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Video: Maui Family YMCA Healthy Kids Day
Maui Nowʻs Malika Dudley caught up with the Maui Family YMCA Health and Wellness Director. View video above…
Damage in St Anthony Burglaries Estimated at $2,100
Police have placed damage estimates at approximately $2,100 from two recent burglary incidents on the grounds of St. Anthony Church in Wailuku.
Committee Agrees on $3.4 Billion CIP Budget
Highlights include: $9.3 million in FY21 for the Molokaʻi Irrigation System; $17 million in FY20 for a new classroom building at Pāʻia Elementary School
Merrie Monarch Results: Miss Aloha Hula 2019
The Miss Aloha Hula portion of the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival concluded last night with Taizha Keakealani Hughes-Kaluhiokalani taking the 2019 title.
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.
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.
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.
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.
East Maui Included in Aerial Survey for ‘Ōhi‘a Death
Overflights included aerial surveys over east Maui as crews work to learn more about Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death. There have been no confirmed cases on Maui to date.
Maui Crime April 14-20, 2019: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 10 burglaries, 16 vehicle thefts and 26 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from April 14 to 20, 2019.
Maui’s First State-Licensed Industrial Hemp Farm Blessed on Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day, Pacific Biodiesel conducted a blessing today at the site of Maui’s first state-licensed industrial hemp farm.
St Anthony Church Vandalized Overnight After Easter
Vandals had broken into the St. Anthony Church overnight and damaged many of the statues and religious items at the place of worship.
Pukalani School Wins Overall Title at Maui Math Challenge
Seabury Hall hosted the 2019 Maui Math Challenge for elementary students on April 13, 2019 at the school’s upcountry campus.
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks April 22 and 23
Early this week we have a special treat! The yearly Lyrid Meteor Shower is upon us. The shower is actually already active, having started on April 16th but the peak nights are April 22nd and 23rd. Unfortunately, the moon will be full enough and…
State’s First Forest Carbon Offset Project Underway on Maui
The state is converting the carbon collected in trees along Maui’s leeward slopes of Haleakalā into offset credits for the state’s first-ever forest carbon sequestration program.
PUC Approves First Maui Electric Rate Increase in 6 Years
Under the interim rate that has been in effect for nearly eight months, the typical Maui monthly residential bill for 500 kilowatt-hours increased by about $5 a month.
Mayor Joins Effort to Raise the Profile on Climate Change
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino said the County of Maui is committed to achieving balanced economic, community, and environmental priorities through collaborations
Blessing Held for $21.7 M ‘Īao Water Treatment Plant
Mayor Michael Victorino took part Thursday in the blessing of the new $21.7 million Iao Water Treatment Plant.
Meth Recovered in Wailuku Vehicle Search
Lorden Cooper and Jamen Sugahara were charged and bail set at $81,000 each.
