Maui News
Vevau, School Street Intersection to Close For Construction
The intersection of Vevau and School Street will be closed for 24 hours from Feb. 1 to Feb. 29 for construction.
Tulsi Gabbard Sues Hillary Clinton Alleging Defamation
In the 14-page complaint, Rep. Gabbard, who is running for president, alleges that Clinton lied “publicly, unambiguously” and with “malicious intent.” The lawsuit says Gabbard “seeks to hold Clinton, and the political elites who enable her, accountable for distorting the truth in the middle of a critical Presidential election.”
Restroom Closure at Velma McWayne and Pāpōhaku Park for Manhole Repairs
Restrooms at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center and Pāpōhaku Park in Wailuku will be closed today and tomorrow (Wednesday, Jan. 22, and Thursday, Jan. 23), for repair work to the wastewater manholes that service the facilities.
Maui Police Enforcement of Speed and Move Over Law This Week
The Maui Police Department is focusing traffic enforcement efforts this week on speeding and the Move Over Law.
Maui Crime Jan. 12-Jan. 18: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 9 burglaries, 11 vehicle thefts and 9 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Jan. 12, 2019 to Jan. 18, 2020.
Hawai‘i Health Officials Offer Guidance on Novel Coronavirus Outbreak in China
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is advising physicians statewide to be alert for patients who have travelled from Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China.
County Seeks Housing Project Ideas
Applicants must be a nonprofit organization in compliance with Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and should have reasonable experience in housing and/or an understanding of construction principles and standard industry practices.
40th Annual World Whale Film Festival, Feb. 14
The Pacific Whale Foundation will present a biopic of founder Greg Kaufman, “A Voice for Whales” during its 40th Anniversary World Whale Film Festival on Friday, Feb.14 at the Historic ʻĪao Theater in Wailuku.
Legitimate GoFundMe Accounts Surface for Fallen HPD Officers
The crowdfunding site, GoFundMe has verified two campaigns established on the platform to raise funds for the families of fallen Honolulu Police Officers Tiffany Enriquez and Kaulike Kalama who died in the line of duty on Jan. 19, 2020.
Roadwork to Close Waiʻānapanapa Park
Honokalani Road will be closed at the top at its entrance off of Hāna Highway to everyone except for local traffic and residents in the area.
Carpentry Program Open to Native Hawaiians on Maui, Molokaʻi
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is launching a new program aimed at helping Hawaiians jump start a career in carpentry.
Gov. Ige: “We Have It Within Our Power to Change the Trajectory of Hawai‘i’s Future”
Gov. Ige said, “Today, at the start of a new decade, we have it within our power to change the lives of our working families. We have it within our power to change the trajectory of Hawaiʻi’s future. That is the underlying belief of this joint package by the House, the Senate, my administration, and the community.”
Gabbard’s Bill Encourages Investment in Small Business, Local Agriculture
HR5612, the Small Business and Community Investments Expansion Act provides CDFIs and credit unions with the same collateral flexibility and financing opportunities certain commercial banks can currently access
New Hawaiian Electric President Keynote Speaker at Energy Conference
Presented by Maui Economic Development Board and the County of Maui Office of Economic Development, the 7th Annual Hawaiʻi Energy Conference will explore the theme “Electrification and Equity.”
Ocean Center Celebrates New Exhibit With Keiki Art Contest
Last year, the new Humpbacks of Hawaiʻi Exhibit & Sphere saw over a 250,000 viewers.
Honolulu Museum of Art Commissions Maui Artists
Maui-based artists Gwen Arkin and Andy Behrle have been selected to create new artworks for Honolulu Museum of Art’s (HoMA) upcoming exhibition, Artists of Hawai’i 2020.
Southwest’s Rolls Out Second Wave of Hawai‘i Service This Week
Southwest Airlines rolled out its second wave of Hawaiʻi service this week with new service to, from, and within the Hawaiian Islands.
Kaiser Employees Mark MLK Jr. Day With Community Service
More than 150 volunteer physicians, staff and family members continued a 15-year tradition of giving back on Martin Luther King Jr. Day by participating in the Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Annual Day of Service.
Free Seminar: ʻBuddhism in Everyday Lifeʻ
The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center will host a talk on “Buddhism in Everyday Life,” featuring Reverend Kerry Kiyohara of the Makawao Buddhist Temple of the Honda Hongwanji Mission of Hawaiʻi.
Weekend DUI Enforcement Nets 8 Arrests, 5 Vehicles Towed on Maui
Maui police arrested eight individuals for driving under the influence of an intoxicant and towed a total of five vehicles during a weekend enforcement effort in which police utilized Maui’s new DUI Tow law.
