Maui News
PMG West Maui Job Fair This Saturday
The West Maui Job Fair takes place this Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Outlets of Maui, Oceanfront in Lahaina.
Big Island Police Investigation: Child Critically Injured
Big Island detectives are investigating circumstances that led to the hospitalization of a child from Puna.
Hāna Bay Beach Park Pavilion to Close Temporarily for Painting
The Pavilion at Hāna Bay Beach Park will be closed from Monday, Nov. 4 to Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, for painting.
Firebreak in Hanapēpē Installed to Protect 47 DHHL Homes
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands recently completed an extensive landscaping project in Hanapēpē, Kaua‘i that included the installation of a firebreak to protect 47 homes on Hawaiian Home Lands.
Humpback Whale Sanctuary Appoints New Advisory Members
The sanctuary works to protect humpback whales through research, education, conservation and stewardship.
Hawai‘i Farmers Union United Convention, Nov. 8-10
The Hawaiʻi Farmers Union United hosts its 9th annual convention, Nov. 8 to 10 at the Puʻunēnē “Community Farmlands.”
Mammograms to Maui Women in Need
Maui Health Foundation has set a goal of raising enough funds through Kōkua For A Cause to provide mammograms to at least 100 women in need on the island.
Stranded Woman Rescued From 50-Foot Cliff at Maliko, Maui
The woman was reportedly walking along the shoreline in the bay when the tide came in. “She decided to climb the steep cliff-side trail to make her way back.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Memory of Maui’s Danny Mateo
These are the dates of the services for former Maui County Council Chairman Danny Mateo, who died on Sept. 24, 2019, at the age of 68. He served as a County Council member for 12 years from 2002 through 2013, eight as Council Chair. He recently retired as County Clerk.
Maui Fil-Am Heritage Festival: Saturday, Oct. 12
The Maui Fil-Am Heritage Festival takes place this Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center.
Brig. Gen. Kenneth S. Hara Named Hawai‘i Adjutant General
Governor David Ige has appointed Brig. Gen. Kenneth S. Hara to be the Adjutant General for the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Defense.
Maui Nui Attainable Housing Forum, Oct. 15-16
Maui County and the Maui Chamber of Commerce will host a two-day Maui Nui Attainable Housing Forum, Oct. 15 and 16 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Flood Notifications Through Friday Afternoon
A flood warning is in effect for the island of Oʻahu until 7:30 a.m. due to heavy rain over west Oʻahu. A flash flood watch is also in effect for Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, and Oʻahu through this afternoon.
Lawsuit Alleges Failure to Protect Hawai‘i Cauliflower Coral
The Center reports that “Cauliflower coral coverage around Hawaiʻi declined by 36 percent from 1999 to 2012, and current conditions are expected to worsen that decline.”
Traffic Advisory: Pi‘ilani at Līpoa
Maui police are on the scene of a multi-vehicle accident on the Piʻilani Hwy near Līpoa Street. Motorists report heavy gridlock in the area. Tow trucks are en route. The accident was reported at around 10:38 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019.
Keālia Pond Celebrates National Wildlife Refuge Week, Oct. 14-20
Treat yourself with a visit to the Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge during National Wildlife Refuge Week, Oct. 14 to 20, 2018.
Why do so many deep earthquakes happen around Pāhala?
Currently, one of the most active areas of seismicity is Kīlauea’s lower Southwest Rift Zone. This area produces numerous deep earthquakes, mostly at depths of 25-40 km (15-25 miles), beneath the town of Pāhala
Hawai‘i Gas Prices Inch Down
In Kahului, the average price is $3.85, which is two cents lower than last Thursday, one cent higher than a month ago and 28 cents lower than on this date a year ago.
Consumer Protection Committees to Discuss “Youth Vaping Epidemic”
An informational briefing on the “youth vaping epidemic” will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 at the State Capitol.
