Maui News
Coast Guard Looking for Owner of Dive Float Found off Kāʻanapali Beach
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of a dive float found approximately a quarter mile off Kāʻanapali Beach today.
Mountain Rescue ‘Īao Valley State Park
Emergency responders were dispatched to ʻĪao Valley State Park on Tuesday afternoon for a report of a 19-year-old female from Austria who suffered a laceration to her head after falling from a rock.
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Maui Schools on List of Those With Largest Enrollment
Maui High School was the fifth largest in the state with 2,082 students; Maui Waena is the fifth largest intermediate school in the state with 1,162 students; Kahului is the fourth largest elementary school with 933 students and Kīhei Charter School is the fifth largest charter school in the state with 689 students.
Red “Closed” Placard Issued to Asian Cuisine & Sushi Bar on Maui
An inspection of the restaurant was conducted on Sept. 9, 2019 in response to an anonymous customer complaint. A red placard has been posted at the establishment to protect public health.
Manpower Shortage Results in Missed Trash Pickup in Ha‘ikū
Due to a personnel shortage, a scheduled refuse route today in the Haʻikū area has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019.
Huli Huli Chicken Vendor in Ukumehame Operating Under Special Event Permit
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino received a question posed by a Maui resident as part of his Ask the Mayor weekly column, inquiring, “How does the ‘pop-up’ tent kitchen in the ʻUkumahame/Olowalu area get to operate on what appears to be state land for weeks at a time?”
STEM Stars Honored by Maui Economic Development Board
Maui County’s outstanding Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) stars were showcased during the annual Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction, “Pathways to Our Future.”
Eight Citations Issued at Maui Convoy; Aloha ‘Āina Observance Planned in October
Maui police issued a total of eight traffic citations during a Mauna Convoy at Kahului Airport on Monday afternoon.
‘Living Treasure’ Sam Kaʻai to Speak at Farmers Meeting
The next meeting for the Hawaiʻi Farmers Union Unitedʻs Mauna Kahalawai chapter will feature Hawaiian cultural practitioner Sam Kaʻai.
Hawaiʻi Named Happiest State in the Nation
WalletHub compared the states across 31 key indicators of happiness to determine where Americans had the highest satisfaction with life.
Boat Harbor Fee Hikes to Help Delayed Maintenance
Fees for Hawaiʻiʻs small boat harbors and boating facilities will increase soon, a press release from the Department of Land and Natural Resources announced.
Power Outage Reported on Molokaʻi
The West Molokaʻi area is experiencing a power outage, according to an announcement from the county.
Brush Fire Reported in Maʻalaea
Fire crews are responding to a brush fire that was reported on North Kīhei Road.
Cooke Memorial Pool Closed Oct. 1-3 For Cleaning
The Department of Parks and Recreation apologizes for any inconveniences from the closure.
War Memorial Complex Offices Closure
The War Memorial Complex Offices will be closed from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sept. 19 for internal training. The offices and facilities will reopen at 10 a.m.
Hāna Metals and Electronics Recycling Event, Oct. 3-5
The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management will operate a Hāna Metals and Electronics Recycling Event for East Maui residents from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 3 to 5, 2019, at the Hāna Landfill.
Committee Votes in Favor of Settling Lahaina Injection Wells Case
Late Friday night, a majority of the Maui County Council voted in favor of a settlement to withdraw the county’s appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the federal Clean Water Act’s protections against ocean pollution from the county’s Lahaina wastewater plant.
Protest Convoy on Maui Planned from Lahaina to Kahului Airport at 1 p.m.
Police say the traffic alert was issued due to the potential for a planned protest convoy from Lahaina to the Kahului Airport beginning at 1 p.m. today (Monday, Sept. 9, 2019).
UPDATE: Firefighters Extinguish Smoking Stump Off Honoapiʻilani
Reports of a brush fire on Honoapiʻilani Highway this afternoon turned out to be a single smoking stump.
