Maui News
Third Nominee Voted Down in Committee
The committee on Thursday voted against a recommendation of Will Spence as director of the Department of Housing and Human Concerns.
Registration for Junior Lifeguard Program Opens Next Friday
The County of Maui Department of Fire and the Public Safety announced that the registration process for their Junior Lifeguard Program will begin next Friday, Feb. 15. The department said that the program is capped at 15 participants each program session for every district. The program is open to keiki ages 12 to 17. The […]
Semi-Slug Found in Kohala Sparks Rat Lungworm Vigilance
A collection of Parmarion martensi, an invasive semi-slug, has been confirmed in the Kohala district of the Big Island
Kaneʻohe Bay Whale Carcass to Stay in Place
Given the challenges involved in extracting it from the shallow reef, the current plan of action is to leave the whale carcass in place at Kaneohe and monitor..
Kīhei HS Phase I: Construction Lane Closure
Goodfellow Bros. will be performing construction along Kūlanihākoʻi St for installation of underground utilities as part of work for the Kīhei HS project.
Part of Olinda Road Limited to One-Lane
Olinda Road in Makawao is limited to one-lane traffic today between Lumahai Pl and Makanoe Pl while Department of Water Supply personnel repair a standpipe.
No Tsunami Threat After 4.6 Hawai‘i Quake
There is NO tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a 4.6 earthquake reported at 9:07 a.m. on Feb. 7, 2019 approximately 111 miles SW of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi.
Online Vehicle Registrations Rise
Both Maui and Honolulu Counties are reminding drivers that they can register their motor vehicles online. Last year, 24, 852 Maui drivers renewed their vehicle registrations online, an 8% from the previous year, according to County of Maui Motor Vehicle and Licensing Administrator Lito Vila. Online vehicle registrations on Honolulu increased 11% last year […]
Special Weather Statement for Maui Through Weekend
A powerful low pressure system is expected to develop and move toward islands from the north over the weekend.
Bill Seeks 3.6% Pay Raise for Federal Workers
US Senator Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i today joined Congressman Gerry Connolly of Virginia in reintroducing the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act.
“Viral Video” of Skiers, Snowboarders on Mauna Kea Denounced
The incident involved professional athletes videotaping themselves skiing and snowboarding on Mauna Kea.
Legislature Revisits Holdover of Revocable Water Permits
The item surfaces as A&B ceased nearly 150 years of sugar production on Maui in 2016 and completed the sale of 41,000 acres of ag land to Mahi Pono in December.
Pā‘ia Relief Route Discussion Deferred Pending Funding
The environmental assessment for the Pāʻia Relief Route project has been placed hold as conversations continue on the prioritization of Maui capacity projects.
100 Years Old to Buy Cigarettes? Hawai‘i Bill Seeks Progressive Ban
HB1509 would progressively ban the sale of cigarettes by raising the minimum age of individuals to who may legally buy them to 100 years of age in 2024.
Committee Advances McClean, Votes Down Wong Appointment
A council committee advanced a recommendation of Michele McLean to the Dept of Planning, but voted down the mayor’s appointment of Pat Wong as Corp Counsel.
Southwest Airlines Completes First Validation Flight to Hawaii
The carrier’s first ever touchdown in the Hawaiian Islands comes as part of Southwest’s authorization process with the FAA to offer future scheduled service to Hawaii.
Maui Police Advise of Stranger Danger Incident in Lahaina
Police say an unknown male exited the vehicle while holding a bat and told the 11 year old female to come over and that he would take her to school.
Maui Crime Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2019: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 11 burglaries, 14 vehicle thefts and 26 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Jan. 27 to Feb. 2, 2019.
Manpower Shortage, Missed Trash Pickup in Kula
Due to manpower shortage, a refuse route in the Kula area today is being rescheduled to Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.
Snorkeler Treated for Medical Emergency off Maui
A 63-year-old man was transported to awaiting emergency medical personnel after suffering a medical emergency during a snorkel outing off Maui.
