Maui News
Nursery Grown Native Corals Restoring Natural Reefs
Naturally slow growing species of native Hawaiian Coral species are responding well to controlled treatments to speed up their growth.
Maui Community Correctional Center Gets 3 New Adult Correctional Officers
Three of the graduates have been assigned to the Maui Community Correctional Center in Wailuku.
Culprit Sought in Death of Threatened Green Sea Turtle
A 250-pound green sea turtle was found butchered at Onekahakaha County Beach Park in South Hilo in what is being called a “senseless” act.
Maui Flood Relief Container Reaches Kaua‘i
A 20-ft container filled with over 2,000 items donated by Maui residents arrived on Kaua’i to offer aid as the island recovers from recent flooding.
35 Structures Destroyed, 500 Earthquakes Since Eruption Onset
A total of 35 structures including at least 26 homes have been destroyed by the East Rift Zone Eruption at Kilauea. Since its onset, 10 fissures have emerged.
Falling Rock Kills Indiana Visitor at Maui Waterfall
Fire crews and park rangers recovered the body of a 34-year-old Fort Wayne, Indiana man who was fatally injured by a falling rock near the Waimoku Falls on Maui
Maui Obituary Notices: Week of May 7, 2018
May they rest in peace. Maui obituaries for the week of May 7, 2018. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries
Senator Schatz Announces $2.6 billion for Hawai‘i Military Construction
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), announced the Army’s Hawai‘i Infrastructure Readiness Initiative, a $2.6 billion, 32-year plan to build and upgrade facilities across the state.
Preschool Open Doors Application Period Open
The Department of Human Services has opened an application period for its Preschool Open Doors program for the 2018-2019 school year. The program provides child care subsidies to eligible low and moderate income families to pay preschool tuition.
Kamehameha Students to Speak on Hawaiians Serving in World War II
Kamehameha Schools Maui juniors Cheyenne Yap and Kaylie Ho will speak about the legacy of their ancestors who played important roles in World War II at the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce’s social on May 8.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Evacuates 2,600, Closes Amid Damaging Earthquakes
Hawai‘i Volcanoes NP began evacuating visitors and non-emergency staff on Friday due to a series of strong and damaging earthquakes at Kīlauea Volcano.
Colorado Woman Pulled Unresponsive from West Maui Waters
A visitor to Maui from Denver, Colorado was transported to the hospital in critical condition after being pulled unresponsive from waters at Kapalua Bay.
Hawai‘i Volcano Eruption Update: Fuming, Rumbling Precedes Large Quake
The Kīlauea eruption continues on Hawaiʻi Island with several new fissures reported over the last 24 hours. The new lava outbreaks resulted in “copious amounts
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority: Volcano Impact Limited to Remote Region
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is assuring travelers that the impact from the recent volcanic eruption on Hawaiʻi Island is “limited to a remote region…”
Honokōhau Valley Without Water Due to Waterline Break
Water customers in Honokōhau Valley are currently without water due to a waterline break. The break has been located and will be repaired next week.
70 Hawai‘i National Guard Troops Activated to Support Volcano Response
About 70 Soldiers and Airmen of the National Guard are on Hawaiʻi Island assisting in emergency management efforts, after being activated by the governor.
6.9 Earthquake is Strongest in Hawai‘i in 40+ Years
There is no tsunami expected after a 6.9 (preliminary magnitude 6.0) earthquake reported at 12:33 p.m. HST on Friday, May 4, 2018. This comes after a 5.4 earthquake (prelim 5.6) reported an hour earlier at 11:32 a.m.
Hawaiian Airlines Offering Travel Waivers Due to Kīlauea Volcano Eruption
Hawaiian Airlines is waiving reservation change fees for guests holding tickets for travel to and from Hilo and Kona through May 6 due to the Kīlauea eruption.
Vandalism Forces Closure of Maui’s Kalama Park Skatepark
Vandalism of the Kalama Park Skatepark in South Maui has forced the closure of the facility until crews can assess and reconstruct damaged areas.
Hawai‘i Volcanic Eruption Update: Mandatory Evacuations, Closures
The Hawaiʻi Fire Department reports extremely high levels of dangerous Sulfur Dioxide gas detected in the evacuation area.
