Maui News
Maui Lane Closures: Sept. 28 to Oct. 4
Here’s a list of road work and lane closures for Maui for the week of Sept. 28 to Oct. 4, 2019. All projects are weather permitting.
Maui Sees Rise in Visitor Spending and Arrivals
According to the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, more visitors came to Maui in August compared to last year. They also stayed longer and spent more per day.
Philippine Flag Raising Ceremony to Kick Off Filipino-American History Month
A Philippine Flag Raising Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. in front of the County Building to kick off the month of October as Filipino-American History Month.
Rare Kiwikiu Birds Translocation Planned on Maui
The team will move the birds from the Maui Bird Conservation Center into temporary release aviaries at the Nakula release site in mid-October.
Hawai‘i Life Accepting Applications for Kua‘āina Mauka Residential Workforce Housing
Hawai‘i Life Real Estate Brokers and TY Property Development LLC recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Kuaʻāina Mauka, a 32-unit residential community in Pukalani.
Accepting Applications for Carpentry Program on Maui and Moloka‘i
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement announced the expansion of its carpentry program to Maui and Molokaʻi.
Committee Approves $16.7 Million For East-West Center
The Senate Appropriations Committee last week approved $16.7 million in federal funding for the East-West Center. Sen. Schatz worked to maintain full funding.
The 97th Maui Fair Parade Announces 2019 Grand Parade Marshalls
The 97th Maui Fair is honored to announce the 2019 Maui Fair Grand Parade Marshalls, the Little League World Series Champions, Maui’s own “Central Maui Senior Little League All-Star Team,” and West Region Champions “Central East Maui Little League.”
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Sept. 29
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Sept. 29, 2019. May they Rest In Peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Maui Walk Raises $18K for Suicide Prevention Efforts
A crowd of a couple hundred marched through Keōpūolani Park on Saturday to shed light on suicide prevention.
Astronomers on Maunakea Detect Oldest Known Galaxy Cluster
An international team of astronomers has discovered the oldest known protocluster.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Maʻalaea Bay
The National Weather Service has issued a small craft advisory for Maʻalaea Bay.
Report: Kahului Airport Ranked “Dead Last” in US for Traveler Satisfaction
Kahului Airport has the lowest satisfaction rating compared to similar-sized airports nationwide, according to a study from J.D. Power.
Watch: Suda Store Says Aloha
Dozens of old-timers bid farewell to South Maui’s iconic Suda Seafood & Deli today.
High Surf Advisory Canceled
According to an announcement from the county, buoy reading and surf observations show surf has fallen below advisory levels and will continue to decline.
Lane Closures Scheduled for Hana Highway
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Kīhei Charter is Trying to Raise $50K for its Athletics Program
After opening up its new campus building in South Maui just last year, Kīhei Charter School is now looking to expand its athletics program.
Medication Disposal Boxes Available at Three Longs Drugs Store Locations
The Centers for Disease Control estimated that 75,000 children (18 years old or younger) are seen in emergency departments each year because of unintentional medication poisonings
Jordan Molina Named Incoming Public Works Deputy Director
Molina replaces Stephen Welling, who resigned effective Aug. 31.
Maui Police Participate in Beard It Up, Color For the Cure, Pink Patch Campaigns
The Maui Police Department will once again be participating in the National Challenge, Cure Starts Now Beard it Up and Color For the Cure campaigns as they raise funds for childhood cancers and research.
