Maui News
Puʻunēnē Structure Fire Destroys Abandoned Home
Crews arrived to find an old plantation home fully involved in fire, across the street from the Puʻunēnē Post Office.
Helemano Wilderness Area Bought for Conservation
The Trust for Public Land and the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), recently bought 2,882 acres of the Central Oʻahu forest and fallow lands from Dole Food Company. According to the DLNR, this purchase will provide Oʻahu residents new outdoor recreational opportunities, while protecting Central O‘ahu’s […]
Hirono, Hanabusa Lead Resolution to Recognize Filipino American History Month
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono and Rep. Colleen Hanabusa recently introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution in the US Senate to recognize the month of October as Filipino American History Month. According to Sen. Hironoʻs press secretary, the resolution acknowledges the key role Filipino Americans play in shaping our country. “In Hawaiʻi, we see the many contributions […]
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Oct. 28, 2018
May they rest in peace. Maui obituaries for the week of October 28, 2018. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
DLNR Seeks Two Suspects in Possible Stream Poisonings
The DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) is asking for help in identifying two men they suspect are connected with the recent poisonings of several East Hawai‘i streams. Hundreds of dead Tahitian prawns were found in these streams shortly after the men were seen on surveillance cameras at the Hawai‘i Tropical Botanical Garden, […]
Hawaiʻiʻs Congressional Delegation Pushes for Hurricane Lane Recovery Funding
Hawai‘i’s congressional delegation urged President Donald Trump to act swiftly on Gov. David Ige’s request for individual assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for residents harmed by Hurricane Lane. FEMA’s individual assistance programs help affected residents access critical federal funding and resources to recover. “Over the past five months, all four of Hawai‘i’s […]
Maui E-Cycling Issues Closure Schedule
E-Cycling, the county-sponsored electronics recycling program, will temporarily suspend operations at its Wailuku facility during various times through January.
UH to Receive Nearly $1 Million for Aquaculture Improvement
US Sen. Brian Schatz recently announced that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will award $932,770 to the University of Hawai‘i’s (UH) Sea Grant College Program. The grant will fund two aquaculture programs that aim to help farm high value moi, as well as establish a new program that will integrate UHʻs existing aquaculture research. […]
Maui Humane Society Begins Renovations
The Maui Humane Society (MHS) will begin renovations on the cat building and critter corner on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018.
Fifteen Students Graduate From MEOʻs Business Course
MEO’s Business Development Center held a graduation luncheon for 15 of its Core Four Business Planning students on Tuesday, Oct. 16. MEO BDC’s Core Four Business Planning is a 36 hour business plan writing course that provides real time information on starting, operating, and growing a successful business in Maui County. At the luncheon, the […]
Hawaiʻi Hotels Top Nationwide Competitors
Through the first three quarters of 2018, Hawaiʻi hotels statewide saw increases in revenue per available room (RevPAR) and average daily rate (ADR), with flat occupancy. According to the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA), these rises kept the Hawaiian Islands competitive with other domestic and international hotels. The HTA recently released these findings in its Hawaiʻi […]
Community Volunteers Needed for Kula Vine Removal
Maui Green and Beautiful, a non-profit organization, is seeking volunteers to remove invasive Glycine vines in the Kula area on Sunday, October 28 from 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Hāna Metals & Electronics Recycling Event Set for Nov. 1–3
A Hāna Metals and Electronics Recycling Event for East Maui residents will be held at the Hāna Landfill from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 1 to 3, 2018.
Kīlauea 2018 Marks Watershed for Volcano Science
This latest chapter in Kīlauea’s remarkable story is still unfolding, but already it’s clear that 2018 marks a watershed for volcano science, not only in Hawaii but also worldwide.
Kamehameha Schools and Microsoft Enter Technology Partnership
Kamehameha Schools has established a technology partnership with Microsoft to help its students gain skills to prepare for a highly competitive work environment.
Halloween Safety Tips for Hawaiʻi Pedestrians and Drivers
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation advises motorists to to plan out their routes ahead of time and be especially cautious for pedestrians and other roadway users during Halloween.
HIDOE Resumes Payment to Vendors After System Upgrade Disruption
On Oct. 6, the system underwent a critical upgrade, which encountered complications and resulted in a disruption of service. Primarily, payments to vendors are being affected by the outage.
Kailua-Kona Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Production of Child Pornography
A 46-year-old man from Kailua-Kona on Hawaiʻi Island was sentenced to more than 24 years in prison for the production of child pornography of two minor females.
Makawao Public Library Temporarily Closed
Before opening to the public on Tuesday morning, library staff discovered several ceiling tiles had unexpectedly dropped and broken apart.
New Backcountry Wood Lockers Reduce Need for Helicopters at Haleakalā
Park rangers say Haleakalā National Park’s new wood lockers will promote responsible use of firewood, ensure that all visitors have plenty of wood (three logs per night), and will reduce noise pollution and wildlife disturbance in the crater, which is Congressionally designated Wilderness and world famous for being one of the quietest places on earth.
