Maui News
Rep. Gabbard Supports Hotel Workers Fighting for ‘Living Wage’
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard joined working men and women of Unite Here Local 5 at the picket line on Oct. 21 as they fight for a living wage and safe working conditions.
Section of HNP’s Pīpīwai Trail to Close for Maintenance
A one-mile section of the Pīpīwai Trail located in the Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park in East Maui will close for helicopter operations.
AAA Reveals 10 Best Green Cars for Teen Drivers
AAA reveals their 10 best green cars for Hawaiʻi teen drivers during National Teen Driver Safety Week.
DEA to Hold National Take-Back Initiative
The public will be able to leave their expired or unused prescription medications at DEA collection sites on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
UPDATE: Marine Warning Issued for Maui County Windward Waters
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Special Marine Warning for Maui County Windward Waters until 1:45 p.m
Parents Urged to Engage Teens Learning to Drive
New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that when a teen driver has only teen passengers in their vehicle, the fatality rate for all people involved in a crash increased 51%.
NOAA Fisheries Announces Annual Monk Seal Count
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will host its 1st Annual Main Hawaiian Islands Monk Seal Count.
College Admissions Fair to Be Held at Baldwin High
The Hawai‘i Association for College Admissions Counseling will hold a fair for high school students and families to connect with college admissions representatives.
Hawai‘i Supreme Court Ends Con Am Question
The Hawai‘i Supreme Court ended the future of a proposed Hawai‘i constitutional amendment aimed at raising investment property taxes for education.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Cancelled, Watch Continues
Weather radar showed that the heavy rain has moved offshore. Stream levels across west Maui are falling as well.
Flood Advisory Issued for Maui
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for Maui until 9 p.m.
UPDATE: Marriott, Kyo-Ya to Engage in Negotiations with Local 5
“The Kyo-ya team remains committed to bargaining in good faith. Our door has always been open, and we look forward to productive meetings with Local 5 on Oct. 26 and 27.”
Nonprofit Provides Funding for Hawaiian Homesteads
The nonprofit Homestead Housing Authority opened a homestead loan fund to increase the amount of capital available to Native Hawaiians on trust lands.
Hawai‘i Walmart & Sam’s Clubs Raised $276,831 for Kapi‘olani
Hawai‘i efforts contribute to the national campaign, reaching $1 billion in fundraising for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Sheraton Maui Union Reps to ‘Meet With Marriott’
On Oct. 18, UNITE HERE Local 5 reported that its leaders are meeting with Marriott this week to discuss job security and other overarching bargaining issues.
High Surf Advisory to Begin Oct. 19 PM
The National Weather Service issued a High Surf Advisory for the south-facing shores of all islands, in effect from 6 p.m. Oct. 19 to 6 p.m. Oct. 22.
Kīlauea Hazard Assessments Include Analyses of Salts on Volcanic Ash
Kīlauea hazard assessments include analyses of salts on volcanic ash.
Get Ready for 2018 Halloween in Lahaina
Halloween in Lahaina will return to world-famous Front Street on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018.
Maui Chamber to Hold Emergency Preparedness Classes
The Maui Chamber of Commerce will hold two emergency preparedness classes—Oct. 25 and Nov. 9—both at the J. Walter Cameron Center Auditorium.
Veterans’ COLA Act Becomes Law
President Donald Trump signed the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2018 last week, legislation co-authored by Sen. Mazie K. Hirono.
