Maui News
Hāli‘imaile General Store Celebrates 30 Years with Community Fundraiser
Hāliʻimaile General Store celebrated 30 years in business on Maui by collecting matching donations for the Boys and Girls Club of Maui.
County Offers Holiday Tree and Electronic Recycling Options
The County of Maui is offering options for recycling Christmas trees and unwanted electronics this holiday season. Tree recycling is available at the five locations listed below. All decorations must be removed, including tinsel, for safe composting. Anyone interested in recycling at any of these sites can call them individually for additional requirements. EKO Compost, […]
Schatz Calls to End Immigrant Detention
Sen. Brian Schatz led a group of 13 senators in urging the Department of Defense to stop providing funds or resources for immigration detention. The call comes after President Donald Trump announced his plan to build “massive cities of tents” along the Southern border to detain immigrants crossing the border. “There is currently no justification […]
Gabbard Demands Action for Veterans
Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Brian Mast, along with the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) and other veteran service organizations, held a press conference on Wednesday to urge for more support for veterans. Gabbard, who is the founder and co-chair of the Congressional Post 9/11 Veterans Caucus, said the Department of Veterans Affairsʻ (VA) […]
Maui Paddle For Keiki Toy Drive Benefits 275+ Children
$1,900 and 201 toys were collected at this year’s Paddle for Keiki event. Combined, this is enough to provide toys for more than 275 children in Maui County.
Mayor-Elect Victorino Announces 13 More Appointments
Mayor-elect Mike Victorino announced today a new appointment as director for the county Department of Finance, 10 deputy directors, the new administration’s budget director and the director of the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development.
Visitor Fatality in Haleakalā National Park
A visitor to Haleakalā National Park on Maui suffered a medical emergency and died on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
Maui Crime Dec. 9-15, 2018: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 10 burglaries, 12 vehicle thefts and 25 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Dec. 9 to 15, 2018.
Thrill Craft, Tow-in Training at UH Maui College
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College is offering two upcoming consecutive thrill craft and ocean safety training certification classes.
Families Sought to Foster Shelter Animals Through Christmas
Many times, foster families fall in love and end up adopting their foster pets, but even if they don’t, the information received is invaluable to the…
Hawai‘i Dam Information Now Online
The newly updated Dam Inventory Management System is now available online with access to dam evacuation zone maps.
Leasehold Sale of Rental Housing Portfolio Expected to Close in 2019
The defective building siding at Honokōwai Kauhale will be replaced, as will the exterior stair systems.
Donation Drive For Animals Affected by Fireworks
A collection drive to aid animals distressed by fireworks will be held on Saturday, Dec. 22 in the parking lot of the Kahului Shopping Center from 9a to 4p.
Maui Blood Drive Taking Place This Week
The Blood Bank of Hawaiʻi is conducting a Blood Drive on Maui this week at Maui Economic Opportunity. Donating blood can help save three lives in Hawaiʻi.
Habitat Maui’s ReStore Temporarily Closed Starting Dec. 22
The new facility is about a quarter mile away and on the same side of Lower Main Street as Habitat’s present location.
Harry Potter Now Available in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
Fans of Harry Potter now have the chance to read the world famous book in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa faculty member Richard Keao NeSmith recently released Harry Potter a Me Ka Pōhaku Akeakamai, an ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, or Hawaiian language, translation of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. NeSmith, who teaches […]
Rep. Gabbard Recognizes 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard spoke on the House floor to recognize the 50th anniversary of Special Olympics Hawai‘i on Tuesday. “Today, I rise to recognize Special Olympics Hawai‘i, celebrating 50 years of service to our community. Since their founding in 1968, they have changed lives and served as an indispensable source of strength and empowerment for […]
Hikianalia Approaches Honolulu
After 18 days of sailing from San Diego, the crew of Hikianalia spotted northern Oʻahu just after sunrise Tuesday morning. The estimated time that the canoe would arrive at the Marine Education Training Center at Sand Island was sometime between 8 p.m. and midnight that evening. “We’ve spotted the north side of Oʻahu, just after […]
Maui College Hosts First Street Market
Last Thursday, the Maui Food Technology Center hosted their first Maui Street Market at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College.
Christmas Tree-Cycling & E-Cycling Services Offered
The County of Maui reminds residents that a variety of programs are available for recycling Christmas trees and electronics during this holiday season.
