Maui News
Former Maui Nursery Bookkeeper Sentenced for Wire Fraud
Thelma Pascua-Suyat, 64, of Maui was sentenced in federal court on Monday to a 3-year 7-month jail term for wire fraud.
Off-road Vehicle Damages Silverswords and Trail at Haleakalā Summit
On the morning of Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, Haleakalā National Park law enforcement rangers observed tire tracks leaving the paved road at Haleakalā’s summit.
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Festivals of Aloha: Lāna‘i Winners; Upcoming Schedule for Hāna and Moloka‘i
This year’s 2019 Festival of Aloha has now reached the half way point. Next, the festival heads to Moloka‘i and Hāna in East Maui. The remaining schedule is as follows:
Maui Ocean Center Appoints Toni Rojas as Director of Marketing
Maui Ocean Center has appointed Toni Rojas as its new Director of Marketing.
Reminder: Monthly Siren Emergency Alert Test, Oct. 1, 2019
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for TODAY, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 at 11:45 a.m.
Wildland Firefighting Training Scheduled in Central Maui
The Maui County Fire Department will be conducting wildland firefighting training in the Central Maui area from Sept. 30 to Oct. 7.
Maui Crime Stoppers Looking for Arsonist(s) Who Set Vehicles Ablaze Sunday
According to Maui police two of the vehicles set on fire were abandoned and two others were owned by a business. One vehicle was reported stolen.
Hawaiian Homes is Expanding its Housing Options
A new rule will allow the Department of Hawaiian Homelands to offer multi-family units, kūpuna homes, and rental housing options.
Maui Lane Closures: Sept. 28 to Oct. 4
Here’s a list of road work and lane closures for Maui for the week of Sept. 28 to Oct. 4, 2019. All projects are weather permitting.
Maui Sees Rise in Visitor Spending and Arrivals
According to the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, more visitors came to Maui in August compared to last year. They also stayed longer and spent more per day.
Philippine Flag Raising Ceremony to Kick Off Filipino-American History Month
A Philippine Flag Raising Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. in front of the County Building to kick off the month of October as Filipino-American History Month.
Rare Kiwikiu Birds Translocation Planned on Maui
The team will move the birds from the Maui Bird Conservation Center into temporary release aviaries at the Nakula release site in mid-October.
Hawai‘i Life Accepting Applications for Kua‘āina Mauka Residential Workforce Housing
Hawai‘i Life Real Estate Brokers and TY Property Development LLC recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Kuaʻāina Mauka, a 32-unit residential community in Pukalani.
Accepting Applications for Carpentry Program on Maui and Moloka‘i
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement announced the expansion of its carpentry program to Maui and Molokaʻi.
Committee Approves $16.7 Million For East-West Center
The Senate Appropriations Committee last week approved $16.7 million in federal funding for the East-West Center. Sen. Schatz worked to maintain full funding.
The 97th Maui Fair Parade Announces 2019 Grand Parade Marshalls
The 97th Maui Fair is honored to announce the 2019 Maui Fair Grand Parade Marshalls, the Little League World Series Champions, Maui’s own “Central Maui Senior Little League All-Star Team,” and West Region Champions “Central East Maui Little League.”
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Sept. 29
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Sept. 29, 2019. May they Rest In Peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Maui Walk Raises $18K for Suicide Prevention Efforts
A crowd of a couple hundred marched through Keōpūolani Park on Saturday to shed light on suicide prevention.
Astronomers on Maunakea Detect Oldest Known Galaxy Cluster
An international team of astronomers has discovered the oldest known protocluster.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Maʻalaea Bay
The National Weather Service has issued a small craft advisory for Maʻalaea Bay.
