Maui News
RECAP: Round 2 of Sentry Tournament in Kapalua
Three past champions of the event are inside the top five.
One-Stop Recruitment for Maui Pool Guard Trainees, Jan. 29
The County of Maui will hold a one-stop recruitment day Jan. 29, 2020, for pool guard trainees at the Kīhei Aquatic Center to fill positions within the Department of Parks and Recreation.
LIST: Road Closures This Week
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Polo Beach Park Main Line Water Break
Water was shut off at Polo Beach Park in South Maui due to a main break in the park’s water line.
California Woman Injured, Three Airlifted from “Bamboo Forest” in Kailua, Maui
Fire officials say a 27-year-old woman from San Francisco, California was injured in a 25-foot fall. The woman landed on rocks adjacent to a pond and was unable to walk out on her own. Two members of her family, who reside in Kīhei, Maui, (a 47-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman) were also stranded due to a swollen stream following heavy rains in the area.
Wailuku’s Ka Hale A Ke Ola Resource Center Gets $4,000 Donation
The Hawaiʻi Chapter of the American Resort Development Association recently donated $4,000 to the Wailuku branch of the Ka Hale A Ke Ola homeless resource center in Central Maui.
Maui Electric to be Known as Hawaiian Electric Going Forward
Starting in January, the three utilities that serve 95 percent of Hawaiʻi’s residents will be united under a common name: Hawaiian Electric. “Having three different names continues the three-company mindset,” Oshima said. “By having one common and inclusive name that is of Hawaiʻi, not just of one place, we signal that we are a strong and united team working for all the people of the five islands we serve.”
US Airstrikes in Iraq and Death of Iranian General Prompt Reaction from Hawai‘i Delegation
US Senator Hirono said the death of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in a US airstrike “further escalates hostilities and increases the potential for widespread violence in a part of the world already fraught with peril.”
Hāna Highway Lane Closures in Wailua and Ha‘ikū
The state Department of Transportation continues roadwork on the Hāna Highway near Wailua Valley State Park in East Maui. There’s also a lane closure on the Hāna Highway in Haʻikū near Papaʻaea Road for ongoing retaining wall work.
Joaquin Niemann in Lead After Round One at Kapalua
The leader after round one of the 2020 Sentry Tournament of Champions is 21-year-old Joaquin Niemann, who was in a one-shot lead over Justin Thomas after day one on The Plantation Course in Kapalua.
Imua Family Services 2020 Fundraising Gala: Chinese Lantern Festival and The Red Ball
The event raises vital funds for early childhood development programs and services that meet the diverse needs of Maui County’s children with disabilities and developmental delays.
Maui Pedestrian Fatality: Lahaina Woman Struck by SUV on Lahainaluna Road
Police have since identified the pedestrian as Lisa Salmon, 57, of Lahaina. Authorities say she was within a marked crosswalk, headed south on Waineʻe Street and crossing Lahainaluna Road when the incident occurred.Police have since identified the pedestrian as Lisa Salmon, 57, of Lahaina. Authorities say she was within a marked crosswalk, headed south on Waineʻe Street and crossing Lahainaluna Road when the incident occurred.
Maui Mayor Offers Condolences on the Passing of Jan Dapitan
Mayor Michael Victorino offered his condolences Thursday to family members of the late Jan Dapitan, a longtime environmental community leader and former director of the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation.
AAA Hawai‘i: 2019 Ends With Stable Gas Prices
In Kahului on Maui, the average price today is $3.83, which is the same as last Thursday, also the same as a month ago and eight cents higher than on this date a year ago.
Farms Inspire Chefs at “SixtyTwo MarcKet” Restaurant in Wailuku
SixtyTwo MarcKet, owned by Chef Marc McDowell, has just opened its doors in historic Wailuku Town. The restaurant prides itself on providing farm-fresh food with a variety of cooking techniques and flavor profiles, to showcase the best of the season.
Staff Shortages Affect Pool Hours in Kahului, Wailuku, Upcountry and Kīhei
The County of Maui, Department of Parks and Recreation Pool Section announced the closure of Coach Spencer Shiraishi Memorial Pool and Wailuku Pool today due to staff shortages. Also due to staff shortages, the Upcountry Pool and Kīhei Aquatic Center will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Jan. 2, 2020.
Meetings to Discuss Proposed Rule Updates for Samoan Crabs, Kona Crabs and Lobster
The take, possession, or sale of these resources will not be affected by these proposed administrative rulemaking actions.
Murakami, Kurokawa and Tanaka Honored as Nihon Bunka Awardees for 2020
Three Nihon Bunka recipients–Reverend Shinkai Murakami, Kirk Kurokawa and Senator Joe Tanaka–will be honored for their excellence and dedication in the perpetuation of the Japanese culture.
Hundreds Participate in Annual First Day Hike
Hawai‘i’s version of the First Day Hike, held on New Year’s Day, is unique for a number of reasons. It’s among the best attended, with as many as 700 people making the one-mile hike to the Makapu‘u overlook at the Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline on O‘ahu’s east side.
2020 Sentry Tournament of Champions Tees Off Today
The Competition potion of the 2020 Sentry Tournament of Champions tees off today at The Plantation Course in Kapalua.
