Maui News
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.
New AC Hotel Wailea Breaks Ground
The 110-room AC Hotel Wailea by Marriott is being built on a three acre-lot situated at the corner of Wailea Ike Place and Wailea Ike Drive, adjacent to the Wailea Tennis Club.
Free Haleakalā Admission Kicks Off National Park Week
In celebration of National Park Week, admission to the Haleakalā National Park will be free for the public on Saturday, April 20. That Saturday is also National Junior Ranger Day, which will be celebrated with a special Volunteer-in-Parks program. Kids, along with family and friends, can sign up for a volunteer ʻōpala, or trash, pick […]
Maui Visitor Spending and Arrivals Sees Slight Rise
Visitors to the island of Maui spent a total of $413 million this past February, a little more than they did last year, according to statistics from the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. However, the amount of money that visitors spent each day remained the same. Both visitor arrivals and the total number of days visitors spent […]
Eruption Pause Creates Opportunity to Probe Volcanic Pollution
In contrast to last summer, Kῑlauea’s current lull in activity provides an excellent opportunity to study background air quality.
862 Homeless Individuals on Maui, Down %1
On Maui, total homelessness decreased for the third year in a row. There was a 1% drop in homelessness in Maui County
Water Conservation Advisory for West Maui
Maui water customers from Puamana to Kapalua are asked to conserve water while repairs are made to a clarifier unit at the Lahaina Wastewater Treatment Plant.
High Bacteria Count at Kamaole Beach I, Maui
The public is advised of a water quality exceedance of enterococci at Kamaole Beach I in South Maui.
Hawai‘i Telescopes Critical in Producing First Image of a Black Hole
Two of the world’s most powerful telescopes, located atop Maunakea, played a vital role in producing the world’s very first image of a black hole.
Wong Resigns, Lutey Named Maui Corporation Counsel
Mayor Michael Victorino announced today his nomination of Moana Lutey to serve as corporation counsel for the County of Maui, replacing Patrick Wong, who submitted his resignation today.
Maui Wildland Firefighting Refresher Training in April
The Maui Fire Department conducts wildland firefighting refresher training in the Launiupoko and Central Maui areas on April 17-19 and 22-24.
Pools of ‘Ohe‘o Closed Due to Stream Safety, System Malfunction
To protect visitor safety, Haleakalā National Park has closed access to the Pools of ʻOheʻo in East Maui.
Maui Teen Wins Hawai‘i Youth of the Year Title
Maui’s Chassen Kosi-Cortez was named State of Hawaiʻi Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs. It’s the 6th time in 10 years that it’s gone to a Maui recipient.
Lombardi Promoted to Lieutenant at Ocean Safety
The Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety announced the promotion of Ocean Safety Officer Jeff Lombardi to the rank of Lieutenant.
Maui Median Home Price at $712,718
Median price of a single family home in March was $712,718–that’s a 4.8% increase from the same time last year according to the Realtors Association of Maui.
Maritime Heavy Weather and Hurricane Plan Informational Meetings Scheduled
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Harbors Division and the US Coast Guard will be holding informational meetings on the islands of Hawaiʻi, Maui, Kauaʻi and Oʻahu regarding preparations for storms this coming hurricane season. Hurricane season begins on June 1 and ends on November 30. The meetings will be held at the following locations and […]
Many Apply for Wai‘ale ‘Elua Workforce Housing
The 70 unit project, brokered by West Maui Land Company, Inc., is slated for development on land north of Waikapū Gardens.
Maui Mayor Voices Support of Water Holdover Permits
Mayor Victorino said the measure not only provides legal access to surface water for Upcountry Maui, but it would help diversified agriculture in Central Maui.
Maui Mayor Breaks Silence on Sex Assault
For the very first time in decades, Maui Mayor Michael Victorino, broke his silence today about a personal account of sex assault from when he was a child.
A&B Makes $26.5 M Kapolei Warehouse Acquisition
This purchase represents A&B’s next step toward reinvesting proceeds from the $262 million sale of approximately 41,000 acres of agricultural farmland on Maui.
