Maui News
UH Cancer Center Awarded $1.4M for E-Cigarette Research
The National Cancer Institute and the USFDA awarded a three-year, $1.4M grant for e-cigarette research to UHCC researcher Pallav Pokhrel.
Nearly 3 Million Visitors Came to Maui in 2017, New Report Finds
The number of visitors staying on Maui in 2017 rose 4% from 2016 to 2,744,994 visitors, according to the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authorityʻs 2017 Annual Visitor Research Report.
Kamehameha School New “Gathering Place” to Serve Maui County Region
Kamehameha Schools held a blessing to celebrate the opening of its new Maui, Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i regional office and community resource center in downtown Wailuku after completing renovations.
UPDATE: Landslide Forces Temporary Closure of Hāna Hwy in Wailua
Crews from the State Department of Transportation are working to clear a landslide on the Hāna Highway (360) at Mile 20.5 in Wailua.
Department of Education to Modernize Facilities Maintenance Program
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) is redesigning its facilities maintenance program to ensure that the department provides respectful learning environments and access to a quality public education for every student in the state. Superintendent Christina Kishimoto said the effort reflects the department’s commitment to making project data both understandable and publicly available. The […]
Body Found on Shoreline Near Kahakuloa
Maui firefighters were called to the Ohai Trail in the Kahakuloa area for reports of a body found on the shoreline.
12 Western Governors Taking Part in Winter Meeting on Big Island
The Western Governors’ Association will hold their 2018 Winter Meeting Dec. 11-13 at the Fairmont Orchid on the Big Island.
County Breaks Ground on New Maui Service Center
The County of Maui today broke ground on a new 60,000 square foot service center on a parcel located at the Maui Business Park in Kahului.
Maui’s Newest Affordable Housing Complex Breaks Ground
A light mist helped usher in a blessing at the site of Maui’s newest affordable housing complex in Central Maui today.
Mayor Kim to Undergo Surgery Friday to Alleviate Blockage
County officials say the purpose of the surgery is to alleviate claudication, or too little blood flow to the legs, caused by the narrowing of arteries supplying blood to the lower extremities.
UH Receives Lumina Grant to Support Adult Degree Completion
Lumina Foundation has awarded the University of Hawai‘i $400,000 to support adults who want to earn college degrees, certificates, and other quality credentials.
29th Annual Lahaina Thanksgiving Feast for Those in Need
The LahainaTown Action Committee with the help of local businesses and community members continues the tradition of feeding those in need in West Maui on Thanksgiving Day.
Schatz Wants Active Duty Border Troops Home for Thanksgiving
US Senator Brian Schatz urged Defense Secretary Mattis to send active duty servicemembers currently at the southern US border back to their home bases in time for Thanksgiving.
Maui County Wins National Arts Grant
As the only awardee in the state, Maui will receive $75,000 to support planning and implementation of pilot arts programming in Wailuku Town over two years.
Maui Prosecuting Attorney, Minatoya Dies
“He served with distinction taking on every task asked of him by the Prosecuting Attorney. He had a keen sense of justice, he was a dedicated public servant, and he did not suffer fools. He had strong opinions formed by values taught to him by his family. We will greatly miss his opinions and laughter.”
Local 5 Rejects Latest Offer by Kyo-Ya, Next Meeting Nov. 26
Unite Here Local 5 has rejected the latest offer from Kyo-ya as 2,700 Hawaiʻi hotel workers enter a sixth week of a strike at five hotels operated by Marriott.
Native Hawaiian Law Digital Archive Receives International Award
The University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa School of Law’s Ka Huli Ao Center for Excellence in Native Hawaiian Law received an international award for Punawaiola, a digital archive project dedicated to the collection of digitized Hawaiian kingdom historical and legal materials. Punawaiola is the first bilingual website at the UH law school and features many Hawaiian […]
Maui AIDS Foundation to Hold World AIDS Day Event
The Maui AIDS Foundation will host an event in honor of World AIDS Day 2018 on Saturday, Dec. 1, at ʻĪao United Church of Christ (ʻIao Congregational Church) in Wailuku. The event will begin at 3 p.m. and will be free for the general public. Parking is free and appetizers and refreshments will be provided. […]
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Calls to End US Military Support of War in Yemen
Last Wednesday, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard called on congress to vote against a Republican rule to block a vote on a bipartisan resolution that would have ended US military support for Saudi Arabiaʻs war in Yemen. The congresswoman also urged to bring the resolution to the floor for a vote. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is also co-leading […]
Input Sought on Maui Long Range Transportation Plan
Next steps include a public call for transportation projects, an evaluation of project benefits and tradeoffs, and a funding plan for prioritized projects.
