Maui News
Legislative Committees Overlook Hawai‘i Cannabis Bill
A Hawai‘i cannabis legalization bill died when lawmakers didn’t consider it in time for a deadline on Friday, March 1, 2019.
Unmanned Kayak Found in West Maui Waters
A Response Boat crew from Station Maui recovered the kayak and searched for the possible occupant between Launiupoko Beach Park and McGregor Point in West Maui.
Upper Kula Water System to Return to Chloramines Use
The Maui County DWS will switch the distribution system disinfectant for the Upper Kula water system from chlorine back to chloramines on or about March 15.
7.0-M Quake Rattles Peru
There was no tsunami threat to the state of Hawai‘i because the quake was to deep.
Courts Restrict Censorship of Government Social Media Accounts
Public officials must avoid inadvertently or purposefully censoring constituents by blocking them or deleting their comments based on their viewpoints.
MISSING: Samuel Beach, 19, Maui
Maui Crime Stoppers is requesting any assistance from the public regarding a reported missing person.
How Do Lava Flows Cool & How Long Does It Take?
This is a difficult question to answer, because the initial eruptive temperatures along with many different factors can influence the rate of cooling.
Oregon Becomes First to Pass Statewide Rent Control Bill
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has signed the first mandatory statewide rent control bill in the U.S.
Ige Proclaims 2019 Year of Indigenous Language
Hawaiʻi’s indigenous language, ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, went from less than 30 speakers under the age of 18, in 1984 to a thriving language with 25,000+ speakers today.
Hawai‘i Winter Storm Breaks Wave Height Records
A strong low pressure system with an exceptionally close approach to the Hawaiian Islands chain caused record-breaking wave heights on Feb. 10.
Schatz Introduces Census Data Improvement Bill
Sen. Schatz introduced the ‘Census IDEA Act’, a piece of legislation that aims to improve and ensure the accuracy of the 2020 census.
Maui Gas Prices Increase Slightly
In Kahului, the average price is $3.57—two cents higher than last weed, two cents higher than on this date last month and 36 cents lower than on this date a year ago.
DOE Alerts Parents About Dangerous Social Media Challenge
The Hawai‘i DOE sent a memo to parents on Feb. 27 regarding renewed concerns about a potentially dangerous social media challenge targeting young people.
FBI Arrests Unruly Passenger on Hawaiian Airlines Flight
The FBI reported on the evening of Feb. 27, 2019, that it arrested an “unruly passenger” aboard Hawaiian Airlines Flight 459, headed for Korea.
Senators Ask Trump to Abandon Plan to Form Anti-Science Panel
Fifteen senators called on Trump to abandon plans to form an internal group refuting the scientific consensus about growing threats from climate change.
Hawaiʻi DOE Seeks Sponsors for Summer Food Program
The Summer Food Service Program is seeking sponsor organizations to provide children in low-income communities with free meals during the summer.
Small Craft Advisory Issued for Maui County
A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, for Maui County Windward Waters-Maui County Leeward Waters-Ma‘alaea…
Maui Electric Emergency Repairs at ʻĪao Valley Road This Evening
Maui Electric will do emergency repairs that will require a road closure tonight, from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m., at the cross-section of ʻĪao Valley and Alu roads.
Kīhei Roadwork Interrupts Maui Bus Service
The closure of South Kīhei Road for resurfacing work from Kūlanihākoʻi to Kauhaʻa streets has temporarily resulted in the closure of eight bus stops in Kīhei
Two Visitors Pulled Unresponsive From West Maui Waters
Maui firefighters responded to two separate incidents on Wednesday, Feb. 27, in which swimmers were pulled from the ocean unresponsive in West Maui. Both individuals are believed to be visitors from China.
