Maui News
Maui Among Top Thanksgiving Destinations For US Travelers
Hawaiʻi has two of the top ten destinations for travelers this holiday, according to data collected from AAA Travel bookings.
Fourth Detection of Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death on O‘ahu
State officials have confirmed a fourth detection of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death on the island of O‘ahu. The discovery was made during an aerial survey of some 20,000 acres of forest in the Moanalua Section of the Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve above Tripler Army Medical Center.
Traffic Alert: Accident on Ka‘ahumanu Avenue, Kahului
Emergency responders are on the scene of a traffic accident on Kaʻahumanu Avenue in Kahului. The accident was reported before 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 near the Kahului Beach Road intersection. Wailuku bound lanes are blocked and motorists are using Kahului Beach Road as a detour around the scene. Motorists can expect delays in the area.
Moku ‘O Wailuku Ahupua‘a Sign Project Seeks Community Input
Organizers are looking to gain feedback from the community, Hawaiian cultural practitioners and kumu to determine land division or boundaries and gather moʻolelo to help design ahupua‘a signs for respective ahupuaʻa within Moku ʻO Wailuku
Maui Takes Lead Against Large Oil Companies, Honolulu Follows Suit
Mayor Michael Victorino this morning applauded the Honolulu City Council for unanimously passing a measure Tuesday to sue large oil companies and seek compensation for what he is calling “the damaging effects of climate change to the Hawaiian Islands.”
Three Kamehameha Maui Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
Three Kamehameha Maui athletes signed letters of intent today, including: Konner Palmeira for baseball, Makenna Robinson for soccer and Dylan Nakagawa for soccer.
Unexploded Ordnance Warning Issued in Advance of Removal off Molokini
Although the UXOs discovered at the Molokini reserve have been in place for more than 70 years without incident, there is a potential for the ordnance to explode, particularly if they are disturbed.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After 7+ Quake in Molucca Sea Near Indonesia
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a preliminary magnitude 7.1 earthquake reported at 6:17 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, in the Molucca Sea located 86 miles NW of Ternate, Indonesia.
Health Department Recalls Potentially Contaminated Vegetables
Hawaiʻi residents are being cautioned against potentially contaminated vegetable products that have been distributed throughout the islands.
Visitor Pulled From Honolua After Nearly Drowning
Safety officials rescued a 40-year-old female visitor from an apparent drowning in Honolua Bay earlier today.
Wildfire and Sediment: Addressing Two of the Biggest Threats to Māʻalaea Bay
Wildfire and sediment are two of the biggest threats to ocean water quality in Māʻalea Bay, according to the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council.
Gearing Up for the Holidays: Volunteers Are Trying to Build 500 Bikes for Maui Keiki
A group of volunteers is looking to spread the holiday cheer amongst Maui’s keiki in need.
Hui No‘eau Names Interim Executive Director
Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center today announced the appointment of Anne-Marie Forsythe as Interim Executive Director.
First Public Hearing on Impeachment Inquiry Underway
US Senator Brian Schatz called it a “solemn time for our country,” saying that “although impeachment and removal are severe consequences, so too are the high crimes being alleged.”
Mystery Lights in Night Sky Reported Over Maui
Witnesses described what they saw as “a light show” but noted that it did not appear to be coming from a source on the ground. The lights appeared to be in a straight line and approached from the West according to witness reports.
Royal Lahaina Resort Enters 10-Year Clean Energy Agreement
Plans going forward include implementing LED lighting at the resort, which translates to the reduction in over 1,700 barrels of oil from being imported into Hawai‘i.
Nine Rare Kiwikiu Birds Die Out of 13 Translocated at Maui’s Nakula Forest
Biologists say preliminary tests suggest that avian malaria is suspected in the deaths, however final post-mortem results are pending release.
Traffic Advisory: Overturned Vehicle on Honoapi‘ilani Hwy Near Ukumehame
OVERTURNED VEHICLE: Maui police, fire and medics are on the scene of a vehicle accident along the Honoapiʻilani Highway near Ukumehame. Motorists say the accident is in the Kahului-bound direction. Lahaina-bound traffic was moving at last report. Motorists can expect delays in the area. Proceed with caution.
Water Service Disruption to Affect Vevau and School Street, Nov. 13
Jayar Construction plans to do night work affecting the County’s water system in a portion of Kahului on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019.
‘Savor the Magic of the Season’: Holiday Express Now Taking Reservations
With the holiday season just around the corner, the Lahaina Sugarcane Train is now accepting reservations for its Christmas joyrides.
