Maui News
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.
Search Underway for Opihi Picker Off Hawai‘i Island
A search is underway off Hawaiʻi Island for a 40-year-old man who was picking opihi with a friend, but was swept offshore by a wave. His friend was able to make it back to shore and was rescued from the bottom of a 60-foot cliff by fire department personnel.
Application Period Opens for Kamehameha Schools’ Early College Scholarship
Kamehameha Schools is offering scholarships to high school students interested in earning college credits at a University of Hawaiʻi campus or community college.
LEAD Homeless Program Expands to Big Island After Success on Maui and O‘ahu
Maui’s LEAD program began in May and its participants are already showing positive results, according to program coordinators. Kauaʻi LEAD just recently launched as well.
Maui Man Charged with Attempted Murder for Pāʻia Assault, Victim in Critical Condition
A Maui man was arrested and charged in connection with an assault reported in near the Pāʻia Youth Center last week.
Kahului Man Arrested for Arson in Connection with Car Fire
A Kahului man was arrested on Tuesday following an investigation into a vehicle arson fire reported the day before in Central Maui. Through an investigation police identified the offender as Robert Jordan, 41, of Kahului.
Bill To Restore And Conserve Hawai‘i’s Coral Reefs Passes Key Committee
A bill that would help to restore Hawai‘i’s coral reefs, was approved by the Senate Commerce Committee. A new report found widespread coral reef bleaching across the state, including more than 75 percent of corals off West Maui.
Maui Among Top Thanksgiving Destinations For US Travelers
Hawaiʻi has two of the top ten destinations for travelers this holiday, according to data collected from AAA Travel bookings.
Fourth Detection of Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death on O‘ahu
State officials have confirmed a fourth detection of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death on the island of O‘ahu. The discovery was made during an aerial survey of some 20,000 acres of forest in the Moanalua Section of the Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve above Tripler Army Medical Center.
Traffic Alert: Accident on Ka‘ahumanu Avenue, Kahului
Emergency responders are on the scene of a traffic accident on Kaʻahumanu Avenue in Kahului. The accident was reported before 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 near the Kahului Beach Road intersection. Wailuku bound lanes are blocked and motorists are using Kahului Beach Road as a detour around the scene. Motorists can expect delays in the area.
Moku ‘O Wailuku Ahupua‘a Sign Project Seeks Community Input
Organizers are looking to gain feedback from the community, Hawaiian cultural practitioners and kumu to determine land division or boundaries and gather moʻolelo to help design ahupua‘a signs for respective ahupuaʻa within Moku ʻO Wailuku
Maui Takes Lead Against Large Oil Companies, Honolulu Follows Suit
Mayor Michael Victorino this morning applauded the Honolulu City Council for unanimously passing a measure Tuesday to sue large oil companies and seek compensation for what he is calling “the damaging effects of climate change to the Hawaiian Islands.”
Three Kamehameha Maui Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
Three Kamehameha Maui athletes signed letters of intent today, including: Konner Palmeira for baseball, Makenna Robinson for soccer and Dylan Nakagawa for soccer.
Unexploded Ordnance Warning Issued in Advance of Removal off Molokini
Although the UXOs discovered at the Molokini reserve have been in place for more than 70 years without incident, there is a potential for the ordnance to explode, particularly if they are disturbed.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After 7+ Quake in Molucca Sea Near Indonesia
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a preliminary magnitude 7.1 earthquake reported at 6:17 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, in the Molucca Sea located 86 miles NW of Ternate, Indonesia.
Health Department Recalls Potentially Contaminated Vegetables
Hawaiʻi residents are being cautioned against potentially contaminated vegetable products that have been distributed throughout the islands.
Visitor Pulled From Honolua After Nearly Drowning
Safety officials rescued a 40-year-old female visitor from an apparent drowning in Honolua Bay earlier today.
Wildfire and Sediment: Addressing Two of the Biggest Threats to Māʻalaea Bay
Wildfire and sediment are two of the biggest threats to ocean water quality in Māʻalea Bay, according to the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council.
Gearing Up for the Holidays: Volunteers Are Trying to Build 500 Bikes for Maui Keiki
A group of volunteers is looking to spread the holiday cheer amongst Maui’s keiki in need.
Hui No‘eau Names Interim Executive Director
Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center today announced the appointment of Anne-Marie Forsythe as Interim Executive Director.
