Maui News
Emergency Relief Continued for Last Yearʻs Kauaʻi Floods
The proclamation extends authority to spend state funds as appropriated to protect the health, safety and welfare of Kaua‘i residents and visitors.
Hawai‘i Attorney General Fights Transgender Discrimination
Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general fighting to support transgender rights in an anti-discrimination lawsuit against the Gloucester County School Board in Virginia.
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Carissa Moore Qualifies for USA Olympic Team
Hawaiʻi’s Carissa Moore joins fellow surfer Caroline Marks in representing the USA at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, where surfing makes its Olympic debut.
Kaho‘olawe Trolling Dates Announced for December
Access to the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve waters is highly restricted because of the continued presence of unexploded ordnance, as well as for the protection of marine resources within the Reserve.
Monthly Siren and Emergency Alert Test, Dec. 2 at 11:45 a.m.
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 2, 2019 at 11:45 a.m.
New Clearance Pipes at Honolulu Airport to Deter Over Height Vehicles
According to the department, drivers often do not notice or disregard the current height clearance warnings.
UPDATE: High Surf Warning For Maui County Canceled
According to the National Weather Service, surf has decreased below the warning threshold.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Dec. 1
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Dec. 1. May they Rest In Peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
LIST: Blood Drives on Maui This Month
This holiday season, the Blood Bank of Hawai’i is asking the public to share the life-saving gift for no cost–blood donations.
Sakamoto Pool Closed For Renovation
The Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool will remain closed through Dec. 31 while crews renovate the restrooms and complete other improvements.
County Water Supply System Maintenance Dec. 3
All water services for homes off of Lili Way and Iiwi Way will be shut off from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday.
Blustery Winds, High Surf Expected for Maui County
Motorists are urged to drive with caution. Officials are advising inexperienced swimmers to remain off beaches and beachfront areas.
Geologist Discusses ʻDisturbing Lack of Diversity in Scienceʻ
Volcano Watch is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates. Today’s article is by HVO geophysicist Jefferson Chang.
High Winds Expected for Maui, Lānaʻi
The NWS has extended a wind advisory for for the islands until 6 a.m. on Sunday morning.
LIST: Maui Lane Closures This Week
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Maui Sees Decline in Visitor Spending
Visitors throughout Maui County spent $377.1 in October, about 1 percent less than the year before, the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority announced Wednesday.
County to Discuss Lānaʻi Digital Zoning Map
The county planning department will be holding a public meeting on a proposed digital zoning map for the island of Lānaʻi.
Maui Paddle For Hunger Raises $8K and 1,200 Pounds of Food
A total of $8,162 and 1,200 pounds of food were raised for Maui Food Bank during the annual Paddle for Hunger event held on Thanksgiving morning. Together this will provide 33,848 meals for needy families in Maui County.
Governor Ige to Announce Support for DOE’s Proposal to Tackle Teacher Shortage Through Pay Increases
Governor David Ige plans to announce support for the Hawai‘i State Department of Education’s proposal to tackle the teacher shortage through pay increases.
