Maui News
Maui Teacher is Recipient of National Kaiser Permanente Thriving Schools Award
Maui District health and PE resource teacher Michelle Baysa, is among a group of five teachers in Hawaiʻi who were honored as part of Kaiser Permanente’s Thriving Schools Honor Roll awards program.
$8M Alloted to Maintain Kahului, Kaunakakai Harbors
Today, the US Army Corps of Engineers in Hawaiʻi received more than $8 million in federal funding to maintain the Kahului Deep Draft Harbor and the kaunakakai Deep Draft Harbor.
NTSB Preliminary Report Released into Kaua‘i Tour Helicopter Crash
A preliminary accident report released by the National Transportation Safety Board was released today, detailing initial findings involving a fatal tour helicopter crash on Kauaʻi that claimed the lives of seven on board last month. A witness nearby heard what he described as “a hovering helicopter followed by a high-pitched whine,” according to the NTSB preliminary report.
Maui Police ID Motorcyclist in Fatal Kīhei Crash
Maui police have identified the motorcyclist involved in a fatal accident on Friday as Gregory Eugene Martindale, 49, of Kīhei.
Bill to Boost International Response to Marine Debris Passes Senate
The bill creates a foundation to respond to debris, a prize for innovation, enhances international cooperation on marine debris, boosts domestic infrastructure to prevent debris from entering the environment, and authorizes studies on waste management and mitigation.
Go “All-In For A Better Hawai‘i” Legislative Launch
April 1, 2020 is Census Day. “Each person who is not counted means a loss of $1,800 per person, per year in federal funding over the next 10 years,” said Micah Kāne, HCF’s CEO.
Workshop: How to Prevent Fires With Native Plants
Kealia Pond National Wildlife will be hosting three workshops on Jan. 18, Feb. 15, and March 21 on photographing birds and preventing fires with native plants.
Joint Economic Package Proposes Benefits for Hawai‘i’s Working Class
A joint House and Senate package of economic bills, supported by the Ige Administration, is focused on removing economic obstacles and improving the lives of Hawaiʻi’s working-class. This collaboration was unveiled at the State Capitol on Tuesday during a joint press conference.
West Maui Hui Sues Condo Over Blocked Shoreline Access
West Maui community groups Nā Papaʻi Wawae ʻUlaʻula and the West Maui Preservation Association filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against Mahinahina condominium Kuleana II alleging blocked shoreline access.
Maui Council Chair Delivers Legislative Package of 15 Bills
The Maui package includes 15 bills covering a wide range of issues, including the taxation authority and revenue, roadway safety, the regulation of hosting platforms for unpermitted vacation rentals and environmental issues like invasive species and sea-level rise.
MPD Seeks Help in Finding Missing Maui Man
David Alex was reported missing on Nov. 11, 2016 by co-workers after he failed to show up for work. His family has not heard from him since then.
DLNR: Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Battle Needs $4M Yearly
Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources officials say the 2020-2024 update to the original strategic response plan for the fight against Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death notes many challenges ahead.
UH Maui Seeking Applicants for Nurse Aide Program
Participants will learn nurse aide and caregiving fundamentals to become skilled, entry-level healthcare providers as well as prepare for the state nurse aide certification examination.
Maui Police School Zone Traffic Enforcement Underway
Maui police are conducting traffic enforcement in school zones across Maui County this week. The enforcement effort includes the use of the Department’s Solo Bike Detail.
Ige Approves Maunakea Administrative Rules
The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents adopted the rules on Nov. 6, 2019 after a special 11-hour meeting at UH Hilo, where 99 people testified.
Officials, Nonprofits Seek Ghost Net Drifting Along ʻAuʻau Channel
A ghost net that was located about a mile west of Molokini in December has not yet been recovered.
Maui Student’s “100 Realtors Who Care” Program Reaches 95 Donors
Just five more donors are needed to reach a fundraising goal of $10,000 for an affordable housing initiative launched by a high school senior on Maui.
Digital Design & Python Coding Training Offered at UH Maui College
Enrollment is open for continuing education courses in Digital Design and Python Programming through the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College’s Office of Extended Learning & Workforce Development.
Jollibee, “Home of the Famous Chickenjoy” Opens Jan. 24 on Maui
Jollibee, “Home of the Famous Chickenjoy” opens on Maui on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, according to a company announcement. The popular fast-food chain in the Philippines, opens its first Maui location at the Maui Marketplace in Kahului.
Teresa Shook is Back for Maui Women’s March 2020
The Maui Women’s March and Festival takes place this Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, starting at 8 a.m. at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College front lawn. The march portion of the event starts at 9 a.m.
