Maui News
Hundreds Rally in ‘Families Belong Together’ Hawai‘i Events
A Families Belong Together sign waving rally was held on Maui on Saturday, June 30, 2018 to support the reunification of migrant children with their parents.
Maui Wedding Association Elects New Board
The Maui Wedding Association announced the election of seven members to its Board of Directors for the 2018‐2019 term.
Kulp Appointed Maui Deputy Finance Director
Maui County Finance Director Mark Walker has appointed Investment Officer Jack Kulp as the new Deputy Finance Director, effective July 1, 2018.
Siren and EAS Test TODAY, July 2, 2018
The State’s monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for today, Monday, July 2, 2018 at 11:45 a.m.
Hawai‘i Department of Health Expands Air Quality Monitoring on Hawai‘i Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is ramping up its air quality monitoring efforts to ensure emergency responders, residents, and visitors have accurate and up-to-date information on particulate and sulfur dioxide levels.
Maui Ocean Center to Host Coral Spawning Event
Coral reefs will take the spotlight at Maui Ocean Center on the evening of Thurs. July 12, 2018, when rice corals exhibited at the aquarium are predicted to spawn.
Hirono, Senate & House Democrats Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Workers Rights
Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) and nearly 50 Senate and House Democrats introduced bicameral legislation to guarantee the right for public employees to organize, act concertedly, and bargain collectively in states that currently do not afford these basic protections.
Maui Police Seek Help in Locating Man Wanted for Outstanding Warrants
Theo Pedro is described 33 years old, 5’8″ tall, 140 lbs. with black hair and brown eyes.
Hawaiian Airlines to Add Daily Sacramento-Maui Service
Hawaiian Airlines today announced it will begin daily non-stop flights between Sacramento and Kahului, Maui next year. Special introductory one-way fares are on sale now for travel beginning April 1, 2019.
Joseph Alueta Appointed Deputy Planning Director on Maui
Maui’s Joseph Alueta was appointed to serve as the Deputy Planning Director for the County of Maui. The appointment was made by Mayor Alan Arakawa and was announced today.
New Bills Aim to Address Homeless on Sidewalks
The measures, if approved, would expand the sit-lie ban on Oʻahu to deal with homeless setting up camp on sidewalks. Violators would be fined $100 dollars or a judge may sentence them to community service.
$8K in Tools & Equipment Stolen From Pacific Biodiesel’s Sunflower Farm
The unknown person(s) stole multiple mechanic tools and equipment from the Matson container valued at $8,170.00 before fleeing the area.
Honolulu Is A Top Destination For Independence Day, Travel Record Expected
For the 39.7 million Americans planning a Fourth of July road trip, INRIX, a global transportation analytics company, predicts travel times in the most congested cities in the U.S. could be twice as long than the normal trip, with Tuesday being the busiest day.
The Wishing Well…for Maui Students Hosts Inaugural Fundraiser
The Wishing Well…for Maui Students program will host its inaugural fundraiser, “Wishes with Fishes,” on Sat., Aug. 11, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Maui Ocean Center.
Shark Sightings Force Closure of Maui’s Honolua Bay
Access to the Honolua Bay Marine Life Conservation District on Maui is closed due to a continued presence of sharks in the bay. DLNR and Maui Ocean Safety have confirmed shark sightings since Tuesday afternoon, June 26.
Report: Hawai‘i Economy to Grow at 1.7% Annually Through 2045
A new report released today by the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism shows that Hawaiʻi’s economy will grow at 1.7% per year between 2016 and 2045.
Loitering Citations Climb to 82 in Closed Eruption Zone
Two more people have been cited by officers from the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement for being in an East Rift Zone Eruption closed area.
Maui Visitor Spending Increased 13.7 Percent to $403 Million in May 2018
Visitors to the Maui County spent a total of $403.1 million in May 2018, an increase of 13.7 percent compared to last year, according to preliminary statistics released today by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.
25,000 Participants Arriving in Hawai‘i for 2018 RIMPAC
Dozens of ships from 25 nations are arriving in Pearl Harbor this month for the 26th Rim of the Pacific exercise 2018.
FEMA Workforce Assistance Approved for Kaua‘i, Oʻahu
As a result of the historic flooding event, 532 homes were damaged or destroyed. Residents of Wainiha and Hāʻena on Kauaʻi still have limited access to their communities.
