Maui News
Several 15-Foot Tiger Sharks Seen in South Maui; Sighting Comes After Report of Damaged Akule Net
Crews checked for the presence of sharks this morning off of Kamaʻole Beach Parks I and II after a report of “dead or dying fish in the water from a damaged akule net off of Kamaʻole III over the weekend.”
Saber Marching Band Wins First Place at Conquistador Classic
The Maui High School Marching Band captured first place in the Western Bands Association Conquistador Classic marching competition held in Chino, California over the weekend.
Maui Clean Water Case Heads to US Supreme Court This Week
The US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this week in the clean water case involving Maui County’s injection wells.
A Kahului Pee Wee Team Needs Help Getting to Regionals
The undefeated Kahului Ali’i Peewee football team is preparing for a regional championship in California. They’ve been working really hard to get there, but there is just one thing holding them back.
‘Welcome Home the Whales’ This Week
The two-hour ecotour will include informative activities, a Hawaiian blessing, and hula performances.
HSTA: Principals Forced to Hire Non-speakers for Hawaiian Immersion Positions Amid Teacher Shortage
According to the organization in a news release, about 43 percent of Hawaiian immersion teachers do not speak Hawaiian.
Two Dead After Truck Falls 150 Feet Down Cliff into Ocean at Maliko, Maui
Two occupants of a Toyota Tacoma are dead after the vehicle plunged 150 feet down a cliff in Maliko Gulch on Maui Saturday night.
Lānaʻi Cat Sanctuary Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Since its inception in 2009, the sanctuary has sterilized more than 2,000 cats and found adoptive families for about 350 others.
Single-Day Staff Training to Delay County Pool Hours
The Upcountry Pool, Kīhei Aquatic Center, and Lahaina Aquatic Center will be opened later than normal opening hours on Nov. 15 for staff health and safety training.
Local Businesses Pack 20,000 Meals for Maui’s Hungry
Earlier today, Hamai Appliance and Abbey Carpet Maui packed 10,000 meals at each of their store locations for the “No Child Hungry” program.
Winter PALS Registration Now Open
The winter session runs from Dec. 24 to Jan. 3 and is open to children ages 5 to 12.
New Aloha Pacific Branch Welcomed With Fanfare
A celebration of over 200 attendees marked the opening of the new Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union branch in Kahului earlier today.
Volunteers Aid Victim of Makawao House Fire
Today, American Red Cross volunteers are lending a helping hand to those impacted by a fire that resulted in $270,000 in damage to a Makawao home earlier this week.
Maui’s Largest Products Show Off to Solid Start, Vendors Ready for Big Festival Day
Maui County’s largest products show, the annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival got off to a solid start on Friday with a Wholesale Buyers Event. The two-day festival continues with the Big Festival Day on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Maui’s Kurt Suzuki Talks Sports with Kanoa Leahey on Heels of World Series Win
Maui’s Kurt Suzuki is still on an emotional high from Wednesday’s World Series win. The Baldwin High School graduate took a moment to catch up with Maui fans via Kanoa Leahey’s “Lets Talk Sports” program on ESPN Maui 900 AM.
Lawmaker asks for Investigation into NYC Sending Homeless to Hawai‘i
Representative John M. Mizuno of Oʻahu sent a letter to US Attorney General William P. Barr asking that his agency “investigate New York City’s policy of sending homeless citizens to other states across our nation.”
Pacific Media Group Regional VP and GM Announces Retirement, Search for Replacement Underway
Pacific Media Group Regional Vice President and General Manager Terry Gillingham announced his plans to retire at the end of February 2020 after 48 successful years in the radio broadcast industry. A search for his replacement is currently underway.
Water Service Disruption Planned Nov. 6 on Baldwin Avenue
Water services along Baldwin Avenue between Ukiu Road and Hāliʻimaile Road, Pua ʻĀina Road, Freitas Place, ʻAʻala Place and Kaluanui Road are affected.
Westjet Dreamliner Arrives at Kahului Airport
WestJet’s 787 Dreamliner began service between Calgary and Kahului Airport on Thursday, marking the first regularly scheduled Dreamliner service from Canada to Kahului.
Made in Maui County Festival Kicks Off Today! Free Shuttle on Saturday
Free parking and shuttle service will be available from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 for “Big Festival Day” at the Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival.
