Maui News
UH Mānoa Ranked 42 in US for Arts and Humanities
The World University Rankings by Subject was released on March 4, and ranked UH Mānoa 183 in the world (42 in US) for Arts and Humanities, and 232 worldwide (52 in US) for Natural Sciences. Social Sciences and Management placed 400 in the world (73 in US), and UH Mānoa was ranked in the 401–450 range (115 in US) for the Life Sciences and Medicine category.
Grand Princess Passengers Begin to Disembark in Oakland, Head to Quarantine
The process to disembark passengers that have been held aboard the Grand Princess cruise ship, began at noon Pacific Time in Oakland, CA.
Maunakea Astronomers Catch Rare Star Eclipse
Scientists say the sighting provides a critical link in understanding star and planet formation.
County to Host Fair Housing Training
The training is designed to increase knowledge of federal and state fair housing laws.
Aerial Power Line Inspections March 16-27 in Central & West Maui
Hawaiian Electric will be using unmanned aircraft (or drones) and a helicopter to perform aerial power line inspections between Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the West Maui and Central Maui areas.
Maui Crime Feb. 23 – Feb. 29: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 8 burglaries, 7 vehicle thefts and 11 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Feb. 23 to Feb. 29, 2020.
Local Businesses Urged to Review CDC Guidelines For Preventing The Spread of Illness
The County of Maui encourages local businesses to review the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website for information and guidance on protecting employees and others from COVID-19, also known as coronavirus.
BREAKING: Second Presumptive Positive Coronavirus Case Confirmed in Hawaii
BREAKING: The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is announcing a second presumptive positive result for COVID-19 in the state.
Senate Recognizes Women of Small Businesses
Senators call for gender equity on boards and commissions.
Invitation For Bid Issued For Wastewater System in Pūlehunui
A regional approach to infrastructure planning is anticipated to facilitate the development in the area in a way that is financially and environmentally efficient, ultimately maximizing the use of State funds.
Nisei Veterans Memorial to Host Lifestyle Workshop Series
April’s workshop is dedicated to Chinese wellness and will be presented by Dr. Jeffrey Tice of the Longevity Health Center.
High Surf Advisory Issued For Maui, Molokaʻi
Surf is expected to reach 6 to 9 feet today, and lower to 5 to 8 feet tonight.
Maui, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe Under Wind Advisory
The National Weather Service has extended a wind advisory for central and west Maui, Lānaʻi and Kahoolawe, in effect until 6 p.m. Sunday.
Kawakami to Deliver Kaua’i State of The County Online Amid Concerns Over Coronavirus Spread
Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami will deliver his second State of the County Address via video, which will be uploaded to the County of Kaua‘i website and Facebook page by noon on Friday, March 13.
Connors Joins Push to Delay ‘Public Charge’ Rule
Hawai’i Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general, led by Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, calling on the Trump Administration to delay its “public charge” rule while the COVID-19 outbreak and response is ongoing.
COVID-19 UPDATE: 2 Test Negative For Virus
To date, there have been 21 confirmed cases of COVID-19 (19 crew members and 2 passengers) on the Grand Princess cruise ship that made port calls to Nawiliwili Harbor, Kauai on Feb. 26, Honolulu Harbor on Feb. 27, Lahaina, Maui on Feb. 28, and Hilo on Feb. 29.
USGS: Old Bombs Found on Mauna Loa
Two bombs were part of a cluster dropped by U.S. Army Air Corp planes on the Humuʻula lava flow on Dec. 27, 1935.
LIST: Maui Road Closures This Week
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
County of Maui Briefed on Grand Princess Cruise Situation
The County of Maui has been briefed by the State Department of Health, Governor’s Office and emergency response partners regarding the new confirmed COVID-19 cases from the Grand Princess Cruise ship.
Hawai‘i Confirms Its First Case of COVID-19
Hawai‘i has its first confirmed case of COVID-19, after a Hawai‘i resident spent time on the Grand Princess cruise ship that traveled to Mexico in February.
