Maui News
Health Department: State on Target to Reach Renewable Energy Goal
According to the Hawaiʻi Department of Healthʻs “Hawai‘i Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report,” Hawaiʻi is on target to meet its greenhouse gas emissions goal for 2020. The report, which was prepared by the ICF International and the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization, indicates that the state is on track to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to […]
Maui Police Respond to Disturbance at MCCC
“Initial reports indicate inmates broke the fire sprinklers and have started a small fire in one module,” said Toni Schwartz, Public Information Officer at the Hawaiʻi Department of Public Safety
Kushi Takes Leadership of Maui Department of Corporation Counsel
First Deputy Corporation Counsel Edward Kushi has taken over management of Corporation Counsel while department head Patrick Wong is on administrative leave.
Maui Crime March 3-9, 2019: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to eight burglaries, eight vehicle thefts and 33 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from March 3 to 9, 2019.
Hawai‘i Suicide Prevention Statewide Conference
From 2013-17, 926 Hawai‘i residents died from suicide—25% of a total of 3,695 fatal injuries—outpacing car crashes, homicide, unintentional poisoning & drowning
Newly Named Malalani, Heavenly Garden in Kēōkea
The Kēōkea Homestead Farm Lots Association welcomes spring with a March 16 soft opening of its newly named Malalani, or heavenly garden, in Kēōkea town.
$257K Launiupoko Parking Lot Repaving Continues
A $257,000 project to repave two parking lots at Launiupoko Beach Park continues with work on the mauka side of the highway starting today.
Study: Kahului Ranks in Top 10 Hottest Secondary Home Markets in Nation
The study lumped the Kahului-Wailuku-and-Lahaina areas into one category and said 45% of the homes purchased there in 2017 were bought as non-primary dwellings.
Maui Humane Society Hosts Spring Slumber Party
The Maui Humane Society holds its first annual Spring Fling Slumber Party Fundraising event on Saturday, March 16, 2019.
Snorkeler Rescued at Kapalua Bay
A 56-year-old female was pulled from the water by unknown witnesses. Fire officials say the female was having difficulty breathing while snorkeling.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of March 10, 2019
May they rest in peace. Maui obituary notices for the week of March 10, 2019. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
BREAKING: Corporation Counsel Patrick Wong on Administrative Leave
Wong was arrested early Saturday, March 9, by police at a residence in Wailuku. He was charged with abuse of a household member and has since posted bail.
Coast Guard, Good Samaritans Respond to Vessel Taking on Water off Lānaʻi
The Coast Guard and good Samaritans assisted the crew of the 63-foot catamaran Kaulana after it reportedly struck a rock off Mānele Bay, Saturday morning.
Police Department Urges Roadway Awareness
The Maui Police Department is reminding the public to practice roadway safety. According to the department, both drivers and pedestrians need to stay alert and avoid distractions while traveling on roadways. Every hour and a half, a pedestrian is killed in a traffic collision in the US, according to MPD. In 2016, 5,376 pedestrians were […]
How is Lava Flow Thickness Measured and Why Does it Matter?
Eruption rate is probably the best measure of volcanic activity, and the first step in that calculation is to measure lava flow thickness and area.
WalletHub Ranks Hawaiʻi 9th Best State for Women
WalletHub released a report called 2019ʻs Best & Worst States for Women, which ranks Hawaiʻi the ninth best state for women in the nation.
ʻĪao Valley State Monument Proposed Improvements Workshop
The DLNR Division of State Parks is hosting an open workshop meeting on Thursday March 14, 2019 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku for attendees to discuss their insights, concerns and recommendations directly to project staff on improvements made to ʻĪao Valley State Monument.
Night Sky Photography Workshop at Haleakalā
A free night sky photography workshop will be held by astrophotographer Stan Honda at the Haleakalā National Park Visitor Center on March 23, 2019 at 5 p.m.
Pace University Students Film Hawai‘i Documentary
Pace University students are headed to Hawaiʻi to film a documentary capturing the ways in which the Kīlauea volcano has impacted life in the islands.
2019 Lāna‘i Mouflon Sheep Hunting Season Begins
Applications for the 2019 Lānaʻi mouflon sheep hunting season will be available at all Division of Forestry and Wildlife Offices beginning Monday, March 18th.
