Maui News
WalletHub Ranks Hawaiʻi 9th Best State for Women
WalletHub released a report called 2019ʻs Best & Worst States for Women, which ranks Hawaiʻi the ninth best state for women in the nation.
ʻĪao Valley State Monument Proposed Improvements Workshop
The DLNR Division of State Parks is hosting an open workshop meeting on Thursday March 14, 2019 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku for attendees to discuss their insights, concerns and recommendations directly to project staff on improvements made to ʻĪao Valley State Monument.
Night Sky Photography Workshop at Haleakalā
A free night sky photography workshop will be held by astrophotographer Stan Honda at the Haleakalā National Park Visitor Center on March 23, 2019 at 5 p.m.
Pace University Students Film Hawai‘i Documentary
Pace University students are headed to Hawaiʻi to film a documentary capturing the ways in which the Kīlauea volcano has impacted life in the islands.
2019 Lāna‘i Mouflon Sheep Hunting Season Begins
Applications for the 2019 Lānaʻi mouflon sheep hunting season will be available at all Division of Forestry and Wildlife Offices beginning Monday, March 18th.
Nā Hale O Maui Selects Occupant for Latest Affordable Home
The two-story, four-bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms home join’s NHOM’s growing inventory of homes that will remain affordable in perpetuity and never go to market price.
Gabbard Makes First Official Visit to Pennsylvania as Presidential Candidate
Tulsi Gabbard will be making her first official visit to Pennsylvania as a candidate for president.
Trash Pickups Missed in Pā‘ia and Ha‘ikū
Due to mechanical problems, a scheduled refuse route today in the Pāʻia and Haʻikū area has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 9.
Hawai‘i Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana Advances
The state House advanced a bill which decriminalizes the possession of three or less grams of cannabis and instead establishes a $200 fine.
New Little Fire Ant Infestations Confirmed in Ahuimanu
Little Fire Ants have been confirmed in a second Windward Oʻahu neighborhood. The two sites in Ahuimanu total about three acres.
Second Dispensary on Hawai‘i Island Approved
Lau Ola LLC, dba Big Island Grown Dispensaries passed its final onsite inspection and will operate the company’s second retail center at a dispensary in Kamuela
Save the Date: 97th Maui Fair, Oct. 3-6, 2019
Fair organizers have announced the dates for this year’s 97th Maui Fair, happening Oct. 3-6, 2019.
Maui Divers Conduct Underwater Cleanup
Island Scuba & Surf School Operations Manager Madalyn Groulx organized cleanup after a winter storm swept trash and debris onto a Wailea reef.
Entangled Humpback Whale Freed of Gear Off Maui
An estimated 500 feet of heavy gauge line was removed from an entangled humpback whale off Maui.
DOT to Hold Meeting for Hāna Highway Bridge Project
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation will hold a community meeting tonight at 5 p.m at the Keʻanae Congregational Church to discuss their project to improve six of the historic bridges along the Hāna Highway. The bridges, located between Huelo and Hāna town, include Kailua Stream Bridge (Mile Post 5.9), Makanali Stream Bridge (MP 8.2), Puohokamoa […]
Soil Contamination Issues at 18 Schools on Hawai‘i Island
State agencies collaborate to resolve soil contamination issues at 18 schools on Hawai‘i Island and build awareness to prevent exposure.
Study: Waihe‘e-Waiehu is Most Affordable Place to Live in Hawai‘i
A new study from financial technology company, SmartAsset, ranks the Waiheʻe-Waiehu area of Maui as the most affordable place to live in Hawaiʻi.
Hirono Unveils Package of Immigration Bills
US Senator Hirono joined in unveiling a package of immigration bills to improve the care and treatment of immigrant children at the US southern border.
Maui Inmates Learn Construction, Culinary Skills
More than 15 soon-to-be released or furloughed inmates incarcerated at MCCC recently completed approximately 56 hours of workforce industry training at UHMC.
Maui Crime Feb. 24-March 2, 2019: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 5 burglaries, 13 vehicle thefts and 11 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Feb. 24 to March 2, 2019.
