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Public Works, Environmental Management Director Appointees Announced
Rowena Dagdag-Andaya and Eric Nakagawa are the mayor’s nominees as directors of the departments of Public Works and Environmental Management, respectively.
Hawaiian Airlines Launches Kahului to Sacramento Non-Stop Flights
Hawaiian Airlines today launched daily, nonstop service between Kahului, Maui and Sacramento, giving West Coast travelers enhanced access to the Valley Isle.
Kamali‘i Elementary Principal on Maui Honored for Leadership
Kamaliʻi Elementary School principal, Cynthia Rothdeutsch of Maui was among 14 public school principals across the state honored for leadership excellence.
UPDATE: TSA Travel Advisory for Kahului Airport
The TSA is advising travelers to arrive at Kahului Airport at least two hours prior to flight departure due to inoperable x-ray equipment.
Kūihelani Solar Among Six PUC Approved Projects
The 60 MW Kūihelani project on Maui will feature 240 MWh of storage and provide energy at a cost of $0.08 per kWh.
Maui Woman Swept into Ocean at Kapalua
A Maui woman was medevaced to the Maui Memorial Medical Center after being swept into the ocean near the Cliff House in Kapalua.
Maui & Moloka‘i Among Teams Headed to World Robotics Championships
Along with the three regional winners, four other high school teams – ʻIolani, Molokaʻi, Maui and Maryknoll – will also head to the world championships.
219 Humpbacks Observed During Whale Count Off Maui
Great Whale Count volunteers collected data from 12 sites across Maui on March 30. A total of 219 whales were seen from Maui throughout the day.
Maui Crime Stoppers Seeks Help in Locating Missing Man
Maui Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in locating Timothy Sorensen, who was reported missing.
Zippy’s to Open in 2020 on “Ninth Island,” Vegas
Zippy’s Restaurant’s has completed the purchase of vacant land in southwest Las Vegas to build the first Zippy’s Restaurant outside of Hawaiʻi.
Maui Missing Person Cases Added to NamUs Website
Effective April 1, 2019, the Maui Police Department will be uploading it’s Missing Person cases to the NamUs website, a national information clearinghouse…
Man Reported Missing, Arrested in Attempted Shoplifting
Thomas Gatlin III, 36, was arrested on Monday for second degree robbery, resisting arrest and second degree assault against a police officer.
Second Rat Lungworm Case Confirmed on Hawai‘i Island in 2019
The state’s second case of rat lungworm disease has been confirmed on Hawai‘i Island, according to the state Department of Health.
Maui Harbor District Office Relocated, Blessed
The Harbors Maui District Office was relocated to the Old Kahului Railroad Building A on Kaʻahumanu Avenue.
Wailuku Civic Complex Details, Funding Update
The effort to redevelop the current Wailuku municipal parking lot includes plans for a $27 million 428-stall parking structure.
Hawai‘i State Budget Bill Gets Early Approval
The bill puts a priority on appropriating funds to staff the new state hospital, make needed improvements at state airports, and pay down our debt service.
Longhi’s Lahaina Closes Front Street Restaurant
After more than four decades of service on Front Street, the Longhi’s Lahaina restaurant announced the closure of its West side location.
Maui Police Launch Distracted Driving Enforcement
Maui Police launch C2D, a distracted driving enforcement campaign. In 2016, 3,450 people were killed in crashes involving distracted drivers.
Maui Fire Department Announces 10 Promotions
Promoted are: Lōkahi Herrod, Mike McDonald, Tracy Nakagawa, Henry Patao, Richard Alcon, Ikaika Blackburn, Laʻakea Chang, Clement Enomoto, Russell Jones and John Teves.
Adrift Kayak Found Near Kalepolepo Beach, Maui
The Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of an adrift kayak found off Kalepolepo Beach Park in South Maui, Monday, March 25, 2019.
