Maui News
Schatz Leads Amicus Brief To Stop Inclusion of “Untested Citizenship Question” In Census
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) led a bicameral group of over 120 current and former members of Congress on an amicus brief to stop the Trump Administration from including an untested citizenship question in the 2020 census.
Former Kīhei Model in Running for Maxim Magazine Cover Girl Competition
Former Maui resident, Stephanie Mitchell is a finalist in the 2018 Maxim Cover Girl competition for Canada. She’s in the running for an opportunity to represent BC, Canada in a two-page spread, which also features a $10,000 CAD (Canadian Dollar) grand prize.
Free Unlimited Wi Fi Now Available at HNL
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division announced the availability of free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), including new coverage throughout Terminals 1 and 2.
Alaska Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service Between Sacramento and Kona
The new service, which is scheduled to begin Dec. 20, 2018, will be the only nonstop flight offered between Sacramento and Kona with a flight frequency of three times a week. Alaska currently offers nonstop service from Sacramento to Maui.
FACE Maui to Host Affordable Housing Mayoral Forum
Faith Action for Community Equity (FACE) Maui will host an Affordable Housing Mayoral Forum on June 28, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Valley Isle Fellowship Church located at 1033 Waiale Road in Wailuku.
Kahului Man Killed in Hit-And-Run Moped Accident, Arrest Made
A Kahului man suffered fatal injuries in a hit-and-run moped crash on Puʻunēnē Avenue near the intersection of Airport Access Road in Kahului early Saturday morning.
AmeriCorps Members Deploy to Hawai‘i for Disaster Response
A total of 20 AmeriCorps members from FEMA Corps departed for the island on Saturday from Jackson, Miss.
BREAKING: Mayor Kim Resting After Mild Heart Attack
Hawai’i County Mayor Harry Kim was taken to the Emergency Room at Hilo Medical Center early Saturday morning with a mild heart attack.
Fleetwood’s Maui Restaurant Raises $15,000 for Willie K Cancer Fund
An estimated $15,000 was raised during a recent benefit concert at Fleetwood’s on Front St. to assist Maui musician Willie K in his battle against lung cancer.
Ha‘ikū and Pā‘ia Town Associations Host Candidate’s Night
The Haʻikū Community Association will host an Upcountry candidate’s panel during its upcoming meeting on Wednesday night, June 20 at the Haʻikū Community Center. The meeting will run from 6:30 p.m to 8 pm.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of June 17, 2018
Bray Ilihune Kauhaa Po September 19, 1939 – June 12, 2018 He is survived by his wife of many years, Gwendolyn Haunani Kauhaa Po; daughters, Jackie Kaanana (Tobi), Hale “Holly” Kaanana (Keith Larsen); hanai grandson, Joshua Giron; brothers, Sharon Kauhaa Po (Cheryle), Robert Kauhaa Po; sister, Marilou Kauhaa Po and by numerous nieces and nephews. […]
2018 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pā‘ū Parade Winners Named
Lahaina celebrated King Kamehameha I with its annual parade along Front Street on Saturday, June 16, 2018, which embraced the theme “Ola ke aloha no nā aliʻi – The love for our aliʻi lives on.”
Volcano Eruption Zone Loiterers Face Stiffer Penalties, Nearly 40 Cited to Date
Governor David Ige issued a supplemental proclamation which provides fines of up to $5,000 and potentially a year in jail for those convicted of loitering in a closed area.
Wastewater Discharge North of Māla Boat Ramp, Maui
The public is advised to stay out if the coastal waters north of Māla Boat Ramp in West Maui due to a wastewater spill originating from the Lahaina Wastewater Pump Station.
Amber Heard Reacts to her Shining Star Award at Maui Film Festival
Actress Amber Heard is in the national spotlight right now for an upcoming movie, and she’s been honored as the Shining Star at the Maui Film Festival this year. She shares her candid thoughts with Kiaora Bohlool in this interview.
Moped Accident on Airport Access Road
MOPED ACCIDENT ON AIRPORT ACCESS ROAD: June 16, 2018, 4:45 am
Airport Access Rd at Puunene Ave is CLOSED due to a moped accident. All roads leading to this intersection are directed to alternate routes until further notice.
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State Provides Emergency Cinder Resource for Tropical Floral Business on Hawai‘i Island
As the sole source of black cider on the island, the interruption in operations, threatened the island’s tropical floral business which uses the cinder granules help with drainage of potted tropical plants and which serves as the main media for propagation of anthuriums and orchids.
Hawaiian Airlines, JAL Seek Antitrust Immunized Joint Venture
Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines estimate that the Joint Venture will bring an additional 162,000 to 350,000 passengers to Hawai’i and contribute between $184.5 million and $402.3 million to the US economy annually, while generating between 1,855 to 4,049 US jobs.
Hawai‘i To Receive Millions to Combat Cancer and HIV/AIDS
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will award $4,145,083 to the State of Hawai‘i Department of Health to help prevent and control cancer and address HIV/AIDS.
2018 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pā‘ū Parade and Ho‘olaule‘a
Spend your Father’s Day weekend in Lahaina celebrating ali’i nui, Kamehameha I and his legacy at the 2018 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade & Ho‘olaule‘a.
