Maui News
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of June 17, 2019
Maui obituary notices for the week of June 17, 2019. May they rest in peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Owner Sought: Adrift Dive Float Off Nāhiku Landing, Maui
The Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of an adrift dive float found about 50 feet off of the northeast side of Maui, Sunday afternoon.
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Adrift Dive Float Off Kanahā, Maui
The Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of an adrift dive float found about 30 yards off Kanaha Beach Park, Maui, Saturday morning.
21 Graduate as Correctional Officers, One Assigned to Maui Jail
The 21 recruits include one individual who is being assigned to the Maui Community Correctional Center.
Cultural Practitioners Depart for Papahānaumokuākea
A hui of Native Hawaiians left Kewalo Harbor today, embarking on a 10-day cultural research voyage into Papahānaumokuākea that is supported in part by OHA.
Assessment Sought of Nuclear Waste Concerns at Runit Dome
The dome, locally called “The Tomb,” contains 111,000 cubic yards of radioactive nuclear waste created as a consequence of US nuclear testing in the region…
Maui Affordable Housing Needed Now, Identified as Top Priority
By 2025, there is an anticipated need of nearly 14,000 additional units in Maui County. That would include homes for ownership as well as rentals for various
Ige Meets with Trump on Workforce Development
Governor David Ige joined seven other governors for a discussion on workforce development with President Trump and Secretary of Labor Acosta at the White House.
LAC Seeking Funds for Maui 4th of July Celebration
The LahainaTown Action committee is urging the Maui community to help fundraise the 2019 fireworks display celebrating the 4th of July in Lahaina.
Discussion on Maui’s Renewable Energy Future, June 26
A public forum on Maui’s renewable energy future will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at the J. Walter Cameron Center Auditorium from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Hōlua to Temporarily Close for Ant Control on June 20
The Hōlua backcountry camping area of Haleakalā National Park will temporarily close overnight on Thursday, June 20, 2019, to control non-native Argentine ants.
Seeing the Earth Shake On Your Screen
All seismic data are freely available to the public. How can you view these ground motion data? There are several ways.
Attempted Escape Thwarted at Hālawa Correctional Facility
Inmate Bronson Kekuewa allegedly attempted to scale the fence near the recreation field at 8:26 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2019.
Molina: “Stop the Talk and Let’s Start Building Affordable Rental Housing”
Today Councilmember Michael J. Molina transmitted a proposal to the mayor and housing director, identified as a “Call to Action” for the building of affordable rental housing.
2,500 Attendees Flock to 6th Taste of Hawai‘i on Capitol Hill
The two-day event gives Hawaiʻi businesses the opportunity to meet directly with news and policy makers while also showcasing Hawaiʻi businesses and products…
Kaiser Permanente Files Federal Lawsuit Against Queen’s Health System
The practice is known as “balance billing.” Kaiser calls it “intolerable” saying it “puts patients, who may already be dealing with serious and stressful health issues, in the middle of a contract dispute.”
Ka Ipu Kukui 2020 Fellows Seeking Nominations
The Ka Ipu Kukui program completed its twelfth year with a Graduation Ceremony at UHMC on May 23 and is now seeking applicants for its thirteenth year.
Honoapi‘ilani Now OPEN in Mā‘alaea Following Brush Fire
The Honoapiʻilani Highway (Hwy 30) is NOW OPEN in both directions following a brush fire at Mile Marker 8 in Maalaea.
Near-Repeat of Sacred Falls Tragedy Highlights Dangers
“Fifteen-seconds of terror,” is how a trespassing Honolulu hiker describes his near miss with a rock-fall incident at the closed Sacred Falls State Park on Kamehameha Day. DLNR officials say Lincoln Hittner was one of six people cited by DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement officers for trespassing into a closed area after a […]
Maui Police Conduct 2nd Cockfighting Raid in As Many Weeks
For the second time in as many weeks, the Maui Police Department conducted a raid at a cockfighting event off Kaimana Road in Puʻunēnē.
