Maui News
Hawai‘i Drivers Least Likely to Hit Deer Nationwide
For the twelfth year in a row, a State Farm study indicates that the likelihood of hitting a deer in Hawai‘i is the lowest in the nation.
325 Sheraton Maui Hotel Workers on Strike
As of 5 a.m. today, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, more than 325 Sheraton Maui hotel workers are on strike.
The Whales Are Back! PWF Reports its First Sighting of Season
The Pacific Whale Foundation’s Ocean Explorer vessel reported spotting its first whale sighting of the season with assistance from Maui Diamond this morning, Oct. 8, 2018 at 8:08 a.m. The sighting occurred 2.4 miles North of Molokini heading towards Māʻalaea Harbor.
Maui Chief Judge Cardoza Honored as Jurist of the Year
Maui’s Second Circuit Court Chief Judge Joseph Cardoza was recognized as the 2018 Jurist of the Year.
Hawai‘i Educators Seek Input on Student Misconduct Code
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education will solicit public feedback on updates the Department is proposing to strengthen its student misconduct and discipline code.
Visitor Injured in Fall, Airlifted from Nākālele
A 34-year-old man was rescued from the blow hole area at Nākālele Point on Sunday, after suffering an injury in a fall at the location.
9 Rescued from Waiheʻe, Trapped by Rising Stream
Nine people were airlifted to safety after becoming stranded due to a quickly rising stream in Waiheʻe Valley on Sunday afternoon. Maui Fire Captain Paul Haake said the bridge was washed out and residents were unable to cross back to the other side of heavily flowing stream. The incident was reported at 12:51 p.m. on […]
16 Airlifted from Kepaniwai at ʻĪao, Stranded by Rising River
Sixteen people were rescued from ʻĪao Valley on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 7, 2018, when quick-rising water at the Wailuku river left the individuals stranded.
Maui Humane Society Seeking Short-Term Foster Homes for Dogs
Representatives with the Maui Humane Society say they have an “urgent need” for short-term foster homes for dogs. The MHS will provide needed supplies.
UH Law School to Hear Guam Court Case
A significant legal case from Guam, reminiscent of the issues in Hawai‘i’s contentious Rice v. Cayetano case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court nearly two decades ago, will be argued at the William S. Richardson School of Law at UH Mānoa on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018.
UH students to develop hacks for language learning
Two University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa students have been selected to attend the national Hack The Language Flagship event hosted by the Flagship Technology Innovation Center (FTIC). The students, Mia Porter and Leon Qu, are scholars under the UH Mānoaʻs Chinese Language Flagship Program. The Flagship Hackathon is a fast-paced event where participants seek advice […]
Roadwork may cause traffic delays in Haʻikū
The Department of Public Works will begin roadwork in Haʻikū that has been delayed due to bad weather. The roadwork will begin at the intersection of Awalau and Kaupakalua Roads. Crews will be working on the road from Oct. 8 to Oct. 23, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The department […]
Hirono Calls for Investigation of the Department of the Interior
Senator Mazie Hirono and 14 U.S. Senators have asked the Inspector General to investigate the Department of the Interior for political interference in science reporting.
Maui’s Second Large-Scale Solar Project Brought Online
Under the project, Maui Electric is buying power from Ku‘ia Solar in West Maui which is independently owned and operated by Kenyon Energy.
Kamehameha Schools to Close Cesspools on 3,000 Properties
Kamehameha Schools made an agreement with the US Environmental Protection Agency to audit over 3,000 properties to close large-capacity cesspools or LCCs.
New Disinfection Method for Maui Water Treatment
The new process uses salt and electricity to make a 0.8% solution that county officials say is similar to household bleach. The new technology was recently implemented at the Lahaina Water Treatment Facility.
HIDOE program features ‘Ulu beef stew in student meals
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is continuing its ‘Āina Pono: Harvest of the Month program for a second year. According to the HIDOE website, the program is an effort to include more locally grown products in public school meals. This month, participating public schools statewide will be serving ‘ulu beef stew. The new lunch […]
Maui Crime Sept. 16-22, 2018: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 17 burglaries, 9 vehicle thefts and 17 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Sept 16-22, 2018.
Maui School Hosts Screening of Documentary on Anxiety
Kamehameha Schools Maui hosts a screening for the documentary “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety,” at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018.
C-SPAN and Spectrum Present “Hawaiʻi Weekend”, Oct. 6-7
C-SPAN and Spectrum will present a variety of special television programs about Hawaiʻi on Saturday, Oct. 6, and Sunday, Oct. 7 as part of C-SPAN’s 14-month 50 Capitals Tour.
