Maui News
Congress Passes Measure to Close Domestic Violence Gun Loophole
An act to close a loophole in the Uniform Code of Military Justice that enables convicted abusers to purchase firearms, was included in the National Defense Authorization Act conference committee report, which gained passage on Wednesday.
Ceremony Honors Return of Korean War Servicemen Remains
A ceremony was held in Hawaiʻi honoring the return to US soil of dozens of remains that North Korean leaders say were servicemen killed in the Korean War.
Moloka‘i Lawmaker “Beyond Upset” at Recent Monk Seal Deaths
“From a cultural and personal standpoint, I am truly saddened that some individuals feel that hurting these animals is somehow ‘ok’ – it is not,” said DeCoite.
Record High Temperature Tied at Kahului
A record high temperature of 92 degrees was documented in Kahului on Tuesday, July. 31, tying an old record set for the same day in 2015.
Entangled Whale Shark Freed Off Lānaʻi
A dive knife was used to free the whale shark and it took at least an hour to help free it.
OHA is “Appalled” by Aloha Poke Co. Trademark Attempt
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs issued a statement today saying it is “appalled” by the Chicago-based Aloha Pokē (sic) Company’s recent attempts to “assert control over ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi,” the traditional language of the native people of Hawaiʻi.
Active Brush Fire in Upper Kanaio, 15 Acres Burned
Maui fire crews are currently on scene of a brush fire in the upper Kanaio area. The fire is approximately 15 acres in size and moving in thick brush with strong winds being reported.
Moloka‘i’s First Large-Scale Renewable Project Gains PUC Approval
The 2.64-MW project, including a battery energy storage system, will be owned by Moloka‘i New Energy Partners, which will sell electricity to Maui Electric.
USGS: Possible Outcomes at Kīlauea Caldera
The report summarizes activity from late April through June 29, details possible future outcomes and reviews hazards associated with these outcomes.
Schatz Bill Aims to Open Commissaries to War Heroes
The Schatz provisions will open access to commissaries to military heroes – including recipients of the Purple Heart or Medal of Honor and disabled veterans and their caregivers – and protect military bases from flooding by making sure facility planners are aware of and consider recurrent flood risks when building or designing facilities.
Something to Crow About: Hawaiian ‘Alalā Genome Sequenced
In a new scientific publication, researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi and the San Diego Zoo’s conservation research program report a major milestone in efforts to rescue and reintroduce the ‘Alalā. Hawai‘i’s native crow is so endangered that it survived for years only through captive breeding programs. As of March, the entire ‘Alalā population consisted […]
Hikianalia Departure Delayed Another Day
The launch of the Polynesian Voyaging canoe Hikianalia on a 30-day voyage to California has been pushed back until Thursday at the earliest, due to weather.
Hawaiian Monk Seal Deaths on Moloka‘i Under Investigation
This brings the total deaths believed to be from human inflicted trauma on Molokaʻi to eight, since 2009.
UPDATE: Lahainaluna Road Now OPEN Near Bypass
Lahainalna Road is now OPEN. It was closed earlier near the bypass due to a motor vehicle accident reported earlier this morning.
Maui Police to Enforce Traffic Violations in School Zones
Officers will be focusing on violations to Speed Limits, Seatbelt use, Child Restraints, Mobile Electronic Device (cell phone use) as well as the newly passed Maui County Code (8.20.040 R) Smoke Free Vehicle–a violation which occurs when an adult is smoking within a vehicle that is occupied by a person under 18 years of age. Violators face a $200 fine.
Legal Battle Over “Aloha Poke” Name
Lei’s Poke Stop co-owner Tasha Kahele said she was “offended” by the cease and desist letter that was received on May 17, 2018. “We learned growing up that ‘aloha’ is to be lived (right), to be given, to be shared, and not restricted. So I couldn’t wrap my brain around how that was happening…
Mayor Harry Kim Undergoes Out-Patient Procedure
Hawaiʻi County Mayor Harry Kim underwent an out-patient procedure involving the insertion of a defibrillator as a precautionary measure at Hilo Medical Center.
Kīlauea Summit Collapse Releases Energy Equivalent to 5.4 Earthquake
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that a collapse event at Kīlauea summit occurred at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 31, 2018.
Bruno Mars Adds Third Hawai‘i Show
A third Hawaiʻi show has been added to the Bruno Mars 24K Magic World Tour. The third show takes place on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 at 7 p.m. at Aloha Stadium.
55,000 Juror Questionnaires to be Mailed Out on Maui for 2019
Starting next week Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, an estimated 55,000 juror questionnaires will be mailed out to residents in Maui County.
