Maui News
Kauaʻi Forest Bird Recovery Project Fundraising and Outreach Campaign
The Kauaʻi Forest Bird Recovery Project is starting an end-of-the-year fundraising and outreach campaign to help the native birds on the island recover their population.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Gifted $10K for Maui Mentor Center
Alexander & Baldwin has awarded a $10,000 grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaiʻi for its Maui Mentor Center.
2018 Maui Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive, Dec. 16
Last year SBU collected more than 45,000 toys and more than $36,000 in monetary donations, making the holidays brighter for scores of Hawaiʻi’s children.
Haleakalā Entrance Fee Waived Dec. 5, to Honor Former President George H. W. Bush
Haleakalā National Park on Maui will waive entrance fees on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 in honor of the memory of former President George H.W. Bush.
Maui’s Pools of ‘Ohe‘o to Re-Open on Dec. 6
The Pools of ʻOheʻo in the Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park will reopen on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 following a nearly two year closure.
Hawai‘i House Leadership, Committee Assignments Announced
House Speaker Scott K. Saiki today announced the House Leadership and committee assignments for the Thirtieth Legislature (2019-2020).
US Soldier Sentenced to 25 Years for Attempting to Provide Support to ISIS
“This is the first case in the State of Hawaiʻi where someone was convicted for providing material support to terrorism,” said Special Agent in Charge Kaul.
Qualcomm Ushers in Decade of 5G at Summit on Maui
Cristiano Amon, President of Qualcomm Technologies Inc shows off the world’s first 5G reference design smartphone at the company’s Snapdragon Summit on Maui.
California Man Dies, Pulled Unresponsive From Waters at Mākena
A man visiting from California died after being pulled unresponsive from waters at Maluaka Beach in Mākena on Monday morning.
UH Researchers: Pre-Clinical Trials Promising for New Zika Vaccine
University of Hawaiʻi researchers have successfully developed a vaccine candidate for the Zika virus, showing its effectiveness in protecting mice and monkeys.
Farm to School Program Features Kalo on Food Service Menu
The ‘Āina Pono Hawai‘i State Farm to School Program celebrated a milestone on Kauaʻi with ‘Ele‘ele Elementary School becoming the first Hawai‘i Department of Education school to officially serve kalo or taro in its food service menu.
Bioenergy Facility Investigated for Alleged Water Pollution Violation
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Clean Water Branch is pursuing an environmental enforcement action against Hū Honua in Pepe‘ekeo on Hawai‘i Island.
Successful Delay IRS Removal of AEDs from Honolulu Office
The IRS office in Honolulu and 45 other offices across the country will continue to have access to automatic external defibrillators following intervention from Senators Mazie K. Hirono and Brian Schatz in opposition to the IRS’ plan to remove the devices.
Officers Graduate From First-Ever DOCARE Academy
Six officers graduated from the first DLNR DOCARE Academy, an immersive, six-week training in conservation enforcement.
Emergency Relief Period Extended for Hawai‘i Island Lava Flow
Gov. David Ige signed a fifth supplementary emergency proclamation relating to the volcanic activity and lava flows in the Puna District of Hawai‘i County.
More Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Confirmed on Kauaʻi
Rapid ʻŌhi‘a Death (ROD), a disease killing ʻōhiʻa trees, has been confirmed at two new locations on Kaua‘i. Since ROD was discovered in Moloa‘a State Forest Reserve in 14 trees earlier this year, a team of scientists from state, federal, and private organizations has been working together to survey the island and develop response plans […]
2nd Inaugural Address: Gov. Ige Seeks to Transform Economy
During his inaugural address, Gov. Ige focused on three specific areas–Education, Housing and Sustainability–saying, “I believe our legacy will rest on how well we meet the challenges of the 21st century, and how well we begin to transform our economy.”
Schatz, Kilmer Demand All Underpaid Veterans be Reimbursed
Sen. Brian Schatz and Rep. Derek Kilmer sent a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs demanding that the department pay back an estimated 360,000 veterans who were underpaid. The letter comes following a new report stating that the VA will not reimburse veterans who were paid less than they were owed due to technical […]
Volunteers Needed for Māʻalaea Ditch Cleanup
The nonprofit Maui Nui Marine Resource Council is seeking volunteers to help remove trash from the stormwater ditch along the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Māʻalaea on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 9 to 11 a.m. Unless removed soon, the trash will likely end up in Māʻalaea Bay when winter rains arrive and stormwater flows through the ditch […]
Hirono Introduces Legislation to Address Health Disparities
Senator Mazie K. Hirono introduced a new bill last Friday in an effort to address health disparities. The Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA) of 2018, lays out a roadmap to address disparities among racial and ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ community, rural populations, and socioeconomically disadvantaged communities, according to Hironoʻs office. “Minority communities and other […]
