Jack Gist, Author at Akamai Daily News

Maui County Grant applications

Friday, March 28 by Jack Gist

The County of Maui’s Office of Economic Development will begin accepting Fiscal Year 2026 grant applications starting April 1. The grants will be provided in support of projects and events designed to generate positive economic impacts in Maui County. Both nonprofit and for-profit organizations... Read More.

Upcountry Maui sites to close in April

Friday, March 28 by Jack Gist

Sites in Upcountry Maui will close for the month of April to allow for trail repairs and fuel mitigation work. The DLNR Divisions of Forestry and Wildlife and State Parks will close the Kula State Forest Reserve, Waipoli Access Road, Kahikinui Forest Reserve – Papaʻanui Tract, and Polipoli Spring State... Read More.

Bagpiper of Decatur died while scuba diving off Maui

Thursday, March 27 by Jack Gist

A man from Atlanta, Georgia recently died while scuba diving off Maui, Hawaii. In a bizarre twist, his family made a gruesome discovery a few days later at his home. Henry Frantz Jr. earned the unofficial title of “bagpiper of Decatur” through years of... Read More.

Maui Doctor charged with attempted murder

Thursday, March 27 by Jack Gist

The Maui doctor accused of trying to murder his wife on a Pali hiking trail on Oahu while on vacation has been charged with attempted murder in the second degree according to Honolulu Police Department. 46-year-old Gerhardt Konig attacked his wife along the Pali... Read More.

Maui Anesthesiologist Remains in Police Custody

Wednesday, March 26 by Jack Gist

Gerhardt Konig, 46, remains in police custody, accused of attempting to kill his wife while hiking on the morning of March 25. Konig, an anesthesiologist from Maui, was on Oahu with his 36-year-old wife. Sources say the two were on vacation, staying in a... Read More.

Online Survey for Maui County Residents

Tuesday, March 25 by Jack Gist

The Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee has an online survey to fill out for information on how Maui County residents want their tax dollars spent as the council prepares to review the mayor’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget, which runs from July... Read More.

Lahaina residents will be able to rebuild quicker

Monday, March 24 by Jack Gist

Many Lahaina residents will be able to rebuild quicker thanks to a new bill, Bill 105, passed Friday at the Maui County Council. Historic churches will also benefit, allowing many properties to be built back as they were before the fires and bypassing ‘new’... Read More.

Renter’s Rights Training

Friday, March 21 by Jack Gist

Maui renters are increasingly running into issues such as unclear lease terms, unexpected eviction notices, and disputes over security deposits in the wake of the 2023 wildfires. The Maui Housing Hui reports tenants and landlords are unsure of the full implications of the landlord-tenant code,... Read More.

Kaiser Permanente Lahaina Clinic staff members honored

Thursday, March 20 by Jack Gist

Kaiser Permanente recently honored its Lahaina Clinic staff members with the 2024 David Lawrence Community Service Award, recognizing their dedication and service in the aftermath of the August 2023 Maui wildfires. This annual award celebrates individuals and teams across Kaiser Permanente’s eight regions for their... Read More.

Maui Food Bank Expands Their Services

Monday, March 17 by Jack Gist

Maui Food Bank is expanding services with their new Da Mobile Market to help address food insecurity for underserved communities in Maui, designed to serve those who need it most by giving them access to fresh, nutritious food. The effort will include West Maui,... Read More.

Author: Jack Gist