Maui News

Representatives with the Maui Humane Society say they have an “urgent need” for short-term foster homes for dogs. The MHS will provide needed supplies.

A significant legal case from Guam, reminiscent of the issues in Hawai‘i’s contentious Rice v. Cayetano case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court nearly two decades ago, will be argued at the William S. Richardson School of Law at UH Mānoa on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018.

Two University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa students have been selected to attend the national Hack The Language Flagship event hosted by the Flagship Technology Innovation Center (FTIC). The students, Mia Porter and Leon Qu, are scholars under the UH Mānoaʻs Chinese Language Flagship Program. The Flagship Hackathon is a fast-paced event where participants seek advice […]

The Department of Public Works will begin roadwork in Haʻikū that has been delayed due to bad weather.   The roadwork will begin at the intersection of Awalau and Kaupakalua Roads. Crews will be working on the road from Oct. 8 to Oct. 23, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The department […]

Senator Mazie Hirono and 14 U.S. Senators have asked the Inspector General to investigate the Department of the Interior for political interference in science reporting.

Under the project, Maui Electric is buying power from Ku‘ia Solar in West Maui which is independently owned and operated by Kenyon Energy.

Kamehameha Schools made an agreement with the US Environmental Protection Agency to audit over 3,000 properties to close large-capacity cesspools or LCCs.  

The new process uses salt and electricity to make a 0.8% solution that county officials say is similar to household bleach. The new technology was recently implemented at the Lahaina Water Treatment Facility.

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is continuing its ‘Āina Pono: Harvest of the Month program for a second year. According to the HIDOE website, the program is an effort to include more locally grown products in public school meals. This month, participating public schools statewide will be serving ‘ulu beef stew. The new lunch […]

Maui police responded to 17 burglaries, 9 vehicle thefts and 17 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Sept 16-22, 2018.

Kamehameha Schools Maui hosts a screening for the documentary “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety,” at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018.

C-SPAN and Spectrum will present a variety of special television programs about Hawaiʻi on Saturday, Oct. 6, and Sunday, Oct. 7 as part of C-SPAN’s 14-month 50 Capitals Tour. 

Lower Honoapiʻilani Road will be closed today between Hoʻohui Road and Kepola Street while crews conduct repairs. Repair work is expected to be completed by 7 p.m.

The four day Maui Fair event kicked off on Thursday with the Annual Parade and opening night.  Maui Fair Director, Sherri Grimes said fair attendance so far is on par with last year.

The Supreme Court of Hawai’i has accepted a petition from all four counties to hear their arguments against a constitutional amendment which proposes to allow the state to impose a “surcharge” upon “investment property.”

Pacific Media Group today announced the purchase of KONG Radio Group on the island of Kauaʻi from Ohana Broadcast Company, LLC–including stations KQNG 93.5 FM, KSHK “Shaka” 103.1 FM, KSRF 95.9 FM and KUAI 570 AM (and 104.5 FM translator).

“He wa’a he moku, he moku he wa’a.” (The canoe is our island, the island is our canoe) –ʻōlelo noʻeau (traditional saying)

Attorney General Russell Suzuki is warning the public after receiving a report of an individual who claimed to be an employee of the Department going door-to-door in Honolulu asking residents if they were interested in scheduling an appointment for a Keiki ID kit.

US Senator Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i recently voted to help pass legislation to keep seats and legroom space on airplanes from shrinking.

Hawai‘i election officials from the Office of Elections and County Clerks will be conducting drive-thru voter registration at various locations statewide.