Maui News
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.
Hirono Challenges Whitaker Appointment as Acting Attorney General
The complaint contends that the Constitution’s Appointments Clause requires that the Senate confirm high-level federal government officials before they exercise the duties of the office.
Three Hawai‘i Beaches Featured on Expedia’s Extraordinary List
Three Hawaiʻi beaches have been featured on a list of the 28 most extraordinary beaches in the world by Expedia.
UPDATE: Waterline Break Affects Traffic on Front Street
The closure of Front Street will extend from Kenui Street to Baker Street from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m.
What’s Up Ha‘ikū? What’s in the Pipeline? Meeting, Nov. 28
The meeting theme is “What’s Up in Haʻikū? What’s in the Pipeline?” and will feature updates on local infrastructure and community projects from state and county officials and local community members.
Study: Greenhouse Gas Triggering More Changes Than We Can Handle
The paper concludes urgently: “Overall, our analysis shows that ongoing climate change will pose a heightened threat to humanity that will be greatly aggravated if substantial and timely reductions of greenhouse gas emissions are not achieved.”
Maui Lane Closures for Nov. 17 to 23
There are lane closures on the Hāna and Piʻilani Highways this week as state crews continue road work in Keʻanae and Kīhei.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Nov. 18, 2018
May they rest in peace. Maui obituaries for the week of Nov. 18, 2018. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Adapts to Changes
The U. S. Geological Survey is looking into what next for Kīlauea.
Kīlauea Summit Collapses Have Similarities
U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists discuss historic similarities of Kīlauea summit collapses
Honolulu Shoppersʻ Holiday Budget Exceeds $700, New Report Finds
The personal finance website WalletHub recently released their rankings of holiday shopping budgets for cities in the US. Honolulu is ranked 226 out of 570 cities in the report. According to WalletHub, Honolulu shoppers have an average holiday shopping budget of $727. The average holiday spending is expected to reach over $1,000 this year, about […]
Nearly 200 Students Tackle Hawaiʻi’s Energy Challenges
Nearly 200 students from across the state participated in the Blue Planet Foundation’s 2018 Student Energy Summit, which was held from Sunday to Monday at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center. The summit gave these middle and high school students the chance to tackle real world clean energy issues through interactive workshops and hands-on challenges. “I learned […]
Maui Brewing Co Wins Architecture Design Award
AIA Honolulu announced the 60th Annual Design Awards from the best of 44 recently completed and unbuilt architectural projects in Hawaiʻi.
Astronomers View Black Holes in Merging Galaxies
Two supermassive black holes, nestled at the center of each of the galaxies, are now excitingly close, giving astronomers the best view yet of the pair marching toward coalescence into one mega black hole.
Health Department to Hold Public Hearings on Proposed Changes for School Requirements
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) has scheduled public hearings on the counties of Kaua‘i, Maui and Hawai‘i. The DOH is holding these hearings to gather public comments on the proposed amendments to Title 11, Chapter 157, “Examination and Immunization,” which includes health examination and immunization requirements for school attendance in Hawai‘i. Scheduled hearings […]
PUC Chair to Retire at End of Year
Randall Iwase, chair of the Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission will resign from his post, effective Dec. 28, 2018.
4,200 Solar Panels Installed at HNL Airport Parking Garage
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has completed the installation of 4,260 new solar panels on the 7th floor of the Terminal 1 parking garage at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Hawai‘i Judiciary Recognizes Lawyer Lance Collins
The Hawai‘i Bar Association and the Supreme Court of Hawai‘i recognized Lance D. Collins, a solo private practitioner with his practice primarily on the island of Maui, for his pro bono counsel work.
Brandon Arakawa Named Maui District Teacher of the Year
Maui’s Brandon Arakawa was named Maui District Teacher of the Year as part of the annual recognition and awards issued by the state Department of Education.
Maui Startup Weekend Maui Kicks Off Friday
Startup Weekend Maui kicks off at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, at Maui Economic Development Board’s Malcolm Center in Kīhei.
