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Study: Waihe‘e-Waiehu is Most Affordable Place to Live in Hawai‘i
A new study from financial technology company, SmartAsset, ranks the Waiheʻe-Waiehu area of Maui as the most affordable place to live in Hawaiʻi.
Maui Inmates Learn Construction, Culinary Skills
More than 15 soon-to-be released or furloughed inmates incarcerated at MCCC recently completed approximately 56 hours of workforce industry training at UHMC.
Schatz Reintroduces Debt-Free College Act
The legislation would create a partnership between the federal government and states to make debt-free college a reality for students within five years.
No Tsunami After 6.3 Quake in Kermadec Islands
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a magnitude 6.3 earthquake reported south of the Kermadec Islands (northeast of New Zealand) this morning.
Alaska Airlines Launches 3-Day Sale on Hawai‘i Flights
Alaska Airlines is launching a 3-day sale today, giving sun seekers the perfect excuse to book that well-deserved vacation to Hawai‘i.
High Surf Advisory in Effect for East-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Advisory, which is in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect Until March 6 AM
A Small Craft Advisory has been issued for Maui County’s leeward and windward waters, which is in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2019.
UPDATE: Maui Crime Feb. 24–March 2, 2019: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to five burglaries, 14 vehicle thefts and 12 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven-day period from Feb. 24 to March 2, 2019.
Kayakers Rescued Near Molokini
The Maui Fire Department responded to a call to assist a male and female kayaker near Molokini at 11:51 a.m. on Sunday, March 3.
Six Historic Bridges on Hāna Highway Identified as High Priority
The meetings will feature discussion on a project to improve six of the historic bridges along the Hāna Highway between Huelo and Hāna town in East Maui.
Injured Humpback Calf Spotted in Maui Waters
A Kīhei resident on a sunset cruise out of Mā‘alaea didn’t notice until she arrived home that the humpback calf she captured in a photo had sustained an injury.
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by 2 Vehicles
One vehicle operator renders aid; second vehicle operator arrested for leaving the scene of a serious accident. She was released pending further investigation.
Mayor Appoints Guzman as Acting Prosecuting Attorney
Mayor Michael Victorino appointed Don Guzman as acting Prosecuting Attorney for the County of Maui, effective March 1, 2019.
Southwest to Challenge Hawaiian’s Interisland Service
As predicted, Southwest Airlines plans to challenge Hawaiian Airlines for control of Hawaii’s interisland market.
Legislative Committees Overlook Hawai‘i Cannabis Bill
A Hawai‘i cannabis legalization bill died when lawmakers didn’t consider it in time for a deadline on Friday, March 1, 2019.
Unmanned Kayak Found in West Maui Waters
A Response Boat crew from Station Maui recovered the kayak and searched for the possible occupant between Launiupoko Beach Park and McGregor Point in West Maui.
DOE Alerts Parents About Dangerous Social Media Challenge
The Hawai‘i DOE sent a memo to parents on Feb. 27 regarding renewed concerns about a potentially dangerous social media challenge targeting young people.
Two Visitors Pulled Unresponsive From West Maui Waters
Maui firefighters responded to two separate incidents on Wednesday, Feb. 27, in which swimmers were pulled from the ocean unresponsive in West Maui. Both individuals are believed to be visitors from China.
Southwest Gains FAA Authorization for Hawai‘i Flights
Southwest Airlines has officially obtained technical certification from the FAA that will allow the airline to operate flights that serve Hawaiʻi.
Maui Public Works Director Applicants Sought
The position was offered to Rowena Dagdag-Andaya, who declined, for now, saying she thinks the best person for the job, David Goode, had already applied.
