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Maui High STEMworks Team Wins Congressional App Challenge
The team from Maui High created and developed QuadSolver, a tool to check answers for math problems involving the quadratic formula, without using a calculator.
Honokōhau Fire Burns Makeshift Structure, Firefighter Treated & Released
A Maui firefighter suffered hand lacerations while responding to a structure fire in Honokōhau Valley on Tuesday afternoon.
2018 Maui Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive, Dec. 16
Last year SBU collected more than 45,000 toys and more than $36,000 in monetary donations, making the holidays brighter for scores of Hawaiʻi’s children.
Maui’s Pools of ‘Ohe‘o to Re-Open on Dec. 6
The Pools of ʻOheʻo in the Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park will reopen on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 following a nearly two year closure.
Qualcomm Ushers in Decade of 5G at Summit on Maui
Cristiano Amon, President of Qualcomm Technologies Inc shows off the world’s first 5G reference design smartphone at the company’s Snapdragon Summit on Maui.
California Man Dies, Pulled Unresponsive From Waters at Mākena
A man visiting from California died after being pulled unresponsive from waters at Maluaka Beach in Mākena on Monday morning.
UH Researchers: Pre-Clinical Trials Promising for New Zika Vaccine
University of Hawaiʻi researchers have successfully developed a vaccine candidate for the Zika virus, showing its effectiveness in protecting mice and monkeys.
2nd Inaugural Address: Gov. Ige Seeks to Transform Economy
During his inaugural address, Gov. Ige focused on three specific areas–Education, Housing and Sustainability–saying, “I believe our legacy will rest on how well we meet the challenges of the 21st century, and how well we begin to transform our economy.”
Women’s March Founder From Maui Declines Participation in Anniversary Event
Teresa Shook, the Hawaiʻi woman who founded the Women’s March, publicly called for the four leaders of the Women’s March Inc. to step down.
5G Eve: Qualcomm Tech Summit on Maui, Dec. 4-6
This year’s announcements will solidify Qualcomm’s path to 5G commercialization, and change the way mobile devices are used in 2019 and beyond.
New Trial Ordered for Maui Man Arrested During Telescope Protest
The appeals court vacated Honokōhau taro farmer Keith Kauhane’s conviction and had the case remanded for a new trial.
Filmmaker Kohne Leads UHMC Creative Media Program
Award-winning producer and director Brian Kohne is the new director for the Creative Media program at the University of Hawai‘i Maui College.
Keala Kennelly Wins Women’s Title at Jaws Challenge at Pe‘ahi
Kauaʻi’s Keala Kennelly won the Jaws Challenge at Peʻahi, one of two stops on the WSL Women’s Big Wave Tour.
NO Tsunami After Large Alaska Quake
There is NO tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a 6.6 (preliminary magnitude 7.0) earthquake reported in the S Alaska region at 7:29 a.m. HST on Friday, Nov. 30.
Maui Gas Prices Fall Again This Week
Maui gas prices have fallen further this week and gas price declines around the islands picked up speed over the past week, according to the AAA Hawai‘i Weekend Gas Watch.
Marriott Details Starwood Guest Reservation Data Breach
An investigation determined that there was unauthorized database access, which contained guest information relating to reservations at Starwood properties.
Maui Crime Nov. 18-24, 2018: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 18 burglaries, 16 vehicle thefts and 23 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Nov. 18 to 24, 2018.
Maui Visitor Arrivals Up +1.8% to 216,606 in October
Maui realized growth in both visitor spending (+1.8% to $377.3 million) and visitor arrivals (+1.8% to 216,606) in October of 2018.
Billy Kemper On a Roll with Big Wave Brilliance
Three-time Jaws Challenge winner Billy Kemper jumped from a big victory on Maui Tuesday, to another strong result at the Vans World Cup of Surfing on Wednesday.
Largest Containership Built in US Arrives in Hawai‘i
The Daniel K Inouye is the largest containership ever built in the US. It’s arrival also marks the start of a nearly $1 billion investment by Matson.





