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New Laws Help 2,800 Maui Sugar and Mākena Resort Workers
The new laws give the recently displaced HC&S and Mākena Prince Resort workers the resources to support their families as they transition to new jobs on Maui. The 2,800 workers represented approximately 3.5% of the 82,550 people who were employed in Maui County in February.
Brown Water Advisories for Honokahua & Honolua Bays
The state Department of Health has issued brown water advisories for Honokahua and Honolua Bays in West Maui following heavy rains.
Court Issues Order: Maui Hospital Negotiations Continue
Despite the developments, announced by the Attorney General’s office, those close to the situation say negotiations continue and the order still prevents the parties from closing the transaction.
County Seeks Grant Applicants for Animal Enforcement, Spay/Neuter Programs
The County of Maui is soliciting grant proposals for the County of Maui Animal Management Programs’ Animal Enforcement and/or Spay/Neuter Programs.
Pukalani Brush Fire Burns 200 Acres
Maui fire crews are responding to a report of a brush fire in a gulch near the Aina Lani Drive and Akalani Loop.
Marine Resource Violators Face Education/Community Service Under New Law
The new law provides clear legal authority to judges, allowing them to more effectively tailor sentences when aquatics statutes are violated.
South Swell Hits Maui Shores
A swell that originated off the coast of New Zealand stormed through the south Pacific and continued to push its way to the Hawaiian Islands.
Joint Status Report filed in Maui Hospital Case
Under the Joint Status Report, Governor Ige is asking the 9th Circuit to allow transition activities to resume at the affected Maui hospitals.
Hawaiʻi Sea Turtle Nesting Season – Stay 10 Feet Away
Primary ‘ea nesting beaches occur along the south Ka‘ū coast of Hawai‘i island, south Maui, and eastern Moloka‘i. Both species are federally protected.
Hoʻokipa “Pill Box” Has Roots in Radio
The Maui Amateur Radio Club will participate in the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise, on Saturday, June 25.
Kauaʻi Surfer Says He was Bitten by 3-4 Ft Shark
The surfer told authorities that he was paddling out at about 6 a.m. when the shark bit him in the arm, 25-30 yards off shore. He suffered a single puncture wound.
Mokulele Speed Limit Temporarily Dropped to 35 mph
The speed limit on the Mokulele Highway has been temporarily changed to 35 mph due to the active construction zone between the Humane Society and N Kīhei Road.
Papahānaumokuākea Monument Celebrates 10 Years
The proclamation declares June 15, 2016 as “Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Day” in Hawaiʻi.
Public Comment Sought on Nuʻu Environmental Assessment
An Environmental Assessment for the management and removal of feral animals in the upper elevations of Nu‘u, Maui, is now available for review and comment.
Judge Panel to Hear SHAKA Appeal on Pesticides at GMO Sites
A special panel of three judges from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in Honolulu today on an appeal filed by The SHAKA Movement.
Free Spay, Neuter Clinic for Cats June 21-25
The goal for the upcoming Mobile Animal Surgical Hospital or “MASH” clinic is to spay/neuter 600 cats on Maui.
Maui Water Conservation to be Lifted at 6 p.m.
Repair work on a leaking water tank has been completed ahead of schedule, prompting an early end to water conservation requests.
Four Maui Police Officers Promoted to Sergeant
Four Maui Police Department Officers were promoted to the rank of Sergeant including: John K. Sang, Eduardo Bayle Jr., Jan Pontanilla and Grant Nakamura.
Flowers Scattered in Honor of Orlando Shooting Victims
The Maui event included a scattering of flowers and messages from leaders in the Maui LGBT community.
Kahului Woman Burned After Cleaning Solvent Catches Fire
A Maui woman is recovering today from burns to her body after the cleaning solvent she was handling yesterday afternoon somehow caught fire.
