Maui News
OluKai Opens Flagship Store at Whalers Village
The Maui store is one of two of the companyʻs first ever locations.
Slideshow: Shops at Wailea Halloween Costume Contest Winners
This yearʻs Halloween costume contest at the Shops at Wailea saw a variety of elaborate outfits, from a silly sushi roll to an adorable Alfalfa.
Maui Markets to “Check-Out Hunger”
The program allows customers to donate money for meals that will be provided to those in need throughout the holiday season.
Maui County Unveils Its First 100% Electric Bus
The County of Maui Department of Transportation unveiled its first 100% electric bus during a ceremony last week.
High Surf Forces Closure of Baldwin Beach Park
Flooding from high surf has led to the closure of Baldwin Beach Park until further notice, the Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation announced today.
House Passes Gabbardʻs Bill to Fund Nursing Programs
Today, the US House of Representatives voted to pass a bill that would reauthorize federal funding for nurse training programs.
Big Truck Expo to Benefit Hawaiian Language Education
For a $1 donation, attendees will get the chance to climb in to a variety of different large trucks and specialty vehicles, including a cement truck, a police car, an ambulance, and a rubbish truck.
Fire Near HC&D Burns Three Acres on Saturday
A fire near HC&D Ready Mix and Aggregate in Central Maui burned about three acres of light brush before being brought under control on Saturday.
O‘ahu Woman Dies at Pu‘u Keka‘a, Pulled Unresponsive While Snorkeling
A 39-year-old Oʻahu woman died while snorkeling off of Puʻu Kekaʻa “Black Rock” in Kāʻanapali over the weekend.
Maui Hotels Record Highest Revenue Statewide in September
Hotels throughout Maui County reported the highest revenue per available room in the state during the month of September, according to the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.
A 15-Year-Old Designer is Making Her Mark on Hawaiʻiʻs Fashion Scene
The 15-year-old Kamehameha Schools Kapālama junior released her first clothing line when she was 12.
Lawsuit Filed to Protect Habitat for 14 Imperiled Hawai‘i Island Species
The Center for Biological Diversity today sued the Trump administration for allegedly “failing to protect critical habitat for 14 endangered Hawaiian species.”
New Program Helps Students Earn a Degree While Working and Raising Families
Only 75 spots are available for the spring 2020 cohort of the University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges Accelerated Online AA Liberal Arts degree.
Maui Police and Air Force Plan Emergency Preparedness Exercise in Kīhei
The exercise will be conducted on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at 550 Līpoa Street in Kīhei, between approximately 9 and 10:30 a.m.
More Hawaiʻi Residents Are Graduating From College
The number of Hawaiʻi residents who hold a college degree is growing, according representatives from the University of Hawaiʻi.
Kamehameha Schools Offering Tuition Assistance for Keiki Scholars
Kamehameha Schools is offering tuition assistance for preschool aged children through its Pauahi Keiki Scholars program.
EPA Awards Nearly $500,000 to Help Reduce Diesel Emissions in Hawai‘i
The funds will be combined with $316,494 in Volkswagen Mitigation Settlement funds and $2,511,239 in fleet cost-share to retrofit and replace old, polluting municipal diesel vehicles.
Climate Crisis Committee to Hold Hearing on “Dark Money”
Members will learn from experts at top universities and government watchdog groups about anonymous funding of what they call “climate obstruction” and what can be done to fight it.
Maui Supporters Collect Winter Gear for Kupuna and Kia‘i at Maunakea
Supporters of the ongoing demonstration at Maunakea collected winter gear for kupuna and kiaʻi during a drive held over the weekend in Kahului.
100 Days Missing: Family of Khiara Henry Still Has No Answers
There has been no progress in the search for Khiara Henry, who was last seen in July.
