Maui News
MADD Hawaiʻi Kicks Off Annual “Tie One On For Safety” Campaign
The Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will hold their 29th annual “Tie One on For Safety” campaign kick-off event on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at Tamarind Park in Honolulu from noon to 1 p.m. The campaign is MADD’s signature public awareness program, where drivers across the country display MADD ribbons on their vehicles as a reminder […]
2018-2019 Game Bird Hunting Season
The Department of Land and Natural Resources announces the 2018-2019 Game Bird Hunting Season opened on Saturday, November 3, 2018 and will run through Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019.
Silent Auction at Wailea Tennis Club Benefits Veteran Charity
This weekend Wailea Tennis Club is hosting a silent auction event for the Semper Fi Fund, a veteran charity dedicated to providing resources and support for combat wounded, critically ill and injured members of the US Armed Forces and their families.
Hana Hwy Update, Flood Advisory Extended
Crews have cleared the fallen tree on Hana Highway at mile marker 21 and six landslides between mile markers 7 and 13. State transportation crews are now responding to a slide at mile marker 20.8. The National Weather Service has extended the flood advisory for Mauu through 8 p.m.
National Park Seeks Volunteers for Waele ma Haleakalā
Haleakalā National Park and the Pacific Whale Foundation are recruiting local volunteers for Waele ma Haleakalā, a twice-monthly invasive plant removal project.
Maui Mayor Elect Victorino Accepting Resumes
Maui Mayor Elect-Mike Victorino is now accepting resumes for all County of Maui, Office of the Mayor Department Directors and Deputy Positions.
Paddle for Life Anniversary Event Raises $240K for Maui Cancer Community
This year’s 10th Anniversary edition of Pacific Cancer Foundation’s Paddle for Life event raised more than $240,000. “This is fabulous news but in actuality the true success of this event is the beauty of our cancer community coming together,” said PCF executive director Nancy La Joy.
Wai‘ānapanapa Among 15 State Parks Slated for Water Bottle Filling Stations
The state DLNR has received a $100,396 grant to install water bottle filling stations in 15 State Parks statewide over the next three years.
Limited Parking at Hawai‘i Airports During Veterans Day Weekend
Travelers at Kahului Airport should be aware of construction activities on the new Consolidated Rent-A-Car or “Conrac” facility. This has temporarily reduced the amount of available public parking stalls with parking at OGG limited to 1,200 stalls.
Maui Electric Aerial Line Inspections, Nov 19-21
Maui Electric Company will be using a helicopter to perform routine power line inspections in the areas of Hāna and Upcountry Maui on Monday, November 19; Central and West Maui on Tuesday, November 20; and Moloka‘i on Wednesday, November 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day.
Two More Rat Lungworm Cases Confirmed in Hawai‘i
These are the fourth and fifth individuals from Hawai‘i Island sickened with angiostrongyliasis in 2018, bringing the statewide total to seven cases confirmed this year.
Day of Hope on Maui Aims to Raise $100K for Cancer Community
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea hosts the 29th Annual Day of Hope Run this Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 along Wailea Alanui Drive.
EPA Closes 10 Illegal Cesspools in Hawai‘i
The US Environmental Protection Agency’s enforcement actions this year in Hawai‘i led to closures of 10 large-capacity cesspools and over $640,000 in fines.
Honolulu Among Top 10 Destinations for Thanksgiving Travel
AAA Hawaiʻi is reporting that 54 million Americans will travel this Thanksgiving, and Honolulu is among 10 top destinations where travelers plan to visit.
Maui Lane Closures in Ke‘anae and Waikapū
Motorist are advised of a lane closure affecting the Waikapū section of the Honoapiʻilani Highway for several hours today, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.
Work to Address Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death at Kalōpā on Hawai‘i Island
Work begins to remove several ‘ohi’a trees at the Kalōpā State Recreation Area on the Big Island that show symptoms of the fungal disease, Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death.
Additional Tickets Released for Bruno Mars Hawai‘i Concerts
Those who were previously unable to get tickets to the Bruno Mars concerts on Oʻahu, have another chance today, with additional tickets released this morning through ticketmaster.com.
Maui Electric to Build Storm Water Retention Basin in Mā‘alaea
Built on land between the Mā‘alaea facility and N. Kīhei Road, the 3-feet-tall basin will span approximately 5 acres and will not be visible from the road.
Maui Lawmakers Secure Leadership, Committee Chair Assignments
Maui’s Justin H. Woodson has secured a house leadership role as one of nine majority whips. He was also identified as chair of the House Committee on Education under a list released today by House Speaker Scott Saiki.
Grand Re-Opening of Expanded Lahaina Safeway Marks Mall Milestone
The expansion into the mall’s interior has grown the store’s size from 37,650 to 64,500 square feet, making it the largest Safeway in the state
