Maui News
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.
Survey Helps Finalize USGS Lava Thickness Map
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory released a preliminary map of lava flow thicknesses for Kīlauea Volcano’s 2018 lower East Rift Zone eruption.
Registration Available for Ke Alahele Education Fund Auction
Registration is now available for MEDB’s Annual Ka Alahele Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction to be held over Labor Day Weekend at the Wailea Beach Resort.
Applications Open for Maui Conservation Leadership Program
Applications are now being accepted for the Nā Hua Hoʻohuli i ka Pono service-learning program, which aims to help develop Maui’s next generation of conservation leaders. The programʻs Hoʻoilo 2019 to 2020 term will run from October 14, 2019 to June 06, 2019, for 19 hours each week. Participants will earn a bi-weekly living allowance […]
Man Accused in Kaiser Threat Resigns From Liquor Commission
A man accused of terroristic threatening at the Kaiser Permanente Maui Lani facility earlier this month, has resigned from his position as a Liquor Control commissioner.
No Tsunami After 5+ Earthquake Hualalai, Hawaii
There is no tsunami expected after a 5.2 (preliminary magnitude 5.5) earthquake in the Hualalai region of the Big Island at 5:09 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
Legislature Provides $60 Million for Big Island Disaster Relief
Hawaiʻi lawmakers recently voted to pass House Bill 1180 HD1, which will provide an additional $60 million in relief funding for Hawaiʻi Island residents impacted by the devastating Kīlauea eruption that destroyed homes, farms, and infrastructure last year. “The people of Puna and the Big Island are hurting and need our help,” Rep. Joy A. […]
New Maui Buses to be Unveiled at Open House
Residents and bus riders are invited to an open house for the Maui Bus system’s two new buses
Boat In Distress Off West Maui, 10 Rescued
Maui firefighters responded to reports of a boat in distress in waters between West Maui and Molokai on Friday.
Electric Vehicles Outpacing Charging Facilities
A new study concludes there are not enough public charging stations in Hawaiʻi to support the ever-growing number of EVs being purchased by residents.
Gov. Ige Extends Emergency Declarations for Homeless and Kaua‘i Floods
Gov. David Ige issued extended emergency declarations for homelessness across the state and the Kaua‘i floods that occurred in April 2018.
DHHL Breaks Ground on New Project in Waiohuli, Maui
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands held a blessing ceremony at their Waiohuli subdivision in Kula on Thursday.
Ag Census: Market Value Down With End of Maui Sugar
The drop in total market value may be attributed to the end of the sugar operations on Maui in 2017 and the decline in the value of the seed corn industry.
Shaft at ‘Ualapu‘e, Moloka‘i Tests Positive for E. Coli
Water from the ʻUalapuʻe system is safe to drink as the water has been disinfected and no E. coli bacteria have been found in the distribution system itself.
Hirono Reintroduces Social Security Expansion Act
US Senator Mazie K Hirono joined other senators in reintroducing legislation that would expand Social Security programs for seniors and other beneficiaries.
Project Aims to Increase Habitat for Threatened Maui Honeycreeper
A new relocation project on Maui aims to increase habitat for the threatened Kiwikiu, Maui Parrotbill bird.
Maui Distracted Driving Enforcement Starts Today
Transportation officials say distracted driving is dangerous and claimed 3,166 lives nationwide in 2017 alone.
Maui Flood Watch Through Friday Afternoon
A flood watch remains in effect for Maui and the Big Island through Friday afternoon, April 12, 2019.
Gabbard Attains 65K Unique Donors, Threshold to Join Debates
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard’s campaign for President announced that it has surpassed the threshold of 65,000 unique donors required join the Democratic debates.
Maui Robotics Team Seeks Funds to Attend World Championships
Team 2443 Blue Thunder of Maui High School will be traveling to Houston, Texas to compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championships from April 17 to 20, 2019.
