Maui News
Structure at Kula Ag Park Destroyed by Fire
A storage building that housed farm materials and equipment was burned in a fire at the Kula Ag Park on Sunday night.
Search Suspended for Missing Opihi Picker off Big Island
The man had gone opihi harvesting with a friend when they were swept offshore by a wave on Thursday afternoon.
Flood Watch Until 6 p.m. for All Islands
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for all Hawaiian Islands through this afternoon as an upper level low moves over the western portion of the island chain today.
Maui Obituary Notices: Nov. 17
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Nov. 17. May they Rest In Peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
County to Offer Hard Drive and Backup Tape Disposal
The County of Maui will be holding a free, drive-through hard drive and backup tape destruction and disposal service next weekend.
20 Acres Burned in Fire Near Central Maui Landfill
Due to a brush fire near the Central Maui landfill on Pulehu Road is closed from Hansen Road to just above the landfill at this time. Please avoid the area while crews work the fire.
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Maui County
Maui County is under a flash flood watch until Monday afternoon, the National Weather Service announced this morning.
Public Invited to “Help Keep the Sea Plastic Free”
The Department of Land and Natural Resources is hosting a free event in an effort to encourage the public to use plastic free bottles.
Golfing Event to Benefit Kīhei Charter
The public is invited to a golfing event to support the Kīhei Charter Schoolʻs athletic teams and Clubs.
Maui Family Support Services Receives OHA Grant
A $4,000 grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs will help the Maui Family Support Services hold its 14th Ho`olaule`a o nā Mākuakāne-Celebration of Fathers.
After Eruption: Anchialine Pools Show Signs of New Life at Pohoiki
Pohoiki is the site of a former boat ramp, rendered obsolete after being surrounded by lava on Hawaiʻi Island. It is now the home of at least seven anchialine pools, becoming the home of ʻōpaeʻula and other native shrimp that are starting to inhabit the waters.
National Park Service to Host Free Workshop in Hana on How to Apply to Federal Jobs
The workshop takes place from 5 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18 at the Hāna Community Center Main Hall (5091 Uakea Rd in Hāna). This is a free event and open to the public.
Wailuku Town Infrastructure Upgrades Pushed to January
Infrastructure work had originally been planned to start in September, but has been delayed due to State Historic Preservation Division review and approval.
Rescued From “Hoarding Situation,” Displaced Dogs in Need of New Homes
Maui Humane Enforcement Officers rescued a total of 47 dogs from the property, including 24 that were impounded in just the past month, according to the organization.
KS Maui Students Participate at Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs Convention
The students, who were accompanied by their Hawaiian History Kumu Kapulani Antonio, focused on ways to empower young Native Hawaiians to engage and thrive in the political process with the hope of shifting attitudes and decisions regarding Hawaiians and residents throughout the state.
Grand Opening Celebrations Friday and Saturday at Wailea Village
Tonight, the Sabado Art Gallery & Boutique celebrates its grand opening with a blessing at 5:30 p.m. and the unveiling of Maui artist Philip Sabado’s “Goddess Lea” painting at around 6 to 6:30 p.m.
Volunteers, Donations Sought for 30th Annual Thanksgiving Feast for Those in Need
The luncheon, made up of turkey and all the traditional holiday fixings, will be served Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the King Kamehameha III Elementary School cafeteria
Proposed Maui Real Property Tax Changes Focus of Community Meeting
Maui County Councilmember Tasha Kama hosts a community meeting on the proposed real property tax changes discussed at last week’s council meeting.
Kaupakalua Weekend Road Closures Begin Nov. 23
Preparatory work for the nearly $4.8 million project has been ongoing for three months, but road repairs that will require total road closures on weekends will begin Saturday, Nov. 23, and continue for approximately five months.
Two More Lung Injury Cases Associated with Vaping Confirmed in Hawaiʻi
The Hawai‘i Department of Health recently confirmed two additional cases of lung injury related to the use of e-cigarette or vaping products. This brings the current number of confirmed cases in the state to four, with one individual confirmed in each county.
