Maui News
4-Year Graduation Rates at UH Mānoa Reach Record Highs
The Native Hawaiian, Filipino, and overall four-year graduation rates reached record highs this year at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
Akakū: FCC Rulemaking Could End Community Television
The FCC is asking for comments on a proposed rule that, if adopted, could mark an end of community television stations like Akakū, station executives warn.
Hirono Backs Bill for FAS Citizens to Obtain Long-Term IDs
By fixing it the error, Hirono the legislation will make it much easier for FAS citizens to maintain stable employment and contribute to their adopted homes.
Wind Advisory Extended for Maui and Lāna‘i
Forecasters say sustained winds will be from the East at 20 to 35 mph, with localized gusts up to 55 mph over portions of Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe and Maui.
Mayor Elect Victorino to Announce Administration Heads
Mayor-Elect Michael Victorino will announce his Managing Director, department heads and Chief of Staff this afternoon.
Public Urged to Stay Safe as Hurricane Season Ends
As the hurricane Season came to a close at the end of November, the Department of Emergency Management is reminding Hawai’i residents to remain vigilant.
Water Conservation Urged in Kaunakakai
The Water Department is advising customers in Kaunakakai on the island of Molokaʻi to conserve water this week while the Kualapuʻu Well is out of service.
Maui Police Warn of Caller Impersonating an Officer
Maui Police are warning the public about a phone scam in which the caller claims to be an officer and that the person they are calling has outstanding warrants
Ninety Days with No Lava, A Milestone for Kīlauea
One of the most frequently asked questions of USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) scientists over the last several months has been, “Is the eruption over?”
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Dec. 9, 2018
May they rest in peace. Maui obituaries for the week of Dec. 9, 2018. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Nā Hoa and Kalani Pe’a Nominated for 61st Annual Grammy Award
Kalani Pe’a’s sophomore release (Aug. 10, 2018) titled “No ‘Ane’i” (We Belong Here); and Aloha From Nā Hoa from the group Nā Hoa are among the five nominees in the category.
77th Anniversary: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
It is “a date which will live in infamy,” according to words uttered by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as he asked for a declaration of war in response to the Dec. 7, 1941 attack.
Three Wind/Kite Surfers Rescued at Kanahā, Maui
Rescue crews helped two windsurfers and one kitesurfer to shore in three separate incidents at Kanahā Beach in Central Maui on Thursday afternoon.
ACLU Hawai‘i Lawsuit Claims Unequal Treatment of Girls’ Athletic Programs
Two female student-athletes attending James Campbell High School on Oʻahu filed a class action lawsuit in federal court on Thursday against the DOE and the OIA.
NOAA: 76 Large Whale US Entanglements in 2017
The National Marine Fisheries Service confirmed 76 cases of large whale entanglements in fishing gear or marine debris in US waters last year.
Lava Tree State Monument Reopens After 7 Months
Lava Tree State Monument in the Puna District on Hawai‘i Island reopens today for the first time in more than seven months.
3rd Annual Paddle For Keiki, Dec. 16
The 3rd Annual Paddle for Keiki takes place on Dec. 16. The fun, un-timed, anything-that-floats race is a fundraiser for children in need in Maui County.
Tris Pharma Voluntary Recall: Infants’ Ibuprofen
Tris Pharma, Inc. has voluntarily recalled three lots of Infants’ Ibuprofen Concentrated Oral Suspension, USP (NSAID) 50 mg per 1.25 mL, to the retail level.
41st Annual Charity Walk 2019 Chair is Yamazaki
Yamazaki is the General Manager of The Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa and will oversee the Charity Walks held on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi.
Maui High STEMworks Team Wins Congressional App Challenge
The team from Maui High created and developed QuadSolver, a tool to check answers for math problems involving the quadratic formula, without using a calculator.
