Maui News
Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Maui Waters
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Small Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16 to 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Certified Interpretive Guide Program Offered at UHMC
The Sustainable Living Institute of Maui and the University of Hawai‘i Maui College Office of Continuing Education & Training is offering certification in the nationally recognized Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) program.
Maui Police: 5 Unclaimed Remains at Forensic Facility
The Maui Police Department reports that its forensic facility currently has five unclaimed remains.
Strikers at Sheraton Maui Issued Trespass Citations
Just days after releasing a statement saying they’re “ready to welcome back” striking employees, Kyo-ya “trespassed” three Sheraton Maui workers.
EPA Awards Environmental Grants to Hawai‘i Organizations
The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded several environmental education grants to Hawai‘i organizations.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat From 6.4-M Loyalty Island Quake
BASED ON ALL AVAILABLE DATA A DESTRUCTIVE PACIFIC-WIDE TSUNAMI IS NOT EXPECTED AND THERE IS NO TSUNAMI THREAT TO HAWAI‘I.
Parents, Teachers to Hold Walk-In Protests at Schools Across State
Parents are joining teachers at 50 public school campuses across the state before classes on Oct. 16 as they campaign in favor of the school funding amendment.
Ho‘okipa Sunbather Dies After Being Run Over by Truck
A fatal accident involving a sunbather and a pickup truck occurred near the lower parking lot of Ho‘okipa Beach Park on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, at approximately 5:04 p.m.
Hirono Supports Social Security Cost of Living Increase
The SSA announced that beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase for 2019, the highest increase since 2012.
Stop Flu at School Vaccination Clinics Begin Oct. 15
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health’s annual Stop Flu at School program begins on Oct. 15 and will continue in 177 public schools statewide through Dec. 7.
Cruise Ship Passenger Medevaced to Queen’s MC
The Coast Guard and Navy conducted a medical evacuation of a cruise ship passenger off Hawai‘i.
Plan Your Route: Maui Lane Closures Oct. 15–19
Roadwork will be conducted at various locations throughout Maui this week, resulting in lane closures and alternating lane closures between Oct. 13 and 19.
Maui Fire Department Rescues Injured Hiker
Maui Fire Department personnel responded to a report of a hiker in distress in the Kahikinui Forest Reserve in South Maui on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018.
Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week at Kealia Pond
The Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is celebrating National Wildlife Refuge Week.
Outbound Lanes of Kahului Airport Access Road to Open Oct. 15
The outbound lanes (lanes exiting the airport) on Airport Access Road at Kahului Airport will open at 7 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018.
Eight Hawai‘i State Buildings Receive Seawater Air Conditioning
In an effort to reduce environmental impacts, the State of Hawai‘i finalized an agreement to power eight State facilities’ air conditioning with seawater.
Maunakea Administrative Rule Revisions Under Consideration
UH administration is asking its Board of Regents to approve a request to revise certain provisions in the current draft of the proposed administrative rules for UH-managed lands on Maunakea.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Hawai‘i
Gov. David Ige proclaimed October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Hawai‘i in recognition of the state’s role in identifying, protecting and responding to cyber threats.
Hotel Wailea Named #1 Resort in Hawaiʻi
The Hotel Wailea was recently ranked the #1 resort in Hawaiʻi in the Condé Nast Traveler magazineʻs 31st annual Readers’ Choice Awards. This is the second year in a row the hotel was ranked the #1 resort in Hawaiʻi in the Readersʻ Choice Awards. “We are honored to have fulfilled our commitment of providing guests […]
High Surf Advisory Cancelled for Maui County
The National Weather Service has CANCELLED the HIGH SURF ADVISORY for MAUI COUNTY.
