Maui News
Girl Injured in Shore Break at DT Fleming
On duty Ocean Safety Officers responded to a 10 year old girl who was reportedly bodyboarding and was thrown from a wave in the one to two foot shorebreak.
Experts: Shark in Hawaii Island Incident Likely Galapagos
Experts have ruled out a tiger shark as having been involved in Tuesday’s incident at Anaeho‘omalu Bay on Hawai‘i Island, in which a California woman was bitten on her leg.
What Caused—Or Did Not Cause—The 2018 Kīlauea Eruption?
When a major geologic event occurs, scientists who study such events and the people who are directly or indirectly impacted by it seek to understand its cause.
Maui Hotels Lead State in RevPAR
Maui County hotels led the state overall in revenue per available room at $337, with an average daily rate of $428 and an occupancy rate of 78.6 percent.
Kepaniwai to Close for Bee Hive Removal, April 30
Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens, Pavilions and Parking Lot will close on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, for bee hive removal within the park.
Third Hawai‘i Rat Lungworm Case Confirmed in 2019
The individual is a resident of East Hawai‘i and is the third person from Hawai‘i County to test positive for rat lungworm or angiostrongyliasis in 2019.
Homestead Leaders Hold Roundtable with Lieutenant Governor
Hawaiian homeland leaders were asked to identify two sites per island where they could build kauhale, or transitional group homes and affordable rentals.
Fire Burns One Acre Near Pi‘ihana Farm Lots
Approximately one acre of brush was burned in an afternoon fire off of Piʻihana Road in Wailuku on Sunday.
Maui Man Injured in Shore Break at “Big Beach”
A 20-year-old man was pulled from the water at Oneloa “Big Beach” on Saturday after friends saw him dive into the shore break and fail to surface.
Missing Man, Public Help Sought on Maui
Richard Firth was reported missing on April 13, 19. Police say he may be in the Lahaina area and may visit one of the Starbucks locations.
AARP Urges Lawmakers Against Killing ‘Hawai‘i Saves’ Bill
The bill would create a Hawai‘i Saves program so businesses that don’t offer retirement savings programs can provide the benefit at no cost to the business.
UH Maui College Spring Commencement, May 9
Spring commencement for graduates at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College will take place on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. on the Great Lawn.
Mokulele Starts New Service to Lāna‘i on June 17
Mokulele Airlines will launch twice daily service between Kahului and Lāna‘i City on June 17, 2019.
New Career: Maui Paid Nurse Aide Training Program
Accepted students will be paid and after successful completion, will be offered full-time employment at Kula Hospital as a Certified Nurse Aide.
Particle Pollution Study: Maui Air Among Best
Wailuku, Kahului and Lahaina were lumped into one location, which was in a 3-way tie for #1 on a list of Cleanest US Cities for Year-round Particle Pollution.
Merrie Monarch Travelers Reminded of ‘Ōhi‘a Quarantine
Any person who violates the ʻōhiʻa quarantine rule may be charged with a misdemeanor and fined anywhere from $100 to $10,000.
Emergency Declaration Extended for O‘ahu’s Pali Highway
Heavy rains in February caused extensive damage to the slopes and other areas adjacent to the Pali Highway on Oʻahu.
Mālama Hawai‘i: On Air, On Flights, In Hotel Rooms
DLNR and the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority have partnered to launch Mālama Hawai‘i, a comprehensive campaign designed to educate and remind visitors and kama‘āina about being respectful of the islands’ natural resources, protecting wildlife and staying safe at all times while in Hawai‘i.
Waimea and Hanapēpē Face Mandatory Flood Insurance
FEMA has determined the Waimea and Hanapēpē levees on Kaua‘i do not provide a high level of protection and are to be de-accredited.
Maui Grant Funding Available
Grants are available in E Maui for $20,000, Pukalani-Kula-Ulupalakua for $26,000, Lānaʻi for $10,000, S Maui for $7,400, Molokaʻi for $5K and W Maui for $2,500.
