Maui News
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Memory of Maui’s Danny Mateo
These are the dates of the services for former Maui County Council Chairman Danny Mateo, who died on Sept. 24, 2019, at the age of 68. He served as a County Council member for 12 years from 2002 through 2013, eight as Council Chair. He recently retired as County Clerk.
Maui Fil-Am Heritage Festival: Saturday, Oct. 12
The Maui Fil-Am Heritage Festival takes place this Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center.
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Brig. Gen. Kenneth S. Hara Named Hawai‘i Adjutant General
Governor David Ige has appointed Brig. Gen. Kenneth S. Hara to be the Adjutant General for the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Defense.
Maui Nui Attainable Housing Forum, Oct. 15-16
Maui County and the Maui Chamber of Commerce will host a two-day Maui Nui Attainable Housing Forum, Oct. 15 and 16 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Flood Notifications Through Friday Afternoon
A flood warning is in effect for the island of Oʻahu until 7:30 a.m. due to heavy rain over west Oʻahu. A flash flood watch is also in effect for Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, and Oʻahu through this afternoon.
Lawsuit Alleges Failure to Protect Hawai‘i Cauliflower Coral
The Center reports that “Cauliflower coral coverage around Hawaiʻi declined by 36 percent from 1999 to 2012, and current conditions are expected to worsen that decline.”
Traffic Advisory: Pi‘ilani at Līpoa
Maui police are on the scene of a multi-vehicle accident on the Piʻilani Hwy near Līpoa Street. Motorists report heavy gridlock in the area. Tow trucks are en route. The accident was reported at around 10:38 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019.
Keālia Pond Celebrates National Wildlife Refuge Week, Oct. 14-20
Treat yourself with a visit to the Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge during National Wildlife Refuge Week, Oct. 14 to 20, 2018.
Why do so many deep earthquakes happen around Pāhala?
Currently, one of the most active areas of seismicity is Kīlauea’s lower Southwest Rift Zone. This area produces numerous deep earthquakes, mostly at depths of 25-40 km (15-25 miles), beneath the town of Pāhala
Hawai‘i Gas Prices Inch Down
In Kahului, the average price is $3.85, which is two cents lower than last Thursday, one cent higher than a month ago and 28 cents lower than on this date a year ago.
Consumer Protection Committees to Discuss “Youth Vaping Epidemic”
An informational briefing on the “youth vaping epidemic” will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 at the State Capitol.
Maui Plein Air Draws 24 Top Artists for 15th Annual Event
The Maui Arts League sponsors the 15th Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational in February 2020 features 24 award-winning landscape artists.
Documents on Maui Injection Well Case Accessible Online
Public documents regarding the County of Maui v. Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund, et al. (US Supreme Court Docket 18-260) are now available online.
$500,000 to Help Hawai‘i Businesses Reach Global Markets
US Senator Mazie Hirono of Hawaiʻi today announced more than $500,000 in federal grant funding from the US Small Business Administration to support the Hawaiʻi State Trade Expansion Program (HiSTEP).
Maui’s Latest Little Fire Ant Infestation Discussed
The Waihe‘e infestation is the fourteenth detection of little fire ants on the Valley Isle since 2009 and the second detection on Maui this year
Mauiʻs First Youth Vaping Forum to Feature National Experts
To address the rise in youth vaping, over 150 parents, students, educators, governmental officials, and experts will convene for Maui Countyʻs first-ever “Clearing the Cloud” symposium on Friday.
MPD Asks for Public’s Help in Identifying Paroling Authority Arson Suspect
The Maui Police Department has released surveillance video of a suspect who set burglarized and fire to the Hawaii Paroling Authority building on Wili Pa Loop in Wailuku on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 4:40 a.m.
Hirono Pushes to Reinstate DACA
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, the only immigrant currently serving in the U.S. Senate, is advocating to restore the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
Molokaʻi Residents Asked to Conserve Water Through Next Month
The Department of Water Supply is asking residents in Kaunakakai and Kawela on Molokaʻi to conserve water until mid-November.
Pacific Whale Foundation Spots Its First Whale of the Season
Pacific Whale Foundation’s Ocean Spirit spotted its first whale of the season this morning, Oct. 9, 2019 at exactly 11 a.m. The spotting was made in the ʻAuʻau Channel between Maui and Lānaʻi by PWF Captain Chris Walsh during a private Ocean Camp charter.
