Maui News
Committee Votes in Favor of Settling Lahaina Injection Wells Case
Late Friday night, a majority of the Maui County Council voted in favor of a settlement to withdraw the county’s appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the federal Clean Water Act’s protections against ocean pollution from the county’s Lahaina wastewater plant.
Protest Convoy on Maui Planned from Lahaina to Kahului Airport at 1 p.m.
Police say the traffic alert was issued due to the potential for a planned protest convoy from Lahaina to the Kahului Airport beginning at 1 p.m. today (Monday, Sept. 9, 2019).
UPDATE: Firefighters Extinguish Smoking Stump Off Honoapiʻilani
Reports of a brush fire on Honoapiʻilani Highway this afternoon turned out to be a single smoking stump.
UPDATE: Distressed Swimmers in East Maui Recovered
All of the six swimmers in distress off of Koki Beach are fully recovered, according to a press release from the Maui County Fire Department.
Report: Hula Helps Reduce Hypertension
It was the largest health treatment study involving Native Hawaiians ever presented at an American Heart Association national meeting.
Brush Fire Reported Off Honoapiʻilani Hwy
Maui Now has received reports of a brush fire starting off Honoapiʻilani Highway near mile marker 4.
UPDATE: Honoapiʻilani OPEN Following Traffic Accident
The Honoapiʻilani Highway is now open at the Kapoli Street intersection. It was closed earlier this afternoon following a traffic accident at the location.
Mayor Responds to Committee Vote on Lahaina Injection Well Case
Mayor Michael Victorino expressed disappointment in a County Council committeeʻs decision to settle the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility injection well case.
Seven Swimmers in Distress in East Maui
Safety officials are responding to a report of seven swimmers in distress off Koki Beach.
Cleanup to Kick Off ‘Get the Drift and Bag It!’ Campaign
The event marks the beginning of the month-long “Get the Drift and Bag It!” initiative, which aims to promote ocean conservation.
Maui Electric to Lower Electric Vehicle Charging Rates
The lower rates are an incentivize for drivers to charge during daylight hours, when solar energy is abundant.
Hyatt Kicks Off 6th Annual Paddle for a Cure
The Hyatt will be hosting a series of fundraisers until the end of October.
A&B Gifts $1.2M to Organizations Statewide
In a press release, Alexander & Baldwin announced that its grant program is “touching the lives of thousands of local residents.”
VIDEO: Master Practitioners Keeping Traditions Alive at Maui Fiber Arts Conference
The second annual Maui Fiber Conference wrapped up in Kāʻanapali this weekend. The event, entitled Kauluhiwaolele, speaks to the esteemed groves from which fibers are gathered to fashion traditional crafts.
Middle Schoolers Walk Out After ʻDisrespectful’ Removal of Hawaiian Flag at Maunakea
The demonstration was staged in response to a video of officers sawing off a Hawaiian flag from the door of a structure built near the ongoing protest encampment at the base of Maunakea.
Golf Tournament to Benefit Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity will host its 17th annual Golf Tournament on Oct. 5 at the Maui Nui Golf Course in Kīhei.
Committee Votes to Settle Lahaina Injection Well Case
On Friday night, a Maui County Council committee agreed to settle the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility injection well case.
UPDATE: Power Restored on Lānaʻi
Maui Electric Company has now restored power on Lānaʻi, the county announced.
Power Outage Reported on Lānaʻi
Parts of Lānaʻi are currently experiencing a power outage, according to an announcement from the county.
