Maui News
Gabbard Announces Details for Congressional Art Competition
Each spring, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard sponsors the Kaha Kiʻi Congressional Art Competition, which is open to all high school students grades 9 to 12 in Hawai’i’s 2nd Congressional District. This competition is a part of the larger, nationwide Congressional Art Competition. The winning artwork is displayed in the US capitol for one year, along with […]
More Maui Snow! Up to Six Inches in Forecast
A winter storm warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. for Haleakalā summit with additional snow accumulation of up to six inches possible by this evening.
Lawsuit Seeks to Block LED Streetlights on Maui
A lawsuit was filed on Tuesday to block the replacement of approximately 4,800 streetlight fixtures across Maui County with new LED fixtures.
Maui Flood Advisory Until 10:30 p.m.
The National Weather Service has ISSUED a FLOOD ADVISORY for MAUI ISLAND in effect until until 10:30 pm.
Repair to Boilers at Kihei Aquatic Center
The county is in the process of securing a contractor to complete repairs to the boilers that service the 50-meter pool and training pool at the Kihei Aquatic Center.
Haleakalā Remains Closed Through Friday
The Summit District of Haleakalā National Park will remain closed – sunrise included- through Friday, Feb. 15, 2019.
Hawai‘i 50th for School Breakfast Participation
The report finds that fewer than 40 low-income children in Hawai‘i ate school breakfast for every 100 that received free or reduced-price school lunch.
Bill Seeks VA Prescriptions for Medical Cannabis
The bill would permit Veterans Affairs doctors to prescribe medical marijuana to veterans in the 33 states that have established medical cannabis programs.
Police Renew Interest In 1997 Unsolved Murder
Detectives are following up on new leads in the murder of 27-year-old Sean Burgado, whose body was found in his home in upper Waiākea Uka on May 21, 1997.
Kamehameha Maui Participates in Active Shooter Training Friday
Kamehameha Maui will not have school on Friday, Feb. 15, as faculty and staff will be participating in an active shooter training.
Free GoEV Molokaʿi Event on Feb. 23
Maui Electric is partnering with Maui County in hosting a free GoEV Molokaʿi event, giving attendees the opportunity to learn about electric vehicles.
Hawai‘i Priorities Secured in Natural Resources Management Act
Hawaiʻi priorities have been successfully secured in the Natural Resources Management Act that passed the Senate on Tuesday in a 92-8 vote.
Southern Airways Acquires Mokulele Airlines
The Mississippi-based Southern Airways has acquired Hawaiʻi-based Mokulele Airlines.
Haleakalā Remains Closed, Winter Weather Warning Issued
Haleakalā National Park remains closed due to snow and ice and will remain closed until conditions are safe for members the public.
Winter Storm Triggers Traffic Signal Malfunction
The traffic signal at the intersection of Wakea and Onehee avenues in Kahului is malfunctioning due to water damage from the weekend’s severe winter storm.
Senate Passes Bill to Fund Hawaiʻi Land Projects
Sen. Brian Schatz voted today to pass public lands legislation that would allocate more federal funding to public land projects throughout Hawaiʻi. The package of bills provides permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which includes Schatz-authored legislation that makes Hawaiʻi eligible for drought management and water conservation grants for the first time […]
MBB Partners with Maui Prep to Bring Businesses to the Classroom
Maui Business Brainstormers is partnering with Maui Preparatory Academy during 2019’s National Entrepreneurship Week to bring local businesses into the schools.
Bouts of Winter Weather Continues for Haleakalā
The NWS says there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact the summits of the Big Island and Haleakalā on Maui.
Maui Police Respond to Barricade Incident at Harbor Lights
Maui police are responding to a barricade situation at the Harbor Lights Condominium complex in Kahului.
150 Maui Customers Still Without Power, Overnight Outage Possible
Maui Electric is asking approximately 150 remaining customers in the Olinda and Pi‘iholo area as well as small pockets of Ha‘ikū to prepare for an extended outage with the possibility of an overnight outage.
