Maui News

Lyft to Offer Discounted Rides During Halloween Season

The company will be offering discounted rides for Lyft LUX and Lyft XL options throughout the spooky season. 

Noodle Ride Reminds Drivers How to Pass Cyclists

The convoy, organized by the Maui Bicycling League, traveled 12 miles between Kahului and Pāʻia to raise awareness on Hawaiʻiʻs 3-Foot Passing law that was passed just last year. 

Marine Sanctuary Seeks Advisory Council Candidates

The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is seeking to fill ten primary and 9 alternate seats on its advisory council.

Ceremony in France Commemorates Nisei WWII Veterans

Soldiers of the US Armyʻs storied 442nd Regimental Combat Team was recognized in a ceremony in France over the weekend on the 75th anniversary of some of their most notable feats. 

Moloka‘i’s James Espaniola Honored by Nature Conservancy

Espaniola is the second Moloka‘i resident to receive TNC’s Kāko‘o ‘Āina Award. Longtime cultural and environmental educator Penny Martin was honored in 2010.

Where’s the Beef? Cow-Based Beef Replaced with “Impossible Burger” at Minit Stop

Hawaiʻi convenience store, Minit Stop, today announced a decision to eliminate beef from its menu — instead replacing it entirely with “Impossible Burger.”

Governor Ige Travels to Japan for Enthronement Ceremony

The governor is one of seven Japanese-Americans who have been invited to the enthronement ceremony at the Imperial Palace on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

“Mystery at Maui Mall” Halloween Celebration This Week

The Maui Mall will be hosting its annual “Mystery at Maui Mall” Halloween Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 26.

New Program to Gift Free Books to Molokaʻi Keiki

The ʻOhana Readers program, a collaboration between first lady Dawn Amano-Ige, state leaders, and non-profit organizations, will mail one book to Molokaʻi keiki four years old and younger each month for free. 

Seabury Hall Girls Star in National Cybersecurity Talent Competition

Seabury Hall girls topped the leaderboard in the nation’s largest high school cybersecurity talent competition, Girls Go CyberStart, designed to bridge the cybersecurity skills gap in the US. Seabury Hall girls finished 3rd in the state, and 47th overall nationwide.

Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Oct. 20

Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Oct. 20. May they Rest In Peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.

Hundreds Recognize 100th Day of Protest at Maunakea

It has now been 100 days since protestors, who consider themselves kia’i or protectors, established a 24/7 blockade at the base of Maunakea to prevent the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope. 

Stop Flu at School Kicks Off Statewide Vaccination Clinics

The voluntary program offers flu shots to students in kindergarten through the eighth grade at 185 Hawaiʻi public schools.

Conference to Cover Resources for Autistic Students

A special education conference that will be held on Maui this week will discuss resource programs for autistic students. 

KS Maui Students Honor Founder Princess Pauahi, Raise Scholarship Funds

Students in all grade levels wore pink to school in an organized effort to raise awareness on breast cancer, which claimed the life of the schoolʻs founder, Princess Pauahi at the early age of 52. 

Hui o Nā Wai ‘Ehā Calls for End of ‘Plantation Politics’

During an impassioned press conference in Wailuku earlier today, members of Hui o Nā Wai ʻEhā expressed their stance on the status of their contested case for water rights.

Maui Man Arrested for Negligent Homicide, Excessive Speed, DUI Following Fatal Kīhei Crash

The Mustang crashed through construction fencing at the old Maui Lu site, and continued out of control, rolling over and coming to rest upside down, landing 15 feet atop a pile of lumber.  A 38-year-old Wailuku man was arrested for negligent homicide, driving under the influence and excessive speeding after fleeing the scene of a fatal motor vehicle crash in Kīhei early this morning.

Fatal Accident South Kīhei Road by Old Maui Lu

Maui police are on the scene of a fatal motor vehicle accident on South Kīhei Road near the old Maui Lu site.

Protest Signs Condemn Residential Construction for ‘Desecration’ of Iwi

The symbols express opposition to the construction of 60 new single-family homes for the last phase of The Parkways at Maui Lani due to the presence of iwi kūpuna, or human remains. 

Honoapiʻilani Accident Near Tunnel

Maui police are on the scene of a motor vehicle accident on the Honoapiʻilani Highway near the “Pali” tunnel. 
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