Maui News
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.
President Approves Hawai‘i Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Lane
Today, President Donald Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Hawaiʻi and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Lane from Aug. 22-29, 2018.
Brown Water Advisory: Honokōhau to Ukumehame in West Maui
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for coastal waters from Honokōhau to Ukumehame in West Maui.
Waterline Break Affects Traffic on Lower Honoapi‘ilani Road
Personnel from the Maui Department of Water Supply are repairing a waterline break on Lower Honoapiʻilani Road, between the Sands of Kahana and Hoʻohui Road today (Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018).
Teen Pedestrian Injured in Moloka‘i Motor Vehicle Collision
A 13-year-old girl suffered life-threatening injuries in a motor vehicle collision reported on Tuesday night on Molokaʻi.
Thursday Flooding Causes Traffic Snarl on Honoapi‘ilani Hwy
The Honoapiʻilani Highway is now completely open as of 6:55 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. Maui police say traffic is starting to slowly resume its normal flow. Motorists are asked to continue to use caution and patience.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Reopens After 134 Day Closure
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reopened over the weekend on Saturday, September 22 after closing May 11 from unprecedented volcanic activity that damaged park infrastructure.
UPDATE: Phone Service Interruption in Hāna, Maui Resolved
Police say that per Hawaiian Telcom, customers with landline service are only able to call within Hāna.
Flood WARNING for Maui Until 7:45 p.m.
The highest rain rates were about one inch per hour over the Upcountry region from Hāliʻimaile to Kula. This rainfall is expected to diminish by sunset.
Work to Upgrade Helene Hall in Hāna Slated Oct. 1
Construction work to improve Hāna’s Helene Hall will begin Oct. 1 and continue through November, according to the county’s Department of Parks & Recreation.
Akakū to Screen Student Short Films
Students from the Maui Huliau Foundation will give a public presentation on Thursday, Oct. 4 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Akakū Upstairs. The presentation, How Film Can be a Tool for Social Change, will feature the studentsʻ short films and discuss the different environmental programs the foundation offers. The Maui Huliau Foundation is […]
OHA Launches $500,000 Pilot Grants Program
Kūlia Grant awards will be smaller, ranging between $25,000 and $100,000; only carry one-year terms; and require just a 10-percent funding match.
UH Enrollment Up, Record Setting Freshman Class at Mānoa
A total of 51,063 students enrolled in the University of Hawaiʻi ten-campus system this fall, down 1.2 percent from fall 2017.
New Federal Disaster Relief Funding Headed to Hawai‘i
The US House of Representatives today passed legislation to boost relief funding to help communities recover from major disasters across the country, including Hurricane Lane and the ongoing volcanic eruptions on Hawai‘i Island.
Triennial Exercise Simulates Airliner Crash at Kahului Airport
The drill will simulate an airliner crash at the Fuel Farm Facility. Approximately 80 volunteers from various agencies and Maui Kamehameha High School students will play the role of casualties.
Planning Commission Rejects Permit Recommendation for Pā‘ia Inn
The Maui Planning Commission on Tuesday voted 5-1 to reject recommendations from a hearings officer in a report regarding the Pāʻia Inn’s remanded application for a special use permit.
HDOT Launches National Child Passenger Safety Week
National Child Passenger Safety Week runs from Sept. 23 through 29, 2018 and aims to educate parents and caregivers on the proper installation of child safety seats and correct use of seat belts when traveling with their keiki.
Nēnē Awareness Day at Haleakalā National Park
Haleakalā National Park celebrates their annual Nēnē Awareness Day from 10 a.m. to noon at Hosmer Grove with an educational “Treasure Hunt” activity.
Maui Electric Debuts Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Station
A new DC fast-charging station is now available at the Maui Electric office in Kahului for drivers of electric vehicles.
Hawai‘i Gets $8 M Federal Grant to Fight Against Opioid Misuse
In 2016, there were 77 opioid-related overdose deaths in Hawai‘i—a rate of 5.2 deaths per 100,000 persons. This is less than half the national rate of 13.3 deaths per 100,000 persons.
