Maui News
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.
Hawai‘i Woman Hits $930,000 Jackpot at Main Street Station
A Hawaiʻi resident turned a stop at Boyd Gaming’s Main Street Station Casino Brewery Hotel into a $931,640 payday when she hit the jackpot on Aristocrat’s Madonna™ slot game on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019.
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County to Collect Appliances, Metals on Lānaʻi
The Department of Environmental Management will host a white goods and metals collection event on Lānaʻi later this month.
Drivers Asked To Exercise Caution Ahead of ‘Noodle Ride’
The Maui Bicycling League will be hosting a “Noodle Ride” next weekend to demonstrate how to safely pass bicyclists on roadways.
Nine Maui Hawaiian Cultural Programs Get HTA Funding
A total of nine Hawaiian cultural programs in Maui County were awarded funding through the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.
Windward Hotel Near Kahului Airport Proposed for Completion in 2023
The applicant, R.D. Olson Development, says the hotel will primarily serve users of the Kahului Airport, as well as others requiring accommodation in Central Maui.
Maui High’s Band is Headed to a Prestigious Competition, But they Need Help Getting There
The Maui High School marching band is invited to perform at the Western Band Association’s Conquistador Classic next month in Chino, California.
3 Divers Rescued 30 Miles Off Kahului
Safety crews retrieved three, stranded divers about 30 miles northeast of Kahului on Monday afternoon.
The Humane Society is Offering Free Cat Adoptions
Due to a recent influx of cats, the Maui Humane Society will waive adoption fees for all adoptable cats six months or older for the rest of the month.
Maui Pre-Trial Felon Fails to Return to Maui Jail
Sheriffs on Maui are searching for pre-trial felon Richard Kealoha-Kaauwai. Kealoha-Kaauwai was issued a court ordered temporary, 3-day release to attend to a personal matter.
Roadwork Slated for South Maui
The Department of Public Works will begin a pavement preservation project in the Maui Meadows Subdivision on Oct. 15.
7th Rat Lungworm Case of 2019 Confirmed in Visitor to Hawai‘i Island
A case of rat lungworm disease was confirmed in an adult visitor to Hawai‘i Island, bringing to seven the total amount of confirmed cases of angiostrongyliasis in Hawai‘i so far this year.
Meeting on Maunakea Administrative Rules Moved to Hawaiʻi Island
The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents will decide on proposed administrative rules for managing land on Maunakea next month at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.
Mayor’s Community Budget Meeting Tonight in Kīhei
The Mayor’s Community Budget Meeting for South Maui takes place tonight, Oct. 8, at 5:30 p.m. at the Kīhei Community Center.
Target to Hire 1,000 Seasonal Team Members in Hawai‘i
National retailer, Target plans to hire more than 1,000 seasonal team members in Hawaiʻi this holiday season. The first of two national hiring events will take place in each Target store this weekend, Oct. 11-13, 2019.
Water Restored to 100 Kula Customers
An estimated 100 customers in Kula were without water overnight due to a valve problem at the Omaopio Tank.
Federal Rule Proposed to Protect Pacific Humpback Whale Habitat
Endangered Whales Threatened by Fishing Gear, Ship Strikes, Oil Spills
Original Hawaiian Homes Leases Near 99-Year Mark
The first leases awarded through the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act are approaching the 99-year lease limit.
NOAA Needs Help Counting Hawaiian Monk Seals
NOAA Fisheries is calling on all marine life enthusiasts to help them survey Mauiʻs shores for endangered Hawaiian monk seals.
Mā‘alaea Mauka Brush Fire Now 100% Contained
The Māʻalaea Mauka brush fire that started last week Wednesday, Oct. 2, is now 100% contained as of this morning, according to Maui fire officials.
