Maui News
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.
Proposals Sought for Signature Events on Maui
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority today issued a Request for Proposals offering to provide funding support for Signature Events hosted by qualified organizations specifically for resort areas on Maui, Kauaʻi, the island of Hawaiʻi, and at Ko Olina on Oʻahu in 2019.
58-Year-Long Study Follows Up with BHS Students from Classes ’60-’63
In 1960, the American Institutes for Research surveyed students from Baldwin High School and 400,000 other American teenagers in a study called Project Talent to “represent the diversity of the American high school experience.” Now, 58 years since the original study was launched, AIR will be following up with these original participants to see how […]
Legislation Introduced To Expand Amber Alert System To All US Territories
Lawmakers say that since its inception, the Amber Alert System has helped rescue more than 900 children to date.
Water Conservation Request for Kahana, Nāpili, Honokōwai
As a result of Tropical Storm Olivia, the Honolua Ditch that provides surface water to the Mahinahina Water Treatment Facility is under maintenance and repair.
Wailea Leads State in RevPAR, ADR and Occupancy
Maui County hotels reported the highest revenue per available room or RevPAR at $267 (+1.7%) in August, driven by growth in average daily rate or ADR to $371 (+7.6%)
Heat Index at Kahului, Maui Reaches 106°F
Heat index reached 106°F at noon at Kahului Airport on Maui today, according to the National Weather Service. The actual temperature was 90°F, but it felt 16 degrees hotter.
Maui Woman Falls 25-Feet Down Cliff, Found Clinging to Tree
The 35-year-old Maui woman was found 25 feet down a cliff at Maliko Gulch and clinging to a tree, with a 100 foot drop below.
Parent Group to Host Fundraiser for Hawaiian Immersion Schools
Nā Leo Kālele, a Kula Kaiapuni o Lahaina parent group, will be hosting their 4th annual Hoʻoulu event to raise money for all Hawaiian immersion schools in Lahaina. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Lahaina Gateway Shopping Center from 4 to 9 p.m. “Educating our keiki through the medium of […]
Seabury Hall Golf Tournament Raises $70,000
The 24th Seabury Hall Golf Tournament and Luncheon took place at the Wailea Emerald Golf Course.
Maui Island Unemployment Drops to 1.9% in August
The unemployment rate on Maui Island was at 1.9% in August, down from the 2.1% rate in July and down from the 2.1% rate reported at the same time last year.
10th Anniversary Paddle for Life, Voyage to Lāna‘i
With 30 canoes, 30 escort boats and a host of volunteers participating this year, the total number of individuals making the 36-mile round-trip journey is estimated at around 350 to 400.
Emergency Preparedness Exercise at King Kekaulike HS
Maui police say the exercise will run from approximately 8 until 9:30 a.m.
Kuleana Skincare Line Launches Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Kuleana, a new skincare line, recently released their new reef-safe sunscreen. According to the skincare brand, the sunscreen protects customers and coral reefs while supporting environmental nonprofits in Hawaiʻi. The sunscreen is made from plant-based oils, minerals, and other reef-safe ingredients. The brand said that the sunscreen does not contain chemicals that harm marine life […]
Scientists Study How Kīlauea Transports Magma
Kīlauea Volcano’s 2018 lower East Rift Zone eruption and summit collapse provided a rare opportunity to study dynamic eruptive processes beneath and at the surface of the volcano.
Farmers Union to Host Apprenticeship Event
The Hawaiʻi Farmers Union Unitedʻs (HFUU) Farm Apprentice Mentoring Program (FAM) will be hosting an event for aspiring farmers. The HFUU said the event, Are You Ready to be a Farmer?, is a chance for beginning farmers to discover if they are a good fit for the apprenticeship program. The event will be held at […]
Missing Person: Man Failed to Return from Hike on Moloka‘i
Kramar was last seen on Monday leaving the Wavecrest Resort in Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi. Police say Kramar was returning from a hike later in the day but never made it back.
Hawai‘i’s Cauliflower Coral Moves Toward Endangered Listing
Cauliflower corals have declined significantly, including a 36% drop in coverage across Hawaiʻi from 1999 to 2012.
Two Wailuku Postal Workers Honored with National Safety Awards
Graylen Strahan and Ronah Kepani were awarded the One Million Mile Club award for attaining 1,000,000 miles or 30 years of safe driving without a preventable incident.
