Maui News
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.
Maui Tree Giveaway Among Many Planned Statewide
This Saturday, about a thousand trees will be given away at the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens in honor of Hawaiʻiʻs 51st annual Arbor Day.
Tilapia Invasion in Hilo Highlights Risk of Introduced Species
A new influx of Nile tilapia in Hawaiʻi Island waters is concerning biologists.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Oct. 27
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Oct. 27. May they Rest In Peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
The Coast Guard Needs Help Finding the Owner of a Yellow Kayak
The Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help in identifying the owner of an adrift yellow kayak that was found off Makena State Park earlier today.
Pressure From Hirono Leads to Investigation Into ‘Suppression of Science’ at USDA
An investigation is looking into the “potential suppression and alteration of scientific reports, documents, and communications by political employees” at the US Department of Agriculture, Sen. Mazie Hirono announced on Tuesday.
75-Year-Old Rescued From Sinking Boat Off Kahoʻolawe
Earlier today, Coast Guard personnel rescued a 75-year-old boater after his ship began taking on water about 500 yards off Kahoʻolawe.
Two Maui Educators Finalists for Hawaiʻi Teacher of the Year
Jessica Adkins and Kaui Spitalsky were among the 13 finalists for this yearʻs state Teacher of the Year Award.
Arbor Day Event to Giveaway 1,000 Native Trees
Trees will be provided until supplies last. Local nurseries will also be selling native and non-native plants.
New Initiative Aims to Promote Safety on Maui Streets
The intersection of Oneheʻe Avenue and ʻUhu Street just got a makeover, and the county is hoping the improvements will inspire safety.
Halloween Hits Front Street
Here is a list of festivities scheduled for this yearʻs Front Street Halloween celebration.
Maui Lane Closures
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Volcano Update: Oct. 24, 2019
Volcano Watch is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological
Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates. This article is by HVO technician Frank Younger.
Two Little Fire Ant Infestations Under Treatment on Maui
There are currently seven sites being treated on Oʻahu, two on Maui and one on Kauaʻi for infestation of LFA.
High Bacteria Count at Teen Challenge in Olowalu, Maui
The public is advised of a water quality exceedance of enterococci at Teen Challange (Mile 14 of the Honoapiilaniʻilani Highway) in Olowalu, Maui.
UH Cancer Center Gets $2M to Study Genetic Risk Factors to Environmental Toxins
The University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center received a $2M grant to research the influence of genetics on an individual’s susceptibility to environmental toxins and carcinogens.
Coast Guard, Partners Hold Annual Response Exercise off Maui
A two-day search and rescue exercise took place on Maui this week.
The collaborative exercise dubbed SAREX was hosted by the US Coast
Guard.
State Working to Remove Grounded Sailboat in Launiupoko, Maui
State crews are working to remove a grounded sailboat that was observed this morning in an area south of Launiupoko Beach Park in West Maui.
Maui Lawsuit Alleges Birth Defects Caused by Monsanto’s “Reckless Use of Pesticides”
Both families lived in Hale Piʻilani, a residential neighborhood located less than 500 yards from Monsanto’s Mokulele fields in Kīhei, Maui.
High Surf Advisory for Maui and Moloka‘i
Surf is expected to be in the 10 to 15 foot range along the north facing shores of Maui, Molokaʻi and Oʻahu today, resulting in rip currents and localized beach erosion.
