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Maui County Plans Lawsuit Against Fossil Fuel Companies
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino today announced his intent for Maui County to file a lawsuit against fossil fuel companies for what he called “mounting impacts of climate change and rising sea levels.”
Maui County Unveils Its First 100% Electric Bus
The County of Maui Department of Transportation unveiled its first 100% electric bus during a ceremony last week.
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High Surf Forces Closure of Baldwin Beach Park
Flooding from high surf has led to the closure of Baldwin Beach Park until further notice, the Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation announced today.
O‘ahu Woman Dies at Pu‘u Keka‘a, Pulled Unresponsive While Snorkeling
A 39-year-old Oʻahu woman died while snorkeling off of Puʻu Kekaʻa “Black Rock” in Kāʻanapali over the weekend.
“Restaurant Week Wailea” Features 20 Restaurant Options Over Seven Nights
Mark your calendar for the return of Wailea Resort’s popular dinner promotion, “Restaurant Week Wailea,” happening Nov. 3-9, 2019.
Lawsuit Filed to Protect Habitat for 14 Imperiled Hawai‘i Island Species
The Center for Biological Diversity today sued the Trump administration for allegedly “failing to protect critical habitat for 14 endangered Hawaiian species.”
Maui Supporters Collect Winter Gear for Kupuna and Kia‘i at Maunakea
Supporters of the ongoing demonstration at Maunakea collected winter gear for kupuna and kiaʻi during a drive held over the weekend in Kahului.
100 Days Missing: Family of Khiara Henry Still Has No Answers
There has been no progress in the search for Khiara Henry, who was last seen in July.
Two Little Fire Ant Infestations Under Treatment on Maui
There are currently seven sites being treated on Oʻahu, two on Maui and one on Kauaʻi for infestation of LFA.
High Bacteria Count at Teen Challenge in Olowalu, Maui
The public is advised of a water quality exceedance of enterococci at Teen Challange (Mile 14 of the Honoapiilaniʻilani Highway) in Olowalu, Maui.
Coast Guard, Partners Hold Annual Response Exercise off Maui
A two-day search and rescue exercise took place on Maui this week.
The collaborative exercise dubbed SAREX was hosted by the US Coast
Guard.
State Working to Remove Grounded Sailboat in Launiupoko, Maui
State crews are working to remove a grounded sailboat that was observed this morning in an area south of Launiupoko Beach Park in West Maui.
Maui Lawsuit Alleges Birth Defects Caused by Monsanto’s “Reckless Use of Pesticides”
Both families lived in Hale Piʻilani, a residential neighborhood located less than 500 yards from Monsanto’s Mokulele fields in Kīhei, Maui.
Gabbard Will Not Seek Re-Election to House, Focusing on Presidential Race
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard announced that she will not seek re-election to the US House of Representatives and will continue to focus her efforts on her campaign for President.
Kahana Ridge Fire Extinguished
The Kahana Ridge Fire in West Maui was declared extinguished as of 12:44 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, according to the Maui Fire Department.
Maui County Readies for 6th Annual Hawaiian Airlines Made In Maui County Festival
Maui County is gearing up for its largest products show, the annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival, which returns on Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2.
Kama Holds Meeting to Discuss Unsheltered Homeless Impacts and Solutions
Kahului Council Member Tasha Kama held a community meeting tonight (Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019) at the site of the old Kahului Safeway.
Man Arrested on Terroristic Threatening Charge in Wailuku
Maui police arrested and charged a man with terrorist threatening and attempted assault after responding to a report of a possible stabbing in Wailuku on Tuesday evening.
BREAKING: Sylva Found Guilty of Lesser Manslaughter Charge in Mall Slaying
The jury in the murder trial of Kumulipo Sylva found the defendant guilty of manslaughter based on extreme mental or emotional disturbance.
FEMA Approves Federal Aid To Help Fight Kahana Ridge Fire On Maui
Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the State of Hawai‘i’s request for federal aid to contain the Kahana Ridge fire on Maui.
