Maui News
Hawaiʻiʻs Unemployment Rate at 2.2 Percent in September
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) recently announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for September was 2.2 percent. According to the DLIR, the unemployment rate for Maui County was 2.5 percent, compared to 2.1 percent in August. The unemployment rate for the island of Maui was 2.3 percent, 6.8 percent […]
Hawaiʻi Named 2nd Least Politically Engaged State
WalletHub recently released its 2018’s Most & Least Politically Engaged States report, which names Hawaiʻi the second least politically engaged state in the US.
Hilo Doctor and Four Employees Charged in 43-Count Indictment
A doctor and four employees from the Bade Medical Clinic, located in Hilo, Hawaiʻi were indicted by a federal grand jury.
Farmers Union to Host 8th Annual Conference
The Hawaiʻi Farmers Union United will host their eighth annual HFUU Conference from Oct. 26 to Oct. 28 at Oko‘a Farms in Kula.
Hawaiʻiʻs Low-Income Taxpayers Carry 2nd-Highest Tax Rate, New Study Finds
The incomes of the bottom fifth income earners in Hawaiʻi are the fifth lowest in the nation, according to a new study. The study, called Who Pays? A Distributional Analysis of the Tax Systems in All 50 States, analyzed tax systems in all 50 states. The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy released the study, […]
“Maui” Film, Previously “Kuleana” Goes to Market with Foreign Sales Distributor
Brian Kohne, a 2015 Writers Immersive fellow, will also be taking his award-winning motion picture, “Maui” (previously known as “Kuleana”), to the market with a foreign sales distributor, American Cinema International.
Maui Electric Work Requires Hansen Rd Closure on Nov. 1
Maui Electric will be doing upgrades to electrical equipment that will require a road closure to all traffic along Hansen Road between Hāna Highway and Pūlehu Road on Thursday, Nov. 1, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Waterline Break on Wākea Avenue in Kahului
Due to a 12-inch waterline break in Kahului this morning, Wākea Avenue in Kahului will be restricted to one lane traffic only between Lono and Kamehameha Avenues.
Fire Investigator Called for Morning Brush Fires in Māʻalaea
The Honoapiʻilani Highway is now reopened after a brush fire in Māʻalaea near Mile 7, forced the temporary closure of the highway between 2:45 and 4:45 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018.
Pacific Media Group Kahului Job Fair, Oct. 27
Pacific Media Group will hold its 19th Holiday Job Fair this Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center.
2.5 Tons of Plastic Collected in Kaho‘olawe Cleanup
In addition to branded food and personal care items, much of the plastic found on Kaho‘olawe was discarded commercial fishing gear.
SURVEY: Kīlauea Eruption Caused Nearly $28 M in Damage
Farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers on Hawaiʻi Island said the recent eruptions of Kīlauea have caused almost $28 million in damage.
Wailuku Named One of the Most Instagram-Worthy Destination in US
Expediaʻs CarRentals.com recently named Wailuku one of the most Instagram-worthy destinations in the United States. Wailuku was one of seven other locations in the US that made it on to the list. CarRentals.com created their list of most Instagram worthy destinations using the hashtags #mostbeautiful and #instagramworthy. “Tucked away in the interior of Maui at […]
Hikianalia Greeted by Huge Crowd at Dana Point
More than 100 canoe paddlers, boaters and other water enthusiasts converged outside Dana Point to escort the Hikianalia and crew members into port.
High Surf Advisory Extended for South-Facing Maui Shores
The National Weather Service has EXTENDED the HIGH SURF ADVISORY for SOUTH-FACING SHORES OF MAUI COUNTY until 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26.
Eyewitness Describes ‘Ill-Advised Beach Landing’
“Ocean conditions warranted much more caution than was taken by the outrigger’s steersman and crew members,” the witness said.
VIDEO: Hawai‘i Tour Helicopter Wreckage Retrieved
The wreckage of a Robinson R44 helicopter was airlifted out of waist-deep water in Kaneohe Bay just before noon on Oct. 23.
Waterline Break to Affect Traffic on Lower Honoapi‘ilani, Oct. 23
A waterline break has occurred on Lower Honoapi‘ilani Road in West Maui. The road will be closed this afternoon as soon as the crew arrives from Kahului.
County Sets Up Website for Feedback on Kīhei Transportation Needs
The Department of Public Works has launched a website to generate feedback from residents who interested in the improvement of the traveling experience in Kīhei.
Pā‘ia Activist Crowned PETA’S Sexiest Vegan Over 50
Pā’ia resident Carlos Garcia has been named the winner of PETA Prime’s 2018 Sexiest Vegan Over 50 contest.
