Maui News
Isaac Hale Kepo‘okalani Beach Park at Pohoiki to Reopen on Dec. 6
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation will reopen Isaac Hale Beach Park, also known as Pohoiki Beach Park, at 1 p.m. on Dec. 6
21st Lahaina Banyan Tree Lighting Ceremony
The LahainaTown Action Committee will host the 21st Annual Lighting of the Banyan Tree in downtown Lahaina on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018.
Home Health by Hale Makua Celebrates 50 Years on Maui
Since opening its doors in 1968, Home Health by Hale Makua has cared for over 25,000 individuals and provided over one million home visits
Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue Expand Codeshare Agreement
Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue today announced an expanded codeshare agreement that allows travelers from dozens of cities to connect to the Hawaiian Islands via Boston’s Logan International Airport starting in April.
Search Initiated for Owner of Paddle Board off Nāpili, Maui
A search has been launched for the owner of a blue and white paddle board found adrift off Maui’s Nāpili coast on Tuesday.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Awards $3.56 Million to Support 130 Programs
A total of seven programs in Maui County received funding including: the Moloka‘i Land Trust; Ma Ka Hāna Ka Ike Building Program; Coral Reef Alliance; The Nature Conservancy; Maui Nui Botanical Gardens; Friends of Auwahi Forest Restoration Project; and the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council.
Finals Day at Beachwaver Maui Pro and Jaws Challenge Called ON
The Beachwaver Maui Pro at Honolua and the Jaws Challenge at Peʻahi on Maui have been called ON.
20-30 Foot Surf Forecast, Forces Closure of Baldwin Beach Park
Baldwin Beach Park remains closed all day today as dangerous surf and flooding conditions pose safety concerns in the area.
Gilmore Claims 7th Surfing World Title at Beachwaver Maui Pro
Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) claimed an historic seventh World Surfing Title at Honolua Bay on Maui. Gilmore’s incredible achievement comes following remaining challenger Lakey Peterson’s (USA) early elimination from the Beachwaver Maui Pro, the final stop on the 2018 World Surf League Women’s Championship Tour.
Inspector General Report Released on False Missile Alert Incident
The report identified a number of areas of concern for Hawaiʻi’s alert system and alert systems across the country—such as FEMA not requiring that alert software have the ability to preview or cancel alerts.
East Maui Taro Festival Awarded OHA ‘Ahahui Grant
The East Maui Taro Festival has been awarded a $7,000 grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to hold the 27th Annual East Maui Taro Festival on April 13.
Four Sought in Alleged Mā‘alaea Jewelry Theft
Maui Crime Stoppers says the individuals are suspected of being involved in the theft of several pieces of jewelry on Oct. 6, 2018 from UʻI MAKANA in Māʻalaea.
Green Alert: 2018 JAWS Challenge at Pe‘ahi, Maui
Today, the World Surf League Big Wave Tour has issued a Green Alert for the Jaws Challenge at Peʻahi, Hawaiʻi to run on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018.
State Unemployment Rate at 2.3 Percent in October
According to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, the not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the county of Maui was 2.6 percent.
Beachwaver Maui Pro and Jaws Challenge at Pe‘ahi Called ON
The Beachwaver Maui Pro and the Jaws Challenge at Peʻahi, Hawaii have been called ON for a 7:35 a.m. HST start today (Monday, Nov. 26, 2018).
Hawaiʻi Demands Civil Rights Protections for Transgender People
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Russell A. Suzuki joined a coalition of 20 state attorneys general urging the Trump Administration to protect Transgender civil rights.
Hawaii Island’s Air Quality Improves
Since the sharp drop in Kīlauea’s volcanic activity and gas emissions in early August 2018, there has been dramatic improvement in the Island’s air quality.
West Maui Kumuwa Hosts a Successful Ocean-Friendly Car Wash
The West Maui Kumuwai campaign was able to host Maui’s first ocean-friendly charity car wash.
Structure Fire Kahului
South Papa Avenue is temporarily closed between Kea Street and Holua Street due to a structure fire. Emergency crews are on scene. Motorists should avoid the area and use an alternate route.
Winning Maui Entrepreneurs Showcase Business Potential in Food Innovation
Three of Maui’s most innovative food businesses walked away with the top awards at the Maui Food Industry X-celerator Program 6th “Pitch” event at UHMC.
