Maui News
Hawaiian Airlines Recruiting at Kahului Airport
Hawaiian Airlines is recruiting for guest service, cargo and ramp agent positions at Kahului Airport.
Maui Wildland Firefighting Training: April 17-24
The Launiupoko training area is on 20 acres N of Punakea Loop. Training is also planned on 20 acres about 3 miles east of the Puʻunēnē sugar mill in Kahului.
Maui Police Issue 216 Cell Phone Citations
Maui police issued a total of 216 cell phone violations last week during an enforcement effort aimed at curbing distracted driving.
Red Cross to Install Free Smoke Alarms on Maui
Red Cross volunteers will be installing free smoke alarms in the Kahului and Wailuku areas from April 24 to 27, between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hirono Reintroduces Access to Birth Control Act
US Senators Mazie Hirono of Hawaiʻi, Cory Booker of N.J., and fifteen of their Senate colleagues reintroduced the Access to Birth Control Act.
Input Sought on Hawai‘i Road Usage Charge
The potential road usage charge that could replace the current 16 cents per gallon state fuel tax. All vehicles would pay the same amount per mile driven.
BREAKING: Maui Inmate Troy Diego in Custody
Troy Diego, 30, is now in custody, according to Maui police Lieutenant Gregg Okamoto. Details are pending release.
Senate Confirms Director and Deputy of Labor Department
The Hawaiʻi State Senate voted to confirm Scott T. Murakami and Leonard Hoshijo as the director and deputy director of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Murakami is the departmentʻs 20th director. Murakami joins the Ige administration from the University of Hawaiʻi, where he has held a variety of leadership positions. He […]
Maui Crime March 31-April 6, 2019: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 10 burglaries, 20 vehicle thefts and 22 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from March 31 to April 6, 2019.
Hirono Introduces Legislation to Bridge Digital Equity Gap
Sens. Mazie Hirono, Patty Murray, and eight of their US Senate colleagues introduced legislation last Thursday that aims to close the digital gap facing communities across the country. The Digital Equity Act of 2019 would establish two federal grant programs that would support projects at the state and local level to promote digital equity. The […]
Manhunt Continues for Maui Escapee
30-year-old Troy Diego remained at large at last report. He is pre-trial detainee for theft, unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle and failure to appear.
QKC Security Director Graduates from Crisis Intervention Training
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center’s Director of Security, Sean Everett has graduated from the Crisis Intervention Team program.
IRS Provides Tips for Last-Minute Filers
Today, April 15, 2019, is the federal tax deadline. Filers are reminded that all post offices in Hawaiʻi will be closing at their regular times today.
Schatz Leads Effort to Combat Robocalls
Sen. Brian Schatz, the lead Democrat on the Senate Telecommunications Subcommittee, led a hearing on Thursday to review the actions the federal government can take to stop illegal robocalls. “Frustration with illegal robocalls is something that crosses state lines, party lines, and phone lines and unites Americans everywhere,” Schatz said. “Robocalls have turned us into […]
Economic Development Office Provides Thousands in Grants to Local Organizations
The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development recently issued more than $254,000 in grants to various local organizations. Grantees were selected based on their economic impact within Maui County through business and/or the jobs they created or sustained. The office also awarded grants based on an organizationʻs contribution to Maui County in the areas of the […]
Gov. Ige Announces New Clean Energy Program
Gov. David Ige recently announced the launch of the Green Money $aver program. The program is designed to make green energy installments, like solar water heaters and photovoltaic panels, more accessible and affordable for homeowners, renters, small businesses, and non-profit organizations. According to the governorʻs press secretary, the program is a significant step towards meeting […]
Mayor Wants to Resurrect Recycled Water Program
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino today announced his commitment to resurrecting Maui County’s longtime water reuse program.
UPDATE: Two MCCC Pre-Trial Detainees Escape, One Remains At Large
Two pre-trial detainees escaped from the Maui Communeity Correctional Center (MCCC) early this morning.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of April 14, 2019
Maui obituary notices for the week of April 14, 2019. May they rest in peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Schatz Introduces Federal Paid Family Leave Act
Senator Schatz introduced the Federal Employees Paid Leave Act, legislation that would provide federal employees 12 weeks of paid family leave.
