Maui News
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 […]
OHA Launches $500,000 Pilot Grants Program
Kūlia Grant awards will be smaller, ranging between $25,000 and $100,000; only carry one-year terms; and require just a 10-percent funding match.
UH Enrollment Up, Record Setting Freshman Class at Mānoa
A total of 51,063 students enrolled in the University of Hawaiʻi ten-campus system this fall, down 1.2 percent from fall 2017.
New Federal Disaster Relief Funding Headed to Hawai‘i
The US House of Representatives today passed legislation to boost relief funding to help communities recover from major disasters across the country, including Hurricane Lane and the ongoing volcanic eruptions on Hawai‘i Island.
Triennial Exercise Simulates Airliner Crash at Kahului Airport
The drill will simulate an airliner crash at the Fuel Farm Facility. Approximately 80 volunteers from various agencies and Maui Kamehameha High School students will play the role of casualties.
Planning Commission Rejects Permit Recommendation for Pā‘ia Inn
The Maui Planning Commission on Tuesday voted 5-1 to reject recommendations from a hearings officer in a report regarding the Pāʻia Inn’s remanded application for a special use permit.
HDOT Launches National Child Passenger Safety Week
National Child Passenger Safety Week runs from Sept. 23 through 29, 2018 and aims to educate parents and caregivers on the proper installation of child safety seats and correct use of seat belts when traveling with their keiki.
Nēnē Awareness Day at Haleakalā National Park
Haleakalā National Park celebrates their annual Nēnē Awareness Day from 10 a.m. to noon at Hosmer Grove with an educational “Treasure Hunt” activity.
Maui Electric Debuts Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Station
A new DC fast-charging station is now available at the Maui Electric office in Kahului for drivers of electric vehicles.
Hawai‘i Gets $8 M Federal Grant to Fight Against Opioid Misuse
In 2016, there were 77 opioid-related overdose deaths in Hawai‘i—a rate of 5.2 deaths per 100,000 persons. This is less than half the national rate of 13.3 deaths per 100,000 persons.
Surfrider Maui Announces Ocean Guardian Awards
The Surfrider Foundation’s Maui Chapter will honor leaders in environmental protection at the 3rd Annual Ocean Guardian Awards Gala on Oct. 27 at Andaz Maui.
High Street Partly Closed due to Waterline Repair
Department of Water Supply personnel are working on a leaking service lateral today in Wailuku and will close High Street from the Wells Street intersection to the Kaohu Street intersection from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today.
Group Gifts $60K to Support Habitat in Maui Fire & Flood Recovery
The nonprofit has received additional support toward the recovery effort with a $60,000 contribution from Maui restaurant group Nā Hoaloha ‘Ekolu, and a dine-in fundraiser.
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Products Recalled, Possible E. coli Contamination
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut products produced at the company’s facility located in Kea‘au on Hawai‘i Island between Sept. 6-21, 2018 have been voluntarily recalled due to potential contamination of Eschericia coli (E. coli).
Study: Hawai‘i is Worst State in Nation for Teachers
Hawaiʻi is ranked last in the nation, claiming the undesirable distinction as the worst state for teachers, according to a new study released today by the personal-finance website WalletHub.
Child Passenger Safety Week is September 23-29
Every 33 seconds, one child under the age of 13 is involved in a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Pet Adopters Encouraged to Share Story for Chance at Grant Funding
Stories should highlight how pets have changed their adopter’s lives for the better, in big or small ways, and should celebrate the love of a pet.
First Health Data Report Focused on Hawai‘i Transgender Youth
The Hawai‘i Department of Health today released the Hawai‘i Sexual and Gender Minority Health Report 2018. This is the first state report with a special focus on health issues faced by Hawai‘i transgender youth. Three percent, or 1,260 public high school students statewide, self-identify as transgender.
Traffic Alert: Crews Cleaning Muddy Ditch Mauka of Lahaina Bypass
Crews from the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation are clearing a ditch mauka of the Lahaina Bypass at Lahainaluna Road.
Four Men Cited for Entering Closed Mānoa Falls Trail
Four men were cited for entering the closed Mānoa Falls Trail, which was closed late Friday after a rock slide covered an unsanctioned trail and the nearby ʻAihualama Trail, which is also closed.
