Maui News
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Celebrates Girls in Aviation Day, Oct. 13
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters celebrates Girls in Aviation Day, Saturday, Oct. 13, with an educational event for Girl Scouts.
VOLCANO WATCH: Aftershocks Can Continue for Centuries
On May 4, a magnitude-6.9 earthquake occurred on the south flank of Kīlauea Volcano. As of Oct. 11, smaller-magnitude earthquakes are still occurring there.
Hirono & Schatz Urge IRS to Reconsider Removal of AEDs
Senators Mazie K. Hirono and Brian Schatz urged the IRS to reconsider their plan to remove automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) from IRS offices.
NOAA Issues Wet Season Rainfall Outlook for Hawai‘i
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued its dry season summary and wet season outlook for the state of Hawai‘i.
UberXL Service Begins on Maui
Uber is launching UberXL on Maui, the Big Island and Kaua‘i today, Oct. 12, 2018.
Temporary Closures on Mauna Kea Allow for Animal Control Efforts
Some areas of Mauna Kea will be closed to the public on Oct. 25 and 26 for the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlifeʻs animal control efforts.
NWS Reissues High Surf Advisory for Maui County
The National Weather Service has reissued the High Surf Advisory for the south-facing shores of Maui County until 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12.
High Surf Advisory Cancelled for Maui County
The National Weather Service has cancelled the High Surf Advisory for Maui County.
Flash Flood Watch in Effect Through Sunday for Hawaiian Islands
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Watch for all Hawaiian Islands from Friday morning through Saturday evening, Oct. 11 to 14.
MPD Seeks Identity of Dumpster Fire Suspect
suspect caused a dumpster fire at Ace Printing at 1748 Mill Street in Wailuku on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, at approximately 8:40 p.m.
VIDEO: Coast Guard Medevacs Fisherman Off Maui
The Coast Guard successfully medevaced a 62-year-old mariner off a fishing vessel 82 miles north of Kahului, Maui on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018.
Workshops on Effective Lobbying Comes to Maui Oct. 15–18
The Public Access Room is offering two new workshops at several different locations on Maui to help the public with effective lobbying at the legislature.
National Park Service to Discuss Kīpahulu Plan, Oct. 15
The public is invited to a meeting to learn about actions proposed in the recently released Kīpahulu Comprehensive Plan and Environmental Assessment. The meeting will take place on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Kīpahulu District Visitor Center.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for Honolua Bay, Maui
Heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters.
Hirono Measures for Hawai‘i Aviation Advance
Congress passes measures authored by Hawaiʻi State Senator Mazie K. Hirono in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 that will support Hawaiʻi’s disaster relief efforts, aviation workforce, and rural air service.
Presidential-Style Debate Features Maui Mayoral Candidates, Oct. 30
A presidential-style debate between Maui County mayoral candidates Elle Cochran and Mike Victorino will be held Oct. 30 at the new King Kekaulike High School Performing Arts Center.
New Maui Police Foundation Hosts Kick-off Fundraiser, Nov. 14
The newly organized Maui Police Foundation will celebrate its launch with a community fundraiser at Café O’ Lei at the Dunes in Kahului on Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 5 to 8 p.m.
AARP and Habitat for Humanity Seek Volunteers for Kahoma Project
AARP Hawai‘i is recruiting volunteers to help “one hammer and nail at a time” to build affordable homes at the Habitat for Humanity Kahoma building site in Lahaina.
Council to Review Proposed Purchase of Wailuku Water Co. Land
Today, the mayor transmitted a request to the Maui County Council in order to purchase 8,764 acres of land and easements owned by Wailuku Water Company.
NO THREAT TO HAWAII After Large Papua New Guinea Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued an update saying that based on all available data, a destructive Pacific-Wide tsunami is not expected and there is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi.
