Maui News
Community Volunteers Needed for Kula Vine Removal
Maui Green and Beautiful, a non-profit organization, is seeking volunteers to remove invasive Glycine vines in the Kula area on Sunday, October 28 from 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Hāna Metals & Electronics Recycling Event Set for Nov. 1–3
A Hāna Metals and Electronics Recycling Event for East Maui residents will be held at the Hāna Landfill from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 1 to 3, 2018.
Kīlauea 2018 Marks Watershed for Volcano Science
This latest chapter in Kīlauea’s remarkable story is still unfolding, but already it’s clear that 2018 marks a watershed for volcano science, not only in Hawaii but also worldwide.
Kamehameha Schools and Microsoft Enter Technology Partnership
Kamehameha Schools has established a technology partnership with Microsoft to help its students gain skills to prepare for a highly competitive work environment.
Halloween Safety Tips for Hawaiʻi Pedestrians and Drivers
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation advises motorists to to plan out their routes ahead of time and be especially cautious for pedestrians and other roadway users during Halloween.
HIDOE Resumes Payment to Vendors After System Upgrade Disruption
On Oct. 6, the system underwent a critical upgrade, which encountered complications and resulted in a disruption of service. Primarily, payments to vendors are being affected by the outage.
Kailua-Kona Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Production of Child Pornography
A 46-year-old man from Kailua-Kona on Hawaiʻi Island was sentenced to more than 24 years in prison for the production of child pornography of two minor females.
Makawao Public Library Temporarily Closed
Before opening to the public on Tuesday morning, library staff discovered several ceiling tiles had unexpectedly dropped and broken apart.
New Backcountry Wood Lockers Reduce Need for Helicopters at Haleakalā
Park rangers say Haleakalā National Park’s new wood lockers will promote responsible use of firewood, ensure that all visitors have plenty of wood (three logs per night), and will reduce noise pollution and wildlife disturbance in the crater, which is Congressionally designated Wilderness and world famous for being one of the quietest places on earth.
Hawaiʻiʻs Unemployment Rate at 2.2 Percent in September
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) recently announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for September was 2.2 percent. According to the DLIR, the unemployment rate for Maui County was 2.5 percent, compared to 2.1 percent in August. The unemployment rate for the island of Maui was 2.3 percent, 6.8 percent […]
Hawaiʻi Named 2nd Least Politically Engaged State
WalletHub recently released its 2018’s Most & Least Politically Engaged States report, which names Hawaiʻi the second least politically engaged state in the US.
Hilo Doctor and Four Employees Charged in 43-Count Indictment
A doctor and four employees from the Bade Medical Clinic, located in Hilo, Hawaiʻi were indicted by a federal grand jury.
Farmers Union to Host 8th Annual Conference
The Hawaiʻi Farmers Union United will host their eighth annual HFUU Conference from Oct. 26 to Oct. 28 at Oko‘a Farms in Kula.
Hawaiʻiʻs Low-Income Taxpayers Carry 2nd-Highest Tax Rate, New Study Finds
The incomes of the bottom fifth income earners in Hawaiʻi are the fifth lowest in the nation, according to a new study. The study, called Who Pays? A Distributional Analysis of the Tax Systems in All 50 States, analyzed tax systems in all 50 states. The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy released the study, […]
“Maui” Film, Previously “Kuleana” Goes to Market with Foreign Sales Distributor
Brian Kohne, a 2015 Writers Immersive fellow, will also be taking his award-winning motion picture, “Maui” (previously known as “Kuleana”), to the market with a foreign sales distributor, American Cinema International.
Maui Electric Work Requires Hansen Rd Closure on Nov. 1
Maui Electric will be doing upgrades to electrical equipment that will require a road closure to all traffic along Hansen Road between Hāna Highway and Pūlehu Road on Thursday, Nov. 1, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Waterline Break on Wākea Avenue in Kahului
Due to a 12-inch waterline break in Kahului this morning, Wākea Avenue in Kahului will be restricted to one lane traffic only between Lono and Kamehameha Avenues.
Fire Investigator Called for Morning Brush Fires in Māʻalaea
The Honoapiʻilani Highway is now reopened after a brush fire in Māʻalaea near Mile 7, forced the temporary closure of the highway between 2:45 and 4:45 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018.
Pacific Media Group Kahului Job Fair, Oct. 27
Pacific Media Group will hold its 19th Holiday Job Fair this Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center.
2.5 Tons of Plastic Collected in Kaho‘olawe Cleanup
In addition to branded food and personal care items, much of the plastic found on Kaho‘olawe was discarded commercial fishing gear.