Maui News
Invasive Corn Snake Found in Waipahu
The green-colored snake measured about two feet in length and has been tentatively identified as a non-venomous corn snake.
Missing Person: Last Made Contact with Mainland Family on Jan. 10
Seth Arnold, 20, is believed to reside on an unknown boat moored off of Māla Wharf in West Maui
Maui February Blood Bank Drive
The Blood Bank of Hawaiʻi is hosting a series of blood drives on Maui throughout February. Below is a list including locations, dates, and general information for this event.
Free Public Lecture on Maui Wildfires, Feb. 6
Clay Trauernicht, Ph.D., will give a free public lecture on Maui wildfires at the Māʻalaea Harbor Shops on Feb. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Maui Crime Jan. 20-26, 2019: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 14 burglaries, 14 vehicle thefts and 27 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Jan. 20-26, 2019.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Feb. 3, 2019
May they rest in peace. Maui obituaries for the week of Feb. 3, 2019. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Hawaiian Language Takes Center Stage at United Nations
The 2019 International Year was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in order to draw attention to the critical loss of indigenous languages…
$2.2 M Kahului Drainage Project Starts Feb. 4
Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co. was awarded the $2.17 million Kahului drain line replacement project.
Pearson, Teruya Win Committee Support as Directors of Water and Finance
Recommendations in support of Jeffrey Pearson as director of the Dept of Water Supply, and Scott Teruya as director of the Dept of Finance advanced on Friday.
Report: Total Visitors and Visitor Spending on Maui Rise
According to a report the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority released on Thursday, visitor spending on Maui totaled $5.07 billion in 2018, up 8% from the year before. Around 2.9 million visitors traveled to Maui throughout the year, a 6% rise from the previous year. Oʻahu and Kauaʻi also recorded increases in visitor spending and visitor arrivals […]
Maui Flood Advisory Until 5:45 p.m.
At 2:39 p.m. HST, radar indicated moderate to locally heavy showers falling at rates up to 1.5 inches per hour along leeward slopes of Haleakala.
Traffic Advisory: Hana Highway Rockslide
HANA HWY ROCKSLIDE: Small rockslide on Hana Highway at mile marker 19.7. A crew from the State Department of Transportation is responding.
Upcountry Roadway Work Begins Monday, Feb. 4
Upcountry residents can expect road closures for roadway reconstruction projects in Haʻikū and Makawao beginning Monday, Feb. 4
Hirono Proposes $100 Billion Investment to Repair Schools
Sens. Mazie Hirono, Jack Reed, Sherrod Brown, and 16 of their colleagues announced new legislation aimed at improving school infrastructure throughout the country. The bill, the Rebuild America’s Schools Act, would provide $100 billion in federal grants and school construction bonds over the next decade to help build and renovate schools. According to Hironoʻs press […]
Sen. Kai Kahele Announces Candidacy for Hawaiʻi’s 2nd Congressional District
State Sen. Kai Kahele announced that he is running for the 2nd Congressional seat in the 2020 election last Monday. Kahele is a combat pilot, a Major in the Hawaiʻi Air National Guard, a commercial pilot for Hawaiian Airlines, and a state senator representing Hilo. The senator announced his candidacy surrounded by his supporters, friends, and […]
Maui Bicycling League to Host Series of Island-Wide Rides
The Maui Bicycling League will offer a series of island-wide bicycle rides for both residents and visitors. The Maui Cycling Exploration initiative, is a part of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authorityʻs Community Enrichment Program, which funds community-based tourism projects. Rides will be led by trained leaders who are knowledgeable of existing bike infrastructure and facilities, rules […]
UH Improves Online Application For All Campuses
The University of Hawaiʻi will launch a completely revamped online admissions application next week. According to the University, the new application will make the application process more user-friendly for prospective students. The new application will be available for the seven UH community colleges beginning Feb. 4 for the summer and fall 2019 semesters. The application […]
Kamehameha Schools Establishes New Scholarship Program
Kamehameha Schools has partnered with Assets School to provide scholarships for students from kindergarten through high school. KS first collaborated with Assets School two years ago to create a scholarship program for students in kindergarten through fourth grade, but have now decided to expand the program to the high school level. According to KS, the […]
Report: Maui Hotels Lead State in Revenue Per Room in 2018
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority released a Hawaiʻi Hotel Performance Report for 2018. The report shows Maui hotels led the state in revenue per available room.
