Maui News
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.
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.
