Maui News
Maui, Honolulu Airline Food Workers Vote to Strike
Airline food workers who prepare, pack, and deliver food and beverages served onboard several major air carriers on Maui and Oʻahu, voted unanimously to strike.
State to Dredge Kīhei Boat Ramp
A project to dredge the entrance of the Kīhei Boat Ramp is scheduled to begin on July 1 and has an estimated completion date of November 4.
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Legislation Aims to Address Threats Facing Coral Reefs
US Sen. Mazie Hirono and Rep. Ed Case of Hawaiʻi introduced legislation that aims to support practices to preserve, sustain, and restore coral reef ecosystems.
Thirty Meter Telescope Gets Notice to Proceed
The controversial Thirty Meter Telescope or TMT project atop Mauna Kea on Hawaiʻi Island has obtained a notice to proceed from the state.
Drought Conditions Tax Upcountry Water Resources
It is likely that Maui will meet the federal definition of a drought disaster “if not this week then the following week,” said James Robello, Director of the Maui County Farm Service Agency.
Molokaʻi Brushfire Almost Extinguished
Firefighters are still on scene on Molokai putting out hot spots from a 15 acre brushfire that started Wednesday afternoon.
Iwi Protection Hui Gets Contested Case Hearing
Mālama Kakaniula – a hui dedicated towards protecting Hawaiian iwi – will be able to make their case in a contested court hearing, according to their attorney.
Police: Speed Involved in Near-Fatal Maui Lani Crash Involving Teens
Two teens were transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center in critical condition after the vehicle they were in collided with a tree in the center median.
Pi‘ilani Hwy in Kanaio Closed: Traffic Accident
Piʻilani Highway (Hwy 31) is closed at mile marker 17 in Kanaio due to a vehicle accident.
Hōlua to Temporarily Close for Ant Control Overnight
The Hōlua backcountry camping area of Haleakalā National Park will temporarily close overnight tonight (Thursday, June 20, 2019), to control non-native Argentine ants.
Funds Sought for Family Recovering from Deadly Hāli‘imaile Crash
A GoFundMe account has been set up for the family of those involved in a deadly crash in Hāliʻimaile over the weekend, that claimed the life of 39-year-old Teresa Pham of Spring Texas.
OPEN: Maui Lani Traffic Accident Overnight
Overnight, Maui police closed Maui Lani Parkway due to a traffic accident. The closure went into effect at around 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2019.
Review Underway: “40 Flights Delayed, Thousands Inconvenienced”
Upon further review, DOT officials say federal authorities determined an external battery charger used to power electronic devices malfunctioned creating a heating source.
5 Rescued From Capsized Vessel Off Kāneʻohe
Five people are safe on shore after their 14-foot recreational vessel capsized off Kāneʻohe, Wednesday.
County Building 9th Floor Closed Friday Morning for Emergency Prep Exercise
The Ninth Floor of the Kalana O Maui Building will be closed the morning of Friday, June 21, for an emergency preparedness exercise.
Two Hāna Seniors Receive Kukui Mālamalama Scholarship
This year’s recipients are Chason Keoki Hoopai-Waikoloa and Shylan ‘Ilikea Contreras.
Ha‘ikū Community Association: “Ha‘ikū-Pā‘ia: What’s Next?”
The Haʻikū Community Association presents “Haʻikū-Pāʻia: What’s Next?,” a meeting that will highlight future plans in the community.
Hawai‘i AG Joins Colleagues in Asking Congress to Protect Elections
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Clare Connors joined colleagues from around the nation in asking Congress to take action to “protect the integrity of America’s elections.”
Hawai‘i Police Issue Reminder: “Check for Baby”
Kids dying from heatstroke in cars, either because they were left or became trapped, reached a record number in the US. In Hawaiʻi, there were 5 deaths in 20 ys
‘Ohana by Hawaiian: Celebrates 5 Years Serving Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i
ʻOhana by Hawaiian celebrated its fifth anniversary of service between Honolulu and Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i. Employees commemorated the milestone by…
