Maui News
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.
Public Comment Sought on Maunakea Administrative Rules
A Maui hearing will be held on Friday, Sept. 28th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, ʻIke Leʻa room 144 in Kahului.
Will the Limited Collapse of Kīlauea Caldera Eventually Widen?
The limited collapse of the inner part of Kīlauea Volcano’s caldera this summer fell well short of the larger summit-wide collapses that occurred in the past.
Davianna Pōmaika’i McGregor Named Center for Oral History Director
Social Sciences Professor Davianna Pōmaika’i McGregor was recently named director for the Center for Oral History (COH) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Mcgregor is a founding member of the Ethnic Studies Department in the universityʻs College of Social Sciences. The Hawaiʻi State Legislature established the COH in 1976 to collect oral histories, lifeways, […]
Body of Missing Man Found in Moloka‘i Gulch
A volunteer assisting with the search efforts found a lifeless body on the hillside in an area called Pia Gulch about a half-mile northeast of the Wavecrest Resort at around 9:16 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. Maui police say the body was positively identified by family members as Stephen Kramar. An autopsy will be scheduled to determine the official cause of death.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui Honored at Regional Conference
Maui’s Kelly Pearson, the Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui, was honored recently at the Pac-West Regional Leadership Conference in California.
DOE Test Results Show Rise in Hawaiʻi Studentsʻ English Scores
New test results from the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) show that students in all grade levels tested, grades 3 to 8 and 11, are improving in English reading and writing. The results also show that four of the seven grade levels tested, grades 3, 5, 6, and 11, scored higher in math than […]
7th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes at Lahaina Cannery, Sept. 29
The Women Helping Women West Maui Task Force will kick off October Domestic Violence Awareness Month with its seventh annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event at Lahaina Cannery on Saturday, Sept.
Free Presentation on Maui Sunflower Farming, Oct. 3
A free public presentation entitled, “Sunflower Farming: A Sustainable Model for Maui’s Former Sugar Cane Lands That Benefits Local Coral Reefs,” will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 3.
Temporary Closure of Moloka‘i E-Cycling
Changes to the e-waste market, which involves collecting, shipping and processing electronic equipment such as computers, monitors, printers and TVs, are cited as the reason behind the closure.
Proposals Sought for Signature Events on Maui
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority today issued a Request for Proposals offering to provide funding support for Signature Events hosted by qualified organizations specifically for resort areas on Maui, Kauaʻi, the island of Hawaiʻi, and at Ko Olina on Oʻahu in 2019.
58-Year-Long Study Follows Up with BHS Students from Classes ’60-’63
In 1960, the American Institutes for Research surveyed students from Baldwin High School and 400,000 other American teenagers in a study called Project Talent to “represent the diversity of the American high school experience.” Now, 58 years since the original study was launched, AIR will be following up with these original participants to see how […]
Legislation Introduced To Expand Amber Alert System To All US Territories
Lawmakers say that since its inception, the Amber Alert System has helped rescue more than 900 children to date.
Water Conservation Request for Kahana, Nāpili, Honokōwai
As a result of Tropical Storm Olivia, the Honolua Ditch that provides surface water to the Mahinahina Water Treatment Facility is under maintenance and repair.
Wailea Leads State in RevPAR, ADR and Occupancy
Maui County hotels reported the highest revenue per available room or RevPAR at $267 (+1.7%) in August, driven by growth in average daily rate or ADR to $371 (+7.6%)
Heat Index at Kahului, Maui Reaches 106°F
Heat index reached 106°F at noon at Kahului Airport on Maui today, according to the National Weather Service. The actual temperature was 90°F, but it felt 16 degrees hotter.
Maui Woman Falls 25-Feet Down Cliff, Found Clinging to Tree
The 35-year-old Maui woman was found 25 feet down a cliff at Maliko Gulch and clinging to a tree, with a 100 foot drop below.
Parent Group to Host Fundraiser for Hawaiian Immersion Schools
Nā Leo Kālele, a Kula Kaiapuni o Lahaina parent group, will be hosting their 4th annual Hoʻoulu event to raise money for all Hawaiian immersion schools in Lahaina. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Lahaina Gateway Shopping Center from 4 to 9 p.m. “Educating our keiki through the medium of […]
Seabury Hall Golf Tournament Raises $70,000
The 24th Seabury Hall Golf Tournament and Luncheon took place at the Wailea Emerald Golf Course.
Maui Island Unemployment Drops to 1.9% in August
The unemployment rate on Maui Island was at 1.9% in August, down from the 2.1% rate in July and down from the 2.1% rate reported at the same time last year.
