Maui News
Visitor Fatality in Haleakalā National Park
A visitor to Haleakalā National Park on Maui suffered a medical emergency and died on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
Maui Crime Dec. 9-15, 2018: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 10 burglaries, 12 vehicle thefts and 25 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Dec. 9 to 15, 2018.
Thrill Craft, Tow-in Training at UH Maui College
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College is offering two upcoming consecutive thrill craft and ocean safety training certification classes.
Families Sought to Foster Shelter Animals Through Christmas
Many times, foster families fall in love and end up adopting their foster pets, but even if they don’t, the information received is invaluable to the…
Hawai‘i Dam Information Now Online
The newly updated Dam Inventory Management System is now available online with access to dam evacuation zone maps.
Leasehold Sale of Rental Housing Portfolio Expected to Close in 2019
The defective building siding at Honokōwai Kauhale will be replaced, as will the exterior stair systems.
Donation Drive For Animals Affected by Fireworks
A collection drive to aid animals distressed by fireworks will be held on Saturday, Dec. 22 in the parking lot of the Kahului Shopping Center from 9a to 4p.
Maui Blood Drive Taking Place This Week
The Blood Bank of Hawaiʻi is conducting a Blood Drive on Maui this week at Maui Economic Opportunity. Donating blood can help save three lives in Hawaiʻi.
Habitat Maui’s ReStore Temporarily Closed Starting Dec. 22
The new facility is about a quarter mile away and on the same side of Lower Main Street as Habitat’s present location.
Harry Potter Now Available in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
Fans of Harry Potter now have the chance to read the world famous book in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa faculty member Richard Keao NeSmith recently released Harry Potter a Me Ka Pōhaku Akeakamai, an ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, or Hawaiian language, translation of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. NeSmith, who teaches […]
Rep. Gabbard Recognizes 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard spoke on the House floor to recognize the 50th anniversary of Special Olympics Hawai‘i on Tuesday. “Today, I rise to recognize Special Olympics Hawai‘i, celebrating 50 years of service to our community. Since their founding in 1968, they have changed lives and served as an indispensable source of strength and empowerment for […]
Hikianalia Approaches Honolulu
After 18 days of sailing from San Diego, the crew of Hikianalia spotted northern Oʻahu just after sunrise Tuesday morning. The estimated time that the canoe would arrive at the Marine Education Training Center at Sand Island was sometime between 8 p.m. and midnight that evening. “We’ve spotted the north side of Oʻahu, just after […]
Maui College Hosts First Street Market
Last Thursday, the Maui Food Technology Center hosted their first Maui Street Market at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College.
Christmas Tree-Cycling & E-Cycling Services Offered
The County of Maui reminds residents that a variety of programs are available for recycling Christmas trees and electronics during this holiday season.
Land Board to Hold Hearings on Boat Harbor Fee Hikes
The Board of Land & Natural Resources (BLNR) approved the DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreationʻs (DOBOR) proposal to hold public hearings on the proposed fee hikes at small boat harbors. The proposed increases include mooring, utility, facility, storage, ramp, and commercial permit fees. DOBOR last increased the fees for utilities and facilities at […]
Free Public Lecture on Pacific Humpback Whales, Dec. 18
Pacific Whale Foundation’s Chief Scientist Jens Currie will be a featured speaker at Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary on Dec. 18.
Hawai‘i Ranks as 7th Most Valuable US Port in Seafood Landed
The National Marine Fisheries Service today released its Fisheries of the United States, 2017 report, with Honolulu continuing as the 7th most valuable US port.
January is Volcano Awareness Month
Launched in 2010 and held every year since, “Volcano Awareness Month” is one way that the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) promotes the importance of understanding the volcanoes on which we live.
Hirono Votes to End US Support for Saudi-Led War in Yemen
US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) voted today to pass a resolution to end US involvement in the Saudi-led war in Yemen.
Credit Union Awards $40K to Hawai‘i Teachers
Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union has granted $40,000 in grants to Hawaiʻi teachers this year, doubling its annual $20,000 grant award.
