Maui News
TMT Provides $320,000 for 2019 STEM Internships
College students from Hawaiʻi have an opportunity to gain summer work experience on Hawaiʻi Island and Maui for an 8-week program from June 16 to Aug. 16, 2019.
New Law Ensures Veterans Get Full Housing Benefits
Advocates say the bill was drafted to hold the VA accountable for its “failure to fully comply” with reimbursement rates set by the Forever GI Bill.
The Last Known Land Snail Of Its Kind Dies
An obituary for a snail and a species… George, the last known Achatinella apexfulva died on New Year’s Day 2019. He was 14 years old and is survived by none…
Connors Named New Hawai‘i Attorney General
Governor David Ige announced today that he is appointing Clare Connors to be the attorney general of the State of Hawaiʻi.
135 Acres Donated for Protection of Rare Wildlife
After The Nature Conservancy acquired 4,000 acres next door at Honomalino in 1999—Akina decided that one day he would donate the land to TNC.
AAA: Hawai‘i Gas Prices Drop For Eighth Week
Gas price declines of up to 12 cents a gallon continued around the islands for the eighth week, according to the AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch.
DHHL, Enterprise Tech and Health Appointments Announced
Gov. Ige announced that he is reappointing the director and deputy at Dept. of Hawaiian Home Lands and is appointing a new state chief information officer.
Gabbard Delivers Message of Aloha at Honolulu Council Inauguration
Aunty Pilahi Paki said in 1962, that “the world will turn to Hawaiʻi as they search for world peace, because Hawaiʻi has the key – and that key is aloha.”
Study: Hawai‘i 4th Most Affected by Government Shutdown
Hawaiʻi is ranked 4th in the nation for the locations most affected by the latest federal government shutdown.
Search Suspended for Remaining Crewmember of Sincerity Ace
Good Samaritans from four merchant vessels were able to rescue 16 of the 21 Sincerity Ace crew who abandoned ship following a fire, Monday.
Mayor Mike Victorino Sworn Into Office
Maui County Mayor Mike Victorino took the oath of office on Wednesday morning from 2nd Circuit Chief Judge Joseph Cardoza.
Grounded Fishing Vessel in Marshall Islands
The 308-foot Chinese-flagged commercial fishing vessel Ou Ya Leng No. 6 ran aground on Taka Atoll in the Marshall Islands, on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2019.
Terminal Patient Becomes First to Request Prescription Under New Hawai‘i Law
Terminal cancer patient and medical aid-in-dying advocate John Radcliffe, today went on record as Hawaiʻi’s first individual to request a prescription for aid-in-dying medication under a new law that took effect on Jan. 1, 2019.
Maui Crime Dec. 23-29, 2018: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 10 burglaries, 17 vehicle thefts and 22 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Dec. 23 to 29, 2018.
Brown Water Advisory for DT Fleming, Maui
A Brown Water Advisory has been for DT Fleming Beach in West Maui.
Sentry Donates $25,000 to Maui United Way
Sentry announced it will donate $25,000 to Maui United Way, an organization helping to address Maui’s most vital needs through the impact areas of Education…
12 New Year’s Eve Fires on Maui, 4 Fireworks Related
Over a 24 hour period beginning New Year’s Eve at 3 p.m., the Maui Fire Department responded to 12 total fire related calls.
Montly Siren and EAS Test, Jan. 2
The State’s monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019 at 11:45 a.m.
Kula Man Dies in New Year Accident on Pūlehu Road
The collision occurred as a 2004 Honda CR-V multi-purpose vehicle was traveling southbound on Pūlehu Road attempting to negotiate a right curve in the roadway.
Maui Year in Review: Top Stories of 2018
Hurricanes, snow, a false missile and volcanic activity all made our list of top 20 stories in 2018. Here’s a recap of our top stories of 2018:
