Maui News
Hawai‘i and Goa, India Enter Sister-State Relationship
Governor Ige signed an agreement with delegates from Goa, India to establish Hawai‘i’s first sister-state relationship with the country.
Hawaiʻi Red Cross Volunteers Deploy in Response to Florence
A total of eleven Hawaiʻi Red Cross volunteers, including one from Maui, have deployed to North Carolina to help with the Red Cross response following flooding from Tropical Storm Florence.
Willie K Earns HARA Lifetime Achievement Award
Maui musician and entertainer Willie K was honored by the Hawaiʻi Academy of Recording Arts with the organization’s 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Waterline Break on Lower Honoapiʻilani Road UPDATE
This job is a continuation of the waterline repair job last week. Only one lane will be open to traffic from approximately 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Water Conservation Request for Portion of Kula
The Maui Department of Water Supply is requesting water conservation for customers in parts of Kula until crews can safely access and repair a broken waterline off of Mauna Place.
Philippine Flag Raising Ceremony to Kick Off Filipino-American History Month
A flag raising ceremony takes place today (Monday, Oct. 1, 2018) at 10 a.m. in front of the County Building at 200 S. High Street in Wailuku to mark the start of Filipino-American History Month.
Kealia Pond NWF Offers Free Wildlife Activities
During the months of October 2018 through March 2019, Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge will offer a free guided bird walk every Tuesday and a family-friendly event every third Saturday.
UH Mānoa Moves up in Ranking
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa recently moved up two spots in the 2019 Times Higher Education World University Ranking. UH Mānoa advanced from 63 to 61 in the nation, the highest it has ranked in the Timesʻ annual ranking. “UH Mānoa is gratified by our continuous upward movement on the Times Higher Education ranking, […]
Reps. Gabbard and Hanabusa Vote to Pass new Funding Bill
Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Colleen Hanabusa recently voted to pass a funding bill that aims to strengthen military defense, education, child care, health care, and disaster relief programs. The fiscal year 2019 Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations package would fund the government through Dec. 7, 2018. The bill passed the […]
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of Sept. 30, 2018
May they rest in peace. Maui obituaries for the week of Sept. 30, 2018. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
State House of Representatives Hiring for 200 Temporary Positions
The House of Representatives is accepting job applications for the 2019 Legislative Session. About 200 positions are available for individual lawmakersʻ offices and support agencies. The House said they welcome a diverse group of applicants from recently graduated college students to retirees who want to learn more about the legislative process, public service, and administration. […]
26th Annual Hawai‘i Science Bowl Accepting Entries
Schools from across the state are invited to register and compete in next year’s 26th Annual Hawai‘i Science Bowl on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Honolulu Community College.
USGS Uses Tiltmeters to Measure Tiny Volcanic Changes
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) uses a diverse set of instruments to monitor active volcanoes in Hawai‘i.
Impacts of Sea Level Rise May Be Greater than Estimated
A team of researchers from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) determined that land area in Hawai‘i vulnerable to future sea level rise may be double previous estimates.
5 Graduate with Maui Police Department 87th Recruit Class
The five graduating members of the class were sworn in as police officers and took their oath of office.
Kamehameha Schools College Scholarships Available
Kamehameha Schools is offering a variety of college scholarships for the 2019-2020 academic year including undergraduate, graduate, trade, and vocational student merit and need-based awards.
Maui Ocean Center Makes List of Top 10 World Aquariums
Maui Ocean Center ranked eighth on the prestigious list joined by other US aquariums including the Georgia Aquarium, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Tennessee Aquarium.
Applications Open For 2019 Lāna‘i Axis Deer Hunting Season
Beginning Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, deer hunting enthusiasts can apply to hunt for the 2019 Lana’i Axis Deer hunting season.
Maui Residents Invited to Testify on Permitting
The public has two opportunities to comment on proposed revisions to the Maui Planning Commission’s Special Management Area (SMA) permits and shoreline area rules during upcoming meetings.
Hawai‘i Attorney General Aims to Stop Roll Back of Contraceptive Coverage
Hawai‘i AG Russell Suzuki joined a coalition in filing an amicus brief to support a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s decision to roll back a requirement that employers include contraceptive coverage for women in their health insurance plans.
