Maui News
More Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Confirmed on Kauaʻi
Rapid ʻŌhi‘a Death (ROD), a disease killing ʻōhiʻa trees, has been confirmed at two new locations on Kaua‘i. Since ROD was discovered in Moloa‘a State Forest Reserve in 14 trees earlier this year, a team of scientists from state, federal, and private organizations has been working together to survey the island and develop response plans […]
2nd Inaugural Address: Gov. Ige Seeks to Transform Economy
During his inaugural address, Gov. Ige focused on three specific areas–Education, Housing and Sustainability–saying, “I believe our legacy will rest on how well we meet the challenges of the 21st century, and how well we begin to transform our economy.”
Schatz, Kilmer Demand All Underpaid Veterans be Reimbursed
Sen. Brian Schatz and Rep. Derek Kilmer sent a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs demanding that the department pay back an estimated 360,000 veterans who were underpaid. The letter comes following a new report stating that the VA will not reimburse veterans who were paid less than they were owed due to technical […]
Volunteers Needed for Māʻalaea Ditch Cleanup
The nonprofit Maui Nui Marine Resource Council is seeking volunteers to help remove trash from the stormwater ditch along the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Māʻalaea on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 9 to 11 a.m. Unless removed soon, the trash will likely end up in Māʻalaea Bay when winter rains arrive and stormwater flows through the ditch […]
Hirono Introduces Legislation to Address Health Disparities
Senator Mazie K. Hirono introduced a new bill last Friday in an effort to address health disparities. The Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA) of 2018, lays out a roadmap to address disparities among racial and ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ community, rural populations, and socioeconomically disadvantaged communities, according to Hironoʻs office. “Minority communities and other […]
Women’s March Founder From Maui Declines Participation in Anniversary Event
Teresa Shook, the Hawaiʻi woman who founded the Women’s March, publicly called for the four leaders of the Women’s March Inc. to step down.
Maui Senators Included in Leadership, Committee Assignments
Sen. English will serve as Vice Chair of the Technology Committee, and as a member of the Transportation and Ways & Means Committees.
Holiday Lobby Open Houses at Maui, Kula and Lāna‘i Hospitals
The three hospitals in the system will open their lobby doors for visits in December with healthy holiday special themes of Island Heart, ʻOhana and Giving.
Flags Lowered in Honor of President George H.W. Bush
Flags are being flown at half-staff across the state for 30 days, in honor and tribute to the memory of President George H.W. Bush and as an expression of public sorrow.
5G Eve: Qualcomm Tech Summit on Maui, Dec. 4-6
This year’s announcements will solidify Qualcomm’s path to 5G commercialization, and change the way mobile devices are used in 2019 and beyond.
Hikianalia Returns to Hawaiʻi
After a three-month voyage across the Pacific Ocean and down the California coast, Hikianalia is sailing back to Hawaiʻi. The voyaging canoe departed from the Maritime Museum of San Diego on Nov. 23 and is expected to arrive in Honolulu in early to mid-December. Under the guidance of navigator Bruce Blankenfeld, the crew for the […]
Hawai‘i Nei Project Removes Thousands of Pounds of Marine Debris
Over the past two years, the Hawai‘i Nei Marine Debris Removal Project has removed a combined 369,393 pounds of pollution from four of Hawaiʻiʻs islands.
Concept Art for New Waiehu Golf Course Clubhouse on Display
A preliminary concept for a new clubhouse at Waiehu Golf Course will be displayed during two December events.
New Trial Ordered for Maui Man Arrested During Telescope Protest
The appeals court vacated Honokōhau taro farmer Keith Kauhane’s conviction and had the case remanded for a new trial.
Hawai‘i Becomes UN Sustainability Hub
Hawaiʻi Green Growth, a public-private partnership committed to achieving economic, social and environmental goals, formally accepted the United Nation’s invitation to become a Local 2030 Hub at its annual partnership retreat today.
County’s First-Time Buyer’s Program Accepting Applications
Applicants will be selected in a lottery drawing on Jan. 17. The program will provide grants up to $30K to eligible applicants with qualifying properties.
Assistance Dogs of Hawai‘i to Hold Graduation Ceremony
Assistance Dogs of Hawai‘i (ADH) is recognizing graduates of its training program with a special ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 at Hope Chapel in Kihei.
Filmmaker Kohne Leads UHMC Creative Media Program
Award-winning producer and director Brian Kohne is the new director for the Creative Media program at the University of Hawai‘i Maui College.
Now is an Exciting Time at Kīlauea
This is, without a doubt, the most intellectually exciting time to be a volcanologist at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
UH Professor Contributes to Report on Coral Reefs and Climate Change
A new report released by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine stated, while the management of local and regional stressors threatening coral reefs is critical, these efforts on their own will not be enough in the face of global climate change.
