Maui News
180 Customers Lose Power on Lāna‘i
About 180 customers in the Mānele area of Lānaʻi experienced a power outage around 7:38 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019.
Volunteers Earn Awards from Boy Scout Council
The Maui County Council, Boy Scouts of America will honor four individuals for their service and volunteerism at the organization’s upcoming Annual Dinner.
Maui Crime Jan. 13-19, 2019: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 9 burglaries, 14 vehicle thefts and 28 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Jan. 13-19, 2019.
Honolua Bay, Līpoa Point Preservation Plans Begin
A management plan is being developed for 244 acres of land at Honolua Bay and Līpoa Point in West Maui.
Kansas City Woman Pulled Unresponsive From South Maui Waters
Despite all efforts, the victim was later pronounced dead at the scene. The victim is described as a 64 year old female visitor from Kansas City.
Coral Reefs in West Hawaiʽi Showing Signs of Recovery
Nearly four years after the worst bleaching event in the state’s history, coral reefs in West Hawaiʽi are stabilizing, according to The Nature Conservancy.
Pualani Enos Leaving Maui Hui Mālama
After serving as the Executive Director for Maui Hui Mālama for 12 years, Pualani Enos will be stepping down from her position on April 30, 2019.
Ige’s State Address Focuses on Education, Housing, TAT
Gov. Ige delivered his fifth State of the State address today, focusing on early childhood education, affordable housing and the transient accommodations tax.
Women’s Legislative Caucus Introduces 2019 Bills
A total of 10 bills and one resolution has been introduced by the Women’s Legislative Caucus to address a series of issues facing women in Hawaiʻi.
Plan Your Route: Maui Lane Closures, Jan. 19-25
The DOT will conduct roadwork at various locations throughout Maui this week, resulting in lane closures and alternating lane closures through Friday, Jan. 25.
Veteran Town Hall & Resource Fair, Jan. 24
A Department of Veterans Affairs Town Hall and Resource Fair takes place this Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard, Kahoʻohanohano Armory in Kīhei (2701 Maui Veterans Highway).
Record High Temperature Tied at Kahului on Sunday
A record high temperature of 88 degrees was documented in Kahului on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 tying an old record set for the same day in 2012 according to the NWS
Doctors Volunteer for Day Of Service at Waihe‘e, Maui
The volunteers worked with Paeloko Learning Center in Waihee, a Hawaiian cultural learning center dedicated to preserving Native Hawaiian culture and traditions
Public Invited to Comment on South Maui Park Plan
The Department of Parks and Recreation is inviting the public to offer comments on the South Maui Community Park master plan update on Feb. 7.
Maui County Unemployment Rate at 2.3%
The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for Maui County was 2.3% in December.
QKC Announces Safety and Security Enhancements
Within 24-hours, mall management says video surveillance cameras were added to both the food court and south wing restroom hallways.
A Sweet Tribute by Grandpa Joe’s Candy Company at Maui Sunday Market
Grandpa Joe’s Candy Company will pay tribute to their company’s founder, the late Joe Miller, during the Maui Sunday Market in Kahului on Jan. 27.
$522K Repaving Project to Begin in Central Maui
Maui Kupono Builders LLC is scheduled to start the $522K project on Jan. 22, according to the department. Work is targeted for completion on in mid April.
Red Cross Assists Coast Guard Impacted by Government Shutdown
The US Coast Guard is the only branch of uniformed military affected, due to its status as an agency of the Department of Homeland Security.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace March
The African Americans on Maui Association holds its annual Dr. King Peace March this morning (Monday, Jan. 21, 2019) in Wailuku.
