Maui News
State Harbors Division Seeks Expansion of Cargo Storage in Kahului
The expansion is proposed due to a forecasted increased in storage demand at Kahului Commercial Harbor as the department seeks to reduce congestion, operational delays, and address safety concerns.
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Votes to Pass War Powers Resolution
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaiʻi today voted to pass a war powers resolution demanding the end of military action against Iran without Congressional authorization.
40th Annual Maui Whale Festival Begins Feb. 1
The annual Run & Walk for Whales takes place on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Maui Harbor Shops. The event kicks off the Pacific Whale Foundation’s month-long 40th Anniversary Maui Whale Festival.
Alive & Well Recoups After SUV Backs Into Business
Owners of Alive & Well in Kahului quickly cleaned broken glass and restocked shelves after the driver of an SUV accidentally reversed into the business on Tuesday night.
Conservationists Challenge State on Regulation Practices for Aquarium Collection
The group claims the department’s actions circumvent a court injunction halting activities until the review process is completed.
UH ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Play Makes Historic Debut Off-Broadway
The University of Hawai`i at Mānoa Hawaiian language production, “ʻAuʻa ʻIa: Holding On” is the featured opening act at an Off-Broadway festival taking place this week in New York City.
Flash Flood Watch Through Saturday for Maui and Hawai‘i Island
The National Weather Service says an unstable airmass will move over the islands today into the weekend, bringing an increase in showers across the eastern islands.
Large Surf, Strong Winds, Astronomical Tides Results in Surf Warning
The combination of the large surf, strong onshore winds, high astronomical tides, and elevated ocean water levels will likely produce wave runup and localized coastal erosion during the next few days.
Gusts Up to 50 mph Forecast Over Parts of Maui
A wind advisory remains in effect for Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe and portions of Maui, Oʻahu and the Big Island until 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020.
Sugimura to Host Monthly Talk Story
Talk Story with Yuki Lei is a monthly outreach program that aims to engage the community on county issues.
Celebration of Life for Maui Environmental Advocate, Jan Dapitan, Jan. 14
The family of Jan Dapitan will be hosting a celebration life on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 at the Wailuku Community Center at 4 p.m.The family of Jan Dapitan will be hosting a celebration life on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 at the Wailuku Community Center at 4 p.m.
Water Tie-In to Interrupt Kahului Service, Jan. 23
The work includes a tie-in of a new water line to accommodate the water system upgrades for the new classrooms at the Kahului Elementary School.
Brown Water Advisory for West Maui and North Shore
A Brown Water advisory was issued for the West Maui and North Shore areas of Maui. Heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters.
Maui Median Home Price in December Increased 4.6% to $740,000
Median Sales Price increased 4.6 percent to $740,000 for Single Family homes and 4.7 percent to $514,120 for Condominium homes.
Scholarships Open For UH Business Students
The scholarship will be awarded to eight Hawai’i public school graduates who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership skills and an expressed interest in pursuing a hospitality, tourism or culinary education and career, and up to two Hawai’i community college graduates with an associate degree in hospitality, tourism or culinary studies.
UH Ethnobotanist Recognized on Amy Poehler’s #20for2020
The late University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Ethnobotany Professor Emerita Isabella Aiona Abbott has been named to Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls #20for2020 list for extraordinary achievements by women, according to UH news.
Nisei Veterans Memorial Center Exhibit Tells History of Japanese Internment on Maui
The exhibit, “Internment: Stories from Maui,” features personal stories, photographs, and information on the two detention centers on the island.
Applications Now Available for Kamehameha Schools Summer Programs
Applications for Kamehameha Schools’ summer programs are now available. The programs offered provide unique learning experiences that are grounded in Hawaiian culture including the following:
Report Explores Solutions to Senior Hunger in Hawaiʻi
The current rate of food insecurity among Hawai‘i seniors is between 5 percent and nearly 10 percent. Based on that estimate, the report says more than 16,700 Hawai‘i seniors are at risk of going hungry.
Trump Addresses Nation Amid Hostilities with Iran
President Donald Trump addressed the nation this morning, providing remarks in the wake of last night’s Iranian attack on US occupied bases in Iraq.
