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Amid Coronavirus Concerns, Schatz Bill Seeks to Quickly Fund Response to Public Health Emergencies
The bipartisan legislation seeks to create a permanent funding mechanism to ensure quick and effective responses to future public health emergencies.
Governor Ige to Travel to Japan for Discussions on Pre-Clearance Flights to Hawai‘i
Gov. David Ige is heading to Japan on Saturday for a series of meetings to promote and expand travel to Hawai‘i, and make access easier through pre-clearance flights from Japan to Hawai‘i and the US.
10 Recruits Join the Ranks of Maui Police Department
Ten individuals joined the ranks of the Maui Police Department as the members of the 89th Recruit Class took their professional oaths during a graduation ceremony held Friday, Feb. 14, at the King Kamehameha Golf Club in Waikapū.
BREAKING: Japan Resident with Coronavirus was on Maui and O‘ahu
A man from Japan who was on Maui and Oʻahu in Hawaiʻi recently, is among of the newly confirmed cases of individuals who have tested positive for the COVID-19 novel Coronavirus, state officials have confirmed during a press conference hosted this afternoon by the Hawaiʻi Department of Health.
Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair Seeks Sponsors, Vendors
The 13th annual Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair, Maui’s signature event to raise awareness about Maui agriculture while invigorating Maui agriculture will take place Saturday, May 30, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at War Memorial Complex, the special events field and two of the baseball fields.
Waiola Church Hosts Celebration of Mo‘i Wahine Keōpūolani
Waiola Church in West Maui hosts the Celebration of Mo‘i Wahine Keōpūolani, The Sacred Queen of Hawai‘i on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. The 197 year old historic church in Lahaina will be honoring Keōpūolani, whose final resting place is The Royal Tomb located in Waiola’s Waine‘e graveyard.
Vandalism Forces Closure of Lahaina Skate Park
The Lahaina Skate Park in West Maui is temporarily closed for cleanup of vandalism, the Department of Parks and Recreation announced today.
Maui Man Found Guilty of Attempted Enticement of a Minor
A federal jury today found a Wailuku man guilty of attempted enticement of a minor. The charges stem from an Oct. 11, 2017 incident in which the man was accused of exchanging messages with an individual “whom he believed was a 14 year-old girl.”
Keali‘i Reichel’s Final Kūkahi This Weekend with Hālau Ke‘alaokamaile
The 2020 production will be Keali‘i Reichel’s final Kūkahi production. The shows feature hula, mele and chant in three shows: Saturday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in Castle Theater.
Avocado Lace Bug Detected in Hawai‘i
The avocado lace bug (Pseudacysta perseae), was first detected in Pearl City, Oʻahu, in December 2019 and was subsequently identified on Hawaiʻi Island and from plants in retail outlets on Maui that were destroyed or treated. PC: Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture.
Parents of Missing Man, Aidan Dungan, Issue Plea for Answers
Since he went missing, Aidan Dungan has missed birthdays, holidays and family gatherings. He turned 24 on Jan. 22, and missed his grandmother’s 92nd birthday on Feb. 7. Family members say he also has an older 30-year-old brother who he has also not been in contact with, despite being very close.
Hawai‘i Tech Entrepreneur Shares his Path to Microchip Success
Nalu Scientific’s chip can detect and digitize very small signals timed to the picosecond (one-trillionth of a second) and is currently used in a six-story-high particle collider in Japan as well as a space-based project with NASA.
Sustained SE Winds of 35-50 mph at Haleakalā Summit
A wind advisory is in effect at the Summit of Haleakalā until 6 o’clock this evening. The National Weather Service is forecasting SE winds of 35 to 50 mph with higher gusts at the location. Winds this strong can make driving difficult. Motorists should use extra caution.
Haleakalā Summit Reopens After Two Day Closure
The Summit District of Haleakalā National Park reopened to the public at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, after two days of closure due to unsafe road conditions and power outages.
BJ Penn Injured in Vehicle Accident, Prompts Traffic Investigation
Former UFC Champion Jay Dee “BJ” Penn was injured in a single-vehicle accident last week in Hilo, prompting a traffic investigation into the cause.
Schatz Seeks Federal Help to Fight Invasive Spittlebug on Hawai‘i Island
The two-lined spittlebug is native to the southern United States and was first discovered on Hawai‘i Island in 2016, when it damaged nearly 2,000 acres of grazing land. Since then, the invasive pest has devastated more than 125,000 acres of pasture grass.
Winter Weather Advisory Cancelled at Haleakalā
The winter weather advisory has been extended once again for the Summit of Haleakalā until noon today.
Mayor Victorino Delivers 2020 State of the County Address
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino delivered his 2020 State of the County Address on Tuesday night at the South Maui Community Park Gymnasium. During a 40 minute address, the mayor highlighted accomplishments of his first year in office and present his key goals and initiatives for the year 2020.
Wharf Cinema Center Under New Management
The Wharf Cinema Center in Lahaina is under new management. The contract was awarded to Peake & Levoy, a commercial real estate services company, which has more than 75 clients on Maui.
Hawai‘i Resident Quarantined at Pearl Harbor As Precautionary Measure
The state placed a Hawaiʻi resident into quarantine at Pearl Harbor on Monday morning after learning that the person traveled through the Hubei Province over the weekend. The individual was quarantined based on policy and an overabundance of caution. The person is healthy and has no symptoms, according to health officials.
