Maui News
State House of Representatives Hiring for 200 Temporary Positions
The House of Representatives is accepting job applications for the 2019 Legislative Session. About 200 positions are available for individual lawmakersʻ offices and support agencies. The House said they welcome a diverse group of applicants from recently graduated college students to retirees who want to learn more about the legislative process, public service, and administration. […]
26th Annual Hawai‘i Science Bowl Accepting Entries
Schools from across the state are invited to register and compete in next year’s 26th Annual Hawai‘i Science Bowl on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Honolulu Community College.
USGS Uses Tiltmeters to Measure Tiny Volcanic Changes
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) uses a diverse set of instruments to monitor active volcanoes in Hawai‘i.
Impacts of Sea Level Rise May Be Greater than Estimated
A team of researchers from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) determined that land area in Hawai‘i vulnerable to future sea level rise may be double previous estimates.
5 Graduate with Maui Police Department 87th Recruit Class
The five graduating members of the class were sworn in as police officers and took their oath of office.
Kamehameha Schools College Scholarships Available
Kamehameha Schools is offering a variety of college scholarships for the 2019-2020 academic year including undergraduate, graduate, trade, and vocational student merit and need-based awards.
Maui Ocean Center Makes List of Top 10 World Aquariums
Maui Ocean Center ranked eighth on the prestigious list joined by other US aquariums including the Georgia Aquarium, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Tennessee Aquarium.
Applications Open For 2019 Lāna‘i Axis Deer Hunting Season
Beginning Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, deer hunting enthusiasts can apply to hunt for the 2019 Lana’i Axis Deer hunting season.
Maui Residents Invited to Testify on Permitting
The public has two opportunities to comment on proposed revisions to the Maui Planning Commission’s Special Management Area (SMA) permits and shoreline area rules during upcoming meetings.
Hawai‘i Attorney General Aims to Stop Roll Back of Contraceptive Coverage
Hawai‘i AG Russell Suzuki joined a coalition in filing an amicus brief to support a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s decision to roll back a requirement that employers include contraceptive coverage for women in their health insurance plans.
President Approves Hawai‘i Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Lane
Today, President Donald Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Hawaiʻi and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Lane from Aug. 22-29, 2018.
Brown Water Advisory: Honokōhau to Ukumehame in West Maui
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for coastal waters from Honokōhau to Ukumehame in West Maui.
Waterline Break Affects Traffic on Lower Honoapi‘ilani Road
Personnel from the Maui Department of Water Supply are repairing a waterline break on Lower Honoapiʻilani Road, between the Sands of Kahana and Hoʻohui Road today (Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018).
Teen Pedestrian Injured in Moloka‘i Motor Vehicle Collision
A 13-year-old girl suffered life-threatening injuries in a motor vehicle collision reported on Tuesday night on Molokaʻi.
Thursday Flooding Causes Traffic Snarl on Honoapi‘ilani Hwy
The Honoapiʻilani Highway is now completely open as of 6:55 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. Maui police say traffic is starting to slowly resume its normal flow. Motorists are asked to continue to use caution and patience.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Reopens After 134 Day Closure
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reopened over the weekend on Saturday, September 22 after closing May 11 from unprecedented volcanic activity that damaged park infrastructure.
UPDATE: Phone Service Interruption in Hāna, Maui Resolved
Police say that per Hawaiian Telcom, customers with landline service are only able to call within Hāna.
Flood WARNING for Maui Until 7:45 p.m.
The highest rain rates were about one inch per hour over the Upcountry region from Hāliʻimaile to Kula. This rainfall is expected to diminish by sunset.
Work to Upgrade Helene Hall in Hāna Slated Oct. 1
Construction work to improve Hāna’s Helene Hall will begin Oct. 1 and continue through November, according to the county’s Department of Parks & Recreation.
Akakū to Screen Student Short Films
Students from the Maui Huliau Foundation will give a public presentation on Thursday, Oct. 4 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Akakū Upstairs. The presentation, How Film Can be a Tool for Social Change, will feature the studentsʻ short films and discuss the different environmental programs the foundation offers. The Maui Huliau Foundation is […]
