Maui News
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.
Surfrider Maui Announces Ocean Guardian Awards
The Surfrider Foundation’s Maui Chapter will honor leaders in environmental protection at the 3rd Annual Ocean Guardian Awards Gala on Oct. 27 at Andaz Maui.
High Street Partly Closed due to Waterline Repair
Department of Water Supply personnel are working on a leaking service lateral today in Wailuku and will close High Street from the Wells Street intersection to the Kaohu Street intersection from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today.
Group Gifts $60K to Support Habitat in Maui Fire & Flood Recovery
The nonprofit has received additional support toward the recovery effort with a $60,000 contribution from Maui restaurant group Nā Hoaloha ‘Ekolu, and a dine-in fundraiser.
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Products Recalled, Possible E. coli Contamination
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut products produced at the company’s facility located in Kea‘au on Hawai‘i Island between Sept. 6-21, 2018 have been voluntarily recalled due to potential contamination of Eschericia coli (E. coli).
Study: Hawai‘i is Worst State in Nation for Teachers
Hawaiʻi is ranked last in the nation, claiming the undesirable distinction as the worst state for teachers, according to a new study released today by the personal-finance website WalletHub.
Child Passenger Safety Week is September 23-29
Every 33 seconds, one child under the age of 13 is involved in a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Pet Adopters Encouraged to Share Story for Chance at Grant Funding
Stories should highlight how pets have changed their adopter’s lives for the better, in big or small ways, and should celebrate the love of a pet.
First Health Data Report Focused on Hawai‘i Transgender Youth
The Hawai‘i Department of Health today released the Hawai‘i Sexual and Gender Minority Health Report 2018. This is the first state report with a special focus on health issues faced by Hawai‘i transgender youth. Three percent, or 1,260 public high school students statewide, self-identify as transgender.
Traffic Alert: Crews Cleaning Muddy Ditch Mauka of Lahaina Bypass
Crews from the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation are clearing a ditch mauka of the Lahaina Bypass at Lahainaluna Road.
Four Men Cited for Entering Closed Mānoa Falls Trail
Four men were cited for entering the closed Mānoa Falls Trail, which was closed late Friday after a rock slide covered an unsanctioned trail and the nearby ʻAihualama Trail, which is also closed.
Public Comment Sought on Maunakea Administrative Rules
A Maui hearing will be held on Friday, Sept. 28th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, ʻIke Leʻa room 144 in Kahului.
Will the Limited Collapse of Kīlauea Caldera Eventually Widen?
The limited collapse of the inner part of Kīlauea Volcano’s caldera this summer fell well short of the larger summit-wide collapses that occurred in the past.
Davianna Pōmaika’i McGregor Named Center for Oral History Director
Social Sciences Professor Davianna Pōmaika’i McGregor was recently named director for the Center for Oral History (COH) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Mcgregor is a founding member of the Ethnic Studies Department in the universityʻs College of Social Sciences. The Hawaiʻi State Legislature established the COH in 1976 to collect oral histories, lifeways, […]
Body of Missing Man Found in Moloka‘i Gulch
A volunteer assisting with the search efforts found a lifeless body on the hillside in an area called Pia Gulch about a half-mile northeast of the Wavecrest Resort at around 9:16 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. Maui police say the body was positively identified by family members as Stephen Kramar. An autopsy will be scheduled to determine the official cause of death.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui Honored at Regional Conference
Maui’s Kelly Pearson, the Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui, was honored recently at the Pac-West Regional Leadership Conference in California.
DOE Test Results Show Rise in Hawaiʻi Studentsʻ English Scores
New test results from the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) show that students in all grade levels tested, grades 3 to 8 and 11, are improving in English reading and writing. The results also show that four of the seven grade levels tested, grades 3, 5, 6, and 11, scored higher in math than […]
7th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes at Lahaina Cannery, Sept. 29
The Women Helping Women West Maui Task Force will kick off October Domestic Violence Awareness Month with its seventh annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event at Lahaina Cannery on Saturday, Sept.
Free Presentation on Maui Sunflower Farming, Oct. 3
A free public presentation entitled, “Sunflower Farming: A Sustainable Model for Maui’s Former Sugar Cane Lands That Benefits Local Coral Reefs,” will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 3.
Temporary Closure of Moloka‘i E-Cycling
Changes to the e-waste market, which involves collecting, shipping and processing electronic equipment such as computers, monitors, printers and TVs, are cited as the reason behind the closure.
