Maui News
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.
Lower Honoapi‘ilani Road Closure due to Waterline Break
Lower Honoapiʻilani Road will be closed today between Hoʻohui Road and Kepola Street while crews conduct repairs. Repair work is expected to be completed by 7 p.m.
Maui Fair Weekend! New Experiences, Return of Street Party
The four day Maui Fair event kicked off on Thursday with the Annual Parade and opening night. Maui Fair Director, Sherri Grimes said fair attendance so far is on par with last year.
Supreme Court Hearing Set on Investment Property Surcharge Amendment
The Supreme Court of Hawai’i has accepted a petition from all four counties to hear their arguments against a constitutional amendment which proposes to allow the state to impose a “surcharge” upon “investment property.”
Pacific Media Group Expands to Kauaʻi, Acquires KONG Radio Group
Pacific Media Group today announced the purchase of KONG Radio Group on the island of Kauaʻi from Ohana Broadcast Company, LLC–including stations KQNG 93.5 FM, KSHK “Shaka” 103.1 FM, KSRF 95.9 FM and KUAI 570 AM (and 104.5 FM translator).
Paddle for Life: Cancer Community Embarks on Spiritual Journey
“He wa’a he moku, he moku he wa’a.” (The canoe is our island, the island is our canoe) –ʻōlelo noʻeau (traditional saying)
Hawai‘i Attorney General Warns of Keiki ID Kit Scam
Attorney General Russell Suzuki is warning the public after receiving a report of an individual who claimed to be an employee of the Department going door-to-door in Honolulu asking residents if they were interested in scheduling an appointment for a Keiki ID kit.
Legislation Prevents Shrinking Seat Sizes, Legroom on Airplanes
US Senator Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i recently voted to help pass legislation to keep seats and legroom space on airplanes from shrinking.
Maui Drive-Thru Voter Registration, Oct. 9
Hawai‘i election officials from the Office of Elections and County Clerks will be conducting drive-thru voter registration at various locations statewide.
115 Students Participate in Maui’s First Ever “Walking School Bus”
Students, parents, and volunteers of Pōmaikaʻi Elementary School walked to the Kahului school on Wednesday as part of the school’s Walking School Bus Program, hosted by Blue Zones Project—Central Maui.
Maui Fair Parade, Complete Entertainment Line-up
The fair runs from Oct. 4 through Oct. 7, 2018. To end the fair with a bang, Willie K closes out the fair weekend on Sunday, Oct. 7, taking the stage at 9:30 p.m.
Central Maui Nighttime Traffic Signal Repairs Slated Oct. 8-11
Nighttime traffic signal repairs are planned in Central Maui at the intersection of Lono and Wākea avenues from Oct. 8-11, 2018.
Kaiser Permanente Reaches Tentative Labor Agreement
The contract will cover nearly 48,000 health care workers, including 1,900 in Hawaiʻi. The workers span job classifications from registered nurses and pharmacists to maintenance and service workers.
2018 General Election Voter Registration Deadline, Oct. 9
The Elections Division of the Office of the County Clerk is reminding the public that the last day to register to vote for the 2018 General Election is Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018.
REMINDER: (8:18 a.m. HST Oct. 3, 2018) Nationwide Wireless Emergency Alert Test
The Federal Emergency Management Agency in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alert TODAY, Oct. 3, 2018.
Waiopai Bridge Work to Impact Traffic Oct. 8 through February
A $1.1 million project to repair the Waiopai Bridge in Hāna gets underway next week and will run through February 2019. The repairs will impact traffic, especially for residents of Kaupō.
Maui Boy Stands Up to Bullying With Message of Aloha
Our Malika Dudley interviewed a young boy who has experienced bullying here on Maui. His story is not unique, as more than 1 in 5 children experience being bullied each year, but at just six years old Lawaia Uwekoolani is wise beyond his years. The first…
Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death Detected at Kalōpā State Recreation Area
This latest detection is roughly 12 miles from the nearest known occurrence of the Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death fungus on the east side of the island.
Astronomers in Search of Planet X, Find Distant Solar System Object
2015 TG387 was discovered as part of an ongoing hunt for unknown dwarf planets and Planet X. It is the largest and deepest survey ever conducted for distant solar system objects.
Disaster Relief Period Extended for Volcanic Eruption Recovery
This fourth supplementary proclamation once again extends the authority to spend state funds as appropriated to protect the health, safety and welfare of Hawai‘i county residents.
