Maui News
Lindo, Sakamoto Promoted to Battalion Chief
Henry Lindo Jr. and Kristopher Sakamoto have been promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief, the Maui Fire Department announced today.
Hawaiian Airlines Details Plans to Address COVID-19
Company president discusses sanitation efforts, and minimizing travel disruptions.
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West Maui Group to Host Pre-Pandemic Planning Workshop
Dr. Dennis Terpin, an expert in emergency planning, will be the eventʻs keynote speaker.
Shops at Wailea Rolls Out Renovations
Representatives say the mall will remain open throughout construction.
Sen. English Announces $204 Million for Projects in 7th Senatorial District
Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English of Maui announced that over $204 million in Capital Improvement Project funds were released by Governor David Ige for the senator’s District 7, which covers Hāna, East and Upcountry Maui, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i and Kaho‘olawe.
EPA Enforcing Closure of 12 Big Island Cesspools
The US Environmental Protection Agency is taking enforcement actions on the Big Island to close a dozen large-capacity cesspools and implement $144,696 in fines.
UH Mānoa Ranked 42 in US for Arts and Humanities
The World University Rankings by Subject was released on March 4, and ranked UH Mānoa 183 in the world (42 in US) for Arts and Humanities, and 232 worldwide (52 in US) for Natural Sciences. Social Sciences and Management placed 400 in the world (73 in US), and UH Mānoa was ranked in the 401–450 range (115 in US) for the Life Sciences and Medicine category.
Grand Princess Passengers Begin to Disembark in Oakland, Head to Quarantine
The process to disembark passengers that have been held aboard the Grand Princess cruise ship, began at noon Pacific Time in Oakland, CA.
Maunakea Astronomers Catch Rare Star Eclipse
Scientists say the sighting provides a critical link in understanding star and planet formation.
County to Host Fair Housing Training
The training is designed to increase knowledge of federal and state fair housing laws.
Aerial Power Line Inspections March 16-27 in Central & West Maui
Hawaiian Electric will be using unmanned aircraft (or drones) and a helicopter to perform aerial power line inspections between Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the West Maui and Central Maui areas.
Maui Crime Feb. 23 – Feb. 29: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 8 burglaries, 7 vehicle thefts and 11 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Feb. 23 to Feb. 29, 2020.
Local Businesses Urged to Review CDC Guidelines For Preventing The Spread of Illness
The County of Maui encourages local businesses to review the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website for information and guidance on protecting employees and others from COVID-19, also known as coronavirus.
BREAKING: Second Presumptive Positive Coronavirus Case Confirmed in Hawaii
BREAKING: The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is announcing a second presumptive positive result for COVID-19 in the state.
Senate Recognizes Women of Small Businesses
Senators call for gender equity on boards and commissions.
Invitation For Bid Issued For Wastewater System in Pūlehunui
A regional approach to infrastructure planning is anticipated to facilitate the development in the area in a way that is financially and environmentally efficient, ultimately maximizing the use of State funds.
Nisei Veterans Memorial to Host Lifestyle Workshop Series
April’s workshop is dedicated to Chinese wellness and will be presented by Dr. Jeffrey Tice of the Longevity Health Center.
High Surf Advisory Issued For Maui, Molokaʻi
Surf is expected to reach 6 to 9 feet today, and lower to 5 to 8 feet tonight.
Maui, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe Under Wind Advisory
The National Weather Service has extended a wind advisory for central and west Maui, Lānaʻi and Kahoolawe, in effect until 6 p.m. Sunday.
Kawakami to Deliver Kaua’i State of The County Online Amid Concerns Over Coronavirus Spread
Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami will deliver his second State of the County Address via video, which will be uploaded to the County of Kaua‘i website and Facebook page by noon on Friday, March 13.
