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Council Chair Seeks Legal Opinion on Interim Director Appointments
King received an opinion from the Department of the Corporation Counsel last Thursday saying that a “disapproved nominee should vacate the subject office.” She said she is seeking another, more definitive, legal opinion from Wong today.
Maui Flood Advisory Until 5:15 p.m.
Maui Flood Advisory Until 5:15 p.m.
At 2:14 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain near falling at rates of up to 2 inches per hour across the windward slopes of east Maui.
1500 lb Net Mass, Plastic Trash Removed on Lānaʻi
A mass of plastic trash and tangled fishing nets weighing between 1500 and 2000 pounds was removed from a remote coastline on Lānaʻi.
State Disaster Declaration Extended to Maui County
Lt. Gov. Josh Green issued a supplemental emergency proclamation declaring part of Maui County a disaster area due to rockfall hazards on the Honoapi‘ilani Hwy.
Six Consecutive Snow Days at Haleakalā “Unusual” But Not Unheard-Of
NOAA Hydrologist, Kevin Kodama called the six-day stretch on Maui from Feb. 10-15, unusual, saying it “probably hasn’t happened in the last 10 to 20 years.”
Maui’s Baldovi Co-Stars in Digital Talk Show
A former Maui resident co-stars in a new digital talk show entitled, “Two Besties Together,” which celebrates friendship, good vibes and good times weekly.
774 Whales Spotted Off Maui in Great Whale Count
A total of 774 whales were seen throughout the day off Maui, with 94 whales counted during the peak time between 8:30 and 8:45 a.m.
Head-on Collision on Honoapiilani Hwy in Olowalu
Maui police and emergency responders are on the scene of a motor vehicle collision on the Honoapiilani Highway in Olowalu.
Rockfall Mitigation on Honoapiilani Past Kapalua Begins Feb. 26
The local access restriction placed on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) past Kapalua on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, was lifted as of 11:30 a.m., but will be reinstated during work to address the rock fall hazard daily from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26.
Honoapiilani Past Kapalua Limited to Local Traffic During Rockfall Assessment
Honoapiilani limited to local traffic as HDOT assesses rockfall risk along the route following two rockfalls.
Maui Council Confirms Eight, Rejects Three Appointees
The Maui County Council on Friday approved eight nominees to respective department directorships, and rejected three appointees.
Maui’s Falconer Named Advisor to Mahi Pono
Mahi Pono today announced James “Kimo” Falconer, president of MauiGrown Coffee Inc., to serve as an advisor to the company.
Maui Thing Bids Aloha to Wailuku Town
After 10 years, Maui Thing will close its doors on Market St for good. The last day will be on March 1 as they celebrate with Willie K at Wailuku First Friday.
TSA Maui Hiring Event on Saturday
The Transportation Security Administration hosts a one-day recruitment and hiring event this Saturday, Feb. 23 for the Kahului Airport.
Man in Kahului Barricade Enters Not Guilty Plea
A man involved in a barricade situation at the Harbor Lights Condominium complex in Kahului last week, will face a jury trial for multiple charges.
Maui Man Files Lawsuit After Rat Lungworm Illness
A Maui man has filed a lawsuit against a local produce business after becoming ill with rat lungworm disease.
US Supreme Court Grants Petition in West Maui Injection Well Case
The US Supreme Court has granted Maui County’s petition to hear its ongoing West Maui injection well case.
Grand Opening of New HMSA Center in Kahului, Maui
A grand opening ceremony takes place this weekend for the new HMSA Center in Kahului. The 4,200 square-foot center is located in the Puʻunēnē Shopping Center.
Five Rescued in Two Days at Kaihalulu in Hāna, Maui
Emergency crews responded to Kaihalulu Bay “Red Sand Beach” in East Maui for a second day in a row for a report of a swimmer in distress
Scent of Extinct Maui Mountain Hibiscus Revived by Science
The scent of a long extinct mountain hibiscus on Maui has been revived by science.
