Maui News
Three Maui Mariners Rescued from Boat in Distress
The mariners, all described as in their 60s, were spearfishing in the area when they ran into engine trouble, according to Maui Fire Services Chief Rylan Yatsushiro.
Upcoming Wet Season to Eliminate Current Drought in Hawai‘i
The existing drought conditions are expected to be eliminated by the end of the wet season, which runs from October 2019 through April of 2020.
Climate Committee Meets With International Central Bank Leaders
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) who chairs the committee said, “These central banks understand that the growing impacts of climate change…”
Hawai‘i AG Defends Vermont’s High Capacity Magazine Ban
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Clare E. Connors has joined an 18-state coalition defending Vermont in its effort to ban large-capacity magazines.
Hawai‘i AG Opposed to Rule Restricting Asylum Access
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined a multistate coalition, led by California and Massachusetts, in opposition to the Trump Administration’s rule limiting access to the asylum process.
Recap: Hundreds of Paddlers Brave ‘Au’au Channel to Raise Money for Maui County Cancer Community
This year’s Paddle for Life has raised over $225,000 so far for Maui County’s cancer community.
Witness to Mall Machete Slaying Describes “Brutal” Attack
Witness Kyle Keoho said, “He comes in with a machete and then he starts like threatening us in like some weird mafia… (saying) ‘You guys are aliens. I’ve been sending them to the moon,’ or ‘You guys are the demons. I send them to the moon.’ Then he yells out his name and chops him in his neck,” according to Keoho who witnessed his friend fall to the ground.
Safeway Fuel Station Open for Business at Ho’okele Shopping Center
The first Safeway Fuel Station on Maui opened up for business quietly last week Friday, selling unleaded gasoline for $3.19 a gallon.
UH: Forest Conservation Could Save $1.4M to Maui Water
Preventing the degradation of the native forest and facilitation of conservation efforts could save the local water utility up to $1.4 million and make important contributions to local water supplies in East Maui according to research conducted by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
‘Groundbreaking’ Footage Shows Whales Blowing Bubbles to Catch Fish
New videos of humpback whales blowing bubbles are providing “novel insights” into how whales capture their prey.
Health Department Fines Eatery For Removing Yellow Placard
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Sanitation Branch has issued a Notice of Violation and Order against a Honolulu eatery for unlawfully removing a yellow “Conditional Pass” placard from their facility.
Maui’s Kurt Suzuki Headed to World Series with Nationals
Maui’s Kurt Suzuki is headed to the World Series for the first time in his 13-year major league career.
Battle of the Bosses Halloween Edition to Benefit Imua Family Services
Imua Family Services hosts their Halloween Edition of Battle of the Bosses on Monday, Oct. 28 at Mulligan’s on the Blue in Wailea from 6 to 10 p.m.
Flash Flood Watch for O‘ahu, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau
“Increased moisture along a weak frontal boundary combined with instability aloft will greatly enhance the chance for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and flash flooding,” during the flood watch period.
“Wai.Kai Week” Highlights Hawaiian Culture, Conservation
Beginning this Sunday, the Maui Ocean Center will host its first-ever Wai. Kai Week, a celebration of wai (freshwater and kai (saltwater) that will include a series of informational events and activities for the whole family.
March Aims to Rally Mauiʻs Men in Fight Against Domestic Violence
A community event is encouraging Mauiʻs men to take action against domestic violence.
Statewide Symposiums to Raise Awareness on Sex Trafficking
Hoola Na Pua, a nonprofit working to combat sex trafficking in Hawaiʻi, will be hosting a free symposium on Maui next month.
$2.7M in Grants Proposed to Protect Maui County Lands
The two sites, in Maka’alae and Mapulehu, are among the commission’s list of top five sites across the islands nominated for funding of $6.4 million in total.
$2.5 Million in ‘Ohana Zone Funds Helps to Address Homelessness
The site of the old Hilo Memorial Hospital will serve people once again, thanks to $2.5 million in ʻOhana Zone funds from the state.
Jollibee “Home of the Famous Chickenjoy” Coming to Maui Marketplace
Jollibee, a popular fast-food chain in the Philippines, will be opening a restaurant at the Maui Marketplace in Kahului.
