Maui News
Joint Statement Issued on Jurisdiction of Maunakea Access Road
“DOT has control and jurisdiction over all state highways and Maunakea Access Road is designated to DOT’s State Highway System as Route 210. This includes any portions of the road that cross over DHHL land,” according to the statement.
More ROD Cases Reported on Kauaʻi
The Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death fungal disease, which has killed about a million trees since 2014, has been reported in two more locations on Kauaʻi.
Maui Police to Conduct Impaired Driving Enforcement Over Labor Day Weekend
Motorist can also expect to see patrols, which will include the use of unmarked patrol vehicles.
Visitor Industry Customer Service and Tour Guide Certification Offered on Maui
The University of Hawaiʻi’s Community Colleges on Maui and Kauaʻi are offering Customer Service and Professional Tour Guide certification programs to Hawaiʻi’s tourism industry through its Offices of Continuing Education.
Target in Missile Defense Flight Test Successfully Intercepted Over Pacific
A THAAD interceptor was launched from the Reagan Test Site, Kwajalein Atoll in the Republic of the Marshall Islands early this morning during Flight Test THAAD-23.
Whales, Dolphins or Porpoises?
On Thursday when 10 small whales beached themselves on Sugar Beach there was some confusion as to how these human-sized mammals were not dolphins or porpoises.
Maui Topography Possible Contributing Factor in Mass Whale Stranding
NOAA Fisheries: the nearby Māʻalaea Harbor has been a common stranding location for both pygmy killer whales and melon headed whales in recent history.
Piha 30: Celebrating 30 years of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi at Pāʻia Elementary
Speakers, speeches, and live entertainment by Nā Haumāna o Ke Kula Kaiapuni o Maui, Kamakakēhau Fernandez , Kamaka Camarillo, Kawika Aliinoa…
Lahaina Injection Well Case Impacts Explored
An email communication from the EPA addresses the impact of the expansion of the federal Clean Water Act on Maui County and possibly on “commonplace and ubiquitous activities such as backyard septic systems.”
UPDATE/LOCATED: Missing Man Last Heard From Two Months Ago on Maui
Colin Joy’s last known residence was in Kihei however he may be homeless at this time, according to police.
Hawaiʻi Red Cross Volunteer Helps Alaska Fire Victims
There are several blazes burning in southcentral Alaska right now. One of the larger fires has spread to more than 4,300 acres and destroyed at least 80 structures so far
New Research Sheds Light on Relationship Between Hilina Fault System and Large Earthquakes
Monitoring data for deformation have shown no significant changes in Kīlauea activity over the past week. Rates of seismicity across the volcano remain low.
National Park Rangers Arrest Man at Hosmer Grove Campground
An adult male was arrested on Tuesday at Maui’s Hosmer Grove campground at Haleakalā National Park on suspicion of reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct and vandalism.
Draft Ordinance Proposed Seeking New Fines for Illegal Vacation Rentals
The administration of Maui Mayor Michael Victorino submitted a proposed ordinance to the Maui County Council seeking to implement new fines in an effort to strengthen enforcement against illegal vacation rentals.
DLNR Hopes Raising Awareness Will Restrain ROD
Now that Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death has spread to Maui and Oʻahu, the Department of Land and Natural Resources is hoping that raising awareness will help combat the epidemic.
DOH Maui Crackdown Continues: Red “Closed” Placard Issued to Paradise Supermart
A red “Closed” placard was issued to Paradise Supermart Fast Food & Catering in Kahului. This is the third food establishment on Maui to receive a red placard for violations in recent days. Last week, violations forced the closure of the Barefruit Bar and ʻOhana Tacos.
Maui Organizations Make Effort to Curb Overtourism
The Maui Visitors Bureau and the Maui Chamber of Commerce are working on ways to educate tourists through social media campaigns, “voluntourism” events, and policymaking.
Mahi Pono Needs Water, But Isnʻt Sure How Much
The Maui farming company is seeking to take over an unresolved HC&S request to divert over 30 million gallons of water from Maui streams daily.
