Maui News
Playground Wind Structure Project on Moloka‘i to be Discussed, Feb. 13
The County of Maui, Department of Parks and Recreation invites the community to an open meeting to discuss concepts for the One Aliʻi Park Playground Shade and Wind Structures project on Molokaʻi.
Kula Park Playground Groundbreaking, Jan. 29
A groundbreaking ceremony for the Kula Park Playground takes place on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. Following the groundbreaking, a portion of the park will be closed to the public until Oct. 30, 2020, for the construction of the New Kula Park Playground project.
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Hawai‘i Election Officials Announce Voting by Mail
The postcard is part of a series of election mailings to raise awareness about the transition to elections by mail and maintain the voter registration rolls.
Maui Fire Department Promotes Michael Werner to Assistant Chief
The Maui Department of Fire & Public Safety announced the promotion of Michael Werner to the rank of Assistant Chief. A badge pinning ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Kahului Fire Station. Werner is a veteran firefighter, most recently serving as Battalion Chief. Prior to that was promoted to Captain in 2011.
Maui Teacher is Recipient of National Kaiser Permanente Thriving Schools Award
Maui District health and PE resource teacher Michelle Baysa, is among a group of five teachers in Hawaiʻi who were honored as part of Kaiser Permanente’s Thriving Schools Honor Roll awards program.
$8M Alloted to Maintain Kahului, Kaunakakai Harbors
Today, the US Army Corps of Engineers in Hawaiʻi received more than $8 million in federal funding to maintain the Kahului Deep Draft Harbor and the kaunakakai Deep Draft Harbor.
NTSB Preliminary Report Released into Kaua‘i Tour Helicopter Crash
A preliminary accident report released by the National Transportation Safety Board was released today, detailing initial findings involving a fatal tour helicopter crash on Kauaʻi that claimed the lives of seven on board last month. A witness nearby heard what he described as “a hovering helicopter followed by a high-pitched whine,” according to the NTSB preliminary report.
Maui Police ID Motorcyclist in Fatal Kīhei Crash
Maui police have identified the motorcyclist involved in a fatal accident on Friday as Gregory Eugene Martindale, 49, of Kīhei.
Bill to Boost International Response to Marine Debris Passes Senate
The bill creates a foundation to respond to debris, a prize for innovation, enhances international cooperation on marine debris, boosts domestic infrastructure to prevent debris from entering the environment, and authorizes studies on waste management and mitigation.
Go “All-In For A Better Hawai‘i” Legislative Launch
April 1, 2020 is Census Day. “Each person who is not counted means a loss of $1,800 per person, per year in federal funding over the next 10 years,” said Micah Kāne, HCF’s CEO.
Workshop: How to Prevent Fires With Native Plants
Kealia Pond National Wildlife will be hosting three workshops on Jan. 18, Feb. 15, and March 21 on photographing birds and preventing fires with native plants.
Joint Economic Package Proposes Benefits for Hawai‘i’s Working Class
A joint House and Senate package of economic bills, supported by the Ige Administration, is focused on removing economic obstacles and improving the lives of Hawaiʻi’s working-class. This collaboration was unveiled at the State Capitol on Tuesday during a joint press conference.
West Maui Hui Sues Condo Over Blocked Shoreline Access
West Maui community groups Nā Papaʻi Wawae ʻUlaʻula and the West Maui Preservation Association filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against Mahinahina condominium Kuleana II alleging blocked shoreline access.
Maui Council Chair Delivers Legislative Package of 15 Bills
The Maui package includes 15 bills covering a wide range of issues, including the taxation authority and revenue, roadway safety, the regulation of hosting platforms for unpermitted vacation rentals and environmental issues like invasive species and sea-level rise.
MPD Seeks Help in Finding Missing Maui Man
David Alex was reported missing on Nov. 11, 2016 by co-workers after he failed to show up for work. His family has not heard from him since then.
DLNR: Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Battle Needs $4M Yearly
Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources officials say the 2020-2024 update to the original strategic response plan for the fight against Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death notes many challenges ahead.
UH Maui Seeking Applicants for Nurse Aide Program
Participants will learn nurse aide and caregiving fundamentals to become skilled, entry-level healthcare providers as well as prepare for the state nurse aide certification examination.
Maui Police School Zone Traffic Enforcement Underway
Maui police are conducting traffic enforcement in school zones across Maui County this week. The enforcement effort includes the use of the Department’s Solo Bike Detail.
Ige Approves Maunakea Administrative Rules
The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents adopted the rules on Nov. 6, 2019 after a special 11-hour meeting at UH Hilo, where 99 people testified.
Officials, Nonprofits Seek Ghost Net Drifting Along ʻAuʻau Channel
A ghost net that was located about a mile west of Molokini in December has not yet been recovered.
