Maui News
In-State Medical Cannabis Patients Offered Two-Year Certification Renewal
The Hawai‘i Department of Health will allow two-year certification renewal for in-state medical cannabis patients starting on Thursday.
Maunakea Observatories Withdraws Personnel, Suspends Summit Activities
The Maunakea Observatories today announced the withdrawal of all personnel from their telescope facilities atop Maunakea on Hawaiʻi Island amid safety concerns.
Truck Driver Cleared in Maui Arson Investigation
Maui police say the operator of a truck seen leaving the area of the Hoʻokele Street fire when it started on Friday, has been ruled out as a suspect in an ongoing arson investigation.
Humpback Whale Calls Heard In Mid-Ocean Basin
“They’re not ‘supposed’ to be there,” says Dr. Jim Darling, Whale Trust biologist and project partner.
Keōpūolani Park Closed July 18-19 to Address Health and Safety
Keōpūolani Park will be closed July 18-19 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for cleanup work and to address health and safety concerns, county officials said.
TMT Files Memo in Opposition TRO Request Against Construction
TMT International Observatory filed a memo on Monday in opposition to a petitioners’ application for a temporary restraining order seeking a halt on construction of the TMT project.
Maui Business Featured in Product Showcase at White House
Ocean Vodka, based on Maui, is representing Hawaiʻi at the 3rd Annual Made in America Product Showcase, taking place at The White House today.
Voter Service Center to Operate at Community Center in Wailuku
The Office of the County Clerk on Maui will use the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku as a voter service center for the 2020 elections.
Witnesses Sought: Visitor Severely Injured in Mākena Altercation
The incident was reported on Wednesday March 20, 2019 near the roadway in the area of the ʻĀhihi-Kīnaʻu Natural Area Reserve and involved several males fighting with two male visitors.
Day 2: Protest at Maunakea
A protest at Maunakea is now in Day 2 as opponents of the Thirty Meter Telescope continue efforts to block construction atop the mountain they consider sacred.
Input Sought on Options for 50 Lots at Maui Lani
The 50 lots are in The Fairways at Maui Lani subdivision. Options include partnering with a developer to build homes or selling the lots and reinvesting the proceeds in acquiring land well-suited to a multi-family project.
Maui Wildfires are Now 100% Contained
The Maui wildfires that burned a total of 9,000 acres since Thursday are now 100 percent contained.
Chained Demonstrators Include Maui and Moloka‘i Residents
In a brief video from the site at around 9:10 a.m., Kaleikoa Kaʻeo provided us with the following comment…
NASA Contract Awarded to UH Institute for Astronomy
NASA has awarded a contract to the University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy to continue to manage and operate the agency’s Infrared Telescope Facility on Maunakea.
Special Committee on “Climate Crisis” to Meet
US Senator Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i will convene a hearing on Wednesday to discuss climate action at the local level.
Maui Councilmember Paltin Issues “Urgent Appeal” for Stand Down on TMT
Maui County Councilmember Tamara Paltin is asking University of Hawaiʻi President David Lassner to put a hold on moving forward with the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope planned for the summit of Maunakea.
Mayor Victorino Urges Vigilance: Wildfires Burn 9,200 Acres
Fire officials reported responding to numerous calls of “smokers,” many in the middle of the burn areas, which fire officials said are of a lower priority than those near the edges, or perimeter, of burned areas. The fire may smolder for a week, fire officials said.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of July 14, 2019
Maui obituary notices for the week of July 14, 2019. May they rest in peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
TMT Resistance Proclaims Puʻuhonua at Base of Maunakea
Opponents of the Thirty Meter Telescope project atop Maunakea have set up camp at the base of Maunakea Access Road ahead of construction, which was allowed to proceed on Monday.
Information Sought in Masked Assault in Haʻikū
Maui police are seeking the public’s help for information related to a masked assault reported last month at the Haʻikū Cannery.
