Maui News
Plane That Ran off Runway in Kapalua Had Trouble Slowing Down, Report Finds
A mokulele airplane that swerved off a runway at Kapalua Airport last month had trouble decelerating, according to a preliminary report that the National Transportation Safety Board issued on Wednesday.
International Coastal Cleanup Day is Next Week!
In honor of International Coastal Cleanup Day, the Pacific Whale Foundation will be hosting several beach cleanups throughout the island on Sept. 21.
Maui Reflects on 18th Anniversary of 9/11
There were two 9/11 ceremonies, one at the Kahului Fire Station on Dairy Road and the other held at the main security checkpoint at Kahului Airport.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Joins Fight Against Health Care Discrimination Rule
Last Friday, Hawaiʻi Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined a coalition of 26 public jurisdiction and health care providers requesting the US District Court for the Southern District of New York to block the Trump administrationʻs “Refusal-of-Care” rule.
Changes Affecting Subdivision Improvements to Surface in Committee
The Maui County Council’s Water and Infrastructure Committee will discuss changes to ordinances affecting subdivision improvements at its Sept. 16 meeting.
First Report of Possible Vaping-Associated Severe Respiratory Illness in Hawai‘i
The first report of a possible case of vaping-associated severe respiratory illness in a Hawai‘i Island resident under the age of 18 years has surfaced.
Unstable Power at Terminal 1 and 2 at Daniel K Inouye International Airport
There is no reported impact to takeoffs and landings, but TSA operations at those terminals may be affected.
Predicted Coral Bleaching Already Appearing off Molokini and South Maui
A team from the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources conducted a rapid assessment of coral health at Molokini and along Maui’s south shore from Mākena to Māʻalaea.
Roots School in Haʻikū to Host Open House
The Roots School in Ha’ikū will be hosting an open house on Sept. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Hāna Highway Landslide Repair Closure in Kīpahulu
The Maui County Public Works Department announced it will be closing down a portion of Hāna Highway next week in order to repair landslide damage to the road in Kīpahulu.
Coast Guard Looking for Owner of Dive Float Found off Kāʻanapali Beach
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of a dive float found approximately a quarter mile off Kāʻanapali Beach today.
Mountain Rescue ‘Īao Valley State Park
Emergency responders were dispatched to ʻĪao Valley State Park on Tuesday afternoon for a report of a 19-year-old female from Austria who suffered a laceration to her head after falling from a rock.
Maui Schools on List of Those With Largest Enrollment
Maui High School was the fifth largest in the state with 2,082 students; Maui Waena is the fifth largest intermediate school in the state with 1,162 students; Kahului is the fourth largest elementary school with 933 students and Kīhei Charter School is the fifth largest charter school in the state with 689 students.
Red “Closed” Placard Issued to Asian Cuisine & Sushi Bar on Maui
An inspection of the restaurant was conducted on Sept. 9, 2019 in response to an anonymous customer complaint. A red placard has been posted at the establishment to protect public health.
Manpower Shortage Results in Missed Trash Pickup in Ha‘ikū
Due to a personnel shortage, a scheduled refuse route today in the Haʻikū area has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019.
Huli Huli Chicken Vendor in Ukumehame Operating Under Special Event Permit
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino received a question posed by a Maui resident as part of his Ask the Mayor weekly column, inquiring, “How does the ‘pop-up’ tent kitchen in the ʻUkumahame/Olowalu area get to operate on what appears to be state land for weeks at a time?”
STEM Stars Honored by Maui Economic Development Board
Maui County’s outstanding Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) stars were showcased during the annual Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction, “Pathways to Our Future.”
Eight Citations Issued at Maui Convoy; Aloha ‘Āina Observance Planned in October
Maui police issued a total of eight traffic citations during a Mauna Convoy at Kahului Airport on Monday afternoon.
‘Living Treasure’ Sam Kaʻai to Speak at Farmers Meeting
The next meeting for the Hawaiʻi Farmers Union Unitedʻs Mauna Kahalawai chapter will feature Hawaiian cultural practitioner Sam Kaʻai.
Hawaiʻi Named Happiest State in the Nation
WalletHub compared the states across 31 key indicators of happiness to determine where Americans had the highest satisfaction with life.
