Maui News
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.
University of Hawai‘i Football Coach Nick Rolovich to Leave for Washington State
University of Hawaiʻi football coach Nick Rolovich has accepted the head coaching job at Washington State, according to a statement issued last night by UH Athletics director David Matlin.
Old Fishing Hooks Are Getting Stuck in Shark Jaws, Study Finds
New research revealed sharks can retain stainless steel hooks that are lodged into their jaws for at least seven years–and possibly an entire lifetime.
Maui Crime Jan. 5-Jan. 11: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 11 burglaries, 21 vehicle thefts and 8 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Jan. 5, 2019 to Jan. 11, 2020.
Hawaiʻi Energy Launches Program to Encourage Electric Vehicle Charging
Established through Act 142 (2019) by the Hawaiʻi State Legislature, Hawai‘i Energy will administer the state-funded program on behalf of the Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission and will award a total of $400,000 in rebates for EVCS installation projects completed between Jan. 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021.
UPDATE: Power Restored to 200 Customers in East Maui
A company spokesperson said a large tree fell and pinned down a span of power lines off of Hāna Highway. During a period of gusty winds and rain at around 11 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, about 200 customers in parts of East Maui, including Keʻanae, Lower Nāhiku, Nāhiku Homesteads and parts of Hāna, experienced an overnight outage.
Census Officials Look to Count More Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders
A music video featuring celebrities from the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) communities that will be released this week is hoping to raise awareness on the U.S. Census.
Scientists on Maunakea Detect Farthest Group of Galaxies
Observatory officials say the trio of galaxies, named EGS77, dates back to when the universe was 680 million years old, or less than 5 percent of its current age of 13.8 billion years.
Lahaina Aquatic Center Closed For Repairs
The Lahaina Aquatic Center will be closed from today at noon through Thursday for repairs to a 10-inch pipe leading to the filtration system, the Department of Parks and Recreation announced.
