot topics in debate
PC: Realtors Association of Maui screenshot Some of the top candidates vying for Maui County mayor blasted this year’s budget as “bloated” while hitting other important local topics such as affordable housing, tourism…
Pool lifeguard re-certification training, Aug. 12
The Kīhei Aquatic Center. Photo courtesy Maui County Maui County pool lifeguards will undergo emergency medical response re-certification training on Friday, Aug. 12, at the Kīhei Aquatic Center, Wailuku Pool and Cooke…
Journal article documents sunscreen runoff from beach showers in Hawaiʻi as an environmental threat
Maui, Hawaiʻi. File Photo Credit: Cammy Clark In advance of Maui County’s ban on reef-damaging chemical sunscreens taking effect on Oct. 1 of this year, Councilmember Kelly Takaya King announced she and…
Open House event for the Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art this Saturday
PC: courtesy Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art Lei Hulu. PC: courtesy Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art PC: courtesy Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art PC: courtesy Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art project. PC:…
Maui County visitors reach highest monthly count since pandemic, new data shows
PC: Kehaulani Cerizo Maui County visitor arrivals in June reached its highest monthly count since the pandemic, with 288,333 travelers coming to Maui, new state data shows. When compared to pre-pandemic record…
Voter resources available: Find Maui Voter Service Centers and Ballot Drop Boxes
County of Maui ballot box at the Kalana o Maui building in Wailuku. PC: file by Wendy Osher 8.8.20 The Office of Elections on Maui has released a list of Voter Service…