Maui News

Public Input Sought on Maui Wind Projects, May 22

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comment concerning wind farm projects on Maui and throughout the State of Hawaiʻi.

NASA Astronaut Visits Students for Onizuka Science Day

Students at Kīpapa Elementary School on Oʻahu were treated to a special visit from real life JAXA astronaut Akihiko Hoshide.

Damage in St Anthony Burglaries Estimated at $2,100

Police have placed damage estimates at approximately $2,100 from two recent burglary incidents on the grounds of St. Anthony Church in Wailuku.

Committee Agrees on $3.4 Billion CIP Budget

Highlights include: $9.3 million in FY21 for the Molokaʻi Irrigation System; $17 million in FY20 for a new classroom building at Pāʻia Elementary School

Making Maui County More Walkable

Mayor Victorino and the Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization are wrapping up a trip to Georgia where they are attending the Walkability Action Institute.

Fujita to Lead Maui Office of Council Services

The Maui County Council has appointed attorney, Traci Fujita as the new Director of the Office of Council Services effective May 1, 2019.

Merrie Monarch Results: Miss Aloha Hula 2019

The Miss Aloha Hula portion of the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival concluded last night with Taizha Keakealani Hughes-Kaluhiokalani taking the 2019 title.

Girl Injured in Shore Break at DT Fleming

On duty Ocean Safety Officers responded to a 10 year old girl who was reportedly bodyboarding and was thrown from a wave in the one to two foot shorebreak.

Experts: Shark in Hawaii Island Incident Likely Galapagos

Experts have ruled out a tiger shark as having been involved in Tuesday’s incident at Anaeho‘omalu Bay on Hawai‘i Island, in which a California woman was bitten on her leg.

What Caused—Or Did Not Cause—The 2018 Kīlauea Eruption?

When a major geologic event occurs, scientists who study such events and the people who are directly or indirectly impacted by it seek to understand its cause.

Maui Hotels Lead State in RevPAR

Maui County hotels led the state overall in revenue per available room at $337, with an average daily rate of $428 and an occupancy rate of 78.6 percent.

Kepaniwai to Close for Bee Hive Removal, April 30

Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens, Pavilions and Parking Lot will close on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, for bee hive removal within the park.

Third Hawai‘i Rat Lungworm Case Confirmed in 2019

The individual is a resident of East Hawai‘i and is the third person from Hawai‘i County to test positive for rat lungworm or angiostrongyliasis in 2019.

Homestead Leaders Hold Roundtable with Lieutenant Governor

Hawaiian homeland leaders were asked to identify two sites per island where they could build kauhale, or transitional group homes and affordable rentals.

Fire Burns One Acre Near Pi‘ihana Farm Lots

Approximately one acre of brush was burned in an afternoon fire off of Piʻihana Road in Wailuku on Sunday.

Maui Man Injured in Shore Break at “Big Beach”

A 20-year-old man was pulled from the water at Oneloa “Big Beach” on Saturday after friends saw him dive into the shore break and fail to surface.

Missing Man, Public Help Sought on Maui

Richard Firth was reported missing on April 13, 19. Police say he may be in the Lahaina area and may visit one of the Starbucks locations.

AARP Urges Lawmakers Against Killing ‘Hawai‘i Saves’ Bill

The bill would create a Hawai‘i Saves program so businesses that don’t offer retirement savings programs can provide the benefit at no cost to the business.

UH Maui College Spring Commencement, May 9

Spring commencement for graduates at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College will take place on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. on the Great Lawn.

Mokulele Starts New Service to Lāna‘i on June 17

Mokulele Airlines will launch twice daily service between Kahului and Lāna‘i City on June 17, 2019.
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